My 2 new nephews

Tyson "Ty" Gregory Markham

Alyson and Aaron's babies have finally arrived. Both Alyson and my sister in law Angela went over their due dates. YUCK! Talk about missing out on a big week in Utah. I would have loved to have been there to hold them and love them. I'm excited for both families and can't wait to meet these little guys in person. Congrats Aaron and Angela and Alyson and Greg! Both babies are beautiful.
David Everest Hooper

Happy Brithday Mom!

Happy Birthday to Grandma Shauna

So there's 4 grandkids, 1 daughter in law, and 1 son in law missing from this picture, but this was the picture that stood out most to me when I decided I wanted to pay a birthday tribute to my Mom. This picture tells it all. My Mom is the rock of our family. The most important thing to my Mom is her faith and her family. Everything she has and gives is to her family and the church. On her wall she has a cross stitch reading "We Will All Go Home Together." I truly believe we will and I know we owe that to my Mom. Mom~ I too love you "more than tongue can tell." Happy Birthday!

My 30th Birthday

This was the perfect birthday!

It started the night before with the youth singing Happy Birthday to me, followed by some yummy chocolate b-day cake. How thoughtful of my Presidency. Then on my actual birthday I went out to Red Robin for lunch with some of my Memphis friends. These ladies have really helped to make Memphis home for me. That night Dave and I went to dinner at Stix (like Bennihanna's) and had a really enjoyable time. We forget how peaceful it is to sit at the table without kids crawling up on our laps. I had a billion things to do and lots of checking off to do on my "to do" list and I was way behind getting ready for our Disney trip but it was all worth it. It was a wonderful 30th birthday. Thanks to those of you who sent me gifts, cards, and emails. You all made my day!

Happy Birthday to US!!

Well today is the big day. My 30th birthday. I'm crazy busy and have tons to do (post to come) but I knew I needed to take a time out and wish Natalie a Happy Birthday also. Those of you who have known or know us~ know that we've been pretty inseparable most of our lives. This move has been really hard for me in the fact that I don't have my sisters around. It is a challenge at times but I know they're just a phone call away. Natalie you've been my rock! I'm so grateful to have you as a sister and a friend. Happy 30th. I love you tons!

(Nicole long hair, Natalie shorter hair)

This is pre-babies, stretch marks, and marriage. Natalie tends to be hard on herself so I decided to post pictures when we were thinner and younger. Natalie can you believe we're 30??? Crazy! It seems like just yesterday that we were in Las Vegas on Spring break taking that picture of us popping out behind the tree. OHHHH....fun times! All I can wish for is 30 more years of health and happiness, for the both of us of course!

Mom and Dad~ Thank you for giving me 30 wonderful years. So how do you feel now that your oldest have turned 30????? OLD, kidding! You both look great and I couldn't have asked for better parents.

SPAGHETTI NIGHT AT THE REES HOUSE....CLOTHES COME OFF, BIBS GO ON, AND HAIR GOES UP!

A big upset for the Memphis Tigers

Poor Memphis Tigers. What happened???? We know what happened... they totally gave the game away. So things didn't work out for Memphis in the NCAA tournament last night but despite the poor ending of the game we had a fun night. Some of the brethren in the Ward came over and enjoyed the game with us. Having a projector T.V. has been a ton of fun. It gets used greatly when it comes to entertaining...especially entertaining middle aged men, free of their wife and kids, and enough chips and salsa to keep Chili's in business for the night. (Thanks Erika for joining me and holding the fort down as the only two females in the house.)