Dinner, rolls & a lovely life.

Well, another week has come and gone and I am getting worn down...

SUMMER CAN'T COME FAST ENOUGH!

Anyways, here is this week :)

 Tuesday night, my grandma had Jeff, Brad and I over for dinner! It was such a blast to visit and eat my grandma's yummy (healthy) cooking!

Here's some more photoshop homework, I had to juxtapose two object to create a new creature and this is what I came up it! The exotic giraflamingo!

I also had to restore an old photograph, so I fixed this old photo of my grandpa Ah Quin...

To this! Then I took it a step further and colorized it...

 To this! :) I wish my grandpa were here so I could ask him what the actual color of the background was, and hear the whole story behind this picture and his basketball career. I miss him, and although I don't know the details, I'm sure he would still love this.

Saturday was the girls camp cinnamon roll fundraiser, and it was a killer! I was on my feet 8 hours straight (no food, no sitting) making DOZENS of cinnamon rolls, and although we didn't get all the orders complete yet, it was a good experience and I learned how to make cinnamon rolls! Here is an AWFUL picture from my phone, and I know the picture doesn't give them justice, but they were delicious!

Sunday was my in-law's 30th anniversary! Happy anniversary to the greatest in-laws a girl could ask for. I'm so glad that they found each other and sealed the deal 30 years ago, that important decision impacted my life forever! Love you guys! 

Lastly, my dad's mission companion Elder Dudfield and his wife came from AUSTRALIA to visit us on their way to general conference! He is an area 70's in Australia and is headed to general conference for training! They are such wonderful people and it was such a treat to visit with them them.

I'm looking forward to Easter this weekend!
I hope everyone takes the time to think of the reason we celebrate Easter, which is for our Savior...
Here is an awesome Easter video to help put things into perspective...

Love you all!

Mumble jumble.

Here's what's been happening...

We've used our fire pit twice now!

Fire is so amazing.

 As part of my Girls Camp assistant director duties I'm over the fundraiser. Here is the flier I threw together for our upcoming fundraiser this Saturday!

 Last Monday night we had a spur the moment family night seeing Cinderella (thanks to Uncle Max).

The movie was amazing and I loved it!!! 

I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.

Wednesday morning Cec invited me to a cake testing where we picked her cake!

Last week we also had another dress fitting (it's looking great) and worked on some more wedding crafts!

I've had a really hard time seeing the end of the light at the tunnel with school. So I day dream of past vacations. I took this photo with my phone overlooking Encinitas, Ca and rediscovered it in my phone this last week.

Yard work is something I look forward to doing every Saturday with my sweet husband. He seriously is so amazing and I am so grateful for him.

I'm loving all the chirping birds, blooming flowers, and green everywhere.

Our world is beautiful!!!

I hope everyone has a beautiful day full of love, laughing, and hope!!!

Happy Monday!

Welcome with love!

Welcoming with love was the theme of this week!

 We welcomed Amy to the Temple Saturday!

 I've been welcoming lipstick into my life! 

 We've all been welcoming Brad into life all weekend long! 

Here is Jeff's sweet great-grandma Hirschi! She is such a wonderful lady!

 After Brad's homecoming address we all went back to the Hauck's home for a Brazilian luncheon and lots of visiting!

 They served rice, beans, chicken, fruit, apple salsa, and limeade!

 Emme played hard!

 And even made a new friend (cousin).

It was a crazy busy but memorable week full of family and love. It's so fun having all the Hauck's back together again for a couple months. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by amazing family and examples!

Brazil yesterday, America today!

Elder Bradley Hauck is HOME!!!

I can hardly believe it!!!

It has been one of the fastest and slowest two years (if that makes any sense.)

We are over joyed to have him home and his countenance is brighter than ever!

Here's a BUNCH of the pictures captured yesterday...

 These two went full out!!! :) Spent the day decorating and getting ready for Elder Hauck!

 Grandma and Amy made this adorable sign for Hudson.

 ANXIOUSLY waiting!!!

 Brad teasing us before coming through the doors! I love how you can see mom and Jeff's excited expressions in the reflection.

 Here he comes...

 Handsome Bradley with his contagious smile! He always has a bright countenance but his countenance is beaming with the light of Christ and love!

 Mom was there to hug right away!

 This moment makes me cry every time. I thought this was a cool shot, the other missionary that came home the same time as Brad was hugging his mom at the same time so I took a picture of the two missionaries hugging their moms! 

I can't help but think this is the kind of reunion we will have with our families once we leave this life. I know that one day I will have a moment like this with my grandpa again!

 Brad brought home a flag for his mom and right away wrapped her up in the flag!

 Brad has always been sweet and the flag gesture melted my heart.

 I love the smiles and the feeling of pride in this picture.

 Jeff has been counting down the days since Brad left. I love the compassionate and loving friendship they have, I know that each of them looks up to the other so much. I know that Jeff has some big plans for the two of them now that Brad's home.

 Cause one hug is never enough! I love the look on mom's face here, it sums up the feeling of the whole day.

 We all could not stop smiling and hugging Brad!

 The whole welcoming crew!

 Emme was a little unsure of the whole thing. 

 But Brad learned right away that she can be easily bribed!

