Well once again I am playing catch up on my blog. Just posted four new posts if you want to read what has been going on the past five months.
On June 3rd we will be moving back out AZ. We are sad to leave our family and friends here in San Antonio but we know the Lord wants us back in AZ. I have been busy packing and dejunking our house.
At the end of April I flew out to AZ to find us a home. I couldn't believe how expensive and hard rentals were to find in the east valley. We also looked at homes to buy but I do not want to buy something feeling rushed. Luckily some friends of ours are moving to Oklahoma and are allowing us to live in their house until we can find a house to buy. I am excited and nervous about the move. I do not do very well with change.
Brayden is turning five next week. He has enjoyed going to preschool this past year. He loves playing with his friends, playing with his little sister, boating, and riding the rides at six flags. He is very outgoing and loves to talk. Oh and he loves anything related to spiderman. I bet you can guess what his birthday party theme will be. I hope to put him in soccer, basketball, and gymnastics when we get out to AZ.
Brielle just turned 18 months. She is our little sweetheart. She loves playing with her big brother, playing with jewelry, eating, climbing, and getting into things so mommy has to clean after her all day. I am so grateful Heavenly Father sent her to us. She brings so much joy and laughter to our family.
Jeff has kept very busy with his vending equipment business. I thank my family and friends in AZ that have invited Jeff over for Sunday dinners or have invited him to do fun activities on the weekend. We can't wait to be a united as a family again.
I have been working as a nursery leader in my ward since January. It has been the perfect calling since Brielle has been able to go with me to nursery since she was 14 months. She loves nursery.
We are excited to hang with our family and friends in AZ. Let me know of events going on AZ. I would love to come and be apart of them!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Mission Call!
My baby sister Melissa just graduated from BYU in December. She decided last summer that she wanted to serve a mission after graduation. On March 18th she found out that she will be going to the Atlanta North, Georgia Mission. She reports to the MTC June 22nd. We are all so excited for her.
Melissa has been living with me since January. In December we knew Jeff would need to spend more time AZ for work. Due to Christmas, weddings, and other family events Jeff and I have seen each other at least every three weeks. It has been nice having Melissa here with me in San Antonio. She has basically been my part-time nanny. She also has helped me with the long drives back and forth from Texas to AZ these past couple of months. We have had fun shopping together for her mission clothes and just hanging out. I would definitely say we have grown closer together as sisters.
Melissa has been living with me since January. In December we knew Jeff would need to spend more time AZ for work. Due to Christmas, weddings, and other family events Jeff and I have seen each other at least every three weeks. It has been nice having Melissa here with me in San Antonio. She has basically been my part-time nanny. She also has helped me with the long drives back and forth from Texas to AZ these past couple of months. We have had fun shopping together for her mission clothes and just hanging out. I would definitely say we have grown closer together as sisters.
Mark and Melissa's wedding!
Because my dad's reception was January 29th and Mark and Melissa's wedding was February 21st I decided to stay in AZ for three weeks. I was able to go to Melissa's bridal shower which was alot of fun. It was windy, overcast, and rainy on their wedding day. Unusual weather for Phoenix in February. Luckily they were able to do some of their pictures the day before. Here they are walking out of the temple as Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fuller! Melissa was a beautiful bride! So happy to have her in the family.
I had to take some candid shots of Brielle and Brayden waiting on the temple steps for the bride and groom to come out.
Fuller family picture with Grandma Fuller-Smith and Grandpa Smith.
Extended Fuller Family picture!
Brayden loves his Uncle Foo-Foo.
I can't believe seven years ago (2/7/04) Jeff and I were married here at the Mesa Temple. Look how our family has grown in seven years.
The original Fuller Five. I am so excited that on of Jeff's brothers got married. It is about time. We have not had a wedding since Jeff and I got married. Brayden and Brielle need cousins to play with on the Fuller side. No pressure Mark and Melissa!
After the wedding we had a luncheon at the church building Melissa'a family attends. We had yummy Mexican food. The reception was held at a house of one of Melissa's families good friends. It was decorated beautifully in red and black. We had yummy pulled pork. It was a wonderful day!
Brayden is already turning into a ladies man. This is one of Melissa's cousins daughters. Brayden was holding hands with her by the end of the reception.
Fuller girls posing for pictures!
I had to take some candid shots of Brielle and Brayden waiting on the temple steps for the bride and groom to come out.
