Well, the weekend started with just hearing that my sister Rachael was going to come up with her little fam-dam-bly. It turned out to be a full-on Nolan Family Affair! It was fabulous that everyone was able to make it to Logan. We have SO MANY gatherings throughout the year, this one just happened because we're conditioned and need eachother... :) Above, Mary and Sarah.
Rachael in the fore-ground, with Maryand Benny-babes behind.
The lovely Lily, with her hair all in her grill. :)
My beautiful Ella -note the spooge on her mouth.
Such a little doll.
...And a ham.
Here's Milly Kisses -going to town with a spoon! Babies LOVE spoons!
Her hair is starting to get long -need to give her her first trim!
Me in black and white :)
Me in Sepia!
We played some cards -and I have no shame, I KICKED TRASH AND HANDED SOME FOLKS THEIR BUTTS. This is Dave, frazzled and overwhelmed with my genius.
Me, content at the helm of the "Mormon Bridge" empire.
BEST PICTURE IN SHOW. Lexie, getting "slap happy".
Here's Lexie redeeming her awkwardness with a fabulous photo.
I got some GREAT time with baby Tessa! -SUCH a little love, nearly a month old.
It was awesome to see everyone. I have the best family -and they're each such incredible people. Love you guys!It seems like I have little to say –and that’s probably because I have so much to say. Peace and normalcy are so removed from me. I can’t explain the devastation and loss of a being that doesn’t exist anymore –but who still exists. In his place; threats, condescension, and anger.
How on earth do single moms survive migraines? I had the girls all weekend and had one of the most violent migraines I’d had in a LONG time on Saturday. Thank heaven for my parents. I was shutting down fast, and they were able to take care of my children while I knocked on death’s door for most of the day. The headache is still there, but the vomiting has stopped –and it’s certainly not as acute. I tell you, something has to give. The prospect of doing this on my own is beyond overwhelming, and I’ve never been more unsure of my own future. :(
I believe that meeting my husband and his family has been the best thing that could ever happen to me. I love each of them so dearly. Lance's mom is beautiful. She has the most graceful and generous spirit. I've never seen someone who wants to help so much. Debbie loves deeply and has a forgiving and free spirit. Donny is tough as nails -but as soft as a teddy-bear. I've watched him cry, I've watched him pull out some rap and dance-moves that would shock some people! He has loved me like a daughter from the moment I stepped into his family, and never had any reservation about telling me how beautiful I am. Candace is among my dearest friends. She is so honest and straight-up with how she feels. She is an incredibly loving mom and wife -and is crazy fun to hang out with. Her hunny Scott is among my dearest friends as well. He has my perspective on being married to this family. He is hilarious, full of useless information, tons of musical facts, and sings like a rockstar. Lance's big brother John is the life of the party when he's around. He lives in Price and I don't see him much. The last time I saw him, he was incredibly kind to me, which is a sweet closure.
Thank you Lance, for sharing these incredible people with me. They're a part of my heart and always will be.
Karen threw me a little birthday at our skanky little hole-in-the wall bar on Saturday night. It was a blast! There was a fun band –Rumble Dogs, who played some great classic rock, and we had delicious carrot cake to boot! This has been a tradition of ours for nearly 10 years –as Karen’s hubby Tony is a bar tender there. Thanks for making my birthday a fun one, Karen. I love you! 
Erin is my bff who took me out on my birthday night. She hooked me up with some DARLING nails, and took me to the Olive Garden and shopping at Bath and Body Works. Erin deserves her own entry, and I’ll talk about her later, but thank you too for making my birthday so awesome! ...She's gonna kill me for putting this exciting Walmart photo on my blog! :)
