Recoonion 2015

We went striaght from one Reunion to another. Brian went back to work for a couple days and I had the kids to myself for a couple night. We stopped and got shakes on our way to Idaho.

We stopped and enjoyed the gorgeous view.

My favorite part was we had NO cell reception. After flooding for a month the phone rang off the hook with updates and reporters. So it was nice to have 3 days with no communications from the outside world!

Our Cute Family. Lots of fun, volleyball, and good food.

My favorite part of my family get together is my mom and dad take many opportunities to bare their testimonies. I was happy to say each of my children stayed by the camp fire as testimonies were born & the spirit was felt.

Lundell Reunion 2015 Bear Lake

{Bear Lake} The View from our Cabin.

Susan takes us to the nicest places. She spends SO much time planning and spoil us. 

I'm so glad we started to have a Lundell Reunion! It is AWESOME!

It was a Blast hanging out at the water all day and having no plans this year!

Thanks Papa and G-ma for the fun times!

Rapping 2014 School Year/Summer of the Flood

 Ending the school year was CRAZY staring baseball, finishing up the clogging season. Performances at school, graduation programs. Lots of running around in May.

The summer started like any other summer. A list of "Let's go do" and plans for vacations and dun.

Then we started to get water in our basement. We didn't realize it would last 80 days 

{ALL SUMMER} 

These picture were the start....I don't want to remember the worst! Water took over the summer. We will forever call this the summer of the flood. But I'm glad we didn't have to get on a boat with a bunch of animals and only our family.

 I'm grateful for the strength I've gained because of this water. I have learned I want to be like water. Always find away!  Pushing through and making it no matter what! I hope we all learned something about water this summer.

I date my MAN!

 This past 2 years Brian and I have committed to making Wednesday Night our night. Things have come up and we make it work. It's our time to smile, cuddle, talk, cry, enjoy, laugh, or hangout...Oh wait did I mention EAT, cuz' we ALWAYS eat.

I think this has hands down been my favorite date. 

My cheeks hurt for a week {those ones also}

 {I can take a selfie and ride a bike}

We both decided a couple years  DATING and REALLY communicating was at the top of our "what we want for our marriage" list. And we have done it ever since, and I can't TESTIFY it has saved our marriage. With a yours, mine, and ours and EX's on our plate we need that one on one to connect and enjoy! {AND TUNE OUT THE WORLD}

{my man is a HOTTY}

We ended our date riding to Kneaders finishing the last mile in the pouring ran.

I am lucky to have 2 sisters who also date their spouses every week and have set a strong example for me. I know our marriage is stronger and more fulfilling because we make sure to set apart the time to BE with each other! 

#preach #datetheoneyoulove #thisismymanandilovehim

Spring has Sprung...

I feel SO lucky too have these 7 beautiful children in our lives!

California Part 2 {The Beach}

I think this will need to be a bi-annual trip for our family. We found the perfect priced Condo {right on the beach} We had to cram a little, but would trade it for anything!

We spent all day everyday at the beach. Laying around and soaking up the beautiful sun.

The kids ALL loved this Pelican.

We do wish we would have spent more time at the tide pools. This was our favorite afternoon exploring and finding little creatures.

 Found a baby Star Fish.

 

 We watched the sun set every night and decided on no electronics till bedtime. It was heavenly!!!

I'm only sad we didn't get a family picture on the beach! But tons of fun boogie boarding and playing in the waves. It really was a perfect vacation! No drama and peaceful!

California :Part 1 {The Parks}

We made it! 12 hours later!  We stayed in a "little" condo close to San Diego the first 2 night so we could Hit Sea World and the San Diego Zoo.

I think I could say Sea world was the kids favorite place we went. We stayed all day! They got to touch the dolphins and hold star fish and enjoy the ocean life all around us.

We found out the day before The Terrills were going to the Zoo the same day as us...CRAZY our trips overlapped and we got to spend a day together. My favorite was ALL the bay animals. I think every animal we saw had a new baby. Even the turtles!  It was AWESOME!

