Babymoooooon

We had our babymoon this weekend! We dropped off Brooklyn at the Davis's and headed out to Park City! It was a blast. We stayed at the Park City Peaks Hotel, which was more like a lodge than anything else. It was cabin-y and homey, and had a pool. We had a great time being just the two of us, and are looking forward to our new baby coming soon!

St. George/Vegas Trip and More

I thought Brooklyn looked especially cute this day.

We had a fantastic time in St. George! We stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Suggs, and Brooklyn did pretty good with her first sleepover on a real bed and not in a playpen. They had a cool water-playing area that Brooklyn stayed in for a long time, and then we went on the carousel.

We visited a little shop that had been there for many, many years. That was cool to see.

We saw Starlight Express at Tuacahn Theater! It was so great. Unfortunately, it had been raining the past week or so, and they had to cancel the show 3/4 of the way through due to the humidity warping the stage. :( At least they told us how it ended!

We were able to visit Grandma and Grandpa Strong, although I didn't get any pictures. Grandpa Strong hadn't been doing well, and this was the last time we saw him before he passed away a week later. It was a very emotional and difficult visit, but we were so grateful to be able to say our goodbyes.


Later on, we headed down to Las Vegas to visit my family. Grandma Hanks made this cute apron for Brooklyn - just her size!

We spent most of the time swimming. The weather was perfect for swimming, and the pool felt soooo nice! I got some cute videos of Brooklyn swimming, but I still can't figure out how to post videos from an iPhone.

And of course, best friends Toby and Bucket were reunited. :)

August Picture Overload

August is over. Here was ours.

We're having a little problem with our young tattoo artist.

But she's adorable.

And bigger than Bucket now. 

She likes to help me cook.

And sleep with ALL of her stuffed animals.

And color on herself some more...

Sometimes she makes it on the paper.

She likes giving Daddy black eyes by throwing her sippy cup at him.

At a family wedding.

Craig still takes me on dates. I like that.

Washing the car can be fun! Brooklyn likes to spray Dad with the hose.

 ...and she thinks it's hilarious.

At the U of U health fair. 

Visiting Martha the Dog...

And Curious George.

Loves her cousins.

Lines up her stuffed animals to watch a show.

I'm still pregnant...

By the fire with Dad, making hot dogs.

Random July

Here are some random pictures I like that we took this month. First, Brooklyn swinging while a little girl we don't know pushes her. She just walked right up and started pushing her, and Brooklyn loved it. So cute.

She likes to put diapers on all of her toys and blankets. 

She likes taking pictures of us on the ipod, especially when I'm making a ridiculous face or in the middle of a sentence.

Swimming with the Novaks

Our annual Pioneer Day swim party at the Novak's was so much fun! Brooklyn got to wear her new life jacket, which she was excited about. I didn't get many pictures, but all the cousins had a great time, and Brooklyn did too (even though it doesn't look like it in the picture!). Fun times with family.

Jimmy Eat World

Best. Concert. Ever.

When I figure out how to post videos NOT upside down, I will post some videos from this concert. It really was amazing!

Overdue lunch with friends

I was so lucky to be able to finally see and go to lunch with these wonderful people! This is the Familia Miranda from my mission, who I love soooo much. The oldest boy, Ed, is going on a mission in a few weeks, so they made a trip up here to get him some things he needed. It was sooo wonderful to see them! I haven't seen them since my wedding 4 years ago. They are some special people. Brooklyn took to Mercedes as quick as I've seen, and they had a lot of fun together.

Here is Brooklyn, Mercedes, Rebecca, Ed, and another missionary they knew, Parker.

And here's me with these lovely, fantastic people. It was soooo good to see them! Ed is going to the Monterrey, Mexico mission.