Joels Birthday was today, we had a great day.  Channi took the kids and Joel and I were able to spend the day together.  We picked them up and had a family birthday dinner at BJ's.  Jillian was so excited when his birthday ice cream and candle came out.  She loves her Daddy.

Roos and More

 

Took the kids to Roos and More. It is a very hands on zoo, where the kids got the chance to get up close and personal with some very exotic animals. Jillian was a little nervous, but loved the armidillo and black bear cat. Jordan never flinched while holding and playing with each animal. What an amazing experience.

Camping

We went camping with Amy, Ginger and our families up to Mt Charleston.  I took all the kids on a hike up Deer Creek, it was a blast, they took off their shoes at one point and hiked up the creek quiet a ways.  One of my favorite things that weekend was when Jordan brought me a boquet of flowers that he picked,  he was so proud of them and when he handed them to me I noticed all the roots and root ball were still attached, he must of worked really hard to pull that whole thing out of the ground.  We were all having a great time camping until the wind started up really bad and continued to get worse as the night went on, we eventually had to take down camp late at night at all went to Amys to finish our camp out by sleeping on the trampoline.  Great way to get the summer break started. 

Jordans Kindergarten Graduation

 

Jordans Graduation was really fun to watch, all the kids came out and sang a few songs about growing up, and about how they love kindergarten. It was a beach theme, super cute. It was really hot, but Jordan was so excited that he never seemed to notice. As you can see from the last photo, he was really really proud to get his diploma.

Jillys First Mommy and Me Gym Class

Jillian is in love with her little Mommy and Me gym class. We do the hokie pokie, dance, spin, somersault and of course hula hoop.  It is the highlight of her week and I just love watching her do her thing.  Life is good with this little ANGEL.

Swim Time

Had a great time swimming all day.  Jordan just learned how to swim on his own and went straight for the high jumps.  Jillian just likes to model her latest swimwear!

Movie Night

I just spent the evening with my favorite little boy. I let him watch his first super hero movie (Captain America), we watched it in Dr G's private home theater complete with popcorn and snacks, Jordan thought it was the coolest movie and the coolest thing we have ever done. I decided I'm watching all my movies from now on in his theater, hope he doesn’t mind!

It's a GIRL!!!

Joel and I didn't want to wait any longer, so we went to Fetal Fotos to find out the sex of the baby. It's a girl. I just started crying, I said that it didn't matter what the sex was, but I am just so excited to have a daughter. It's time to shop!!!

So cute

I just love this little boys face.

Little Snake

Joel and Jordan were out working in the yard, Joel was digging holes for some new trees and the come across some worms. Jordan was SO excited and came running up to me saying, "Look Mommy, little snake" he was so proud and amazed by his new little friend. He is such a boy.

Hair Gel

I walked into the bathroom today and Jordan was standing there with his whole jar of hair gel that he covered his hair in. As soon as I saw him he said “Mommy, I so cute.” How do you get mad at a cute face like that?

UltraSound

Well It is confirmed, I am officially pregnant. I FINALLY got confirmation today that there is a baby in there an not just something that makes me throw up a lot. I know it sounds totally stupid, and I knew I am pregnant. But something inside of me really couldn’t except it. I felt like it was maybe a tumor, or all in my head or something. I know it sounds lame, but until I could see it for myself its hard to take the Doctors word on it. Anyways, I had my first appointment with my doctor today, and when she came in and said, “ can you believe you are pregnant?” I said no, and she better show me something today. The stepped out of the room so I could put the gown on for the ultrasound and I looked and Joel and got tears in my eyes because I was so scared that nothing was going to be there. But the second she put the wand on my belly my little babies face popped right up, like he/she was sitting there waiting for the camera. Its was unmistakable. We got to see it's little face so close up, and I think he was smiling at us. Then she started moving like crazy, just swimming around like it was in the pool. We saw every little angle, and the baby even kept opening and clenching his little fist. I was so hoping to see something, but it was way more than I hoped for. I never realized that the baby would be so active and alive already. It wouldn’t hold still for a minute, just like Jordan. Joel and I were both crying, it was unbelievable. Actually, scratch that, I finally for the first time really in my heart and head, believe that I am actually going to have a baby. And we totally fell in love with him/or her. And yes I will be finding out as soon as possible what the actually sex it. I am no good with surprises. This has been a great day. Also I am 12 weeks today, which means I have less than 3% chance that I will miscarry and that I am finally in the safe zone. WOW, what a day. Maybe I can relax a little now.

