A very special Father's day

We had a very special Father's day this year. We have been waiting til' we moved to Texas, where we had more family, to do little Link's blessing and since Father's day would be coming up soon we decided to wait for that special day.

Linkin Nathan

We had been looking and looking for a special outfit for Linkin to where for his special day but with no luck. Lucky for us my mom is very talented and was able to whip up this adorable outfit within a couple of hours. .....which makes this outift even more special b/c his Nana made it for him.

Here's our sweet baby. We love him so much.
We were so lucky to have so many come to support and join us on Linkin's day. Nathan was also very happy to do it on his Father's day. It made it a very memorable, special day for him.
Thank you to all who were able to make it out.
Here's Nana and her grand-daughters (with Caitlin's help to hold Carrie's twins) Nana bought all of her girls pretty matching dresses for the occasions. These girls are so lucky to have such a special Nana. (in picture: *Chris's girls* Annalee 6, Addalynn 5, Mavery 1, *Carrie's girls* Kaydree 4, Ava 1, Elsie 1, *Nikki's gal* Shelby 1 )

Carver girls- Emily, Nikki, Carrie, Caity, Mom
Nikki, Sydney, Shelby & Christy
Nathan Michael- who is the second son in his family and named after his daddy & Linkin Nathan- who is also the second son and named after his daddy. They have that special bond.
Mommy and her special boy
Abraham men- Nathan, Michael, Linkin & Jared
Nikki, Linky, Nathan & JJ

busy house
lots of partying
Good food
Good company
Our two babies. They are quite the pair. That Shelbel even though she's only 14 months older than Link she thinks she's his mommy. She's always helping me with brother.
Linkboy & Shelbel
What a happy, cute daddy with his 3 amigos
I just loved this shot of Ethan with his big brown pretty eyes. Just like daddy
Brothers- my oldest bro and youngest- Chris & Jeffrey
Annalee & Addalynn loving their daddy
Here's Ry (Carrie's hubby) with his father's day present- "Nolan Ryan" t-shirt. Very cute
Abe fam- Grandpa, Colin (Jared's son) Grandma, Uncle Bryan, Nikki, Link & Christy


good family time

Here's me with two beautiful gals Shelby & Mavery ( Chris & Em's younest daughter) they are only a few weeks apart

We were happy to have Uncle Bryan come out to join us.

Girl time


Here's Papa enjoying some quality time with his grandkids, all but one- Brent's son Jackson. This was right after a preformance put together by Caitlin and Carrie. The kids all sang a wonderful Father's day song for their daddies.

We love our Papa


Me & my girl. Nicole Dawn & Shelby Nicole (both named after our mommy too)


What a wonderful celebration. We were so happy to spend such a special day with our families and loved ones. Nathan loved this special father's day. Thanks to all who could come, we love you.

Party in Park city-Easter weekend

Park city cabin!!!!!!!

We had such a great Easter weekend this year. The Carvers all came up to Utah for a little Family reunion. It was our last hoorah as a family before Jeffrey, my youngest brother leaves for his mission- to Mexico City, Mexico in July. My sister Carrie was so awesome putting this whole thing together. She got us an awesome cabin in Park City. We were also able to attend conference (taking turns babysitting of course.)

We had such a blast. Luckily most of the fam was able to make it.

All of my brother's and sisters were there -Chris & youngest daughter Mavery 1. Carrie, Ryan & fam - Kaydree 4, Carver 2, Ava 1, Elsie 1. Brent, Janeen & Jackson 11months. Our "adopted" brother Cody (Brent's life long bff) Bryan, Jeffrey & Caitlin

Here's Neen & I fixing up a very yummy dessert!!Lots & lots of cousin playtime.

Good times, Good food & good company

Ry's got his hands full
Good bonding with Nana

All of the cousins had so much fun playing together. They all get along really great too. We're so excited for when we move to Texas to have more playdates. Ethan & Kaydree especially enjoyed each other's company. She's the princess and has knighted him her prince which he's fine with :) (good sport)
Cody & Shelbel bonding

Dad was quite the cook for us, as always. Thanks dad!
We had such a great weekend. We really enjoyed listening to conference, hot tubbing, playing games, we squeezed a little girl bonding in too while the boys were in priesthood and just hanging out. Good times It was as all vacations are too short but we lived it up. Thanks everyone for coming out. I know for some of you it was quite the trip to make it out. Ryan and Carrie thanks for bringing up all of your kiddos ......(driving all the way up in their van....truly an inspiration) That's just my sister though. That girl can do it all ;) She's a supermom. Oh I forgot to mention it was her birthday too that weekend. Happy Birthday to Carrie, glad we got to spend it together. Thanks for putting everything together Carrie we all loved it. A weekend to remember for sure.