i love to see the temple

 we finally made it down the the Mesa temple....and it was beautiful!  since it is so far away we have to bring the whole family.  so jake and i took turns!  i had fun walking around the grounds with the boys and they loved seeing the pretty pool and visitor center!  so pretty....i am glad were able to go!

...i'm going there some day...

Happy Birthday Jake

happy birthday jake!!one year older and wiser too?!  hope you had a great first birthday in AZ.  we love ya

we went out to Texas Roadhouse to celebrate both Jake and my sister Karen's birthday!  (karen's is just one day before jake's)  and of course at road house, they make the birthday boy/girl ride in the saddle!  giddy up!

 then we had a very merry mustache birthday at home.  jake was a little bummed that this would be his first year not having his annual mustache and rootbeer party, so we tried to have a little party of our own!  my mom sent plenty of mustaches for all...even little carlee!

 jake's favorite "death by chocolate cake"..and yes there are also choc dipped strawberries, pretzels, cookies marshmsllows and more

 but best of all, i surprised jake with 2 poster boards full of friends and family sporting mustaches for him.  he loved it...so thanks for everyone who sent me pictures...it turned out super cute!