So I got sick of everyone asking me to update my blog and so I spent all night tonight doing it. :) I meant to do it for awhile, but things have been hectic with moving and everything. I pretty much posted our whole summer happenings. I can't believe it's basically over, but we are excited for Fall. We will be having our baby Oct 7th or 8th which is coming right up. I am big and fat as ever and can't wait to not be pregnant. I know Riley and Luke are excited to have me normal again and not constantly asking them to pick things up for me. I know Trevor is so ready. We can't wait to find out what our little surprise will be. We've had a great summer. Here are the kids jumping on our new trampoline. They spend so much time on there and can do flips and everything already. It's kind of nice to have an outlet for all that energy instead of our poor couches. Now that I've done all my postings I can finally check out everyone else's blogs again. Sorry I've been so behind. 
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Finally, Some New Posts!
The Box Elder County Fair
Last Friday we went to the fair with Bill and Mitzi and our friends, Jade and Todd. Our kids had so much fun with Porter and Marli at the carnival. 
The Dinosaur Park
We got to go to the Dinosaur Park once again with my sister Julie and her kids and our friend Tricia and her kids. We had a great time with 7 kids under 7. 
Luke's 3rd B-day
Luke had an action packed 3rd B-day. First he got to open a few gifts and was so excited to see all the Wall E. decorations all over the house. In the breakfast blessing he said "And thank you for Wall E. and Eva...". Anyway, then we met Chelsea and Lindsay and all their kids at McDonald's for lunch. He had so much fun playing with his cousins and loved his new Wall E. pillow and lunch set from Chelsea. We had a little party that night at our house. He finally got his little robot Wall E. he's been wanting. He played with it in his bed until about 11PM. Then we finally ended our long fun Birthday. We love our little Lukey!
The Wall E. Cake
Luke has been begging for a Wall E. B-day Party ever since he saw the first preview for the movie Wall E. He is obsessed with everything Wall E. So, he got to have a Wall E. Party and I made a sad attempt at his Wall E. Cake. Good thing he's only 3 and didn't know any better. 
Fishing
As part of our Reunion we went to my Dad's big work party where the kids got to go fishing. They each caught 3 fish. 
Our Family Reunion
Here are some pics of my family reunion in Bear Lake. Some of the highlights for the kids were hiking up the canyon with my Dad and riding in Uncle Kacey's semi, playing at the lake, and going fishing. 
Playing at Bear Lake
We had my family reunion in Bear Lake a couple weeks ago. Here are the kids at the beach. They had a great time with this poor little frog they found which incidentally died in the end. Yes, Riley is even kissing him. Where is her mom? Oh yeah, taking pics...
Our New House
We officially moved to a new place last month. We have rented out our townhouse and now get to live in a real house again. It is so exciting to have a garage and have everything on one level (besides the basement). We love our neighborhood and are so excited to have our friends, Tricia and Callin, living just 4 houses down the street now. Our kids love having a yard and a place to ride their bikes and lots of neighbor friends. We are really enjoying living here! 
Riley's Coloring Contest
Riley and Luke both entered the coloring contest at the Circus we went to. It was so fun when the guy on stilts came out and announced that Riley had won the contest. She got to go up and get a toy trumpet. She was so proud. Luke pouted the rest of the time because he didn't win, but he got to play with the trumpet too. It was so fun to have her win her first contest. She says she won because her clown looked just like a real clown so they picked her. 
The Circus
We went to the funnest little circus this summer. It was one of those little ones inside the big tent where you can be really close to everything. Our kids loved it. They even got to ride ponies there. 
One of our Last Days in our Townhouse...
This is us just sitting outside before church on our last Sunday in Brigham City. (Luke is trying to cut my hair because I had just gotten done cutting some of his little stragglers off.)
Playing Tennis
Riley and Luke played tennis for the first real time this summer when we went and stayed in Park City with Trevor's parents and Ryan and Chelsea. They absolutely loved it and did pretty well. With a Grammy like Mitzi they are bound to do well at it I hope. (Unless they got my genes in that area!) Anyway, with Riley's cute tennis outfits, I don't care if she's good or not. She sure does look cute playing anyway. Luke keeps asking for a tennis outfit for him. I'm not sure what to do for that. He looks cute enough with his little racket. 
Riley's T-Ball
Riley played T-Ball for the first time this summer and really liked it. I think the treats at the end of each game were her favorite part, but she did pretty well too. Luke loved going and watching, but he really wanted to play. He still asks me when he will have his own baseball team... 