 So sweet!

 And he even got a kiss out of it.

 Brad's first look at home (STG).

 Soaking it all in.

 After all the excitement at the airport, Brad was rushed off to be released (something that he was not ready for). Then we all come home (Brad has never been here since it's been done) and had a nice dinner!

I loved all the cute decorations.

 I'm telling you, Mom and Amy went all out!

 Welcome Home Elder Hauck! It's still surreal!

 Jeff helping to keep Emme distracted while we all got a chance to visit with Brad!

 Brad was excited to have us try a special Brazilian drink and cookies.

 Although he was running on only a couple hours of sleep over a 2 day period, he stayed up late with us and visited. I know that I didn't want to leave, I wanted to soak up as much of his light as possible hahaha.

This picture, I think, captures Brad perfectly...he's sweet, always smiling, happy, genuine, and just a beautiful person inside and out!

After dinner and visiting, he got the tour of the house and his room. Mom, Dad, Jeff and I all sat in his room while he unpacked and showed us all his cool trades he did throughout the mission. This Brazil jersey and Jacket were among his trades.

WE ARE SOOOOO EXCITED TO HAVE HIM HOME! IT REALLY DOES NOT FEEL REAL! 

As you can tell, he was an amazing missionary and really served Heavenly Father's childrend (his brothers and sisters) with his whole heart. Through the stories he shared with us last night, you can't help but feel that he really learned what it means to have charity and to love like Christ.

WE LOVE YOU BRAD AND ARE SO EXCITED YOU ARE HOME!

Welcome Home Elder!!!

He will be giving his homecoming address this Sunday at 9:30 am at the Morningside building on River Road!

Hello. Goodbye. See you later.

It's been a CRAZY week, and the craziness is just going to continue!
There's been a lot of hellos, goodbyes, and see you laters with family all week long.

Here are the pictures of some special moments of this awesome week...

 Jeff's cousin Jake got home from his mission Thursday evening! It's so crazy to think that it has been two years and he home. Brad gets home this upcoming Wednesday and we are all anxious with excitement!!!

 The first 40 orders of Kalamity's Kycie shirts from the online store went out! It only took me two days to get them sorted and processed!!!

 Friday we finally tried Bombay Cafe, I have heard nothing but wonderful things about this restaurant so I had high expectations and I must say...they met all of them and maybe even exceeded them! It was GOOD! We ordered the Coconut Chicken Curry and I could have eaten 10 plates it was that good.

Friday we also purchased our first gun. Jeff was ecstatic and we feel ready for anything (haha)!

Saturday was Cecilee's family bridal shower! We scheduled this shower so that my grandma Horlacher and all of the Horlacher side could be there since they were up for the farewell! My grandma Ah Quin had this adorable tres leches cake made in honor of the bride; it reads, "Horlacher Today Orpinela For Eternity."

 I was running around like a crazy person all morning going from dance to the shower so I forgot my camera :( but my mom was able to capture these cute moments!

Saturday night my Horlacher grandparents took the whole family to dinner at Chuck-A-Rama then I headed to Kalamity's half time performance. 

 Sunday morning came extra fast (especially with daylight savings). We got to the chapel and listened to beautiful talks given by my grandparents. The spirit was so strong and you could see the excitement in their countenance! They are so ready and although I miss them a lot already, they are going to be AMAZING missionaries in Nauvoo, Illinois.

 Everyone that came to listen to their farewell address and show their support. Yeah, it was basically the whole congregation haha. I always tease my grandparent that they are social butterflies, being in their ward the last year I have witnessed it first hand! Everyone LOVES them and everyone wants to be their friends because they make everyone feel loved, I feel blessed to have examples of love like them in my life.

 My grandma and grandpa Horlacher's posterity (and legacy, as my grandpa Ah Quin would say.) All their kids and grandkids (minus Trevor).

 This morning I got home from dance and I looked in the back where they live and their lights were off and their truck was gone, they were off on their mission. I couldn't help but cry because this last year being their neighbor, their renter, their ward member, their grand-daughter, and friend has been a really rewarding experience. They are some of the most genuine and loveable people you will ever meet! This next 18 months I'm going to miss my grandpa's jokes and contagious laugh, and my grandma's sweet voice as she tells my grandpa (Rich) what needs to be done.

Aren't they adorable? :)

 I love my sister, she's such a babe! I couldn't help but take her picture with her cute dress that had a purple blossom pattern and all the purple blossom trees.

Best Friends FOREVER!!! And ever, and ever, and ever!!!!

 After the AWESOME sacrament meeting we all headed to my parent's house for a lovely luncheon! It was so nice to see so many faces and visit with family and friends we haven't seen in a long time. 

 Later that evening, after my grandparents had been set apart, we headed to their home to spend some last minute time with them. They were literally glowing and smiling from ear to ear. They were ready to go and looked like they were floating! I'm so excited to hear all their stories and even more excited to go visit them!

It was a really special week full of family, parties, and missionaries. 

I am so grateful for the plan of happiness and for the opportunity we have to live this life with family.

Family truly is the most sacred unit and those relationships carry through all generations of time and life. Make your family relationships count, do everything you can to develop intimate relationships with your family. 

That's something you will NEVER regret!