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Saturday, June 28, 2008

Aquagirl and the Aquasquad!!

We've renamed Evelyn "Aquagirl" after her swimming playday at the pool this week. I've never seen her enjoy water that much, ever!! She kept trying to dive out of my arms, and she was doing a very good job kicking her legs--good baby form!


Evie was invited to the pool by her ever-faithful "Aquasquad" buddies: Nathan, Spencer, Camden, Chris (girl), and Tanner (who didn't actually get in the water, but just near enough to throw in everybody's sandals--must be an "Aquasquad" initiation ritual).







Evie and Nathan.



And here's Alicia gamely holding everybody's children for the photo op: Spencer, Evie and Nathan. Thanks, Alicia! :)
The whole party!
Alicia helping Evie... that's Nathan in the background in the baby speedboat.


Melody, Camden & Uncle Joseph. Alicia dubbed this "The Baby Yacht." I think Camden had some caviar tucked in there... lucky!

Monday, June 23, 2008

Daily Newsflash

I thought our friends and family would enjoy this trip through the twilight zone with us... I feel like I just blogged about Justin's job, but here we go again. Someone in mine and Justin's ward (Mormon church congregation) offered Justin a job as a Developer/Networker/Trainer in his company. It's a really good opportunity for Justin and the best parts are he won't have to travel anymore or work weird hours. We're still in a bit of shock, though. Since March of this year, as you know, our family has gone through so many changes, so we're trying to let this all sink in! The interviewing and hiring all took place within a week--last week Justin was working for his old company and tomorrow he starts with the new one. I am so grateful for the Lord's blessings in our lives right now!
So we decided to play today and just relax to celebrate Justin's great new job. He also had to pack up all of his old work equipment (laptop, printer, blackberry, car, etc.). While Justin was home, we snapped a few pics of him playing with Evie. It was so adorable! Afterwards, she helped me in the garden!



...sitting on Daddy's lap with a blankey and a sippy. "Ahhh, this is the life!"
...The puppy and the blankey go where she goes. Buddies!















And here's our "new" car we bought to replace Justin's company vehicle: 2002 Subaru Outback. I guess we're an official family now! :)






Evie and the Riggs Cousins


Another installment of pictures of Evelyn playing with cousins... These pictures are of her and Porter and Keaton Riggs, who belong to Justin's brother Ben and his wife Amanda.
There's a park less than five minutes from our house with train rides and a petting zoo. They had so much fun! Porter and Keaton kept saying, "Choo, choo!" And the animals were a hit, of course. The one here of Evelyn stalking a turkey I love. Thought you might enjoy seeing these, too!























Wednesday, June 11, 2008

First Pony-tail

I just thought I would document: the very first pony-tail Evelyn has let me put in her hair. The key is wearing her down--either that or I'm getting faster!! :)





Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Evie's Playdate with the Boys

Some other mommies in the ward invited me and Evelyn to Denver Botanical Gardens last Friday. Here are some pics of the event. Evie is so spoiled to have such good-looking boys in the ward!



Me & Evie, Alicia and Nathan











Evie trying to catch a ladybug.









Time for a sippy-cup break!









Cutie-pie Camden.

























Evie's thinking: "Hmmm... which should I choose?"



Fun with Cousins

Just catching up on last week's fun events. My nieces and nephews came into town for a brief playdate with my parents, my sister and me (and Evie too, of course!). I adore these kids--but how could you not? Aren't they just the cutest little gremlins ever???



Here are some pics of us at the zoo and eating pizza at my parents'. The youngest, Stacia, was showing me how she can eat pizza while making a fish face.