Did you miss me? Part 2

A couple weekends after we got back from Washington, we headed down to Heber City, Utah for Joe’s mom’s side of the family’s reunion. It was only 2 nights but we stayed in a great big house with a pool and hot tub, basketball court, trampoline and outdoor volleyball court. So fun! Unfortunately, like a huge DORK, I left the camera at home so we didn’t get any pictures. Blast!

Two weekends after that, we loaded up and went up to Spirit Lake for an overnight camping trip. We would have stayed two nights, except Joe had to go BACK to Texas for more training. I did remember the camera that time, so we got some fun pictures of our camp sight, the guys fishing and our hike. The only thing we could have done without was Connor shooting off the bear spray INSIDE the camper. It was quite the ordeal, one I’m sure we will never forget, but no one was hurt so no big deal. ;)

Did you miss me??

**Picture Overload Ahead**
(If you make it to the end, you’re my new best friend! ;)

WHOA! It’s been quite the summer! I feel like I haven’t stopped going since school got out! But after some “subtle” hints from my momma (who came to visit us for my “baby’s” 7th birthday), I decided it was time to update this thing. I mean, it’s been 2 months and 11 days. High time!

SO… a couple weeks after Hay got out of school, we loaded up and headed to Washington for 2 whole weeks of vacation with my side of the fam. We had TONS of fun! Every time I head back home, my heart strings are pulled just a little bit harder as we start passing green fields, orchards and vineyards. Unfortunately, the hubs wasn’t able to come with us since he had training for work in Texas. We missed him a TON especially when Maggie was throwing one of her hundreds of tantrums!! We stayed at my dad’s house for a few days, spent a week at my mom’s and then stayed a few more nights at my dad’s again before heading home.

Dad and Mag took us out for a drive on the farm!

Some of my most vivid memories are of my cousins, siblings and I out in the asparagus field behind our house, playing on the wheel lines. We used to have so much fun out there and I couldn’t help but giggle as I watched my kids out in that bean field.

One of the main reasons I went home was for my 10 year class reunion! I had so much fun… well worth the 15 hour drive with my 3 brats angels! ;)
(Me, my friend KayLeigh and my cousin {same cousin I mentioned in above picture} Katie)

The first thing we did when we got to Gramma’s house was jump in the pool! I don’t think the kids got out until the week was up!

Good thing Uncle Cody and Auntie Kelli were there to keep us all entertained!

Cousins Maggie and Emery – only a few months apart.

The beautiful view from my mom and Larry’s house. I love it here!

More pool time!

I think Haylie got about 587 new freckles that week…

Last day at Gramma and Grampa’s :(

But back to Papa’s we go!

4th of July on the Columbia River with good friends!

  

Love this picture of Hay out in the potato field.

And no farm visit would be complete without a 4-wheeler ride with Uncle Corry!

We are so grateful for such amazing family to feed us and house us for 2 weeks. I feel so blessed to be able to go home to such a beautiful place!

She’s 2!

My baby turned 2 on the 12th. This post is a tad late, but I thought I should at least post a million few pictures of the birthday girl. :)

Here she is eating Smart Food (popcorn) while waiting for the party to get started. Isn’t her swimsuit super cute?? Her Auntie Kelli (my sister) sent it to her all the way from Seattle. (Poor girl got cursed blessed with her mother’s thighs. ;)

Our good friends the Smiths and the Hendersons, my SIL and her family and Joe’s mom and dad came to join the party! Here are most of the kids…

This picture cracks me up! I’m not exactly sure what’s going on here…

The birthday girl in all her glory! I’m pretty sure her hair didn’t get combed on her special day (sorry Maggie) and this was post hot dog (in case you missed the crusted on ketchup).

We started getting presents in the mail from my family in Washington about a week before her birthday, and instead of hiding the presents we opted to torture her by putting them all on top of our book shelf where she would be eye level with them while walking down the stairs. We’re cool like that. Needless to say, she was pretty excited to get to finally open all those presents.

I love this picture of my boy Connor watching our friends’ son putting his head through the sprinkler. This must have been after he (Garrett) spun in so many circles on the swing in our front yard that he puked.

My kids LOVE these little animal figurines. You can buy them at Ace Hardware and they have all different types. Maggie’s best buddy, Aunt Rachel bought these for her. There’s a horse, a momma Dalmatian and a Dalmatian pup.

Poor little Evie dove head first into the little pool (on purpose), fully clothed and was having the time of her life! She got cold pretty quickly though and had to leave a little early. When we asked her if she was cold, she smiled and said, “N-n-n-n-n-n-o-o-o-o…”

Someone forgot to buy a number “2” candle… (we’ll blame it on Joe since he’s not here to defend himself) so we had to improvise with a number “5” candle. It sort of looks like a “2”… right?

Thank you so much to all of our friends and family for coming for Maggie’s birthday. Dad, Mom & Larry, Kelli, Nan, Gramma & Grampa E., Grandma & Grandpa Rose and Paul & Molly- we miss you all a ton! Thank you for always thinking of us and sending your love in the mail. We love you so much!
Melanie & Rob, we know you had a busy day that day and we really appreciate you coming by.
Christine & Brock, thanks a ton for the dessert! We had so much fun with you!
Rachel & Steve, you are amazing… I would never get anything done without you. Your fruit and yogurt dessert is what makes my world go round.
Mark & Tami, you are always there when we need you. Thanks so much for all your support!

We have the best friends and family!

Happy Birthday to my sweet (and sour) baby. She keeps us on our toes!