Hawaii

My family and I just got back from ten luxurious days in beautiful Oahu. I had so much fun the last time I was there, I was dying to go back with my whole family. Luckily, we were able to pull it off and our whole family went to Hawaii! I loved every bit of it and I am glad that I got to spend some quality time with the fam. It has been too long since we took a trip all together and it was so much fun. We did everything Oahu could offer-surf, sand, sun, and fun! Tyler and I hadn't been on vacation since we came home from Spain so July was a big month for us with Sun Valley and Hawaii. I am such a lucky girl to have such great family!

Jake and Max

When we got home from Sun Valley, I got to babysit Jake and Max for two days while Jamie had to work. I LOVE watching these guys. They are non-stop fun and laughs. Plus it is helping me prepare for two little boys of my own!

On Thursday we went to the Water park with my sisters, my nephew Daniel, and my cousins, Bayley, and Ryan. The minute we got there Jake asked me if this pool had a hot tub. Knowing that I would never get him out of the hot tub if he went in, I told him it was broken. Later he wanted to go into this pool with a waterfall next to the kiddie pool. I told him ok and when we went in I found it was the hot tub! Jake was happy to learn the hot tub was not broken after all! And of course that was all he wanted to do after that...

Jake loved the raft in the slide pool.


Sometimes he had to fight his way onto the raft. Don't be fooled by his small size-he's a tough one!

Max loved the lazy river because he could swim so much faster than usual.

I had to bribe Jake to get back in the pool for this photo. Once he found the hot tub-there was no turning back!

Max LOVED the slide. My cousin Bayley was nice to take him down any time he wanted.


I know Emily is trying hard not to instill her fears into Daniel-but the identical looks of worry on both of their faces seems to say a lot about how that is going!

Max was finding fun things to do wherever he went that day!

Daniel was wiped out after awhile!

On Friday we went with the kids to Discovery Gateway. I had never been there and it was fun for everyone.

Jake watched Toy Story II before we went so he was sheriff Woody the entire time.

When he got on the horse he would yell "Ride like the wind Bullseye!" (Woody's quote from the movie)

Jake insisted on trying the rock climbing as Sheriff Woody.

We convinced him to at least take of the chaps so he could climb better. When he got to the top he said "I'm done" and put both arms out and fell backward. Luckily Lindsie was able to break his fall!

Max had fun playing with my nephew. Max kept calling him "Baby Daniel" even though Daniel is his same size! He will be a great big brother one day.

Jake and Max racing in the car.

I just love hanging out with these guys!

Sun Valley

Over the Fourth of July we went to Sun Valley with Tyler's family. It is one of our favorite summer trips. We went biking and for long walks but I mostly love just being up in the fresh air and relaxing. It is so fun to spend time with our family and be able to get away from life. We both missed Sun Valley last year so we were excited to come again this year. Thanks Scott and Lesli for always taking us on such great trips!

Hogle Zoo

While Lisa and her kids were in town, we went with my family to the Hogle Zoo. It was a lot of fun to go there with the kids. It was also one of the first days I felt really pregnant. I kept gagging at the animal smells and having to sit down and rest a lot. I can't wait until we have two little boys of our own to take to the zoo!















The Zoo Crew! Me, Dani, Mya, Ryan, Grandma, Bayley, Jake, Mom, Alex, Lindsie, Daniel, and Emily.














Daniel was not having any more pictures once the day was over.














Emily and Lindsie doing the Madagascar dance?














Daniel makes the best picture faces! I also loved that he looked like he was ready for safari!














Emily and Daniel looking at the Madagascar exhibit-not the greatest part of the zoo by far!














Daniel loved to ride the gorilla on the carousel.














He wasn't so sure about the train ride....

Moving Day

We finally moved into our new condo and out of the old dumpy basement! I love our new house and I love that it is all ours. It is nice to have natural light coming in from the windows instead of being in the dark basement all the time. Emily and Daniel were a big help with the packing and thanks to everyone who helped with the moving. Here are some pics of Daniel trying to be helpful but mostly just being the comic relief.



I came into the living room to find Daniel sitting in this box with a pillow watching TV. I guess he just needed a break!
This is the face he made when I told him to say cheese. He is such a cute little guy!

Double Trouble

So we had an ultrasound this morning and found out we are expecting two little boys! I am super excited and still a little overwhelmed with the idea that we are going to be having two babies instead of just one. I think little boys will be a handful, but they are so much fun and I always wanted to have lots of little boys.