Outside

So in the end of February we moved out of the apartment and into a house across town. The house hasn't been lived in for 6 months and renters before us didn't take the best care of the house. So the past couple of weeks Rich and I have been hard at work cleaning up the yard. So needless to say Nathan has been so happy because we spend most of our time outside. Oh we also finally got our garden planted but I think most of the plants will die. I will post more on that when we get some more pictures. So here is a little Smilebox album for everyone too look at!

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So busy!

We have been so busy lately that I fill like I am going to go crazy. So below I have posted some pictures of the things we have been doing. First Nathan helping dad put the tie down hooks in his pickup. Nathan had to be on dad's lap helping the whole way.

For Mother's Day Rich took me out to eat at IHOP. I love this place, because they serve breakfast all day long. I could eat breakfast foods for any meal, I just love them. So this is Nathan giving me a big smile from across the table. He is really big into saying "CHEESE" and giving a big goofy smile. Isn't he so handsome?

Now these next two are of Nathan and his daddy's boots. Nathan is so obsessed with shoes, Rich says he gets that from me! Anyways he was having so much fun with them on and he can even walk in the a little ways. So I have to tell you what happened right before this picture was taken. As I told you earlier Nathan is into saying "CHEESE" for the camera. Also right before this picture was taken he had a bunch of milk. So he smiled and went to say 'cheese' and what came out was a belch of him saying 'cheese'. It was to funny that Rich and I were almost crying from laughing so hard.

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My friend Jamie tagged me. I have never done this before, but I do think these are kinda fun because you get to know each other better. We'll see how it goes! Respond and rework: 1. Answer the questions on your blog, replace one question that you dislike with a question of your own invention, add one more question of your own. 2. Tag other un-tagged people.

Here are the Questions:

When was the last time you went on vacation? Christmas time when we went to Idaho for 2 1/2 weeks to see family.

Who was the last person you hugged? My husband and Nathan

What is your biggest fear? Losing my family.

What was the last thing you bought? Lawn Mower (moving up in the world)

What is your favorite weather? 70-80 degrees, with a slight breeze and sunny.

What's in your bathroom cabinet? Q-tips and my make-up

Say something about the person/s who tagged you: She is a great friend. Willing to do anything for anyone.

What is your favorite flavor gum? Juicy Friut

What did you want to become as a child? A mom

What or who do you miss? My Mom

What's your favorite brand of jeans? BKE from the Buckle

What's your favorite dessert? Brownies

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? Maui

Who do you want to meet in person? Thomas S. Monson since I was a little girl

What is your most challenging goal right now? Losing weight

What’s your 5 year plan? More kids and have a house

Why is today special? Going to the temple

What is your favorite sport to watch? Volleyball and Basketball

What is your favorite piece of jewelry that you own? My wedding ring

How did you meet your spouse? He dated my friends and not me in High School

What's one thing about you that you would change? My short temper with my boy.

What is something about you that no one would know? Named after Alvin's for "Alvin and Chipmuncks" girlfriend.

Last time you cried? Last night

I tag Nicole, Pili, and Malia

Palouse Falls

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Rich, Nathan and I decided to take a little family trip so we headed over to Palouse Falls! We had such a great time, just as we got back from our hike it started to rain. So we ate in the car which was an end to our perfect day.

Sewing

So I have been sewing lately and I thought that I would post some of the things that I have made. Just a FYI to everyone I have put a couple of my dresses on eBay to see if they will sell so hopefully they will. There are 3 dresses and a place mat.

Fun in the Sun

The other day is was around 84 degrees so we

decided to have a sprinkler party with some friends! The kids had so much

fun running through the water.Nathan and Emma weren't to sure about the water at first!

The expressions on their faces tells it all!
Here Nathan is soaked from head to toes. We were watering the lawn after mowing it the other day and Nathan thought it was so much fun to stick his hands in the water.

Rich was also soaked from Nathan squirting him with the water.

The video is of Nathan getting hit with the sprinkler.
I don't think he quit knew what he was walking into.

Yellow Tulip

So our tulip finally bloomed last night and the first thought that came to us is Evelyn, Rich's mom. She loves the color yellow, and it fits her to a "T". Bright, beautiful and a lovely person. We love you so much and can't wait to see you in June.

Below is also some yellow flowers, I call this picture "Rich walking in a field of Yellow Flowers"

We were finally able to get a lawn mower and get the lawn mowed. It looks so much better, here are a couple pictures of the process and the jungle Rich mowed through.

