7.15.2008

Updates

Man I hate when I get behind on posting! We have been very busy with the 4th of July, tubes for Jack's ears, my first baby #2 appointment, and lots of escaping to the mountains. I have a ton of pictures so I will keep the captions short and sweet.

Fourth of July Carnival



Tube Surgery :(
Right before Jack's surgery. Pictures are way blurry but I had to get some in these nifty hospital clothes. The surgery went great and all is well in Jack's ears!


Brunch at the Sliver Fork Lodge...Yum!


Hiking at Solitude
Lots of pictures. We love escaping to the beautiful mountains and thanks to another little ebay purchase we have this great backpack so we can get some serious hiking in.














Hope everyone is doing great. I am headed to Farmington for 10 days and I can't wait to be there! I should have some great pictures when I return!

7.12.2008

Memories

Okay so I saw this on my friends blog and I had so much fun reminiscing I just had to put it on my own. Now I know I have not updated in a VERY long time and I really do have a lot of pictures to post and I promise I will post them soon!

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

6.19.2008

SHOES!

This kid can't get enough shoes!



I really thinks the pacifier, yoda, and wedges go really well, don't you?


So pretty...

6.16.2008

Happy Fathers Day!

Happy Fathers day to all the dads in my life out there! I hope you all had a wonderful day! I know that our little family had fun. It was one of those perfect lazy days of just hanging with the family and enjoying each others company. We went up to Snowbird for the fathers day brunch and it was um um good! The weather was perfect so we sat outside which was beautiful and Jack was a perfect angel because he loves being outside. After our yummy meal we just drove around and then came home and laid on a blanket in the backyard. Oh I love these summer days!

Real quick I want to totally embarrass Dan by saying on the world wide web how unbelievable awesome he is. He is such a good dad and I feel so grateful to be married to such an awesome guy. Jack loves Dan more than anything else. He offers everything I don't to Jack which means we are a pretty good team! Nothing makes me happier then waking up in the morning and turning over to see my to boys snuggling together as they sleep...it melts my heart! We love you honey!

My two handsome boys!
Me and Jack
I never know what to expect from Jack at restaurants. Sometimes he eats like a champ and other times he refuses to open his mouth. Lucky for us he decided to eat this time, and a lot. This list includes...Salmon, a pickle, polenta, another pickle, watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, 2 small cookies, and some ice cream. Yikes!
He loves pickles!
These cookies were gone in no time. I had no idea he liked sweets so much.

Washing it all down with a swig from his water.
I just had to catch a picture of the shirt he was wearing. I got it on Ebay (my new addiction) and I thought it was pretty funny!

6.08.2008

Jacks favorite things

Here are pictures of Jack with some of his favorite things. He is way too silly!

Jack loves books. If he is in hysterics he will stop if I grab a book and start reading to him. I really hope he grows up with a love for reading!


His new obsession...little toy cars. I could not pry this car out of his hand so he slept with it.
His old obsession...a pacifier. I have been trying to break this habit but it's a hard one. More often then not he has one in his mouth and one in each hand! YIKES!
Jack loves bath time and this is his signature move that you can get him to do 99% of the time. It's "blastoff" from Little Einsteins (another obsession of his!)
Q-tips! Ugh...he loves q-tips. He likes to chew on them and he loves when I clean out his ears with them...strange! This wonderful picture was taken just after my last post where he looked so cute and innocent!

6.04.2008

morning sunshine


I have never been a morning person until this happy little guy came into my life. He wakes up with a smile on his face and his hair is always crazy...I love it!

Asian Steak Salad

I absolutely love to make a yummy salad. They are so refreshing in the summer and a healthy choice for dinner. Dan and I both love a little Asian flare in our food so I tried this yummy marinade/dressing and it was delicious!

Recipe:
1/3 cup lime juice (2 limes)
1.5-2 tablespoons soy sauce
1.5-2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 boneless Rib-eye steaks (about 8 oz. each)
2 carrots
1 bag baby spinach
1 cup cooked edamame beans (I buy frozen and pop them in the microwave)
cilantro for garnish (remove stems)

In a bowl whisk together lime juice, soy, sugar, red pepper, and oil. Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish. Pour one quarter or the marinade over steaks and reserve the remaining marinade for later. Marinate for 30 minutes on each side.

In a large skillet cook the steaks on medium high for 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to cutting board and cover loosely with foil. Let rest 5-10 minutes. Cut thin slices against the grain of the steak. Transfer to a bowl and toss with remaining marinade.

With a vegetable peeler cut the carrots into long ribbons. Add the spinach, carrots, edamame beans, and cilantro into the bowl of steak, toss and serve. Serves 4.

5.30.2008

Happy Friday

This picture makes me smile!

5.26.2008

My favorite visitors!

This last week and a half has been a whirlwind of fun! I always get so excited when my sis Leah says she is coming to visit. We always have a blast and there is never a dull moment! Jack had so much fun with the girls and has been walking around sulking ever since they left this morning! We miss you guys so much and can't wait for your next visit! We love you!

Pedi's
I love taking the girls out just the three of us and this trip I decided it was high time for a pedicure. The girls thought it was so funny that they were getting it at the "grown up place". They are seriously the coolest girls! It was way to much fun and I'm sure it will become a new tradition.





The Zoo
One of the days we headed over to the zoo. It was a beautiful day and a lot of fun with all the kids! Ben and Kristina's family was there too and I have no idea how I don't have a picture of them! :(

Leah and I thought this was hilarious. Why you might ask...because this is on the way TO the zoo! Good thing they were well rested for all of the fun!





I think these two look so much alike. Ellie always claims that Jack is here brother!

Fun in the Sun!
We only had a few hot days and when it was hot we were outside playing! The kids had a great time running through the sprinklers.


Night Out
Leah and I got to have one night out and we had a lot of fun. My cousin Natalie offered to have the girls stay the night with her and they had a blast and my sweet hubby stayed with Jack. This is a picture with Leah, my friend Sam, and myself.

Last day together :(
Sunday we had dinner at my house and then we headed to my cousin Natalie's for dessert. We always have so much fun with our huge family and I am so grateful that some of my cousins live close by. I love these shots with Jack and the girls...I miss them already!