Should have been a Cowboy!

It was so much fun the other night, Trent, Laura, and Cole are in town (YEAH!!!)
So for some fun entertainment, Travis and Tenille took all of us horseback riding. It was so much fun to watch Cole interact with these huge horses. He kept wanting to pet them...it was so cute!

Andy acted like he had been riding horses forever...
Me on the other hand, I hadn't ridden a horse since 3rd grade. I was terrified!

Is there anything that he doesn't look good doing????


This is the only picture that he and I took on the horse...I think it's funny!

Even Grandma Jo came with us and had a great time!



Towards the end of the night Cole felt comfortable enough to give it a try. He climed up on that horse with Trent like a champ and smiled the whole way!


This video is of cowboy Cole...his first rodeo (well horse ride anyway)
Sorry about the sun in the background!






Thanks Travis and Tenille for the fun night!!!

Suprises and Sweet 16

So let me first start out by saying what a good sport my sister is. Some of the things that I make her do...I know she doesn't enjoy but for my entertainment, and to make me happy she does them. We threw her a surprise 16th birthday party this weekend. Filled with tons of friends, a Piñata, cake and hot dogs. Honestly what could be better? So Andy and I blind folded her, and told her that we were going out to a new restaurant...little did she know.
After several minutes of driving around we ended up at my parents place....
It was so fun to see everyone that showed up for the party! (Needless to say there were several more guys compared to the gals...)


Even my best friend from elementary school came. She and I became friends the summer after Jac was born....man I feel old!

This is her husband and youngest daughter picking up candy from the Piñata, oddly enough the high school kids weren't that interested in the candy...


We had a Hawaiian theme, my favorite part was the cake!


After the party we had a few of her friends sleep-over at our place, where they played games and talked to boys (on the phone) until 4AM. Andy and I went to bed at 11:00...again I feel old!

It was a wonderful time, I had fun at least. She was really surprised and loved every minute of it!
Love you Sis!

TAGGGGGGGGGGGG

Tagged again...so this one is hard because I hate talking about myself, so I'm sorry if this bores any of you!

3 JOYS:
*Andy, I love spending every small minute with him. He makes me laugh, he makes me smile, he makes me happier than I ever dreamed I could be. He always gets me up and going on some crazy adventure. Life with him is never boring!

*My family, we are both blessed to have such amazing families. I love being a part of a huge family that is so opposite of my own family. It makes my life exciting because I never know what I'm going to get.

*Also I would have to say the gospel, for the strength and courage that it has always given me.



3 FEARS:
*Okay this also would have to say Andy, I get really scared that he will do something a little too crazy and it will end up in disaster. I tell him all the time that I HAVE to die before he does, because I seriously don't want to live without him.

*Spiders, honestly do they have to have so many legs? It's gross, you can't manage to smash one without a leg or two falling off. So not only to you have to pick up their remains, but then go back and get the legs. Not a big fan!

*A major disaster, I know that they say "if you are prepared you shall not fear," but come on that is just frightening! When you don't know where your loved ones are or how to get in contact with them...yeah like I said SCARY!!!!



3 GOALS: *To finally graduate with a degree...nuff said! That takes up all three of my goals.



3 OBSESSIONS: *As I mentioned before the Twilight Series (Breaking Dawn comes out August 2nd. Twilight the movie comes out December 12th...anyone want to go with me?)

*Sleeping with a fan turned on, and Scentsy stuff

*My date nights with Andy (so back off)



3 RANDOM FACTS: *I HATE filling my car up with gas, it is such a waste of time, and makes me depressed to see how much money I'm spending.

*I hate being embarrassed, breaking any rules, or doing anything where I might get hurt. I have a very low tolerance for whining.

*When I get mad I get really mad, but get over it quickly. I sometimes like to argue just to argue. I like to dance when no one is watching!



I tag: Heidi, Laura, Megan Andersen, Alison Lacey

Summer Suprise

On Father's Day as we were making the rounds...over at my parents house. My cute mom showed me a discovery she had made earlier in the week. Sitting up on a ledge by the front door there's a flower pot that has recently been an attraction for a few birds. Not really thinking anything of it she pulled the pot down and found the sweetest surprise inside....






Five baby birds, they are so cute! Their eyes were open and they were looking around not making any sounds. But you could see them breathing. So after a few quick pictures we put the pot back in fear of getting attacked by the mother. So far so good, aren't they the cutest little babies ever? Seeing them reminded me of my favorite Primary song, and yes I still remember all the words. I love this song because it reminds me of things that I love so much. Since I'm currently humming it, I'll share it with you...

Whenever I hear the song of a bird
or look at the blue, blue sky.
Whenever I feel the rain on my face
or the wind as it rushes by.
Whenever I touch a velvet rose
or walk by our lilac tree.
I'm glad that I live in this beautiful world,
Heavenly Father created for me.

He gave me my eyes that I might see
the color of butterfly wings.
He gave me my ears that I might hear
the magical sound of things.
He gave me my life, my mind, my heart,
I thank him revrently.
For all his creations, of which I'm a part.
Yes, I know Heavenly Father loves me!

Happy Summer everyone!!!

Soccer Sunday

Sunday just wouldn't quite be a Sunday without a typical outdoor activity at the Welch's. Last Sunday, soccer was the chosen activity. It's always a great time to be with the family and get to know each other a little better. There's nothing better than a little competitiveness to bring a smilea and laughing to everyone's face! Great goal Chelsea!!!



And of course the battle wounds are typical.
You are NOT having fun unless someone gets hurt!

(9 times out of 10 that person is Andy.) Good job stopping the ball though, it almost didn't go in!
But I guess almost doesn't count...