Lots of random happenings!!

Lately, we have had some random fun. Baby Aves, is growing like a weed and getting funner and funner as each day goes by. We finally broke down and bought a high chair. I know it sounds dumb but I wasn't ready for one of those in my kitchen quite yet. I tried to feed her in the bumbo and that was not working out too well. She would just try to get out or play with anything she could find. So why didn't we do this EARLIER?? I don't know what we were thinking! The high chair is the best thing ever. The other day, I was so fed up with her spitting food out and getting it all over my clothes and in my hair. Here's some happy times in the new chair.!Yesterday, my friend Nicole and some of her ward friends, invited Avery and I to the rec center. I was so impressed. Even though Avery can do much on her own, she loved sitting in the water, splashing her hands, and kicking her legs. She loved all the water falls and stuff. It was nice for me to get out of the house. Thanks for the invite. I loved that place. We'll definitely go back!!Avery's personality is growing and developing into such a fun little girl. We love having her in our family. She is so sweet and I couldn't be more happy with parenthood. Erik was giving her a bath last night and she was having so much fun with her little rubber duck, we had to capture the moment. We love you baby Aves!!

Where have I been?

K, I've been totally slacking. Things have been a little crazy for us. These past couple of months, we have been out of town almost every weekend. On Thursday, Erik had surgery on a hernia, so I have been taking care of two babies!! LOl. ha ha. Just kidding, I love taking care of my family. He's doing well and I like to tease him that my c-section was by far worse so he better buck up :) A few weeks ago, I had the chance to head to St. George for a bridal shower. Brooke Stubbs and I have been friends since we were eight so this was so exciting. Me and these girls have known eachother for ever. Lindsay Terry had the shower at her house. She and I have been friends since we were eleven, Dusty and I since we were nine, and Angie and I since we were twelve. I love friendships like that! These girls are what makes me miss St. George soo much. Thanks linz for throwing an awesome shower! Ps. Can I just live in one section of your house. You'll never know I'm there ;)Then weekend before last, my dad, my sister, her man, and my niece came to stay the weekend with us. We went to Circus, Circus so my niece could ride the rides and see all the acrobatic stuff. That place was crazy busy and we forgot a bottle for Avery so Erik and I didn't get to stay long, but we still had fun. We always love when family comes to stay!

Fourth of July fun!!!

Every year, it is a tradition for us to go to Richfield, (Erik's home town) for the fourth. It is always so much fun. Friday morning, we went to the parade, the kids had a blast running up to the floats as people threw candy from them. Afterward, there was a big gathering at the park. Tons of food, fun and friends. Avery was so tuckered out by then, she fell asleep in her stroller. Later, we had a BBQ, headed for the park with friends and family to watch the fireworks. It was so cute because Avery got to hang out with her two little friends, Addison and Titan. They are all close in age. The fireworks were so long. They went for about an hour. It was crazy!! The next day, we had a big breakfast in Erik's aunts backyard. Lots of family was there and it was so great to see everyone. We then had our neice babysit Avery and all of us couples went on a two hour four wheeler ride up piute trail. It started to rain and became super cold. Erik and I got to snuggle up and we absolutely loved it. We had so much fun. After our ride, we headed off for another BBQ at some good friends house. We had an awesome weekend. It's always hard to be surrounded by people for days and then come home to no one. I look forward to our next family gathering. Erik's family is so much fun to be with. Our time together is always memorable. I love them all so much. Thanks for an awesome weekend you guys!!