Forever....

Ten years ago today, our little family of five went to the Salt Lake Temple to be sealed together...forever....It was an amazing and special day to share with our family and dear friends who supported us through the years.  Since then, we have been able to see our beautiful daughters marry in the same temple...  

August 16, 2002

Ten years later....our family has added Nick, Jordan, Cashe, Diesel and Abby.  We are blessed beyond words.  

Happy Anniversary #30

                                                                         
5/19
On this very day, at 1:00 in the afternoon,  30 years ago, I married my best friend!  Honestly, it doesn't seem like 30 years have gone by.  I look at our wedding pictures and I think, that's still us, we look just like that today!

As I reflect on our years together, I am so blessed to have Bri by my side for all these years.  He held my hand as I brought our three beautiful children into the world, supported me when I went back to school, listened to my endless hours of stories,  never got upset when I came home with a dent or two in my car, and doesn't mind when I wake him up because I can't sleep.  He has put up with my odd restaurant ordering and my obsessing and worrying about anything and everything.  And yes, along the way,  a few rough bumps in the road, but no matter what we always knew that we belonged together.  Then, now and forever....

It started with us, then along the way we were blessed with Lindsi, Kristi and finally Ben.  We have added two great sons-in-law, and the two cutest grandsons ever!  It's been an amazing journey and I can't imagine my life with anyone but Bri.

And so I thank you for 30 years of loving me.  Happy Anniversary honey!  I love you and here is to  30 more!!!!

He's Here...Welcome Diesel Jordan Stephan

This is a post that is long overdue! Diesel Jordan Stephan was born on February 4 at 8:45 p.m . weighing 7 pounds! We are so happy for Jordan and Kristi, and we love baby Diesel so much. It was such a privilege for Lindsi and I to be able to be there for his birth. What an amazing experience!

Kristi and Jordy right before Diesel was born. Kristi was amazing and made having babies look easy. Such a cute couple and about to be a family!

Baby Diesel just a few minutes old. A handsome boy already!

Proud Nana loving on Diesel! I am smitten!

And here is cute Diesel today getting ready to go for a walk in sunny St. George.

Thank you Jord and Kristi for giving us such a precious and beautiful grandson. We are blessed beyond words!

December Wrap Up..Finally

I have been a very neglectful blogger and am just now posting the busy month of December. We had a busy month with many fun activities. So here goes....warning picture overload...

We started the month holding a very fun family shower for Kristi. Lindsi is the absolute master at planning parties, and we had a great time planning this for our girl. We wanted to have all of Kristi's favorite foods and the perfect decor. I think we did it!

The table looked beautiful with soft creams and blues with yummy foods like macaroni and cheese, fruit kabobs, yummy cupcakes and eclairs and everything Kristi loves.

My beautiful girls!

Kristi and Elfie

Cute cousins with their baby bumps. Cassie is due about a week or so before Kristi

The Pugmire Women

And here is the cute Momma to Be with all the wonderful presents our fabulous family and close friends gave her! She is holding a diaper cake that Lindsi made-first one ever and it turned out perfect. It was a lovely shower and it made us all so so excited to have Baby Diesel here.

The next event was Girls' Night out at the theatre. I took Lindsi, Kristi, Abby and Grandma J to see Annie at Pioneer Theatre. We had a great night going to dinner first at Red Robin and then enjoying the play. Fun night and fun play to get us in the holiday spirit.

The girls brought our favorite treats to share. Love these girls of mine!

We had a fun time being with Cashe when he went to visit Santa. He wasn't scared at all and loved sitting on his lap. Look at how cute my boy is!

Next item of fun was Ben's holiday band concert. This year he has joined the jazz band in addition to playing in Concert Band. Here is Ben with his buddy Thomas.

Had a fun Saturday morning breakfast with my Brighton High teacher friends. We have all moved on to different schools and such but still love to get together and visit every few months.

We had the annual Pugmire Family Sub for Santa party at Lindsi's and were able to provide Christmas for a nice lady and her two children. This is probably one of the most fun activities we do all season. It's a great chance for the entire family to get together, and we love being able to help someone. We bought some books for the little girl and a watch for the boy.

Lindsi is great to organize the party and gifts for us. Here is the cute Barber family.

Jordan and Kuri bought cute gloves and an outfit for the little girl,

Then it was time for Christmas Eve fun. I love Christmas Eve and love to do dinner, open gifts and just have fun family time. This year we invited Bri's mom and dad as well as Bri's sis Chris and her hubby Lee. It was fun to have a full house and hope they come next year too.

Ben and Abby with their gifts; we gave Ab a camera and Ben loved his Green Bay pillow pet from the Barber's and his Green Bay mug and soda from the Stephan's.

Nick and Lindsi gave Bri a new golf bag and I got a scanner, printer, copier. Jord and Kristi gave us a nice date night with gift card to Market Street and movie tickets.

We love spoiling Cashe a Roo this year and gave him a bike, sports center, books, puzzles and all sorts of fun things.

Virginia and Lee

Bri and his sis Chris.

