Two Trips in Two Weeks

What a busy summer this has been...in a very good way! We have been able to do a lot of fun things this summer and the last two weeks were no exception. We went to Star Valley Ranch in Wyoming to the Barlow cabin for some family time. I was horrible at taking pictures so these are just a few that I have. Everyone was able to come, even Cam flew over from Hawaii to join. It was a lot of fun and is so beautiful up there!! After that we came home for a short stop then headed to Lake Powell. I love Lake Powell! It is so much fun down there and we had a blast. A family friend of the Barlows (Dave Paxman) was very generous and let us use his house boat for the trip. Of course he didn't want to miss out on the fun so he came along with us. There was lots of swimming, boat rides, wake boarding, eating, and just lots and lots of fun!

STAR VALLEY RANCH CABIN

This place is so beautiful. The view from the back porch. The cabin sits on a golf course which is a lot of fun. I think my father-in-law especially enjoys that aspect

A beautiful fly fishing area

Mowing the lawn was a two person job this trip

I love wood burning stoves!

Buddy's favorite part of the cabin is golf cart rides




LAKE POWELL!!!!!!

Part way through the trip Brady decided to trim his beard and go for just the mustache instead. Its a scary thing...don't want to look at it but somehow can't stop staring at it

Dave and Rulon

We hiked up to some really cool indian ruins in Indian Canyon.
I had never seen these before

You could climb down into the huts

Buddy's catch of the day

Brady got to celebrate his birthday while we were there
so I decided to make him a campfire cake

Looking so sexy with that stache

Cam just chillin

Bath time for Brady

I must say we both look pretty scary in this pic

Mallory staying away from "moose-stache" man as she called him. Stranger Danger!

Hi kids do you want some candy

We got Mallory to go for her first time on the wake board. Not even her older brothers tried

The kids loved the tube

Watch out i'm gonna get ya

Brady wake boarding

We were on top of the house boat talking and this is how Cam and
the dogs ended up. Was a long day I guess

We told Sage to sit and sit she did...right on top of Buddy

Brady trying to compete with my baby belly

Grandma Sandee and Cody

Trevor all tuckered out

Dave's victory dance on the fun island

Brady driving his pride and joy

Grandma and Grandpa lounging

Cam giving Sage a ride

Riding Wally the Walrus

Trying to tan the man thighs

The kids had lots of fun on the slide

I love Lake Powell and its always better when there's a house boat involved...thanks Dave!

Half Way There

Last Friday I hit 20 weeks which means I'm half way there! I wont say time has flown by but I am definitely enjoying second trimester more than the first. I still have a slight aversion to mexican food which has saddened me but even more so Brady. I love mexican food so I hope that aversion goes away soon. I first felt her move at around 18 weeks and have started feeling her a lot more and a lot stronger even in the last 2 weeks. Brady even felt her move while we were in Lake Powell last week. We went to get our 20 week ultrasound last week and everything is looking great which is always good to hear. I'm working on not buying every cute baby outfit I see and it's taking a lot of will power. I can't wait to see her and dress her up.

Lindon Pool

Last Tuesday some of my family met up at the pool in Lindon to soak up some sun. This is such a fun place, especially for kids. The young boys had a great time and the older boys tried to master the flow rider. It was a beautiful day and fun to just hang out by the pool.

Here's the crew minus grandma because she is taking the picture

I told Connor to show me his best surprised face but he went with this one instead

Cody looking cool in moms shades

A pic with grandma

Brady and I enjoying the pool

Cody getting ready for the big slide

Emily and Cody

Connor after the dunk at the end

Uncle Brady and Connor

Another one of Connor and Brady...look at Connor's face...love it!

Grandpa and Cade

Lazy river time

Grandpa and Tanner

What a cutie

Tanner loving the lazy river

It may not look like it in this pic but Cade was having a great time. Every time we came to a waterfall he would say "uh-oh" and get all excited

Its a cousin tube train

Me and the boys

Brady and Cade watching the flow rider

Busy little legs underneath

Grandpa on the Flow Rider

Mason enjoyed most of his pool time by napping

Brady on the Flow Rider

I love this pic of Cade...He is so cute

Aunt Aub Bob and Connor

Uncle Jordan and Cody

Still napping

Grandma, Cody, Grandpa, Tanner

Aunt Kaitlyn and Cade

Brady in the lazy river

What a fun day!!

17 weeks

Well I have hit 17 weeks. I am definitely feeling better than I did first trimester. My clothes are starting to get a little more snug and our little girl is starting to make me look not so little anymore. I still haven't had any big cravings but I always can eat fresh fruit and cold cereal. I still have a slight aversion to mexican food but hopefully that doesn't last long. Brady is appreciating that I feel like cooking again and doesn't always have to fend for himself. I haven't really gained any weight yet but my belly is definitely expanding. I also chopped my hair off. I figure most people have a kid and then cut their hair so why not get a head start then I can grow it out again if I want. I usually want my hair long again as soon as I cut it but I am really enjoying the change. This pic isn't the best of the new do because of the rainy weather but can't complain because we need it so what do ya do.

Such a cute little foot

Look at those long legs!

Just relaxing in the womb