My Visit Home

Well, I realized today that it has been a long time since I have blogged. I just haven't really felt like doing it for some reason, but today I am making myself sit down and do it=)

I got the wonderful chance to fly home May 6-10! I was debating a few months ago whether I was going to wait until July to see Korver for the first time, or whether I was going to fly out soon after he was born. I decided that I just couldn't miss seeing him when he was tiny! Im so glad my sweet husband understands my needs and let me book the flight. (actually, he even booked it for me!) They day Korver was born, I couldn't help but wish so badly that I was there! My sweet dad kept me updated the whole time through text! I must have asked him a million questions after he told me he could hear Korver crying through the door, and he was finally here! He and my mom and others sent pictures to my cell phone and it really helped me not feel so sad that I couldn't be at the hospital. He was born on April 22, and every day up until I got to see him I just felt so excited that I would soon get to hold him! My flight landed around 11:30pm on Thursday and my sister got off of work around then, and came to my parents' house to have a sleepover! I always have to thank her husband after I leave because I basically steal Tiff away while I'm there! We are inseperable whenever we're together now that we don't get to see each other often! Anyways, so Friday morning we woke up and got ready and she took me to Britt's to see the baby. Joseph had already left for San Diego for the summer to sell alarm systems so I didn't get to see him. Here are pictures of the first moments I got to hold the little guy!






This moment was as wonderful as I thought it would be! He is SO tiny and so precious! He looks so much like my brother. He is such a good baby, and Britt is such a good mom. She was so good about answering any questions Tiff or I had, and helped us feel more excited to be mothers ourselves one day.

Look at that sweet little face! I just love him so much! It seems like I have waited forever to have a niece or nephew on my side of the family, and he's such a little miracle!


After holding Korver for a while I went with Britt to their new home! She had been staying with her parents since Joseph left. Their home is so pretty! I forgot to take pictures of it.


After that Tiff, my mom, and I went to run errands. We were throwing Brittany A Griffin (Dallin's wife) a baby shower on Saturday and needed to get food, decorations, and gifts. We headed to the Costco I used to work at to get the food so I could see everybody! I was SO excited to see my best friend Ashley! She was supervising on the front end that day and her face just lit up when she saw us walking towards her! It's been hard being away from her! We have been best friends since 5th grade. It was so fun to see her, and the other people from work that I have missed. I never dreamt I would miss those people that I worked with as much as I do. I got to work with some really awesome people!






We had to take a picture of the three of us in the car running errands. Ha ha look at my cute mom in the backseat! Gotta love her!=) We had a lot of fun, and got everything done!



That night Tiff, Michael, and I went to Cafe Rio (that's the only restaurant I've really missed) and got an awesome salad! Tiff was craving cookies after dinner so we went to Village Baker and got some yummy cookies!






After we got our cookies, we headed to the movies to see "The Backup Plan." Tiff and I both wanted to see it, so we decided to wait until we were together to see it. It was a big let down, but it was still fun to be with Tiff and Michael.



On Saturday afternoon we threw Britt a baby shower! It was so much fun, and turned out great!

The two Britts and Brittany A's Mom! She looks just as young as they do!=)

She is so adorable! I loved getting to see her baby belly! SOOOO cute! We had a lot of fun throwing the shower, and getting to see everyone! She got a ton of cute stuff! Now, we just can't wait for the little guy to get here! Love ya Britt!

Ashley and baby Korver

Tiff, and Harlow! Is she not one of the cutest babies you have ever seen?

Look at those blue eyes! I had so much fun with her. This is my cousin Dee and his fiance Courtney's sweet baby girl! I just love her!!!

On Sunday I went to church with Michael and Tiff. Michael was called to be the second counselor in the bishopric of one of the singles wards in Provo. He was conducting that Sunday so I got to see him do that, and it was really fun to go with Tiff.

This was the view! I LOVE the mountains! It was so fun to be so close to them down there! Thanks for letting me go with you Tiff and Michael! I had a blast!

On the way to my parents' house after church we stopped by the cemetary where my grandma is buried. I hadn't seen the headstone since it was placed on her grave. I have missed her so much, and I felt at peace while we were there.

For Mother's Day dinner dad grilled steaks and made a wonderful meal! I hadn't had a steak for a long time! He marinades them, and they are THE BEST!!!!

This was the complete meal. Carrots and peas, beats, beat tops (first time I tried those) from the garden, baked potato, and steak! YUMMY!

This was before we all sat down. Mom and Michael with Dad in the background.

I forgot to take pictures when she opened cards and gifts. All the kids usually have a contest to see who can get mom to cry with the sweetness of their card. =) ha ha! Well, this year she cried when she read the in-law's cards!! I hope she had a good day! I didn't even realize it was Mothers Day when my flight was booked, but it was really nice to be there with her!

On Monday morning Dallin came over and we cooked breakfast together! He's so fun to be around. He's always positive and happy!

After breakfast I finally got to see the basement! My dad has been working on finishing the kitchen area in the basement. He would not let me go downstairs until he was completely finished. It turned out so well! The pictures don't really do it justice. He got these really cute barstools, and everything is just beautiful!

My mom wanted to get a picture because she helped my dad a little bit.

Dallin helped a lot! He persuaded my dad to flex for their picture together! ha ha So funny! Their arms are about the same!=)

I really enjoyed my visit! It's hard being away from Joe, but so good to see my family and friends! I'm SO excited for July when he gets to go with me! Thank you everyone for making my visit so much fun!