Chris and Becky's Wedding

In September I headed down to Moab with my parents for this grand event! Two of the coolest people I know got married. They had their wedding at a cute little bed and breakfast. So quaint and charming, even with the torrential downpour during lunch . It was so fun to see the Wightman's. They're my favorite family ever! I'm so happy for you, Chris and Becky! Thanks for letting my share this special day with you! xoxo! :)

Chris and Becky, the cutest couple ever!

Love you two!

My BFF cousin, Jenny. We may not talk much, but I know we will always be close.

Aunt Darlene and the dashing groom, Chris:)

Merry Christmas

I'm trying to catch up with my blogging before I get too far behind. For Christmas 2010 we went to Cedar City. It's always fun to spend time with the Stubbs' clan. On Christmas Eve we went to Kyle and Lori's house. We had yummy food, opened pajamas and the kids did a live nativity for us. Then we went back to Grandma and Grandpa Stubbs' house to sleep so Santa could come.

Christmas Eve:

Christmas Day:

Waiting to see what Santa brought.

Addi got a Fur Real Dog, a camera, a fake snowboard and a Lalaloopsie doll.

Hally got six Tinker Bell fairies, a Hello Kitty gum ball machine and a Lalaloopsie doll.

Kendall and her cousin Slade. They're only 1 month apart.

Making messes is what she does best!

Beautiful Slade!

Back at Kyle and Lori's on Christmas night to open gifts from grandma and grandpa.

Addi with her favorite cousin, Laynie.

Tim with his brothers and sister, mom and Grandma Challis.

Kyle striking a pose.

Larry and Becky.

Triangle Bar Ranch Camp

We're building a big lodge/campground in Randolph at my families Ranch. This will be the gathering place of many future Rex Reunions. It will also be available for us anytime we want to go camping just as an immediate family. There is talk about renting the campground out as well. There is such a neat feeling in Randolph. On the drive there, I was looking at the beautiful scenery and was brought to tears. My grandma's death is still very recent and I can feel her presence almost daily, but going to Randolph intensified that presence. Driving on the dirt road up the mountain, it's almost as if I could see my grandpa on the horizon riding his horse, keeping an eye on his family. The pride and love for our grandparents runs deep.

Here are some pictures of the "lodge raising."

Many hands make light work! We have several really handy people in our family. A special thanks to me Uncle Curtis for the vision and spearheading of the Triangle Bar Robert Rex Family Reunion Campground Lodge Twin Peaks Ranch Camp. (LOL!!! I don't know the official name of it yet, so I'll just call it that for now:)

When it's finished, the lodge will have bathrooms, showers, a loft, large kitchen and huge open area for large gatherings. There are eleven distinct camp spots in the campground, one for each of the children, but several places to put tents and trailers. There will also be a large amphitheater, fire pit and outhouses throughout the campground.

I can't believe I didn't get any pictures of my kids! They absolutely love it here!! They call it "The Muddy Camp," because last year it rained and rained and everything and everyone was MUDDY. This year it didn't rain on us, so they started calling it "The Dirty Camp," cause lets face it, camping is a pretty dirty thing to do.

P.S. Check out my craft blog to see my new dresser redo!

SEATTLE

Last week I drove 14 hours in one day with my parents, sister, Kendall and Charlotte to Seattle for my cousin, Erin's wedding. What a LONG drive. I had never been to Oregon or Washington before. The drive through those two states was beautiful. So green. We learned on our short drive through Oregon that you can't pump your own gas there. Someone does it for you. I really wanted to stop and Roloff Farms, but not enough time. I bought a cute umbrella expecting rain in Seattle, but I didn't even get to use it. It was sunny the whole time. I for sure want to go back there and take my whole family and spend more time. Two days is not enough to see the sites, especially if you're helping with a wedding.

Seattle skyline picture taken from the car.

Kendall and Charlotte chillin' at the hotel. Boy were they happy to get out of their car seats and stretch. They were pretty good little travelers though.

These cute cousins are only 1 month apart.

Grandpa can't get enough of these cuties.

After being around talkative Charlotte, I've decided that Kendall is shy, still smiley though.

These babes were troopers.

Shopping for the wedding flowers at Pike Place Market.

There were flowers everywhere.

Dreamy produce.

We got to see these guys throwing fish around.

I took a picture of this guy and then gave him a dollar cause I felt bad for taking his picture and not giving him anything. I guess it's common courtesy. He was a good singer though.

FUN PICTURES:

We stopped here to grab a quick bite of lunch. Piroshky's are apparently a Russian food. They had lots of different flavors. They were stuffed roll/croissant type things. I got the potato, onion & cheese Piroshky. It was so good. I highly recommend this little place if you're ever at Pike's Market.

Tiff, Jen and Erin (Becky, Doug & Earlene in the background)

Tiff, Erin, Chris & Jen

My Aunt Darlene and the beautiful bride, Erin, getting ready for the big moment. Doesn't she look sooo pretty? I love her dress. Did I mention that I did her hair?

Jen, Erin & Darlene. They're so beautiful. Did I mention that I made both of those bouquets?:)

I think I may become a wedding planner. I helped Erin a lot in the planning and I really enjoy it.

