It has been fun watching spring SLOWLY approach. It’s 5-7 degrees cooler for us up here in Mountain Green compared to the valley. We installed a play structure that has already paid for itself in entertainment value! Avery and Dex LOVE it as well as all of the other neighbor kids. It’s like a party everyday around here.
Trevin finished filling our vegetable boxes with top soil. So hopefully we can plant next weekend. And veggies won’t be the only thing growing around here! We signed up for round 3 and our 3rd baby will debut at the end of October.
We had a nice Easter although there was still quite a bit of snow on the ground. It was a pretty warm day. However, the Neighborhood egg hunt from the week before was in full snow gear ☺
We made another trip to St. George during the first of April with all of the Bleggis. The guys rode motorcycles, golfed, and biked. The girls just hung out! And, believe it or not, I forgot my camera AGAIN!
I’m saving up for a new camera so I haven’t been quite as motivated at capturing the moments with the old camera. Here are some fun photos as of recent. Dex seems to be at the age of Kodak moments, so you’ll see several of him. Trevin might not think that Avery’s dress-up tea party with Dex counts as a Kodak moment.
Avery claims that she’s “all about fashion.” I’m so excited about that especially since she’s only 5! Ha, ha! Everyday is a struggle to find the perfect outfit and hair. She just finished preschool and should probably be transferring into 8th grade!
I’m finished with work in 3 weeks and counting, hopefully I can pursue my digital hobbies more then. I did run a 5K last Saturday am. (not very competitively) I’ve been following a very inspiring blog. A baby with meningitis and his family’s journey through a huge trial. Check it out only if you have emotions of steel or a tissue near.
www.charliecooperjackjack.blogspot.com (sorry, I couldn't make link work, just cut and paste)
The first photo was taken of Trevin and me in Lake Powell 12 years ago this month!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
More of the Wallins!
We’ve had a pretty quiet couple of months. Avery had a Valentine’s princess party at our house with all of her neighborhood friends. Complete with pedicure, jewelry making, and cupcake decorating. Ironically she had “pink” eye on Valentine’s Day (along with Dex) so we rescheduled the party. The next week we jetted to St. George for some fun in the sun. Although it rained and was chilly, we had fun getting away. Trevin went to an Ophthalmology course in Philadelphia and even more ironically took “pink eye” with him.
Dex learned to ski at Wolf Mountain. It’s the quaintest ski resort in Eden, Utah (about 25 minutes from our house.) The lodge is literally an old barn. And, in proper ski resort fashion, serves delicious hot, salty French fries.
My sister Brooke had her second child, Jack. After a short time in the NICU, all is well and he is home being tormented by Alex (his older sister). We haven’t had a chance to meet him. Dex is so excited to have another partner in crime. He is also crazy about babies.
Avery registered for Kindergarten this week. The counselor found it a little suspicious when Avery started reading the names of her friends aloud from the summer program sign up sheet.
Dex has started to talk circles around us (although he still requires a translator). Anyone know a good speech therapist? We stopped by his Gramma’s House (Nonna), just to grab something and he took his shoes off. I said, “Leave your shoes on buddy. We are going to Sam’s House.” He immediately replied, “Oh, I see! I didn’t know dat.” He loves firefighters, trains, skateboards, jumping, and dancing. He is starting to sing and can approximate (this is a speech therapist word) the first few lines of the Tim McGraw song that starts “One, two, three, like a bird I sing.”
FYI: I also included a photo from February 14, 1998 in Aspen, Colorado. Trevin asked me to marry him on that day. 10 years ago!
TTFN
P.S. Don't forget to click on the photo to see the slideshow. I know most of you know this, but I'm not a very smart blogger.
Dex learned to ski at Wolf Mountain. It’s the quaintest ski resort in Eden, Utah (about 25 minutes from our house.) The lodge is literally an old barn. And, in proper ski resort fashion, serves delicious hot, salty French fries.
My sister Brooke had her second child, Jack. After a short time in the NICU, all is well and he is home being tormented by Alex (his older sister). We haven’t had a chance to meet him. Dex is so excited to have another partner in crime. He is also crazy about babies.
