Summer

Since being married to Nathan summer always has included some sort of Baseball game. We have traveled to many games, even as far as Atlanta. We love to make it to Spring training in Phoenix and one day hope to travel to all the stadiums. It always means good weather and summer fun if we are at a ball game. Last night we made it to the Salt Lake Bee's for family night. We had a great time enjoying the game, eating ice cream, getting sticky fingers from cotton candy, and trying to stay cool.

One of the highlights last night was when the announcer announced that Center fielder Brad Coon was up for bat, and Elise turned to her dad and asked, "Where is the Raccoon?" It was a good laugh for us all. We had a great night and were grateful to have Nathan's dad with us and all the more fun it made it.

Me

33 Weeks!

Just so everyone can see what Elise was talking about, in Motherhood Maternity.

Still Blogging

JUNE

June wasn't as crazy as May but still eventful, and went by way to quick. Nathan went to Canada for 2 WEEKS for work which was tough. I kept busy trying to fill up the shed and clean out anything I could. I went through closets and decorations. I just wish I were actually done. I still feel like I have a ton to do, as we get closer to September. We had planned to make it back to Nauvoo in June the day after Nathan was to return from Canada, but it didn't work out. I was so burnt out from having him gone and then Nathan's dad came down with Pneumonia and the kids didn't feel well. Fearing the worst that we would get out there and get sicker, we postponed it till next year. So something to look forward too. We instead went to Park City for the week. We rented a condo and had a fun time vacationing in UTAH. We really enjoyed our selves and it was so much more low key than hauling ourselves to Nauvoo. We had wanted to see the Marriott location in Park City so this was the perfect opportunity and I recommend it to anyone, we were far enough gone but close enough to know if we needed to come home we could. We could see the Alpine slide out our bedroom window. Nathan took the kids on the slide and the coaster which they both loved. Brycen was in heaven that there was miniature golf there as well. I was happy for the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and the carmel apple I enjoyed. We also got some fishing in at Deer Creek and at Strawberry. Nathan's Dad Steve came up one day to go fishing with us. The kids caught as many fish as they could. It was such beautiful scenery we really enjoyed ourselves. The fish were a junk fish but the kids didn't know it and they just had fun reeling them in. The best was they were biting all the time, so the kids weren't too bored waiting around. Nathan even caught some craw fish.

I love being up in Heber and that area, it always reminds me of when I was dating and feel in love with Nathan, it is also one of the first things I did with him as I met his family, we were going up to cut down a Christmas tree. We also dream one day of retiring and moving to a house in Heber its just so beautiful up there. Being in Park City we also of course made it to the outlets. Being pregnant we have had some funny comments from the kids. This had to be one of the best. As we walked in to Motherhood Maternity for me, as I was in need of some pants, Brycen pulled his usually boy not wanting to shop act and said I don't want to go in this store mom. I said Brycen we need to for me because I am pregnant, and Elise pipes in as loud as can be, " Yea Bryce we need to cause Mom has a really BIG belly." The entire store was laughing. Oh you gotta love what kids say. June went by quick and I quickly realized how much I love having Nathan home two weeks in Canada was no fun, I just love having my family all TOGETHER!

Finally Blogging

MAY

Okay so I have been missing in action when it comes to blogging lately so here it goes. I will do the last two months. First off May. May is always the craziest month in our house.

We first had the Race for the Cure in memory of Nathan's mom. We are usually out of town when they have had the Race for the Cure. So we never got to attend with Nathan's mom. I was glad we made it this year in memory of her to remember what a strong woman she was in so many ways. It was a neat day to be together as a family.

Then we had Brycen's Birthday, can't even believe he is 4. We of course had a golfing birthday. In all the craziness we only managed to get a few photos. Which is better then none. Here is one of him with his cake and candles. We had his party right after the race for the cure. Then on his birthday we took him to Cherry Hill his favorite mini golf course.

Then that same weekend we had Mother's Day and our 8th Anniversary. Nathan surprised me with my own mini laptop. Which I love taking with me places and being able to have my own computer plus its pretty darn cute. Our Anniversary was on Sunday so we didn't get to do a whole lot. Just being together and with our kids worked this year. So glad for the 8 wonderful years we have had and all that is ahead of us. I love you Nathe!

We also got to go see Grandma Mildenhall's new horse Sis and baby kitten that the kids were dying to see. Many more fun horse rides to come for sure.
As we finished off May we celebrated Nathan's birthday and Memorial day as Nathan, his Dad, and Brother Stephen built a much need shed in our backyard. I am quite thankful for it and all the hard work they did. Here are the kids at Nathan's moms grave as we traveled to all the graves, we also made it to Provo to my mom's as well.

Elise also had her Preschool graduation which was fun to watch and see how much she has progressed. We also found out that when she grows up she wants to be a Cat teacher, which she later explained to us that she will teach cats not to scratch people. Nathan and I just loved it and was glad she hadn't told her teacher that she wanted to be a snail as we thought she might of.

Somewhere in the middle of May we bought a new car needing a bigger one with the baby coming. We got a Sequoia, at first I felt like I was driving a bus, but have now gotten use to the size and enjoy it. I will have to add a picture of the car some time, when its been washed. We are enjoying it and feel blessed with all that life has brought us and all that is to come with a new baby sister on its way.