It's been two years!

It has now been two years since we found out about Aleena! Most people have 9 months to plan for a baby, we just had three. It was plenty of time to get the room ready, get all the baby needs, get to know Shea, and stop working as much. The 4th of July will always be a special day. This year Aleena and I spent the whole day together. We started out but sleeping over in Logan on the second and third. We went to the fireworks in Hyrum on the 2nd with Christy, Tricia and all of the kids. Aleena LOVED the fireworks or the "fires" as she called them. She was so wound up and running all around. Sometimes she would say "scarrry momma" but at the same time just love them. Her beautiful brown eyes were so big.
The next day we went swimming in Logan, Aleena finally let me put her life jacket swimming suit on (I have tried so many times and it never happens) She loved it!! She was able to float and touch the bottom. Now she always wants that one so she can "swim" by herself. That night we went to the fireworks with all the girls and the kids. We sat in the stadium and listen to the music, ate treats and just hung-out. Once again Aleena loved the fireworks.
In the morning Aleena and I headed home. We look a nap, did a little grocery shopping then went to the park about 6:00. We played on the playground for hours and had so much fun. Then we found just the perfect spot to watch the fireworks again. (Aleena's new bed time is 11:30) We sat on the lawn and just played. We bought some glow braclets and Aleena danced and sang for everyone that was passing by. She loves to sing. No words even though she knows the word she just says "LA LA LA LA" We watch the firework and by this time Aleena was saying "ooo ahhh" every time there would be a big one. I think that my favorite part of the night was when she came up to be in the middle of the fireworks and said, "I love you momma" The tears just ran down my face. What a wonderful week. The only part that would have made it it so much better is if Nate could have been there. Nate, Ammon, my brother Nate, Dad and a few friends went to Alaska for the week. Nate was wanted to go so bad but at the same time he didn't want to miss out on the 4th with Aleena. He has tons of fun and I text him pictures of Aleena and he called and talked to her a couple of times too. I missed Nate so much and I know that Aleena did to. We love him so much. Nate was off seeing bears up close, a ton of eagles and catching lots and lots of king Salmon. He brought a whole cooler full of fish home and has been making great smoked fish.