Wild Animal kingdom was AWESOME. We met up with The Wards and SoCal Lundells. So many awesome animals and they had SO much space. It was so much fun!

 This concludes the parks...on to the BEACH!

Eternally Yours

Our Big Eternal Family.

This day was filled with love and peace.

I am so grateful for the struggle and pain it took to get to this day. It made it all the more sweet in fully forgiving myself and feeling free.

All of the kids got to share in this day. After Brian and I knelt together and said "Yes," all 7 children entered the room all dressed in white. We were both already a mess before they entered, but as they did, we both completely lost it. Tears of joy and peace filled the room, and it was awesome to be able to all share this experience together.

 I am so thankful for the prayers and love we have been given over these past years. I know we couldn't have made it with out the love and acceptance of our families and friends.

I will not forget...

I will not forget the time...

time that felt stopped for so long...

long days and night of repenting & seeking...

seeking for the strength to overcome...

overcome weakness and mistakes...

mistakes that the Lord took upon Him...

Him who is perfect...

perfect like this day...

a day I will not forget...

                                  ~Ali 

Halloween Fun

Cops, robbers, and some convicted felons.  I think this will be the last themed year with all of the kids. But I love it!

I love to see the Temple.....

Today the Ogden, Utah LDS Temple was dedicated. It was my Sunday with my kids so they got to attend with Brian and I. I was a beautiful service, filled with the Spirit.

{my photo}

There were so many words I wanted to remember spoken by each on the program, but as our Prophet of God spoke I knew I had to find something to jot what he said down.  He said "Love the Temple, Appreciate the Temple, and Attend the Temple... and closed with - "May the Temple be the lighthouse of the Lord, guiding us through the storms of life."  It being a stormy day I had to run and capture this picture tonight, because it was fitting.

My heart is full of gratitude that I was able to attend and feel the sweet spirit that attended.  I was in full-on labor last night- but baby girl decided to go posterior and wouldn't move down, helping my body progress...and being 3 days shy of 39 weeks they will not help the labor along and sent me home. I was very discourage- but today, as I was filled with the spirit, as we sang the closing song "The Spirit of God" I started to sob as I felt she was part of the heavenly choir that I know was in attendance also. So baby girl just had another thing to do before she joined us. :O)

After the meeting we ran to get Beth from Papa and G-ma. I was exhausted from laboring from 3pm to 2am and asked for a blessing for me and the baby girl from Brian, G, and Papa. As these men I love placed there hands on my head I was again filled with the spirit and the words Brian spoke I knew were from our Father in Heaven.  And I am grateful that he is a vessel where our Heavenly Father can give me peace and words of encouragement.

I have a testimony of the Temples and our Saviors love for each of us. Since I have repented and gained my blessing back  I have rarely missed attending the Temple each month.  I find so much joy and peace from the struggles I face daily when I am in the Lords House. I am SO grateful and excited for the Ogden Temple to make my goals of attending even easier.  I know the Temples of God on the earth are a place where we can find peace and safety to our souls.  I know it is through the power of the priesthood that the ordinances preformed in the Temple are bound on earth and in Heaven.  I am excited to go to the Ogden Temple {so soon} with Brian to be sealed to each other and our 2 girls. It has been a long road of repentance and struggle to reach this point, and Satan works hard with his outside influences, but as the Lord has promised His tender mercies are on those who seek repentance and forgiveness....and His promises are sure!!! and I know this to be true.

I am reminded daily He loves me and He has forgiven me. I believe! And I stand as a witness of His love, mercy and grace.  In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Park fun

I Love going to the park and watching you interact with each other and other kids who want to join in your fun. I love you all very much!!!

Recoonion 2014

 Katie& Cam hosted- @ Pinebasin -A BlaSt!

Coon CRAZIES!!!

Waterfall near by...

Awesome fun activities for the kids...

We had SO much fun! I am so grateful for my Coon Family and all the fun we share together. :O)