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Radley Rich
This is my new nephew born last Wednesday. He was 8 lbs. 1 oz. and is doing great. Isn't he the cutest little guy? 
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Canon XTI!!
I've been saving for the Canon XTI for 4 months now and waiting to find a good deal. Finally, Trevor got it yesterday for a GREAT deal. My other regular camera broke last month so I have no fun pics of summer yet. I can't wait to get my XTI. Then I can make some better posts instead of just writing about stuff I buy. 
I'm an Official Mom
Yes, it is true. We bought a van last week. It's so great-- I don't know what we ever did without it. It will be so nice for when we have 3 kids. The best part is all the handy buttons that open everything. The worst part is having the kids fight over all the buttons. Hopefully soon they can get over it. 
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Our trip to Palm Springs
Two weeks ago I got to go to Palm Springs with my mother in law and 4 sister in laws and no kids!! (except a newborn). We stayed there 5 days and had a great time shopping and laying out at the pool. We got to go to Coronado right before we flew home. This is where we're at in the pic. I'm so sad our fun trip is over! 
Wedding in Vegas
Last month we got to go to Trevor's old companion's wedding in Las Vegas. He is a Bolivian who met a girl from there. The wedding was at her house (she's a convert). Her house was amazingly huge and gorgeous with a big courtyard in the middle. We had a great time. After the wedding we all got to ride in a hummer limo down the strip and take pics. We were about the only sober people there, but it was a blast. The funniest thing was that a girl from my high school, Rachel Bomsta, was there (since she met Trevor's companion is South America too). It was so crazy to see her there. She had a great time dancing the night away. She is in one of the pics. 
Great Grandma Crane's Animals
The kids love feeding all the animals at Great Grandma Crane's house. The baby sheep are so fun to watch right now. 
Memorial Day at Bear Lake
We never learn and always end up at Bear Lake for Memorial Day. It inevitably rains and we bare it and go home. Once again this year we camped there with Trevor's family. The kids were determined to play on the beach no matter how cold it was. They even got in the water (well, Luke fell in the water). Anyway, it was a fun adventurous weekend. 
Luke's Gymnastics
These are pics of Luke's Gymnastics Performance. He loved Gymnastics especially the trampoline. He's very proud of his trophy and always asks when we are going to gymnastics again. 
Riley's Gymnastics
Riley loved Gymnastics this year. Jade was her teacher and Riley had a blast. She learned a lot too. Go Jade! These are pics of her last Gymnastics Performance.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Remember These Cute Aprons?
Well, we have them for sale now on my Website:
www.VinylTouches.com
There are two so far to choose from. They look a lot cuter in real life than on my pregnant body! Use code ApronLover to save 10% on your order.
Monday, June 2, 2008
3-D UltraSound June 2, 2008
Today I got to have my 3-D Ultrasound. It was so different to not find out what the baby is, but I'm even more excited now. I didn't think I could ever wait to find out and I'm not the type that can wait for anything so I'm really surprising myself, but we are so excited to wait. And I guess when you have one of each already, that makes it easier so I'm really not that cool, but I'm proud of myself that I will be surprised by something for once in my life. Anyway, The baby was not cooperating much for the Ultrasound and would only lay face down, but we got a couple profile shots and a cute baby feet pic. Riley and Luke went with me and had so much fun seeing the baby on TV. They're just a little bit confused as to why we can't just have the baby right now. They ask the funniest questions like when I had to do my urine sample, Riley said "Mommy, are you going to pee the baby out now? I thought we couldn't have it until Halloween time..." Anyway, I'm more than halfway done. Yay! 
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Riley's Dance Recital/ Fiasco
Riley was so excited for her Dance Recital this year. But, with her on again off again bug she's had for 3 weeks that makes her puke and have horrible stomach pain and diarrhea, I knew it was inevitable that her Recital would be hard for her to get through. Of course, the Recital Day was the worst of it yet. She was puking before we even left and then thought she would be okay. Poor girl. This first pic is her in the dressing room trying so hard to be tough and not cry. But, she danced her first dance and even managed to smile. Then backstage she puked and puked. She had awhile to lay down, and then it was onto her next dance. She was determined to make it through and with the little strength she had, she did it. You would never know she was so sick. Afterwards, she was so happy that she made it through and just wanted to be held as she watched the rest of the recital. She taught me a huge lesson. Sometimes things are so tough and you would rather just sit out, but with a little courage and determination, you can make it through even with a smile on your face! What a strong little girl. We are so proud of her! 
Playing Baseball
Riley and Luke loving playing baseball right now. Riley starts T-Ball next month and I think Luke is going to have a hard time just watching. 
