Like A Circus

There really are not words to describe how amazing Britney's concert was last night. Worth every penny? Absolutely. Worth the 2 1/2 hour drive each way? You know it. Totally exceeded both of our expectations in every way? Indeed.

We could not have been more excited. Obviously.

Pussycat Dolls opened for B.

They were pretty hot and I have to say I love some of their songs. But they were nothing compared to Britney.

Love Me, Hate Me, Say What You Want About Me! Do you Seek Amy? We Do. We really relate to this song because people totally hated on us for going to Britney.

Britney on a floating umbrella in a Jasmine costume? Yes please.

Hit Me Baby One More Time...I think this song changed my life. It was incredible. Tyler and I almost wept. Tyler actually danced on this song! {gasp!} I know! If you know Tyler then you know what it takes to get any movement out of him at a concert. A feat only Britney could accomplish. I can die happy now.

But in all seriousness it was an unbelievable show. We had so much fun taking a little road trip. Every second of the show was totally over the top and we could not have loved it more. There were even protesters at the entrances begging us to turn our sins over to the Lord or we would burn in Hell forever. I so wish I would have snagged a photo of that one. So to sum it up: Britney is BACK and better than ever. And she rocks our world.

1/4 Century

Happy Birthday to this very gifted and talented husband of mine.

{Did you know he is a Jazz fan? Sometimes he has a little trouble being modest during the games. Sometimes the midriffs come out}

I love you endlessly!

Elder Lisonbee

It has happened! Trent is officially Elder Lisonbee. Now that I am over the intial sadness and shock of missing out on sending him off, and the fact that he was actually leaving- I am so excited for him! I cannot wait to hear from him and hear how everything is going for him. He is so amazing. What a lucky girl I am to have such a wonderful little brother {and I am doubly lucky because I have two}! I think that living away from home is making the shock of not having Trent around a little less painful for me, because I have already had to adjust to being away from family. Those who are still in Utah are still a bit weepy. But all will be well, and we all could not be happier that Trent is now serving the Lord as a missionary.

I love this badge. I was so excited to see this picture.

What a stud.

Cutest ever? This picture is going to be framed in my bedroom by the end of the weekend.

The day has arrived

My brother leaves for the MTC today. What a lot of emotions I am feeling. Just go read Andrea's post. She summed it up pretty well. I only wish I could be home to give him a huge hug. I am so proud of this boy. I love him more than anything and I am going to miss him like crazy. What a huge change in all of our lives. But that is a beautiful part of life- challenges and changes actually are good for everyone involved. I know he is going to be amazing.

{joey, robbie, carl, my brother trent, matt, john and mikey}

Heaven will be sunny

We had a lovely little getaway to Rockaway Beach this weekend with many of our wonderful friends. It was a much needed vacation and a fabulous way to finish off spring break. The house we rented was perfect, with the most amazing view of the coast. We consumed more food than I knew I could eat in 3 days, relaxed, played on the beach and watched our church's general conference. It was a perfect weekend.

Here we are enjoying the heavenly sunny and warm day.

I love these girls.

No one had more fun than Spencer. He is the only one that can get away with eating sand. And eat sand he did. In large fistfulls.

Saturday evening consisted of pedicures and Priesthood. And us basking in the beautiful sunlight we have all been missing.

The whole gang

{minus a few -who we will get up here on the next round!}

Ty and I love the coast. The Oregon coast is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. It is awesome to be so close to it. We love living in Portland, and love all of the amazing people we are now so blessed to call friends.

Thanks for the perfect weekend everyone!