Hangin with the girls at the bonfire!

Elder's Quorum Bonfire at the White's House

HOT HOT HOT that is all I can say about the major Bonfire that Steve built. It was a fun night roasting hot dogs and making smores. The fire was so hot that people had to use chairs to shield themselves. As I looked around the yard... I saw lots of people chatting it up, kids running around and jumping on the trampoline. It seemed that everyone that came had a great time. The Guys did a GREAT job putting it all together, setting up and cleaning up. It was nice having a party at my house and not having to do ANYTHING. Now that is my kind of get together. :)

Hunter's Happy Hour

Mommy and Daddy's little dare devil.... these are the kind of things Hunter loves to do.. he jumps off of ANYTHING no matter the hidth. Hunter has also been busy POTTY TRAINING again. I think this time might be it. He is all excited to put stickers on his potty chart and of course get his skittles candy treat. Hunter is becoming such a big boy! He is talking so much now and saying things that shock mommy and daddy. We are so pleased with Hunter and are so excited for him to grow even more when he starts school in August. Hunter has really blossomed in his personality. He loves to color and wants to show it off ever time, enjoys counting and singing his ABC's. He also loves to be outside on his 4-wheeler, he does circles around the house. As parents we could not be more proud of our little guy. What a blessing!

Jammin Journel Alicia's Craving.....

As I walked thru the kitchen I felt like a tiger about to attack the rice crispy treats that Steve made and I looked around at what other sweet thing I could have then made my way straight to the treat... opened the lid and about had to spank my own hand. I was impressed with myself... I said to myself... dangit NO you don't want that. (can you see me yelling at myself...... I think i'm going crazy) So I went and made celery and peanut butter. Humm doesn't that sound like a good trade. NO.....Healthier maybe not better tasting. As I ate the celery I at least felt better about myself.

My last week I have struggled with trying to eat the right and healthier things. I play a mind game with myself and say " oh I can eat just this it won't be that bad" and THEN i'm frustrated with myself for the rest of the day, or when I get on the scale and I haven't lost anymore weight. And it is constantly in the back of my mind that if the cancer is still there in 4 months then it is because I didn't stick to such a strick diet... the constant rollercoaster. Wow how do people do so good with eating so well ALL THE TIME. I have done better than I thought and even my husband... has compimented me on doing good. I have been at this for going on 4 weeks and it has been rewarding and tough. I guess looking at the BIG picture my body will be healthier and i'm happy for the change in my body that I can see. I'm just going to pat myself on the back and keep going and when I do struggle hopefully it won't be a HUGE BIG CUPCAKE.... :) Sincerly Celery Girl!

Shoutout to my sister Emily!

Emily is such an amazing mom and so creative. She loves her family and adores her daughter Jocelyn. Emily is always doing for others and loves life to the fullest. She has an amazing testimony of the Gospel and shows her love to the lord by her service to others. I'm grateful and blessed to have her as my sister. I love our talks we can laugh, cry and talk for hours about our lives as moms, wives, sisters and friends. I love ya sistah!
This is just ONE of Emily's many creative treats. She made these rice crispy treats for an activity. I was just amazed.. they are so dang cute. What a fun treat for the kids.