Welcome Home Elder Gregory!

This past weekend, Bryson's brother Bradley came home from his mission. He was serving in the Neuquen, Argentina mission. We were so excited to see him. He met Akoy for the first time. We were excited that we were able to fly in for the weekend. We couldn't stay long because of Bryson's school schedule. He had a great homecoming and we are so happy he is home!

First flight- He loved the water bottles!


Playing with toys


Welcome home!


The man of the hour!


Bradley and our family


Cornhusker fan!!




Toy cars


Looking out the window on the flight home


Cute little boy! (my brothers girlfriend makes the cutest dresses!!)





Welcome home Bradley!

*There are more pictures on facebook if you are interested!

Utah Birthday Party!

We had the opportunity to go to Utah for a quick 48 hour trip. Of course we had to squeeze in a birthday party in for our family and friends! Things will a little scrambled as we had to pick up Bryson's brother from the airport and had a few other family functions. Every thing came together well and we enjoyed having some family time!

After seeing Toy Story 3, I decided I wanted to have a themed birthday party. I went and bought everything a couple months ago. I left it all at my parents to make it easier when we came back to Utah.

Since this was technically our second round at a b-day party, Akoy seemed to know a little more what to do. He kinda went for his cake this time. Maybe next time I will actually devour it! Akoy got spoiled with lots of new toys. We had to take a couple extra suitcases to get his toys back!



A little story about this sucker. As we were opening his b-day presents, Akoy was eying my sisters sucker. He had no interest in his toys, but he wanted this sucker. Finally, Brittany gave in and gave up her delicious sucker. Akoy was so happy. He just kept smiling at her. Thanks Brittany for his favorite present! (which so happened to be out of the treat bag we gave her) ;)
Happy Birthday again!! :)

*There are more pictures on facebook if you are interested!

I just couldn't resist!

I admit, I'm not the best person at not spending money. I need to change, but I've been pretty good since moving away and not actually having my own job. It's a lot harder to justify buying something when I didn't earn the money. However, there is a store here that is good but bad. :) Once upon a Child is what it is called. You can sell or buy kids stuff. I have never shopped at this kind of store, so when my friend told me about this I was so excited. I could still get Akoy cute stuff but cheaper. This store has a ton of clothes and toys. This is the good part. The bad part is that I try to justify buying more because it's cheaper. :) Anyways, I went there with a friend today and found this jumpsuit for Akoy. It was so freakin' cute. I couldn't resist. I know I should have and my husband won't be the happiest with me tonight, but after looking at this face and cute boy- who could say no?! Enjoy the plethora of pictures!





He knows exactly where to push to make his movie start again!

5 Things

Since I have nothing else to blog about today I thought I'd do this for fun.

5 Things I Was Doing 5 Years Ago....

1. Graduating High School
2. First real trip to Disneyland (I went once as a baby)
3. Going to Havasupai with all my high school friends
4. Saying goodbye to Bryson while he went on his mission
5. Heritage Tours- 3 week church tour across the United States

5 Things On My To-Do list...

1. Read the 4th Fablehaven

2. Finish unpacking two boxes.. (those evil boxes that I don't really need but don't want to throw out!)

3. Make dinner

4. Buy Bradley a corn hat for when he comes home this week!

5. Start packing for Utah this weekend!

5 Places I've Lived...

1. Alpine, Utah

2. Provo, Utah

3. Lincoln, Nebraska

4. That's all..

5. Don't worry, the list won't end in Nebraska :)

5 Things I Want To Be Doing In 5 Years...

1. Hopefully have a couple more kids!

2. Bryson will be done with school!!

3. Settle down somewhere and get a place of our own.

4. Be a stay at home mom.

5. Find a good crafty hobby!

5 People I Tag...

1. Amanda

2. Amber

3. Torrie

4. Megan

5. Brooke and Jenny (ok that's 6 I cheated!)

And anyone else who wants to :)

First Day of School!

For the first time in 19 years I am not starting school! However, my husband is just starting a new "schooling" section of his life. Law School. It's something that he has always wanted to do since I remember. When we were 14/15 years old, I remember laying on my hammock and he told me he wanted to go to law school and be a lawyer just like his Grandad and uncle. It's never been a wonder, it was 'I am going' to law school.

UNL Law School

The day is finally here! Bryson started his first day of Law School at the University of Nebraska. He has had orientation last week and already a list of homework. He was in his chair (he gave me for Christmas when I was prego for work, and now he gets it) and studying his brains out. Writing briefs and who knows what else! I still have a lot of learning the law terms. Something new and something he was interested it!

I know with out a doubt, that he will excel above and beyond! I know the next few years will be hard, and I will rarely see my husband, but am excited for the time to be finally here!
And we have already made good friends, get decked out in gear for the football season. Apparently Nebraska is pretty serious about their football team. We are excited to experience all of that!

5 National Championships!

Back to the purpose of my post, Bryson left at 7:15 this morning and of course I had to get a picture of him by the door :) I woke up with him and made him muffins and his lunch! I haven't heard anything from him but I'm sure he's having the time of his life! (more likely a little bored and tired, but we can pretend!)

(His thoughts... "really Mickelle")

Good Luck Bryson, and may the force be with you!!

Go Nebraska!! (love the children museum dress ups)

And more from the museum just because he's a cutie!


'Go Big' Bryson! We love you!!

1st Birthday Party!

We had so much fun on Akoy's Birthday. It was fun to get together with some of our new friends and celebrate! Don't worry old friends, you can come to a party on Aug 28th at 4:30 at my parents house!!
I had to go to work on Akoy's birthday, so Akoy got to spend the day with his best friends, yes Bryson. (On a side note, the first day we dropped Bryson off at school, Akoy cried. He never cried when I got out of the car to go to work. He waved to me.)

Getting Akoy up and ready for the day!
(It was PJ day at work.. hence my pj's... and go Freedom!)
Akoy's Announcement for his Nebraska B-day party!

Happy Birthday Cake!
So Happy!
The Johnson's
Opening Presents (He loves balls... all sizes)

No so sure about the cake....
(I may or may not have forced his hand in the cake)

He wanted presents instead of Cake
Loved his bubbles!
More Friends (Torrie's mom, Riley, Aly and Torrie)
(Cade, Bryson and Cassidy)
Out of all the new toys, he still prefers the keys

It least someone enjoyed the cake!


Happy Birthday little boy!


I love you!