This Is Us

  This year for May The Fourth Be With You we had a different menu. We still watched Star Wars for two days (May 5th is Revenge of the Fifth [instead of Sith]). Here is what we had: •Nevarro Tacos (from Mandalorian) (instead of Navajo Tacos) •Obi-Wan Kabobi (Obi-Wan Kanobi) (fruit kabobs) •7 Leia Bean Dip (Princess Leia) (7 layer bean dip) •Trooper Scoopers (Storm Troopers) (Tortilla Chips) •Yoda Soda (Yoda) (Sprite) •Luke SkyWater (Luke Skywalker) (Water) •DeathStar by Chocolate (Death Star) (Brownie Sundaes) It was really fun! Lydia made the kabobs. She cut up the fruit and put them on herself!

  Brichette and Xander were able to go to Prom. They had to have a COVID test and as long as it was negative they got a bracelet (plastic one) so they could get in to the dance. We took pictures for their groups. I might share a couple of the group photos, but I’m hesitant because I don’t know if their friends would be okay with it.  Anyway… here are some of the ones we took of them alone and together. We bought Brichette’s dress from a place in the mall and we bought Xander’s tux online.

  For Brichette’s last prom she went with some of her best friends.  This year was tough with COVID and not being able to do much. Luckily they were able to go to prom. Here is her hair: We put her hair in hot curlers. We then took them out. I did two loose braids and crossed them. Then added the hair clips.

  I created this picture with Brichette’s first day of Kindergarten and her last day of High School.  It’s so hard to believe that she’s graduated and an adult. I want her to stay little so I can do my best to protect her from all the bad in the world. I know that’s not possible, so I’ll make sure I am always here for her when the bad things happen. I hope she knows that her dad and I will always be here for whatever it is she needs. I hope she also knows that her Heavenly Parents and Jesus Christ love her so much and will always be there no matter what! I am so excited to see what our Heavenly Father has for her future. I know that no matter what her future is, she is going to be amazing! She is so kind, smart, talented, caring, thoughtful, wonderful, and more. She is such a bright light that she’s going to shine ✨ no matter what. I am so blessed to be her mother and her friend! We love you Brichette! Good job!

  I spaced taking a picture of my nails before this time. 🤦🏻‍♀️ They were blue and teal, with pink flowers and polka dots. This time I used a hot pink and did white flowers. The four nails with the flowers have a gloss top coat and the other have the matte top coat. I am really liking this color and the simplicity of the flowers. I used this  Nail Tool  for the flowers.

On May 27th Brichette graduated from Seminary! Yay! Great Job sweetheart! Thanks for listening to us and taking seminary. We know the experiences you had there will help you through your whole life! We love you!

We had two graduates this year… Brichette from high school and Tyler from kindergarten. Our oldest and youngest… Even with the 12 year difference between these two they have a special bond. Although, Brichette has a special bond with all her siblings. Brichette is excited, but nervous, to start college in the fall. Tyler is excited to go to school all day and have lunch at school.

And just like that she’s graduated! 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣🎓🥳👏🏻  I know this is what everyone says, but it’s so true... I can’t believe she is this old! It feels like yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital. 🥲 Brichette, You are an amazing young lady. You are so loving, smart, beautiful, talented, kind, and such a sweetheart. You’re dad and I couldn’t be more pleased with you! We are so excited to see what you do and we are so happy to be here cheering you on! We love you for infinity and beyond!🤗🥰💗😘 Brichette singing with the Madrigals  The young women came and gave her this poster, decorated our porch, and one of the girls made her this cute graduation cap filled with candy!

June 8th was World Best Friend Day. It’s no surprise that Nicolas is mine… We have been through so much together and are so close because of it! 💕 He knows how to make me laugh. 😂 He holds me so tight when I’m sad or upset. 😢 He is my person! 👩🏻‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏻 He’s the first person I tell things to. 🗣 When he’s at work, I miss him so much and can’t wait for him to be home. 🏡  There isn’t anything about me he doesn’t know. 💭  He is my soul mate! 🫂 He is my traveling companion! 🗺  He makes me so happy. 🥰 He truly does complete me. ♾ I love you Nicolas! Always and Forever! Thank you for being my bestest friend! 😘😍💗🤗🤤♾🥰🤟🏻