Avery registered for Kindergarten this week. The counselor found it a little suspicious when Avery started reading the names of her friends aloud from the summer program sign up sheet.
Dex has started to talk circles around us (although he still requires a translator). Anyone know a good speech therapist? We stopped by his Gramma’s House (Nonna), just to grab something and he took his shoes off. I said, “Leave your shoes on buddy. We are going to Sam’s House.” He immediately replied, “Oh, I see! I didn’t know dat.” He loves firefighters, trains, skateboards, jumping, and dancing. He is starting to sing and can approximate (this is a speech therapist word) the first few lines of the Tim McGraw song that starts “One, two, three, like a bird I sing.”
FYI: I also included a photo from February 14, 1998 in Aspen, Colorado. Trevin asked me to marry him on that day. 10 years ago!
TTFN
P.S. Don't forget to click on the photo to see the slideshow. I know most of you know this, but I'm not a very smart blogger.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
We had a wonderful holiday season. We started out with a holiday party at the Discovery Gateway museum with Grandpa Craig and Barb. We forgot our camera though, so our memories will have to last.
Trevin took Avery skiing for her first time on Christmas Eve and Dex and I joined them at Snowbasin for lunch. Dex even took a run on Avery’s skis. He is really proud to tell every one that he skis. We celebrated Christmas Eve at our house. Nana Ann and part of the Bleggi family joined us. We were excited when Brooke, Brock, and Alex dropped in by surprise. We had a really cute Nativity program. Avery was an angel and Alex and Dex were Mary and Joseph. Nana Ann spent the night at our house and on Christmas morning, Santa had left an American Girl, Nicky, for Avery and a horse for Dex. The motorcycle that Trevin gave Dex won out though.
Our Christmas was really fun. We had our annual omelet tradition (for over 10 years now!) And then decided to drive to the Bleggi’s and spend Christmas Night at their house.
We definitely had a white Christmas. The amount of snow that we have had this entire winter has been unbelievable. It’s also been unbelievable cold. So much for escaping the Michigan winters.
A new addition was added to the Bleggi cousins. Sienna Marie was born to Samantha and Jesse on December 30th. Avery and Dex love holding her. They are so proud to be big cousins.
For the New Year, we spent a couple of days at a condo near Snowbasin with Nana Ann and all the Wallin cousins (except Jordan’s family ☹). It was fun skiing with them, playing games, and hanging out.
Last weekend, we had quite a scare when Jesse and Seth (Courtney’s brothers-in-law) got stranded in the mountains near the Bleggi’s cabin. The went out for a short ride and their snowmobiles got stuck. It was quite a hike for them. We even had to call Search and Rescue. The helicopter came out and everything. Our Sequoia turned into a sort of mobile command unit. After a long day in the mountain, they finally reunited with us about 9 pm. We are so glad they are safe! Avery and Dex were very good during the entire ordeal considering that we were sitting in a stationary vehicle for over 5 hours and then had an hour and a half drive home.
Trevin took Avery skiing for her first time on Christmas Eve and Dex and I joined them at Snowbasin for lunch. Dex even took a run on Avery’s skis. He is really proud to tell every one that he skis. We celebrated Christmas Eve at our house. Nana Ann and part of the Bleggi family joined us. We were excited when Brooke, Brock, and Alex dropped in by surprise. We had a really cute Nativity program. Avery was an angel and Alex and Dex were Mary and Joseph. Nana Ann spent the night at our house and on Christmas morning, Santa had left an American Girl, Nicky, for Avery and a horse for Dex. The motorcycle that Trevin gave Dex won out though.
Our Christmas was really fun. We had our annual omelet tradition (for over 10 years now!) And then decided to drive to the Bleggi’s and spend Christmas Night at their house.
We definitely had a white Christmas. The amount of snow that we have had this entire winter has been unbelievable. It’s also been unbelievable cold. So much for escaping the Michigan winters.
A new addition was added to the Bleggi cousins. Sienna Marie was born to Samantha and Jesse on December 30th. Avery and Dex love holding her. They are so proud to be big cousins.