Jabber, Jabber, Jabber!

So the other day Nathan and I were outside working in the yard. I turned around to

see where he had gone and this is what I see...

(I believe that he gets this trait from his dad!)

If only Nathan knew what Rich was doing he wouldn't be so eager to help. Child locks my sanity!

Pictures

I tried posting these pictures yesterday but they would show up so here you all go.

Nathan, Dad, and Mom! Can you tell that the wind was blowing just a little bit?
These next couple of pictures are of Rich and Nathan in the loader. Rich was hauling manure and we decided to take a trip out to see him.

Nathan hugging his daddy in the truck!

Lost Camera Battery Charger- Lost Camera

So during our move in February to our new rental I lost the camera battery charger. I looked everywhere for it couldn't find it anywhere. Then one day as I was looking at some old pictures, there was the charger. As I went to grab the camera I couldn't find it anywhere, great just what I needed. I looked for about 3 weeks and still couldn't find it, now I was starting to worry. Well as I was cleaning the bathroom last week I thought I need to clean out the basket on top of the toilet. You know what I am talking about the one that holds all the good reading material, "Classic Trucks" and the "Ensign"!! As well as the bathtoys, hair ties I even found a ruler. Then I saw it "The Camera!" So finally they are back together and I can take pictures once again of our handsome little man and the adventures that we have everyday.

So a little update for everyone Nathan is now 13 months and teething again. I told Rich last night that I don't HATE many things, DISLIKE a lot but not HATE, but I do have to admit that I HATE teething. The pain they go through is so heart aching. Added along with the fevers, the drooling, the wining, and the sleepless nights. I hope the end is near!! Nathan is starting to say a couple of words, of course mama and dada. He also loves to say "HI", "OT-OH", "POPORN" (popcorn), "EYET" (light). He is so cute and loves to have us sing, Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree, talk on the phone, dance, and play with his trucks.

Rich was called to be the Ward Clerk about a month ago, and he loves the calling. I am a little sad that he is not teaching the Sunbeam class with me anymore. We do grab him often to translate for us with a little boy who doesn't speak English. Rich also is working a couple of days a week after work for a farmer in our ward. He enjoys being in the tractor, which I think is therapeutic for him. There he can just be in silence and relax.

For me I am still one of the Sunbeam teachers, which is a challenge in itself. I am on the Enrichment committee and I am getting things ready for a Super Saturday activity in the next couple of months. Also I have been watching 2 little boys a couple times a week for a friend. I am still sewing and love it. I just did a dress for my little sister, made curtains for our living room, finished Nathan's bumper pads, made two aprons, making little girl dresses, and now started on a gardening tote. I am thinking of putting some of the dresses that I am making on Etsy, so we will see how that goes.

Christmas and Mini Vacation Update!

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What's the giggling about!!

So the other day Starlie and I were coming home from a baby shower and we hear giggling from the back seat, and this is what we saw...
Nathan and Emma holding hands, seriously this is so cute!

Happy Birthday Nathan!

Okay so i started to write on the 4th but didn't finish so here is the finished post. Today our little boy is 1 year old! We can't believe how the time has gone by. He is such a joy in our life and so much fun. Currently he loves Popsicles, sweeping the floor, tractors, the washer and dryer, and his sippy cup. He is into everything since he has been walking and has the battle wounds to show for it. Yesterday he hit his head twice on the wall, once on the couch and got his finders in a mouse trap, and has realized if he stands on the base heater he can grab the blinds. We love him so much and are so happy he is in our lives. For some reason I can't post pictures but I will soon.

Busy Month

So February is one of the busiest months for us. Our Anniversary was on the 6th, my birthday was on the 13th ( the big 25) and then Valentines Day on the 14th. So we have decided that we only do cards on Valentines Day, a combined gift for our anniversary and me a present. It is the best month in the whole year. Not to mention Aunt "C", Megan, Koda, and Shaun's birthdays. Here is pic from our wedding, man have we changed not the best pic but the only one I could find on the computer.

Time Fly's

So just the other day it seemed like we brought Nathan home from the hospital and now he is almost 1. I can't believe how big he is getting. He has been walking for about a week now and into everything. He loves the blinds, sweeping the floor, eating Popsicles with his dad, snuggling into pillows, playing with trucks, and give tons on kisses with his forehead. We don't know what we ever did without him.