I tried uploading these pics earlier this week, but was unsuccessful. So, here they are, finally! After shots from our home makeover...

Below: the front with trim

Our red door!!!

Our cute new doorbell :o) (if you saw our old one...you'd understand)

And this is our bush! we have a row of them by the sidewalk, kinda like privacy bushes but this one is sooo pretty and all in bloom right now with purple and white flowers! I just had to share it.

Lewiston trip/ Anderson Wedding!

This weekend two of our best friends were married, Marci Morscheck and Josh Anderson! They were one of the first couples we met here in Boise and we have enjoyed becoming so close with them over the past 2 years. So, Saturday morning, Brent and I packed Abby up and headed north, way north, 5 1/2 hours later we arrived in Lewiston for the big event. It was a very, very long day, but it was worth it. We had such a wonderful time being apart of their big day, and were so blessed to have witnessed such a special and sacred event. The Bride looked stunning, she was so happy, the first time I saw her at the hotel she was crying because she was so happy! I also helped the Dittrich kids (the 3 children I nanny full time for) get into their outfits, Josh and Matt were the ring-bearers and Maggie was the flower girl. She didnt quite make it down the aisle, but she still looked adorable. The day was perfect, the heat held off, which is rare in lewiston, it didnt rain, it was just great. Unfortunately, I started to try to take pictures and realized our camera's battery was dead! I was so upset! but our great friends took many pictures, so hopefully we'll get those soon and I'll get some posted.

We also had the luck and were blessed to get some time in with my cousin Stephanie today before we left as well! Steph's daughter, Bella, was our flower girl at our wedding last year. Her Husband, Ben, Just returned from 10 months in Iraq, he is only home for a few weeks though, he has another several months of his tour to finish. They drove up to Lewiston from L.A. Thursday and Friday to see his family, so we were able to spend about an hour with Steph and Bella. I was so happy! Hopefully, we'll be able to see them again when they drive back down.

We also found a very yummy new restaurant in New Meadow (just north of McCall) on the way home, we were exhausted and starving, so we had some BBQ at Sagebrush BBQ on the main street through town. it was sooo good!!! They even let us sit out on the patio with Abby at our table, we were the only patrons eating out there, but it was still nice of them. try the potato skins, incredible!

Overall we had a wonderful, long, tiring weekend! The trip was worth it, but we are truly glad to be home.

Exploring the Owyhee's

Above: Brent and I stopped somewhere in the Owyhee's. It was so beautful, absolutely breathtaking!

Brent taking in the amazing views! This spot was about a 5 minute walk from our campsite, and it was amazing, 300 degree views of the Owyhees.

Abby and I sitting on top of a ridge along our 6 mile Hike

One of the breathtaking views from our hike

My mountain man hubby

I truly enjoy our camping trips now, even when I know that they are more of scouting trips for Brent. I usually end up just trailing him up and down hillsides watching for elk or deer all day... but I have fun. Abby loves it, she could live her entire life on the mountain. This trip she actually was coming back into camp one morning with Brent when I heard him start yelling at her, she ran past going 100 mph. She had seen a Buck in our camp, just walking buy, enjoying his breakfast, she got about 20 ft from it when he realized that Abby was coming after him, I guess she chased him up the next hill and into the woods. Not exactily what Brent wants her to do, but she was very protective and proud that she had chased off some wild animal. Good girl Abby.

Just a little about our babies :o)

This is our family. Lilly is our precious cat, who we adore, she's our escape artist, she can open almost any door in the house just trying to get outside. she can be the sweetest cuddler, or the most feisty attack cat ever! we love her. In this pic we had just adopted Abby, our adorable puppy! She was just about 7 weeks. She has been so wonderful, such a smart dog, Brent's hunting companion, and our lovable 15 month old, 80 lb lap dog. We are so blessed!

Below: Lil loves this spot! she usually is trying to get Abby's tail when she lays here, but sometimes, it's just perfect for a nap!

She also is soo weird! she loves to drink the water out of our cups! she will squeeze her head as far as she can just to barely lick some water up! so funny to watch!

Abby thinks she's people sometimes. This is actually how she sits on the couch if Brent and I are sitting there as well, she just leans on the rest and sleeps, I dont think i've ever seen a dog do this.

Abby sharing a drink from the hose with dad.

Loving the fish mom caught! she just kept licking them. Whenever we go fishing she sits and watches for a line to bob and if you stand up and say something she is right there because she knows you have a fish on, she loves it!!

Abby with her friend Sadie(on the left). We had the pleasure of having Sadie for a week, after Sadie's family watched over Abby while we were in hawaii. They love to just play and get along so well!

Lil in her cave and abby trying to cuddle, this is usually how it is, Abby will lay down with lil and lil will get up and leave, but occasionally she will stay and just let the cuteness happen.

I could not find Lilly for a couple of hours, so when I went to put some towels away, there she was, fast asleep on the middle shelf in the closet, so adorable.

Kauai Family Vacation

The view from our front porch, amazing!

Brent and I swimming in Queens Bath on the North Shore

Myself with Fath (left) and Sarah overlooking Weimea canyon

Beth and I hanging out on the boat trip of the Na Pali coastline

Here are a few pics from our recent vacation to Kauai, Hawaii. We were lucky enough to spend 10 days there in June with our family, Brent's mom and dad and brother, and his Aunt Michelle, Uncle Doug and their girls, Sarah and Faith. We had such a wonderful trip, it was truly hard to come home!

Brent, Faith, Sarah, Dane and myself Hanging out in the ocean at Anini Beach on the Northeast shore. The water was so perfect!

Brent and I at the Luau at the Princeville Resort

The girls at the Luau with our Lei's Our whole group after a fun day of Zip-Lining

Brent and I visiting the Kiluea light house

Brent and Dane after a morning of spearfishing in front of our house