Dear blog friends, sorry for the long absence. I’ve been gone spending the week with my beautiful family. But I am back, camera in hand, ready to blog away!

Dear plane ride… you were an adventure. By. my. self. with. two. kids.

Dear iPad… you are handy. I couldn’t have done it without you.

Dear trampoline, I used to have a lot of fun with you, now you only cause me pain. But my little boy had a tremendous time, so you are good.

Dear Uncle Will and the sprinklers, you are the best little buddy a boy could ever want.

Dear Papa, Blake loves kisses. You are the best.

Dear Papa’s BIG LIFTED TRUCK, Makay thinks you are the best thing since peanut butter and jelly. You are pretty cool.

Dear sticks in the yard, who knew you could entertain a three-year-old for so long.

Dear little race cars, you create endless delight.

Dear Uncle Bradley, you are a stud-muffin.

Dear iPhone case, glad you are somewhat “slobber-proof.”

Dear Siblings of mine, you make me smile.

Dear sweet moment with big brothers and little sisters, you are priceless.

Dear baby Blake, I love your chubby little cheeks and cute two little teeth that just came in.

Dear Salt Lake City temple, your architecture is beautiful. Your presence, powerful.

Dear flowers, you remind me of my sweet hubby that I missed every second of every day. Dear Hubby, thank-you for the beautiful flowers. I love you forever.

Dear family of mine, I sure love you. Dear siblings in Denver and Tennessee that weren’t in this picture, I miss you.

Dear fun week, you made me happy.

Happy Memorial Day weekend, hope you have some tremendous fun!