Summer Fun!

Today I hosted a summer neighborhood party. It was so much fun. We were missing quite a few people that had sick kids. Hopefully they will be able to come next time. We had lunch and snacks out for everyone.

 

We had a swimming pool with bubbles in it and tons of different bubble blowers. (thanks Rachie) Most of the kids just got right in. They are going to be cleaner then they ever have been. We also had three different swimming pools just filled with water. I put them up yesterday so they were pretty warm.

 

But the whole reason that I wanted to have the party is to let the kids get messy with paint. I am sure that I had more fun then any of them. I had different sheets out that they could put their hand and feet print on them. Them made pictures and also painted each other. We had a blast. Thank you everyone for coming. Yes there is a bunch of belly pictures you can close yours eyes if you want, but I think it is kind of cute. I am getting rather large I only have 31 days to go. I am so excited to see what little Bailee looks like. She was kicking up a storm today as we were playing outside. I think she is going to be an active little bug.

 

Where Does the Time Go!!

O.k. so I know that I am the worlds worst blogger!! I have had so many people tell me to update my blog. It has been on my list to do for a long time now. But my list is very long. This summber has been so awesome. We have done so many fun things.

 

To start out the summer Rachel, Aleena and I drove to Illinos to visit with Aunt Doris and all of our relitives. All meaning our 2 cousins, 4 second cousins and our 3 third cousins. Yep that is it. You would think with having such a big family we would have a lot but nope. It was so much fun to get to know them. We had a blast just hanging out with Doris. She would tell Aleena a story each night. (The stories were kind of long for her but she still talks about them) Aleena loved all of Doris's trinkets. She had a music box, some glass ornaments, a big glass ball, and a little glass bunny, and many more. Aleena would rearrage them and play with them for hours. We had fun playing games and having a picnic at Carrie's house. Just to let everyone know most of them have committed to coming out next August or September for a reunion so start thinking of idea's of places to stay if Bear Lake doesn't work out.

 

After visiting with the family we drove down to Nauvoo and stayed with my friend Lindsey. Rachel and I went and did a season at the Nauvoo temple. It was so amazing. We went on a wagon ride with the kids. And just hung out. Aleena and Rylan (Lindsey's little boy) were so cute together. When we went to put them to bed the wanted to sleep in the same crib. Both nights they talked and gabbered for about 30 minutes it was the cutest thing ever.
The drive 19 hours wasn't as bad as I thought. The last few hours I was definatly going crazy. But sweet little Aleena did awesome. I had presents for her to open ever once in awhile and she kept herself busy. She was very excited when she had to go to the bathroom on the side of the road in the rain. She got back in the car singing "I peed in the rain!! I peed in the rain!!" Thanks for a good trip Rachie.


Nate has taken up biking this summer. A bunch of his buddies at work bike so they went to park city for a weekend. He had a blast. Also he is excited to go with the boys in the family on future trips. It seems like every summer we end up taking most of our trips individully. He is planning a nother one at the end of this month I think.

 

As for me I am getting bigger each day. My belly is really growing. Bailee does gymnastics all day long. I don't know if it is because I am such a busy body or what. I have loved being pregnant more than anything. It is so worth all of the "all day sickness", the heartburn, and the swollen feet. I just sit at night and watch my belly move like an alien. I can't wait to see who this little gril looks like. I only have 48 more days. It is now the count down. Wow I really can't believe that it is almost here. These last few months have went by so fast. My awesome friend in my neighboorhood threw me a suprise baby shower. My friend Lisa said that she was taking me out for yogurt. (Nate was in on it too) She had forgoten her coupon so she had me run into her house to get it.

 

Over the Forth of July we took a spur of the moment trip to Jackon Hole with some friends. It was so much fun!!! We left on friday morning and came back on sunday night. There was lots of rain off and on but no one seemed to mind. Nate was the lucky one that got to ride the river three or four times. But I had to stay back. I was very jeolous but it was best for me. I am sure that it would have put me into labor. Aleena had fun making new friends, playing outdoor game, getting dirty, and playing in the camper. She didn't want to come home. We went to an awesome firwork show in Jackson at the ski resort. Then the next day we went up to some hot springs and a waterfall. It was a 10 mile very bumpy road. NOT Good for a pregnant woman. I started having contractions about 7 miles up and they didn't stop untill about 45 minutes after we were back down the canyon. I am so glad that I didn't have a baby this weekend. Thank you Grant and Ali for inviting us. Just to let you know it is now our tradition too. There is no getting rid of us.