Erin and her now husband, Devon, got married in this cool building called, The Bath House. It's right on the beach. First was the wedding, followed by a scrumptious dinner. Then there were toasts, which were my favorite part. So fun. Then there was music and dancing. This was one of my favorite weddings that I have ever been too. It was so perfect! This is the last picture I took before my camera died. I figured I would just use all of the pictures my sister took because she was the photographer and all. And then the worst thing imaginable happened. It was the end of the night and we were loading up the van. Somehow in the midst of our loading, my sister's camera and purse got stolen. I feel like whom ever did it must have been watching us. The second we weren't looking he/she went in for the steal. Tiff had over $1600 in camera stuff stolen along with a 2nd camera in her purse, a phone, wallet, ipod, etc. The list goes on and on. As soon as we got back to the hotel we called the police and started calling all of her credit cards and her credit cards already had $300 worth of charges that weren't hers. We were all SO sick about it. The most awful thing is the wedding pictures though. Everything else can be replaced, but those wedding pictures cannot. There were a lot of people snapping pictures at the wedding so hopefully they can get some half way decent pictures from everyone else. We definitely learned a lesson. Don't ever take your eyes off of your stuff, not even for a minute. Even if you are or aren't familiar with the area. It only takes a second for something to get stolen.

LIVESTRONG CHALLENGE

fI would like to introduce everyone whom reads this blog to an amazing person. His name is Chris Wightman. Chris is my cousin and he is one of the coolest people I've ever known. I could talk about Chris and his qualities for hours. Chris is a "doer". It seems like most people sit and think about what they could do in the world to make it a better place. To help someone else. Or to even strengthen themselves. But how many people actually DO those things they think about. I know that I am very rarely a "doer". Chris can and will do anything he sets his mind to and my friends, he has set out to do something pretty incredible.

~I love this picture because it's so Chris. He loves to the outdoors and he took me on a river rafting trip once, which was one of the coolest experiences of my life.~

Here is what Chris has to say:

"I’m not a hater. There are very, very few things in this world that I hate. There are a lot of things that annoy me, some things that I strongly dislike…but not many that I hate. Cancer is one of those things that I hate. I HATE cancer. I hate how many people it takes from this world. I hate how many people it has taken from my life. I hate how it goes about taking those people. I hate what it puts people through who survive it. I hate what it puts people through who do not survive it. I hate what it put my mom through. I hate that it took a friend and mentor from my family and friends. I hate that it took my mom’s brother, my uncle. I hate that it took two of my mom’s sister in laws, my aunts. I hate what it is currently putting my cousin, his wife and their kids through. I hate what it is putting another cousin through. I hate that today it is causing so much pain and fear for a very close friend and co-worker whose mother was recently diagnosed and starts chemotherapy next week. I hate that it took another friend and co-workers mother. I hate that it is indiscriminate in who it afflicts, in fact the people in my life who have had it are some of the most caring, giving, and courageous people I have ever known. I hate what it’s putting Elden, his wife and their children through. I hate what it puts friends and family of people who have it through. I hate the pain it’s caused in so many of my family, friends and co workers lives. Many times I don’t mind crying all that much, but right now I hate tharudt I’m crying, hard, because of cancer. I just hate it. "

I think all of us have had cancer affect our lives, whether it be a friend, family member or even ourselves. It is estimated that in the year 2009 alone, 12 million people worldwide will be diagnosed with cancer. We have come along way in trying to find a cure, but we have ALONG way to go. My dear cousin Chris is participating in the LIVESTRONG Challenge and has committed to raising $5,000. All the money will be donated to the Livestrong Foundation. In addition to raising this money, he has also committed to ride in the 100 mile Livestrong Challenge race on June 21st in Seattle. Yes, you read that correctly, 100 miles!!!!! Craziness!!!!

Chris, you're amazing! Thank you for doing this. Thank you for being a "doer". If we ourselves feel that we cannot be "doers", then lets at least help other people in this feat. So fellow bloggers, I am asking you to come one come all and help someone incredible in this good cause. Your donations do not have to be large, even a couple dollars will help. If you would like to donate to this amazing cause please click here. I have also included the link on the sidebar of this blog. Thank you.

MY SISTER IS AMAZING!

Do you love my new 3 column blog and background? I just have to tell everyone that my sister Tiffany is AMAZING. You probably all know by now that she has a photography business and I think her pictures are outstanding. Well, she has opened up a new sight called Layla Kay Designs. If you're looking for a phenomenal background for your blog, then you should check out her site! She doesn't just use downloaded scrapbook paper and edit the html, she actually designs her own scrapbook paper and comes up with some beautiful designs. She can also custom make a background and a header to fit your personal style. She only has a few to choose from right now, but there will be more to come and I am pretty sure that everyone will be flocking to her site to use her magnificent backgrounds.

Fun in Cedar City

Hally, Lexi, Addi, Laynie & Tavyn

Hally & Lexi

Addi, Laynie & Landon

Addi, Mckaylie, Morgan, Hally, Landon, Lexi, Kylie, Kenadee, Laynie & Tavyn