Last time I checked, blogging was supposed to be fun and relaxing and a way to record my family history, NOT stressful and something that makes me feel guilty when I fail at it. :) So I think this will be a good thing. I would just skip everything, but I want to print off the blog and have a more accurate overview of our awesome life adventures, so it's still worth it to me to catch up since I am the one who will be reading it. :)
So here you have it, our summer, in 30 pictures or less...
3rd ANNIVERSARY
We had an awesome date night celebrating our special day. We got some delicious food, and then went to see Transformers. I just love this boy so much. I can't believe I get to be with him forever... wow am I one lucky girl. Love you babes!
We had an awesome date night celebrating our special day. We got some delicious food, and then went to see Transformers. I just love this boy so much. I can't believe I get to be with him forever... wow am I one lucky girl. Love you babes!
LILY'S FIRST TRIP TO THE ZOO
We have been wanting to take Lily to the see since she was born, and it apparently took 14 months before we got there. Needless to say, she LOVED it. This girl is so obsessed with being outside, and the Zoo fit in perfectly. We got to go with the Barnes Family, and Lily loves playing with Max and Deagan. I think the Penguins were her favorite. SO cute.
FOURTH OF JULY
It was so crazy for me this 4th of July because I couldn't help but think of last year on the 4th when Lily was almost 2 months old and was getting blessed by her Daddy. She has grown up SO MUCH since then. She looked as adorable as ever in her special 4th of July dress. We had an awesome BBQ lunch at my parents, and then headed over to Davis' for another awesome meal and Lily's first sparkler! She was a bit hesitant. Finished the day off with Lily's favorite, a trip OUTSIDE to the park. It was such a great holiday.
LAS VEGAS with the PACES
What a killer birthday weekend we had in Vegas. Apparently Josh and I can't get enough of that place. Amanda called us up and asked if we wanted to go for Josh's birthday (10th) and Manda's birthday (7th), and we had plane tickets within an hour of the phone call. The week was amazing. Good food, great company, awesome time tanning at the pool. We got to go to a show and enjoy laughing all together. It didn't hurt that Josh won us some sweet money at the slots. Gotta love the Vegas.
What a killer birthday weekend we had in Vegas. Apparently Josh and I can't get enough of that place. Amanda called us up and asked if we wanted to go for Josh's birthday (10th) and Manda's birthday (7th), and we had plane tickets within an hour of the phone call. The week was amazing. Good food, great company, awesome time tanning at the pool. We got to go to a show and enjoy laughing all together. It didn't hurt that Josh won us some sweet money at the slots. Gotta love the Vegas.
I am really quite obsessed with the new casino, The Aria. So gorgeous. I also couldn't get enough of these cupcake place... it was seriosuly to die for and I went there twice. 
HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY JOSHY! Josh turned the same age as me finally on July 10th! It was a fun day, and Lily loved sharing all of the attention her dada was getting. We were actually in Las Vegas on his actual birthday, so we celebrated with the family once we were home on Monday.
Lily Growing Up Too Fast
This seemed to happen all summer long. It was so crazy to see her go from a baby to a real, full blown toddler! I just love this little princess. I can't get enough of her adorable smiles, and for those of you who have heard her do her genuine belly laugh, you know it's absolutely the cutest thing in the world. Love you Lils!
FAMILY REUNION in PRESTON, IDAHO!
My mom's side of the family had a reunion in Preston, so Karalee, Lily, and I got to go with her! It was fun to see our Canadian family. We stayed in these adorable little cabins literally inches from the loudest, most beautiful rushing river I have ever seen. I really enjoyed being outdoors. Lily had her first campfire experience, and it was a real success.
Big Girl Jammies
Lily got her first actual nightgown, and I thought I would die. She looked sooo grown up. It really stood out to me as a huge moment of the summer. You girls out there know what a big deal it is to get your first disney princess nightgown! Lily picked Ariel, and I was quite happy with her selection. She looked so cute.
Lily got her first actual nightgown, and I thought I would die. She looked sooo grown up. It really stood out to me as a huge moment of the summer. You girls out there know what a big deal it is to get your first disney princess nightgown! Lily picked Ariel, and I was quite happy with her selection. She looked so cute.
