What we've been up to lately

So I've been reprimanded lately for not updating my blog. I figure that I don't have anything too interesting to say and so I don't want to bore you with the details. For all two of you who read this, here are some updates.

Michael has been working so hard. He is enjoying his job and as always has a lot of side projects that keep him really busy. He always makes time for us and we've had a lot of fun biking, swimming, and BBQing. We love him so much.


ME! Most of my spare time lately has been spent planning Girls Camp for my ward. I never knew how much work went into one week. We've got some funs thing planned and so I've mainly just got shopping left (the only part I'm good at). I hope it turns out. I'm also training for a triathlon (okay, that isn't exactly the right word for my occassional excercise urges) . Luckily for you I haven't attached any pictures of me while excercising. I've only got a week and a half left until the big day. Cross your fingers that I don't drowned while swimming in a pool with hundreds of other competative and much more fit people. Yikes. The other love of my life is my new pair of chacos. Please ignore my ugly feet. These sandals rock. They are so comfy and durable. I'd definitely recommend them.


Anthony is my energizer bunny and runs around all day long. He loves wrestling, laughing, talking, painting, coloring, doing puzzles, eating cucumbers (random, I know) and watching movies. We love him to death. Some of his latest sayings...
While jumping into the swimming pool he yelled "Cantaloupe!"
"Mom, Ethan's boobies are getting big like daddy's." (I'm not sure if that is a bigger cut to Michael or me)
"I want a donut with sprinklers on it."



Ethan is at such a fun age. If I got a dollar for each time this kid smiles I'd be rollin'. He is crawlilng around and loving trying new table foods. He is a complete joy.

Easter Picture

Anyone who has a 2 year-old knows how hard it is to get a decent picture with a somewhat normal expression on their face. After many attempts, I think we got one.



Thanks so much for the Easter outfits Mom!

Not so fun dip

So I took Anthony to the store and let him pick out a treat. Anthony has a gift to pick out the one treat that I really don't want him to have. It is probably because they put the brightly packaged treats loaded with sugar right at the height of 2 year olds. I usually make him choose again but this time I defied the mother instinct that was screaming "don't even think about it" and let him keep his fun dip treat. As if that wasn't bad enough I showed him how to eat his treat and I went into the back room to fold laundry (once again defying the mother instinct). You can imagine what I found when I came back in. He had quickly eaten the stick and used his fingers as the dippers. Yum. His green hulk-like hands lasted for about a week. The green powder all over my couch actually wiped up quite well. Thank goodness for leather.

6 months old

Ethan is now 6 months and I am pleased and embarrassed to announce that he is finally sleeping through the night. I should have let him cry it out months ago but I finally decided that a few sleepless nights for us and the neighbors would be worth it. It definitely is.

Party in the city where the heat is on

Michael's Christmas gift to me was a trip to Florida to see my sister. My mom flew out and spent the week with as well and we lived it up shopping, playing, relaxing, and more playing. If any of you are needing a break from the long winter I'd recommend Florida. It is so beautiful with great parks, beaches, shopping, restaurants, anything you want. Thanks for the awesome trip Heath and Mom.


Shopping at the biggest outlet mall in the country and of course spending way too much $$$.
We took the boys to the Seaquarium in Miami. We had a great time although Anthony was dissapointed to find out that Nemo lives in the Pacific and can't survive in Florida waters. He tried to find him all day. He did see "Crush" "Zazu" and "Lenny" from various movies and so that just about made up for it.
My kid is afraid of Seagulls. You could tell from the way he screamed when they came near that we don't get out much.
Aunt Heather giving Anthony a view of the nurse sharks.
Love that face.
And that.
Can I tell you how good it felt to go outside without having to layer my kids.
Go Gaters!
Posing with Grandma Cami with the beautiful Miami backdrop.
Me and my sister Heather.

This lady rode the dolphins like they were seadoos. So cool.

My kid is seriously fat.


We went to an outdoor market and bought fresh pesto, bread, produce, and of course girl scout cookies.




More beach time.
Anthony was probably the only kid on the entire beach in the water. He couldn't get enough.
Ethan exploring the sand.
And eating it of course.
Making friends.
What a life. Beach, sun, and mom feeding me.

The Miss America pageant just happened to be on while I was there. Growing up we'd have a girl party every year while watching it and so keeping with tradition we ate ice cream and wore tiaras.
Don't tell Michael that his son insisted on wearing one too.
The parks here seriously rock. I've never seen a park with a carousel in the middle of it. Wow.

Ethan getting some good Grandma time in.
Some of the crazy big houses along the beach.