For the New Year, we spent a couple of days at a condo near Snowbasin with Nana Ann and all the Wallin cousins (except Jordan’s family ☹). It was fun skiing with them, playing games, and hanging out.
Last weekend, we had quite a scare when Jesse and Seth (Courtney’s brothers-in-law) got stranded in the mountains near the Bleggi’s cabin. The went out for a short ride and their snowmobiles got stuck. It was quite a hike for them. We even had to call Search and Rescue. The helicopter came out and everything. Our Sequoia turned into a sort of mobile command unit. After a long day in the mountain, they finally reunited with us about 9 pm. We are so glad they are safe! Avery and Dex were very good during the entire ordeal considering that we were sitting in a stationary vehicle for over 5 hours and then had an hour and a half drive home.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Much Needed Update
I’m a busy blogger so I haven’t posted anything for awhile. Until recently, the weather was very mild. We’ve been lucky to be able to spend so much time outdoors.
For Halloween, Avery and I went to a big neighborhood party. She was Mulan and looked gorgeous. Her favorite princesses are Mulan and Pocahantas. Dex and Trevin both had strep throat, so they stayed home and slept on the couch. In fact, when I got home from the party, Dex was asleep standing up. Check out the photo below!
In November, we celebrated my mom’s birthday. We had a big, Italian dinner at our house and even took a photo with the entire family. The next week, we headed south for a little fun in the sun in St. George (but it wasn’t very warm.) We spent Thanksgiving with the Wallin family. Avery had the time of her life playing with her cousins for four straight days.
At the end of the month, it was Trevin’s birthday so we had a little party with him at home. We even made crème brulee. Yummy!
Most recently, we returned from Florida. We spent a couple days in Disney World and couple days in West Palm Beach. We stayed with our good friends, Chris, Robin, and Carter Christiansen. We played and the park, went to the beach, and swam in their pool while it snowed in Utah! Dex loved the sand and Avery was stung on her knee by a man-o-war.
We are enjoying the holiday season. Avery and Dex are getting excited about Christmas and most importantly are excited to spend more time with our families. May you find peace in you lives during this time of the year.
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For Halloween, Avery and I went to a big neighborhood party. She was Mulan and looked gorgeous. Her favorite princesses are Mulan and Pocahantas. Dex and Trevin both had strep throat, so they stayed home and slept on the couch. In fact, when I got home from the party, Dex was asleep standing up. Check out the photo below!
In November, we celebrated my mom’s birthday. We had a big, Italian dinner at our house and even took a photo with the entire family. The next week, we headed south for a little fun in the sun in St. George (but it wasn’t very warm.) We spent Thanksgiving with the Wallin family. Avery had the time of her life playing with her cousins for four straight days.
At the end of the month, it was Trevin’s birthday so we had a little party with him at home. We even made crème brulee. Yummy!
Most recently, we returned from Florida. We spent a couple days in Disney World and couple days in West Palm Beach. We stayed with our good friends, Chris, Robin, and Carter Christiansen. We played and the park, went to the beach, and swam in their pool while it snowed in Utah! Dex loved the sand and Avery was stung on her knee by a man-o-war.
We are enjoying the holiday season. Avery and Dex are getting excited about Christmas and most importantly are excited to spend more time with our families. May you find peace in you lives during this time of the year.
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Saturday, November 3, 2007
Finishing October
Although our birthday month has come and gone, we had a really eventful October finale. My friend Natalie was in town since she was evacuated from the San Diego fires, so we took our kids to the Discovery Gateway Museum.
Dex got his new truck and loves riding it around the neighborhood. The only problem is the short battery-life! We get half way around the block and then have to go get my car to tow it home :)
Dex tested positive for strep on Halloween, so yes, he really did feel as sad as he looks in the pictures. Avery was the most beautiful princess in the neighborhood. Since Trevin was also been under the weather the past week, Avery and I went to a Halloween block party and had a blast! The boys stayed home and napped. Neither one of them had the energy to find a comfortable place to nap. Dex fell asleep standing!
It was a great month for photos here, I hope November can top it!
