Logan and Jen's Wedding!

Logan and Jen were married on the 16th of August at the Double Tree Riverside in Boise. We all stayed at the hotel with them which was so nice to be close and have a place to nap the kids and and be close to everything going on.
We had rehearsals on Friday night, which Triton (one of the ring-bearers) did well. He thought it was a lot of standing but got to be quite good friends with the bridesmaids and Megan the little flower girl. Saturday was full of getting hair done, doing Jen's makeup, dressing kids, pictures and all the last minute things that come with the big day. We were so excited to see everyone in their outfits. We had spent the Thursday before the wedding trying to get the right sizes of suits, finding bow-ties that matched, shoes that matched, ect. So we were glad to see it all come together nicely. THE BOYS LOOKED SO ADORABLE! As you can see.
Taylan of course was not crazy at all about standing still for pictures but it turned out cute. They were married by one of Jen's coaches, Coach Erin, and my parents sang. Triton decided last minute to not go down the isle so when he didn't walk down with Houston and wasn't with us when Logan came down the isle, I was in a panic. Needless to say we found him in the back just hanging out. I guess it beats a total meltdown on the stage during the ceremony. The whole night was great. It was so nice to see all our friends and family that had traveled for Logan's special day. It made me feel old to have my little brother finally hitched...but we warned him after we met Jen that if he didn't marry her we would take her and get rid of him! Just kidding, we are so proud of Log, and my boys have had a hard September not having him around. Triton still wakes up some days and asks in if Log and Jen can have their new house be with us. He misses teasing with Logan in the morning as Logan got ready to go to BLM this summer.
The reception was by far one of the most fun receptions I've been to. They had a band from Logan, UT come play and they were a hit. All of us were dancing, yes I even got Tor to dance (three proms and our wedding later and he danced, half enjoying it:)) Taylan ran all over and Triton found that he and Megan were quite the partners.
The next morning, we showed him a picture of him and Megan dancing and he just rolled his eyes and said "that's not me that's Hagen" We figure it won't be the first time he blames something on Hagen.
We love Jen's family, they are very laid-back and so fun to be around. We couldn't be prouder of Logan and Jen. I love this last picture because I always knew that whoever Log found to be his Only One, he would cherish forever. He does love his Jen!

Mary Kay Seminar 2008

The last week of July I got to go to Dallas for the annual Mary Kay Seminar training. This year it happened to fall the same week as the Cabin week. So I was a bit sad to leave while the family was still at the cabin...but it didn't take me long to get use to only having to take care of myself. I love going with all my friends and especially love having a week to learn new things and focus on my business. We got to tour manufacturing, which is one of my favorites because I love to meet and thank the people who work such long hours to make my job easier.

Plus it amazes me how they make each product. This year we also got to go to the corporate office for a special invitation dinner and tour Mary Kay's office, which is not open to the public. It is always an honor to get to do that.

Another honor for me this year was that I earned the chance to sit in the arena. In the past I had to sit in Hall A which is just an overflow room where we watched the speakers and performances on a screen. But this year i got to sit in the arena with Shelly (my director.) It was great to get to spend time doing something I love and get to see all the new stuff we have coming out.

However I was ready to go home to my boys and was so grateful to all the Roberts family for helping Torrey with the kids at the cabin and to Lacee for keeping our kids after the cabin.

When I got home the kids were at Lacee's in Carey. I didn't get in off my flight until 11:30pm. Torrey and I actually got to be alone in our house. We slept in til 10, which was great, then went to breakfast and got to drive to Carey just the two of us. We realized that we still have a great time together and actually enjoy our conversation time...especially when it isn't interrupted.

Cabin Week 2008

Every summer, we get to go to "Pappa Rick and Nanna's cabin house" (according to Triton.) We love going there and look forward to getting some fresh mountain air. Usually it is in the high 90s or 100s in Boise by the end of July so we enjoy the cooler temperatures of the mountains. This year we enjoyed some of our favorites which include:

1. Motorbike rides in the Mountains (Triton and Torrey)


2. Going to the lake. This year the girls took the smaller kids to Redfish Lake; which is a better beach for kids and Lana's personal favorite because this is where she use to camp with her family each summer.

3. Play with all the cousins. We don't all get together as often anymore so it is fun to watch all the kids play together and see how fun each of their personalities is. It is a total switch from being with the Browns. The Brown's have all grandsons, and the Roberts' have mostly girls. So Triton totally grosses out most of his girl cousins with his total obliviousness to germs and dirt.

4. Late night "adult time" when the kids go to bed and all the adults sit up and play games and tell stories, many of which include Torrey stories, everyone's favorite, about how funny he was as a kid. We didn't do our annual Karaoke night, Donivan must have such a special musical number prepared that he needs two years to practice:) (Just kidding Don!)

5. Not-so-diet eating. We all try hard but can't resist ice cream, nancy's homemade bread and jam and junk food. Although we did better than years in the past where everyone use to bring two dozen cookies to share.

6. Last but certainly not forgotten the "family bedroom." Yes we always loose lots of sleep from having to sleep with both kids and Trooper in our room. Just when we think Triton is asleep he starts a new conversation. Lets just say by the end of cabin week we very much enjoy our own beds, bedrooms and the kids in their own room...down the hall.

Needless to say, we love going to the cabin and always make lots of fun memories.