CANADA- Lily's first International Trip
A huge highlight of the summer was our trip to Canada! Lily had to get her own passport and everything! We piled in the car with Mom and tons of stuff, and only 13 hours of driving later, we were there! :) It really wasn't that bad, and Lily was a total rockstar in the car. We got to go to my beautiful cousin Bethy's wedding, and then spent the weekend at our cabin in Waterton. Seriously the most beautiful place I have ever been.
We threw a lot of rocks in to Waterton Lake with all of the little cousins. 
Lily couldn't get enough. She really is an outdoor girl. (The Lake is gorgeous, eh??)
The little kiddies playing in the truck.
Pure happines.... FALL 2011
Since then, fall has started, and a whole new chapter of our lives. Josh is going to school again at nights and working all day, so he is hardly ever home. But Lils and I are so proud of him! He will graduate in May... Best day ever!
I started teaching school FULL TIME. And let's just say, it was a hard adjustment to say the least. That should have been a whole other post on its own. I am missing my little baby so so so much, but I am really loving my students. They are totally on the ball, and it's been an insane and crazy year so far already.
Lily is 16 months now, and is walking up a storm! I really well do a separate post for some of her details because she is at such a fun age! She is really becoming her own independent little person, and her voice is found 100%. I have so many cute Lily stories to share, so I am so excited to actually be caught up now so I can post as those stories come up. I really think we are so blessed to live in an age when recording our family history is so easy (in theory... life gets in the way alot as we all know), so I want to do a better job of recording our lives and all of the wonderful blessings that we have.
Well, we made it through. 2 months in 1 post... hopefully this will NOT happen again.
And to top it all off, things I am LOVING about Fall right now.
1. BSU Football! Love the football parties
2. My Intro to News Writing Class fourth period.
3. Lily walking everywhere like a little champ
4. all the new shows starting again!! love my DVR. no appologies.
5. All of my AMAZING nannies for my little girl. Mamacita, Karen, Karalee, Raquel, and Amber. You ladies are incredible. My Lily loves you!
6. Bliss Chocolates
7. My new phone case (thanks josh!)
8. The cooler weather... despite this heat streak, it really smells like fall somedays!
9. Skyping with Krystin in Alaska
10. Daydreaming about the winter holiday season.
Love you guys! xoxo
Since then, fall has started, and a whole new chapter of our lives. Josh is going to school again at nights and working all day, so he is hardly ever home. But Lils and I are so proud of him! He will graduate in May... Best day ever!
I started teaching school FULL TIME. And let's just say, it was a hard adjustment to say the least. That should have been a whole other post on its own. I am missing my little baby so so so much, but I am really loving my students. They are totally on the ball, and it's been an insane and crazy year so far already.
Lily is 16 months now, and is walking up a storm! I really well do a separate post for some of her details because she is at such a fun age! She is really becoming her own independent little person, and her voice is found 100%. I have so many cute Lily stories to share, so I am so excited to actually be caught up now so I can post as those stories come up. I really think we are so blessed to live in an age when recording our family history is so easy (in theory... life gets in the way alot as we all know), so I want to do a better job of recording our lives and all of the wonderful blessings that we have.
Well, we made it through. 2 months in 1 post... hopefully this will NOT happen again.
And to top it all off, things I am LOVING about Fall right now.
1. BSU Football! Love the football parties
2. My Intro to News Writing Class fourth period.
3. Lily walking everywhere like a little champ
4. all the new shows starting again!! love my DVR. no appologies.
5. All of my AMAZING nannies for my little girl. Mamacita, Karen, Karalee, Raquel, and Amber. You ladies are incredible. My Lily loves you!
6. Bliss Chocolates
7. My new phone case (thanks josh!)
8. The cooler weather... despite this heat streak, it really smells like fall somedays!
9. Skyping with Krystin in Alaska
10. Daydreaming about the winter holiday season.
Love you guys! xoxo
1 comment:
amazing re cap!! Im so happy you did that. I cant even pick an event to comment on because I LOVED your whole summer. Awesome cute pictures. good work sister! your blog is amazing. love you!
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