Dex got his new truck and loves riding it around the neighborhood. The only problem is the short battery-life! We get half way around the block and then have to go get my car to tow it home :)
Dex tested positive for strep on Halloween, so yes, he really did feel as sad as he looks in the pictures. Avery was the most beautiful princess in the neighborhood. Since Trevin was also been under the weather the past week, Avery and I went to a Halloween block party and had a blast! The boys stayed home and napped. Neither one of them had the energy to find a comfortable place to nap. Dex fell asleep standing!
It was a great month for photos here, I hope November can top it!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Dex is 2!
We had a whole week of festivities for Dex. He is having so much fun with all the "boy" toys that he received for his birthday. A fire engine, a train set, a tool box, a firefighter jacket and boots. He's going to be a "hire highter" for Halloween. Trevin finally put his foot down with Dex taking purses everywhere he goes and declaring pink as his favorite color!
Last weekend, Avery learned to ride a 4-Wheeler with her cousin. Even though she liked it, she still remains firm with her ambition to be a trick horse rider at rodeos when she grows up.
I will be 31 on Wednesday. Thank goodness that the whole 30 thing is finished. I didn't care much for that particular birthday. We really celebrate birthday months around here thanks to my friend Lor :)
Click on the slideshow for enlarged photos!
Last weekend, Avery learned to ride a 4-Wheeler with her cousin. Even though she liked it, she still remains firm with her ambition to be a trick horse rider at rodeos when she grows up.
I will be 31 on Wednesday. Thank goodness that the whole 30 thing is finished. I didn't care much for that particular birthday. We really celebrate birthday months around here thanks to my friend Lor :)
Click on the slideshow for enlarged photos!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Yipee! The grass is in and it looks great. The builder finished the very last touch-up on the list for our house yesterday which is probably record time. Trevin was very persistent to remind them of the pending projects.
Preschool is going great for Avery. A couple of times a week, we’ve continued our own little “school” program while Dex naps and she really seems to be catching on to reading. Just the other day she was shopping with Sam and Meg and saw a t-shirt. She giggled to herself and said, “Hey, that says,’Hug Me, I’m Too Cute.’” Sam and Meg couldn’t believe it.
We had a fun weekend in Park City with my mom and sisters while my dad and all the brother-in-laws went hunting in Wyoming. I forgot my camera though so just the memories will have too do. Actually, I put my camera in my purse so I wouldn’t forget it and then I forgot my purse. ☺
Dex will turn two next week. We haven’t planned much and I’m not sure what to do for a birthday cake. Any suggestions? He is totally in to trains right now.
Trevin has done several Lasik cases now, is operating regularly, and is building a good patient base. Luckily, business seems to be booming.
I am still working for the local school district despite the excessive amount of work for my short two days a week. I did convince them to hire a staff speech pathologist and they are posting a listing!
Trevin’s dad, Grandpa Craig, helped make a great magnet board for our mud room. Now we have our own little art museum. The kids love it! And so do I especially since it’s located in the mud room.
Everyone around here is healthy and happy and enjoying a beautiful Utah Autumn.
Preschool is going great for Avery. A couple of times a week, we’ve continued our own little “school” program while Dex naps and she really seems to be catching on to reading. Just the other day she was shopping with Sam and Meg and saw a t-shirt. She giggled to herself and said, “Hey, that says,’Hug Me, I’m Too Cute.’” Sam and Meg couldn’t believe it.
We had a fun weekend in Park City with my mom and sisters while my dad and all the brother-in-laws went hunting in Wyoming. I forgot my camera though so just the memories will have too do. Actually, I put my camera in my purse so I wouldn’t forget it and then I forgot my purse. ☺
Dex will turn two next week. We haven’t planned much and I’m not sure what to do for a birthday cake. Any suggestions? He is totally in to trains right now.
Trevin has done several Lasik cases now, is operating regularly, and is building a good patient base. Luckily, business seems to be booming.
I am still working for the local school district despite the excessive amount of work for my short two days a week. I did convince them to hire a staff speech pathologist and they are posting a listing!
Trevin’s dad, Grandpa Craig, helped make a great magnet board for our mud room. Now we have our own little art museum. The kids love it! And so do I especially since it’s located in the mud room.
Everyone around here is healthy and happy and enjoying a beautiful Utah Autumn.
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