{P} Family

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Summer Time!

It's been a little crazy here. I feel like I haven't had time to sit down and do a real post, but since everyone loves the pictures, I figured I'd just do some of that. So sorry for the absence.

This was an outfit I wore as a little girl. Pretty much it was a little small when she wore it, but she reminds me of pictures of me wearing this.

I ran my half-marathon in Bear Lake. It was a good thing to have accomplished. I'm kind of looking forward to the next one. Don't know where or when. But I loved the fact that I did it...the next day. Once I finished I just wanted to be done!

Some of my supporters

Evva is LOVING to climb up into our big chair {yes, she's CLIMBING like no other!} and read her books. She climbs up, throws them all from the table onto the chair, then sits on them while she reads and gets frustrated when she can't get one that she's sitting on.

We've been spending lots {but not enough} time with cousins.

Jumping on the trampline

Wearing her gaucho pants! {I LOVE them!}

Playing in the water

{And these two are my favorites}

And curling up in her blankie and sitting in the sun when she wakes up at Grandma's.

And loving life!

Remember

We're still here, and we're alive. It's been a crazy hard 2 weeks. I'm just now starting to feel like I'm getting back into the swing of things. However, the thing I've learned the most about these past 2 weeks are my FAMILY! Holy cow am I grateful for my family. And not just because they do so much for me, but I'm grateful that I can do things for them.

Last Sunday, we were on our way home from my mom's and I got a call from my cousin telling my that my cousin Tagg and his sweet, sweet, wife Katie, had lost their baby at 32 weeks along. Devastating. I dropped Rob and Evva off and headed to American Fork. Not knowing what to expect my sweet sister came to watch Evva the next day while Chandi and I were able to stay at the hospital until Katie's parents arrived from Texas. Seeing them have to make decisions about everything that had to be done brought me to tears countless times throughout the following days. They are much to young to have to be doing this. And all Tagg kept saying was that it's "Part of the plan." I believe it is so rare and such a tender opportunity to see a man show so much love and concern for his wife, and I'm still in awe at how Tagg took every moment to make sure Katie had everything she needed, to comfort her, to strengthen her, and to cry with her. It honestly touched my heart in ways that will stick with me forever.

I know that they feel so weak and hurt at this moment in time, and I can't say that the pain will end soon, but I know that they don't want to forget. They don't want to forget the little time they had to hold his little body in their arms, they don't want to forget the feeling that was in the room. They don't want to forget the love they felt for this little boy who was sent to help them return to our God above. They want to remember what it was like to give him a bath, and dress his little body. They want to remember the way they became closer and had to lean on each other in ways they never thought they would. They want to remember how thin the veil was and think of it often so they can remember what they will be working towards for the rest of this earthly life. And I pray they do.

They asked me to take pictures for them when little Zachary made his way here and all I could do was pray that I would be able to capture those tender, tender moments that they could hold on to so that time would not let them forget the little moments. It was a complete honor and I hope that I have given them something priceless to remember.

A year ago...

One year old. Evva is one! I can't believe it. It has been the most magical/memorable year of my life. I absolutely love being a mom, especially to this little one! She makes us smile all the time and we're already having a hard time keeping up with her, so I can't imagine what we're in for, but as long as she's happy, I guess we can't complain. We love her so much and are so grateful for the blessing she is in our home! We love you Evva!

My little smuchkin!

Evva...

you walked today. And I cried because you're growing up. I love you!

Try it!

So when we moved to Riverton Rob and I decided that we would really try to go out of our way to try some local places to find some good eats. This was one of the first and it's been a favorite in our family ever since. We seriously go probably once a week. This place is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Rob's favorite is the Raspberry Torte and mine is the Coconut Cream. But I had a sugar cookie there the other day and my, oh my! If you're a soft yummy sugar cookie kind of person, RUN. They are just off the 12300 S exit to the west, I mean just off the exit! Like you get off, go 1 block west and you're there! Stop in, get a doughnut, get back in your car, go 1 block east and BAM! you're back on the freeway! It's in the complex with pictureline. They are such a cute little place and oh so tasty! I'm trying to think of a way that I could get them to make a birthday cake out of doughnuts...if you have any ideas let me know! See the heaven here.

p.s. any good local places around here that you love? Let us know for real! We sometimes get a little nervous about places if we haven't heard anything about it.

