The Lemon Tree

Brett got me a lemon tree for my birthday. "A lemon tree?" you may ask. Yes, an actual lemon tree. I had never heard of it either, but there are special dwarf citrus trees that grow in a pot inside in the winter, like a house plant. When it is warm enough in the summer you can put them outside so the birds and the bees can do their pollination thing. The trees really produce fruit and make the house smell lemony fresh, and because they are kept in a pot they don't get very big.

If you look closely, you can see two tiny lemons starting to grow.

See, the lemon tree is smaller than the peony bush (I love the peonies - luckily the previous house owners had some lovely perennial flowers planted so they came up in spite of my lack of attention).

Congrats to our Siblings!

On May 8th we had the privilege of attending the marriage of Brett's sister Jenn to Carter Peterson in the Manti Temple. It was a beautiful day and Jenn looked stunning! Everything came together so nicely, and we even had time to stop for a shake in between the wedding and the reception. It is hard to believe that I first met Jenn when she was in high school, and now she is all grown up and married. We are very happy for them - Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Peterson! P.S. I will have to ask Jenn for a picture to post.

Speaking of our siblings growing up, my brother Tyler entered the MTC this Wednesday, and will be heading to the New York, Rochester mission in a few weeks. He looked very grown up with his new suit and short hair cut, and I am sure he will be a fine missionary. And my sister graduated from Utah State and is going to pharmacy school this fall. I am proud of them both, but it makes me feel old when I see realize how grown up my younger brothers and sister are. Congratulations to them also!


Me, Brett, Tanner, Casey, my Grandma Dean, my mom, Tyler, and my dad