So every year I buy pjs for the kids and the theme this year was shorts for the boys and pjs for the girls. The Barber's had Oregon Duck wear and the Stephan's celebrated Mariner style.

Next post....Christmas Day.

Happy Birthday Lindsi

Today my girl turned 29 and it doesn't seem like that long ago she was the cute little tyke in the following pictures! She was the cutest baby and as I looked at these pictures, I can definitely see Cashe!

My cute little red head at age 7 months.

Learning to crawl; look at all that hair at age 9 months. Such a cutie!

Christmas, age 4 enjoying her Teddy Ruxpin, the hottest toy that year.

Cuddling with baby sister Kristi. She was such a good big sister. Every morning before she left for kindergarten she would eat breakfast and watch Seasame Street with Kristi. Loved having my two girls!

And here is my baby today with her handsome boy!

Celebrating the grand opening of our favorite store the night before her birthday! So fun to just shop and talk and spend some time together. Love this girl!

So on Lindsi's 29th birthday, what do I love about her:

1. She has the biggest heart and is so kind to everyone.

2. She is a wonderful mother to baby Cashe; as a mom, it is such a wonderful experience to see your children become parents. I have never seen a more loving and devoted mother!

3. She loves family and is always the one to plan our extended family Christmas party. I know it would have died a long time ago if it hadn't been for Lindsi.

4. She is a loving sis to Kristi and Ben. She has such a special bond with her sister and I know they are the very best of friends.

5. She is so determined; it doesn't matter what it is, she puts her mind to it and gets it done.

6. She is a fun person to be around and makes me laugh with her funny voices.

7. She is a great listener and always gives me good advice.

8. She is a fun workout buddy!

9. She is the best daughter and I love her and am so blessed to have her in my life.

So baby, Happy Birthday and enjoy all that this year brings! We love you!!!

Happy Birthday Ben!

In honor of Ben's birthday today, I wanted to share a few of my favorite pictures of him. I can't believe my baby is 14! He is such a great young man, and I love him so much.

Kristi and Ben; can't believe that my baby girl holding

my baby boy will be holding her baby in just a few short months.

Here is Ben at about 8 months. Notice I am violating all safe sleeping rules for babies. He is on his stomach, sleeping on a stuffed animal, with a huge bumper pad all around, with a blanket over him and a stuffed animal in the corner. Yikes!

Ben loved this swing we had in the backyard; I forgot that he had the cutest chubby cheeks.

Ben almost 6 enjoying a family trip to the beach!

When Ben was about 7, he spent about 10 days with Lindsi while she was attending college in Las Vegas. They had a blast. Ben has been blessed with two of the best sisters ever!

And here is Ben at 12 jumping in the lake.


Birthday Lunch

My 14 year old boy with all his loot

Here are a few reasons we love Ben:

1. He is one of the kindest people and is such a good friend to everyone.

2. He is really smart and works hard in school.

3. He loves being an uncle and adores Cashe and can't wait for baby Diesel to get here.

4. He is a good brother to Lindsi and Kristi and he has a special relationship with each of them.

4. Even though he is 14 and it's not cool, he always hugs us and says he loves us.

5. He loves his Grandma Elfie!

6. He is so funny and makes us laugh everyday.

7. He is the best son and we are so happy to be his mom and dad.

So Ben, happy birthday! We hope you know how much we love you. You are truly a blessing in our lives.

Happy 23rd Birthday Kristi Blair

My baby girl turned 23 today, and I wanted to share a few of my favorite pictures and memories of her. It just doesn't seem like it's been 23 years since they placed that beautiful little baby into my arms. Here we are-Kristi just 20 minutes old.

Kristi at 2-she was such a cutie

Our little Ute at 3-we started our girls young knowing who to cheer for!

Kristi at 5. I think I did her hair the same for every picture until she was in middle school.

One of my absolute favorite pictures of my girl at 9! We used to tell everyone that Kristi cried every day of her life until she was almost a teen. Here is the proof; I guess she didn't want to fold the laundry. I love this picture so much I made sure it was included in her wedding video.

At here she is today! Can't believe my baby girl will soon be a momma! We celebrated her birthday with lunch and then a shopping trip to Sephora and Lola Bella! It was a fun afternoon.

Here we are-23 years later!

So what do I love about my girl?

1. She is so fun to be around and a fabulous shopper. She knows just what we should wear for important events, family pictures, vacations, just anytime.

2. She has a fun sense of humor and we laugh at just the most random things.

3. She is a great sister and would do anything for Lindsi and Ben

4. She is Cashe's favorite auntie! He loves her so much and always smiles when he sees her.

5. I can tell her anything and know that she will always give me good advice.

6. She is a wonderful wife to Jordan. They have an amazing relationship and it's been so fun to see it grow from dating to almost parenthood.

7. She is a hard worker; she does nursing school, work, and everything in between and never complains even through horrible morning sickness all summer.

8. She so cute pregnant!

9. She is just the best daughter ever and I am so blessed to be her momma. She will be a wonderful mom to her little boy!

So happy birthday my baby girl! I love you so much.