Separation Anxiety

Nephi and I worked all afternoon on making tin foil dinners for girls camp tomorrow.  That's right I am headed off to camp tomorrow.  I am excited to go, but I am struggling with the thought of leaving Addie overnight for the first time.  I have never been away from her for longer than a couple of hours and I think it is going to be really hard for me to leave her.  I am hopeful that she will be just fine while I am gone, but she is quite the momma's girl.  I know it is ridiculous but I am just so scared she is going to think I have abandoned her.  We are joined at the hip and for me to be gone for two nights and two days is going to be pretty weird.  I am so grateful that Nephi will be home with her to keep her in her regular routine and I know the two of them will have so much fun.  Well I better try and get some sleep because I doubt I will be sleeping much the next two nights.  Wish me luck, I haven't been camping since my last girls camp six years ago!  

Staycation

We decided to take a quick getaway trip to Park City before Nephi starts his new job, because who knows when he will have time off again!  I love Addie to pieces, but next time she is not invited.  She did all she could to sabotage the trip by REFUSING to nap in the pack'n'play.  She screamed bloody murder every time we even walked towards it.  Her lack of naps made for an unhappy little girl, but we still had a lot of fun, even if her naps consisted of the 3 minute drive from the outlets to our hotel!  The one plus to her practically nonexistent nap schedule was she slept like a baby during the night.  While we were there we did some shopping, ate some great food, went downtown and rode the trolley, and swam.  It was fun to get away for a few days!

We went to a fun indoor aquatic center and Addie was in heaven!  I was brave and took her down this slide and she absolutely loved it!

 the "after swimming look" paired with the "forgot my make-up at home look" was not a good look for me!

No trip is complete without playing at a park

We love Park City and can't wait to go back

Changes

I am not one to like change in my life.  I get comfortable with how things are hope they stay that way.  Well after five years of working for Qwest, Nephi quit his job two weeks ago.  Qwest has been an amazing company to work for with such great benefits (after all they did pay for all of his school)!  Unfortunately he didn't end up liking his new job in SLC like he had hoped and started shopping around a couple months back.  He resigned the day he was offered a new job...that's how much he wanted out of there.  I am relieved that he was able to find something else that he will be able to enjoy more, but like I said I get comfortable with how things are!  Nephi is going to be working for Strayer University and is so excited about the job and the potential it has.  What's even better is he will be able to work on his Masters for next to nothing (again we lucked out with the free schooling)!  He starts in a week and so we have been enjoying a little summer break while he has been "unemployed".  Addie and I have loved having him around and we have been trying to make the most of the time we have with him.  I have also loved having him around to watch Addie while I go to the gym, grocery shopping, etc.  I am so proud of Nephi and how hard he has worked with his school and his career to provide for our little family and I am excited for this new adventure!   

Rockin' 4th

We had such a fun fourth of July weekend.  We started out the fun celebrating Crystal's birthday at Stadium of Fire.  Me and Phi went about five years ago when we were dating, but this time I was actually excited about the performer, Brad Paisley.  He was amazing live!  The whole fam was able to go, minus Phi who was a trooper and stayed home with Addie.  It was super hot and way too crowded, but Brad Paisley and the fireworks did not disappoint.  Is it bad that we were dying with laughter when one of the parachute guys crashed into a barricade...good times!

On Monday we kept with the tradition of going to the K-town parade.  Can I just say this 4th of July was much more enjoyable than last year when I was 9 months pregnant, I was dying!  Addie loved the parade and loved playing with the toys/prizes that were thrown out.  After a nice long nap, we enjoyed a yummy BBQ with the fam and headed over to the Davis fireworks.  Addie took a late nap so she was good to go for the fireworks and had so much fun!  We met up with the Oscarson's and their kids had fun playing with Addie.

I love the 4th of July and am so grateful for all the freedoms that we have in America!  

She's Home

Crystal came home from China on Monday.  After four months of teaching English in a school there, I was thrilled to have her home.  We went to the airport to welcome her home.  Addie loves having her aunt around to play with!

(My camera was having major issues, sorry for the poor quality pics)

 Addie's face is a blur

Crystal brought home all kinds of cool things and souvenirs for each of us (Chinese candy=weird).  She got me a way cute Louis Vuitton purse, Nephi a sweet Chinese shirt, and this adorable Chinese dress for Addie!

Can't wait to have her wear it!

We had a very fun-filled day and Addie was so exhausted she fell asleep mid-bottle.  Welcome home Crys!

Park Fun

We have been enjoying a lot of park days.  It is fun to pack a lunch or pick up a treat and head to the park.  The only bad thing is Addie tries to eat all the grass and leaves she can grab!

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...and nothing but trouble!  Addie is 11ish months old, we are down to about three weeks until she will be one...so crazy!  Addie's biggest accomplishment this past month was learning to crawl.  She has been crawling for a few weeks now and it has been so much fun seeing her get around and discover new things.  Addie has been getting into anything and everything lately.  I am seriously loving this age and Addie's little BIG personality!  She talks up a storm and tries to mimic what I say.  She says uh-oh, dada, and just started saying baby.  She loves to give hi fives (it is so cute) and does the no-no-no head shake back and forth.  She loves to shake her head, especially when someone asks her a question or says "yes" to her and I know this could cause me some serious headaches down the road, but for now it just cracks me up!  

 Unloading the tupperware cupboard, don't let that innocent face fool you!

 Unloading my diaper bag, her all time fav thing

 She gets so distracted by the door-stoppers and the boing sound they make

My blinds are children magnets and it's only a matter of time until she snaps them all off

 Still loving cell phones

 We watched Jace a while back and these two had a blast playing together, it is so fun to see Addie interacting with other kids!

 In the picture above you will see a happy child feeding herself snacks and below you will see the aftermath of trying to force feed veggies.  It was disastrous and left Addie looking like a clown with the food in her eyebrows.  I left her like that until Phi got home cuz I knew he would think she looked so funny!  I have all but given up on feeding Addie because she is so picky and won't eat anything but cheese, bread, and fruit but only some kinds).  She would seriously eat a block of cheese if I let her! I have tried feeding her pancakes, mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, pears, mandarin oranges, peas, avocado, blueberries, and much more and she refuses to eat any of it.  I seriously don't know what to do with her!  Any tips or suggestions would be much appreciated!

Now that Addie is mobile I have a hard time getting her to sit still for pics.  Out of the many I took at the park one day, there were only two or so that were good.

 Always pulling off her shoes, mainly because all her shoes are still too big for her tiny feet

 Her latest thing has been showing me what she finds.  Usually those things are leaves, thread, lint, hair, or anything else she can get her grabby hands on!

We have been lovin' summer around here.  Now that it is finally warm we have been hitting up Cherry Hill several times a week and the park a lot too.  Addie loves the water and could stay in it all day.

I said it before, but Addie is at such a fun age right now.  I love being able to go and do things with her.  I am so excited to not be pregnant this summer and take full advantage of all the fun activities with my munchkin!