As of Late...

WHAT a summer we have had. I’m so glad we were able to have so much fun and spend so much time together, and to spend so much time with each of our families. We were horrible about taking pictures but I have stolen a few from FB. I have already filled you in on our wonderful Babymoon that we spend in Puerta Vallarta Mexico! After that we were able to spend a few days in Portland. While Stephen worked hard doing a roof for his Aunt, I got to enjoy shopping and relax:) We were home just long enough to celebrate the 4th and go to the Doc to see our sweet baby GIRL and BOY! Its always a great day when we get to see babies. I still have no pictures for you, Sorry. Next I went to Utah with my mom to hang out with my sisters and help with wedding plans. After getting home from that we had a bridal shower for Mallory and then headed for Red fish Lake for a family reunion. Mal was also sweet enough to take a few maternity pictures of me trying to stick out my belly really far to look more pregnant:) I definitely don’t need to do that anymore!

We had a great time, but camping pregnant is not so great. But holy moly did my Aunt Shelly and uncle Carl make some amazing meals!

Even though we stayed in the Lodge and my parents 5th wheel….I was still so ready to be home! But only for 2 weeks then we were off again to North San Juan where we spent a week for Stephens family reunion. Again, camping=not great but hanging out by the lake and chillaxin every day was not so bad:) And going to the yuba river which is the coolest thing about this place!

I also enjoyed watching my Handsome Hubby and all his water skiing tricks and talents.

He is so cute. BUT I can tell what is not so cute… me sitting out in the heat all day which led to extreme cankles:( It was not pretty. Aunt Marva was so scared when she thought I had fallen and sprained both ankles. Yeah. Ugh and 10 hours in a car 6 months pregnant? Never again. Haha but still worth the trip! One last Hoorah then I was banned from traveling for the duration of the pregnancy! I never thought I would be happy about that. Anyway, probably the most anticipated event of this summer… MY SISTERS WEDDING! Most of you know this had been a LONG TIME COMIN!

We were so happy to be in the Salt Lake City temple that day with family and friends to watch this blessed union. I had to see it with my own eyes to believe it:) I’m just kidding Mal. It was a long day starting at 5AM for us (I’m pretty sure the bride didn’t even sleep, yet still managed to look flawless) we had to be in our seats by 630 for the 7AM sealing! Yeah. What was she thinking. BUT it was beautiful and like I said we were just happy to be there. Even though I never got a nap and it was the longest day I can ever remember… I’m glad it was everything she ever wanted. It was a lot of work and it all came together so nicely. Congrats to my Big sis! Whew. So now we are home and trying to finally get baby stuff all ready to go. My wonderful Mother and Sisters in law threw me a baby shower on Monday and it was great! Im so grateful for all the love and support from our family, and for all the gifts and cute outfits:) I am also lucky enough to have a second baby shower thrown by my wonderful friends on the 15th and hopefully I (or somebody) will be much better about photographs. Our cribs had to be ordered and we are still waiting for them to arrive, and I am still working on painting a dresser for their room. Not any old dresser, this pioneer piece of furniture was purchased when my oldest sister Ainslee (who turned 30 this week) was born and my mom used it for all of us kids growing up. It has been well loved! And this week it went from brown wood color to BLUE and distressed and glazed. This is what I am going for….

Not all the decor, just the color and glaze on the dresser. I will post a pic once the handles are purchased and put on. Or probably when the nursery is finished. We have a nice big Lazy boy recliner (Thanks mom & dad!) it is the extra big one that reclines all the way so you can lay flat, and is amazingly comfortable. It will be my best friend in a few months I’m sure of it. Now I just need to help my mom finish all the darling bedding and find some cute frames, lamp and little décor pieces and we are set! Its all coming together! I cant believe I only have 2 months left. Really goes by fast when you are counting down to 36 instead of 40! I hope all of you are doing well, Thanks for reading!