Such a helper...

Evva, you are trying to be such a helper lately. That's what I call it at least. In reality, you're mostly being curious. And you're getting quick! I open a door and there you are, wanting to see what I'm getting into. But you're getting really big.

You are standing and took your first step yesterday. Twice! What!? I swear you are going to be getting out of your crib before I know it! Here you are, my big girl using your new skill to see what's in the cupboard.

Oh, and you LOVE books! You love to turn the pages, and if I take to long reading the page, you just turns it for me. I LOVE it! You are also loving to clear everything off, thus, the decorations on my coffee table are now gone. Which allows for more banging of pretty much anything you can get her hands on. This little love has resulted in our coffee table looking like it has been dropped on a gravel road. You also love to be pulled around in these! Loves it! You giggle and laugh so hard. You have a permanent grin on you face when daddy pulls you. We are loving you so much and are so excited that you are trying so hard to talk. I LOVE the way your little lips form as they try to make sounds.

Yesterday's project

Worked on this yesterday to put above my kitchen sink. LOVE IT THERE!

Then last night we hung out at Ikea for a little bit, I seriously love that place. It kind of gets my creative juices flowing! Rob got a new desk chair that he loves, so that is a plus. I picked up my share from there a few days ago. I got some awesome deals that perhaps I will show later.

In other news, after a long hard decision I have decided that I need to give up my job in Perry, and try to find something here in SLC. I have been blessed with a great opportunity to work at an office down in Orem 1 day/week and I think it will be a great experience. It was definitely hard to leave my Wahlen office, they were so great to me there and it was an office I truly believe in. They are ethical, and truly care about giving the patient the best treatment. So if you're in the BC, or even Ogden or Logan area and need a good dentist, go to them! I recommend them HANDS DOWN! From a professional and personal stand point. So as I move on, it's hard and a little scary stepping into the unknown, but I know this is what I need to do and in the end everything will work out.

P.S. How about Sandra Bullock and her Academy Award? Just love her!

Rob...

There are many reasons why I love this guy, but here's one more...

As I'm getting ready for bed, Rob is laying on the couch watching a movie. He turns to me says

rob: Honey, I put in a movie for us

me: Oh yeah?

rob: Yeah. I don't know what could be more romantic than X-Men

and that my friends is another reason I love my man!

and another one is that he's singing 'today was a fairytale' by taylor swift right now as I type this. Love him even more!

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

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Snuggling

Dear Evva,

Most of the time when I go in to check on you while you're sleeping, I just want to crawl in your crib and snuggle with you. Unfortunately you won't go to sleep while I rock you anymore, so I have to put you in your crib and then go in to check on you after a few minutes. I try to hold you as long as I can when you do fall asleep in my arms. You are just growing up so fast. You are crawling so fast and you love when daddy and I chase you. You just giggle with delight with the biggest smile on your face hiding behind your bink. And you stood up today for a few seconds all by yourself with out holding on to anything and fell down only when I started to praise you for it. And you start to do things ever once in a while that lead me to think that you will be a tease. I love who you are becoming! And more than anything else, I love that I get to watch it happen!

Tatiana Day

Who knew I had such a special day! Looks like we need to celebrate.

Also, Evva thought she'd help daddy with the dishes yesterday! I just love her, even though she wears us out and we find her on the other side of the room when we look away for a second, she is seriously the source of so much laughter and happiness in our home.

Happy New Year

From us

Christmas 2009

Of course we know what it's all about...such a tender moment every year.

But we did some of this too!

This was quite enough of this

and some fun with a new lens

and seriously, how can you NOT love those cheeks?

TIff's Graduation

Absolutely love this tender moment

Photo Blog

So people can see a sneak peek of their pictures because my personal blog is going private. Tell one and all! Let me know if you need any done!

Want to see what I see?

V Kids

Just a couple little tantrums with these cute little cousins of mine. Love them!