Fuller family picture with Grandma Fuller-Smith and Grandpa Smith.
Extended Fuller Family picture!
Brayden loves his Uncle Foo-Foo.
I can't believe seven years ago (2/7/04) Jeff and I were married here at the Mesa Temple. Look how our family has grown in seven years.
The original Fuller Five. I am so excited that on of Jeff's brothers got married. It is about time. We have not had a wedding since Jeff and I got married. Brayden and Brielle need cousins to play with on the Fuller side. No pressure Mark and Melissa!
After the wedding we had a luncheon at the church building Melissa'a family attends. We had yummy Mexican food. The reception was held at a house of one of Melissa's families good friends. It was decorated beautifully in red and black. We had yummy pulled pork. It was a wonderful day!
Brayden is already turning into a ladies man. This is one of Melissa's cousins daughters. Brayden was holding hands with her by the end of the reception.
Fuller girls posing for pictures!
Dad and Susan's Reception
At the end of January I drove back out to Arizona to attend my Dad and Susan's wedding reception. They were married at the courthouse in November but they wanted to do a ring ceremony and reception with all their family friends at the end of January. My Dad's brother Bob and his wife Darlene flew from Wyoming to be with us. Here is a picture of my family with with my Aunt and Uncle and some of my cousins from my Dad's side of the family. It was fun celebrating with family and friends! 
On my Mexican side of the family it is tradition to do a dollar dance. Here is Brayden dancing with Susan during the dollar dance.
Brayden loves his cousin Carly. He has told me multiple times he is going to marry Carly! I am sure in a few years he will change his mind. Here they are dancing. Carly definitely took the lead and even had Brayden twirl her multiple times.
My sisters and I with the Bride!
On my Mexican side of the family it is tradition to do a dollar dance. Here is Brayden dancing with Susan during the dollar dance.
Brayden loves his cousin Carly. He has told me multiple times he is going to marry Carly! I am sure in a few years he will change his mind. Here they are dancing. Carly definitely took the lead and even had Brayden twirl her multiple times.
My sisters and I with the Bride!
Christmas 2010
Once again for Christmas this year we went to Arizona. We were able to spend time with my side of the family and Jeff's. All of Jeff's parents and siblings came out to AZ as well. We went to golf land, shopped, ate really good food at all our favorite restaurants, played games, and visited family and friends. This is a picture of me with Brayden and my niece Carly. 
Brayden and Carly four years old. They both were so excited for Santa!
Brielle with my nephew Bradly!
My sister Jonelle with her two kids, my sister-in-law Shawna, and me and my two kids. I think it is neat that my siblings like hanging out with Jeff's brothers and sisters.
Christmas Eve we went over to my Dad's and his new wife Susan's house. We had blast eating homemade tamales and opening presents.
This is a picture of me with my two sisters and my mom's best friend Karen. Karen has known me since I was four. We have spent many holidays together and she and her husband Charlie were there with with us when we all watched my mother pass away. I love Karen so much! She makes holidays so much more exciting!
Melissa and I are here with my step mom Susan. My Dad married Susan on November 30th, 2010. Susan has definitely helped to stabilize my father. She has been such a blessing in our family.
My brother-in-law Mark proposed to Melissa Hoopes right around Christmas. Melissa is from Mesa AZ so we spent Christmas afternoon hanging out and eating with her family. We are so excited for Mark and Melissa!
Brayden and Carly four years old. They both were so excited for Santa!
Brielle with my nephew Bradly!
My sister Jonelle with her two kids, my sister-in-law Shawna, and me and my two kids. I think it is neat that my siblings like hanging out with Jeff's brothers and sisters.
Christmas Eve we went over to my Dad's and his new wife Susan's house. We had blast eating homemade tamales and opening presents.
This is a picture of me with my two sisters and my mom's best friend Karen. Karen has known me since I was four. We have spent many holidays together and she and her husband Charlie were there with with us when we all watched my mother pass away. I love Karen so much! She makes holidays so much more exciting!
Melissa and I are here with my step mom Susan. My Dad married Susan on November 30th, 2010. Susan has definitely helped to stabilize my father. She has been such a blessing in our family. 
My brother-in-law Mark proposed to Melissa Hoopes right around Christmas. Melissa is from Mesa AZ so we spent Christmas afternoon hanging out and eating with her family. We are so excited for Mark and Melissa!
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