Brittany Spears Concert

Tonight I went with my friend Brittany to the Brittany Spears concert. Say what you will about Brittany Spears, but the girl can dance and she knows how to put on a show. Anyone who can make me get up and dance I usually like. I have never been one to go to a concert to listen to their voice, I can do that on the radio, I only like to go to a concert if there is going to be a great performance with it, and it really was. Her and her dancers were amazing. I was so tired by the end of the night from dancing but it was a great break from sitting home throwing up all the time. I was actually surprised by the people who was there also, everyone was a group of moms out with their friends, I thought for sure it would be a bunch of teenagers but instead it was all their Moms. Only in Utah.

Easter

Today was great. They had an Easter party at Draper Park, and Joel and I took Jordan. Jordan got so excited when he that he got to gather Easter eggs, he ran all the way there with Joel at his side. They made you circle the area of the hunt then they blew this big fog horn whistle and all the kids took off running. Jordan was freaking out with excitement. Of course he wanted to open each egg before he gathered the next one, but he still ended up with enough. He was just so cute running around with his basket. They also had a bounce house there, and clowns, and jugglers and face painting. We had a great time and it was all free, which was the best part. I’m glad we went, we will have to go every year. We then took him over to Thanksgiving point since I just got the season pass, and went to the Dinosaur Museum. He loved it, we let him play in the kids area with the water and sand and Joel and him made lakes and rivers and made the flash floods knock over all the plastic dinosaur. Its was so cute. Then we just went and grabbed lunch and all came home and took naps. I have never napped so much in my life, but it felt great.

On Easter Sunday, Joel hid candy around the house for Jordan this morning, and got him a Tomas the Train Easter basket. Jordan was so excited to gather candy and just kept saying “I mun d Ester Bonny” ( I love the Easter Bunny) he was a lot of fun. But note to self for next year, he needs to wake up and have a healthy breakfast before the candy starts cause he was so wired and silly. We were cracking up at him cause he was because he was being so silly. Then he crashed and got tired and grumpy, man, no one can say the sugar doesn’t affect us. But it was a great morning

I'm Pregnant

Yes you heard right. We just found out that I am pregnant, after soooo many years and so much money on failed fertility attempts. I got pregnant without the help of any Doctors and completely natural. I have never been so shocked in my life. We are expecting in November. YEA!!!!!!!!!!! Here is the video when we told my parents the good news. They came to Salt Lake the day after we found out, and met at dinner at the roof on temple square. They were so excited, after they figured out what was going on, of course their first reaction was that we were adopting again but when the found out I was pregnant they hit the roof.  Love watching this video

Jordan Turns 3

Jordan turned 3 this week, I cant believe how fast he is growing. He is so much fun.

Jordans 2 1/2 year photo chase shoot

I gave up trying to shoot Jordan in the studio, So I decided just to follow him around the park down the street, and my backyard. I was able to really photograph his true personality that way, and I can remember all the cute natural looks he gets. Notice the end of the shoot, he was sick of me following him around so he tried to hide in the dyer, and said "all done" He better start getting use to it.

1st Bike

No!! He cant be old enough to ride a bike yet. Actually he cant ride it yet because he little legs cant reach the pedals, so he just walks around on it. Joel bought him his first Bike at REI and it is so little, maybe in a few years he will be able to sit on it.

Manleys

Lisa family came up for the week this week, and we had so much fun. Joel got off work early a few days so he took Jordan and I went with them to Seven Peaks Water park, and to Lagoon the next day. It was great to be able to ride the rides with older kids that don't have to sit on your lap. I haven't be able to spend as much time with Lisa's kids as I would like, and we all had so much fun together, I was impressed my how daring they all were, even Spencer, the youngest, went on all the rides and kept right up. One of the best things about being away from home is that you get to spend everyones vacations with them. Its such a great way to get to know your family at a whole different level, and see them interact with each other. They are a great family, I am lucky that they let me hang out with them.
PS. Word of advice, don't put your cell phone in your pocket at Lagoon, Or at least don't go down the hydro tube in a raft and think you wont get your pocket wet. (thanks Jess)

Family Camp Out

My Family went camping at Mt. Charleston this weekend. I had a great time the first few hours till it starting raining and soaked our tent. Jordan didn't nap so after the first few hours he became demon child. I wimped out and went home at bedtime to sleep. He rest of the family had a wonderful time, but as far as Jordan's first camp out, not so much. We will try again next summer.