Brigham City Temple

  Getting ready to go in.

 A picture in front of the beautiful new temple.

 

Karaoke

Mary used to love giving all of us spontaneous concert performances with Christian. She'd grab ice cream scoop for a microphone, hop up on the window seat, and jam out!

St. Patrick's Day 2012

Christian was just interested in the Rollos, but Mary was legitimately excited to see all the funny little places the leprechauns had left their coins. 

Windy Spring Day

Valentine Box

Mary was a bit competitive when it came to her Valentine box this year. She was determined to "beat" all the other kids in her class. With Mommy by her side, the two created this cute "flower garden" box (Complete with a tiny fairy on the right hand side). Unfortunately, one of her class mates had an elaborate "oven" box that Mary said was just incredible. She didn't let it get her down; she was still to elated about all the candy she got. 

Special Sign

Cupcakes!

When Mary received a mini cupcake maker for her eighth birthday, this enthusiastic trio set out to give it a whirl. 

Let's Go Fly a Kite

Tetons National Park Part 2

 A chilly breakfast by the fire.

 Posing by a bear sculpture in Jackson Hole

 Mary was desperate, desperate to see a moose.

 An antler arch in Jackson Hole. (Yes, they are real)

 In a last desperate attempt to see a Moose, Mary, Sarah, and Daddy went on a early morning kayak ride. 

 Sarah DID NOT appreciate the extra weight, and Mary DID NOT appreciate getting river water splashed on her. 

 Fortunately, they were able to bicker without overturning the kayak!

At long last, not one but TWO Moose, a Mother and her baby. Mary was thrilled to get "up close and personal." (Not really, don't mess with moose!)

Heaven Message

Sarah came up with the idea of writing on a balloon and then "sending it up to heaven." Now Mary never misses a chance to send a hello to all her loved ones by writing her messages on a balloon and then releasing it outdoors. 

First Day- Second Grade

Mary headed out to begin her first day of Second Grade with her good friend Nicole. It wasn't too nerve-racking though; she got to spend another year in the MAC (Multi Age Class) with her favorite teacher Mrs. Pickett. 

Ready for Rain

A few years ago, Mary and Sarah decided to enjoy the rain this way. 

Choir Concert

 Lauren Williams, Janie Hadley, and Mary

 Nicole Davis and Mary (Mary looks like she just got into the cookie jar!)

 Mary and Madison Adams

 Mary with Lacy Lindquist

 Mary with Katie Baker

These pics are from Mary's last concert for her school choir during second grade. It was held at Centerville Junior High, and Mary was just tickled to perform.