Have you ever got so behind on something that you start to avoid it and pretend like it isn't there?
I have a lot of catching up to do with about 7 blog posts floating around in my head. I know I'm pretty lame, I create blog post's in my mind while changing diapers or washing dishes. But, every time I sit down at the computer I get overwhelmed with the 100's of pictures to be sorted through I generally just ignore it all and look at pretty things on pinterest.
Not any more though I am going to get back on the band wagon starting with Sisters Retreat. My goal is to have a complete post done by the end of the weekend.
Wish me luck!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Beatiful Weather + Brandon's Day Off
= Fun day at the ZOO!
Friday Brandon's boss told him not to worry about coming in to the office. That day we were enjoying a nice cold front that allowed us to open the windows and give our a/c a much needed break. Trying to decide what we should do, Donaven piped up and suggested the zoo. Brandon and I met eyes, why not I suggested, it'll be fun. It was settled and we were off.
Emerson was so fun to watch exploring the zoo for the first time using his new walking skills.
The boys really enjoyed feeding the birds...
until this huge white Macaw starting squawking really loudly making all the birds swarm around us. We decided it was time to check out the other animals at that point.
The most loved exhibit of all was definitely the penguins. We probably watched them eating, and playing for about 30 mins.
Then the camera died but you get the idea. We hope the fall weather is here to stay and really enjoyed welcoming it together as a family out having fun!
Friday Brandon's boss told him not to worry about coming in to the office. That day we were enjoying a nice cold front that allowed us to open the windows and give our a/c a much needed break. Trying to decide what we should do, Donaven piped up and suggested the zoo. Brandon and I met eyes, why not I suggested, it'll be fun. It was settled and we were off.
Emerson was so fun to watch exploring the zoo for the first time using his new walking skills.
The boys really enjoyed feeding the birds...
until this huge white Macaw starting squawking really loudly making all the birds swarm around us. We decided it was time to check out the other animals at that point.
The most loved exhibit of all was definitely the penguins. We probably watched them eating, and playing for about 30 mins.
Then the camera died but you get the idea. We hope the fall weather is here to stay and really enjoyed welcoming it together as a family out having fun!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Emerson : 14 months
My Emerson is now 14 months old. We celebrated by letting him try out his first PB & J sandwich over lunch. This was his reaction. He is such a happy boy and I love
his sweet toothy smile!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Resting
My poor Donaven got really sick in sacrament today. Brandon was kind and took him home and let me stay at church with Emerson. This is how I found them later in the afternoon.
Brandon is such a great father. We are all truly blessed to have him in our life.
Brandon is such a great father. We are all truly blessed to have him in our life.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Staycation : Day 4
Tuesday morning we slept in and had a lazy morning. No schedule, no rushing about. It was so nice! Our first outing for the day was fishing at Grammy's pond.
Surprisingly, I was the first to catch a bite. Take a look...
It was a small Perch so we just threw it back.
Brandon later caught one too.
The boys both loved being out side watching the fire flies, fish jump, and turtles sunning.
After fishing we stopped off at the house to clean up a bit then headed out to the movies. Our dollar theater does time warp Tuesdays and the tickets are only 75 cents. We let Donaven chose, he picked Rio. It was a cute show.
We were starving after the movie and we let everyone chose there favorite place to eat. I got a Newks Favorite salad to go. Brandon got hot wings from Pizza Hut and a Burger from Burger King. The boys wanted french fries.
With our tummies full we went home and enjoyed our evening together playing games.
It was a really great vacation on a budget. We had spent 96 hours together straight. I didn't have to do dishes or laundry at all. Brandon got to spend some real quality time with his boys. I now have a better understanding on why the General Authorities say that, "Successful families are established and maintained on principals of ....love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities"
Let's all remember that and take a break from work occasionally and work on our relationships with the people that matter the most!
Surprisingly, I was the first to catch a bite. Take a look...
It was a small Perch so we just threw it back.
Brandon later caught one too.
The boys both loved being out side watching the fire flies, fish jump, and turtles sunning.
After fishing we stopped off at the house to clean up a bit then headed out to the movies. Our dollar theater does time warp Tuesdays and the tickets are only 75 cents. We let Donaven chose, he picked Rio. It was a cute show.
We were starving after the movie and we let everyone chose there favorite place to eat. I got a Newks Favorite salad to go. Brandon got hot wings from Pizza Hut and a Burger from Burger King. The boys wanted french fries.
With our tummies full we went home and enjoyed our evening together playing games.
It was a really great vacation on a budget. We had spent 96 hours together straight. I didn't have to do dishes or laundry at all. Brandon got to spend some real quality time with his boys. I now have a better understanding on why the General Authorities say that, "Successful families are established and maintained on principals of ....love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities"
Let's all remember that and take a break from work occasionally and work on our relationships with the people that matter the most!
Staycation : Day 3
Monday morning came, we were well rested and ready to go out on the town and have a little fun.
First stop, the Donut Shop!
Donaven insisted on taking a few pictures...
He is pretty talented, right?
Sufficiently sugared up we then headed to the mall.
Donaven saying hello to his pal Arthur.
Here the boys are showing Brandon the ropes at the new Bouncy House.
Ready for a snack we then stopped by the Great American Cookie place. They did not disappoint!
I finally got up the nerve to try out Sky Jump. It was a lot scarier than it looked. I did one flip and was ready to get down.
Brandon was up next and schooled me by doing about 20 flips!
(Donaven took those last two shots. I was trying to console Emerson.
He didn't like us jumping at all!)
It was starting to get late in the after noon when we realized we had only had donuts and cookies to eat the entire day. After going down one more slide at Donavens request we said goodbye to the mall and had an early dinner at Jalapeno Tree. The food was great. We topped off dinner with some ice cream it being vacation and all and then headed on home with our sleepy boys!
It was so nice splurging a little and doing a few nice things we don't normally allow ourselves to do. But mostly the time spent together was the best part of all!
First stop, the Donut Shop!
Donaven insisted on taking a few pictures...
He is pretty talented, right?
Sufficiently sugared up we then headed to the mall.
Donaven saying hello to his pal Arthur.
Here the boys are showing Brandon the ropes at the new Bouncy House.
Ready for a snack we then stopped by the Great American Cookie place. They did not disappoint!
I finally got up the nerve to try out Sky Jump. It was a lot scarier than it looked. I did one flip and was ready to get down.
Brandon was up next and schooled me by doing about 20 flips!
(Donaven took those last two shots. I was trying to console Emerson.
He didn't like us jumping at all!)
It was starting to get late in the after noon when we realized we had only had donuts and cookies to eat the entire day. After going down one more slide at Donavens request we said goodbye to the mall and had an early dinner at Jalapeno Tree. The food was great. We topped off dinner with some ice cream it being vacation and all and then headed on home with our sleepy boys!
It was so nice splurging a little and doing a few nice things we don't normally allow ourselves to do. But mostly the time spent together was the best part of all!
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