Kona!

So I've had this post saved to drafts for quite awhile and I've just been too lazy to write anything to accompany it. Still too lazy..not writing much! haha but enjoy the pics! Basically we went to Kona back in May and had a blast! We finally discovered you can buy a cute little collapsible cooler and have cold sandwiches and beverages on the beach! We are such experienced beach goers now.



Let's see, to sum up these pics we went to the place of refuge, kayaking to Captain Cook monument, snorkeling, visited a volcano, a zoo in a rainforest and ate lots and lots of chocolate covered macadamia nuts and other delicious treats!
p.s. I know I put the same picture twice but I'm not about to change it!

Happy late birthday to Tim!

So I'm a horrible wife and didn't get a happy birthday blog to my hubby on time. In my defense, we were in Hawaii and I tried to write one on Tim's phone but it wasn't working out too well. Anywho, May 26th was my dearest husband Timothy Russell's birthday. We spent the day kayaking and snorkeling around Hawaii so I don't think he can complain too much :)

Now for the sappy part, I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband. He happens to be ridiculously good looking as you can tell by the following pics. He is also surprisingly hardworking despite his ADD tendencies. Not to mention he is such a positive person and always is there to point out the bright side of situations for me. And, let us not forget he's pretty darn hilarious and can always manage to make me smile :). We've been through a whole heap together and I'm really blessed to have him by my side through it all.. Happy late birthday babe, I love you!

a new niece and an update on the little bug...

Wednesday April 29th, my sister Amanda gave birth to a beautiful baby girl Sophie Grace Volcansek. I was able to be there right after she was born (she came so fast I missed the birth!) and she's so cute!
Now, fast forward to the next day when husband of said sister takes oldest daughter Emma to the Dr. only to discover that she had Type 1 Diabetes! :( she was admitted to the hospital just down the hall from her mother and new baby sister.
My sister now has a 4 year old with Diabetes, an almost two-year old and a new baby. She and Jonny are both amazing and faithful and I know that they will survive this trial but it's going to be a big adjustment! Here are some pictures of the cute little bug Emma
It was very hard to see her at the hospital hooked to an iv and getting poked all the time! The poor thing would jump anytime someone would come into her room for fear of them poking her!
Here is Emma with her new baby sister and swollen eyes from crying :(


Now she is home which is much better and Amanda and Jonny regulate her blood sugar levels by giving her shots everyday. She has been such a brave little girl and even though it hurts my heart to see her go through this I am proud of her! I'm also proud of Jonny and Amanda for trusting in the Lord during this trial - what good examples they are! I sure do love my sister and niece and I'm glad things are improving! I appreciate everyone who prayed for them and please keep sending those prayers!

Happy Birthday to my BFF!

Today is my friend Courtney's birthday! Court and I met in the second grade when she moved into my neighborhood and we were in the same class! Since then we've been through a lot together.. awkward stages, first kisses, fun times... all of it! Here are some photos to take you through our journey together.. Happy Birthday Court! I love ya!

Please Help!!

So I've been thinking greatly lately (greatly lately?- ha!) on a subject and I've decided I need some help. Tim and I have been married a year now, and I think it's time we were considered one, don't you? I just need help forming our names together i.e. TomKat, Brangelina... should we be Timara? Larim? Or, perhaps we use Tim's full name Timothy so..Larimothy? I'm just totally lost on the subject and could really use your wise input. Please, feel free to make up your own!

Happy One Year Anniversary to us!

Monday the 16th was our one year anniversary! Woohoo!




“The trick, my brethren and sisters,
is to enjoy the journey, traveling hand in hand,
in sunshine and storm,
as companions who love one another.”

-President Gordon B. Hinckley



“The best thing to hold on to in life is each other.” -Audrey Hepburn

someone special..

The Rules: 1. Go to your documents/pictures. 2. Go to your 6th file. 3. Go to your 6th picture. 4. Blog about it. 5. Tag 6 people to do the same. 6. So here we go...




Isn't he special? This is the man that I love! hehe.. This was two days after Tim's birthday in 2005 and he had just bought his digital camera. Thus we went up the canyon with some Magleby's takeout and took a LOT of pictures...


This is what happens with a new camera, a park, two willing subjects and too much time!



Now I tag Amanda, Aubrey, KBFF, Mandy, and Ryan M. Go!