Hogle Zoo

We decided to take Emilee to the zoo one Saturday. We thought it would be fun to show her the animals, and it was something different to do. When we first got there we took Emilee to the playground. That way she would be able to get some of her wiggles out. They have a large snake slide, that Emilee wanted to go down. Yet when she got to the top, she decided she was scared. Adam went up saved her, and then went down the slide with her. When they came out of the slide, it looked like they were being eaten. It was fun to see all the animals, we must of gone at a really good time, the animals were all active. We saw the Elephants eat, and watched the Rhinos charge each other. The monkeys were out playing, and we saw the bears wrestle. Even the lizards, turtles, snakes, and birds seemed to be more active than in the past. When we went to the prairie display, a dove came running from the other side of the display over to Emilee. That dove followed her all along the glass, she had made a new friend. We think it's because she had a little doll and the bird liked the look of the hair. A lot of the animals that day were attracted to Emilee. We met a nice family who said they were about to leave, so they gave us 2 tickets to the Conservation Carousel. That was very kind of the family, Emilee loved riding on the animals. Because they gave us 2 tickets, and Emilee needed an adult with her, she's still little, Adam and I both got to take her. We had a lot of fun that day, I really think Emilee enjoyed seeing the animals. It was fun going and spending time away from our house as a family.

4th of July

We had so much fun as a family this year celebrating the fourth of July. Adam actually had the day off, all he wanted to do was relax and enjoy the day. We had an afternoon barbecue with my side of the family. It was nice to do something in the afternoon. Everyone in the family brought something to the picnic. We made cupcakes, with ice cream on top of them. They tasted like bite sized ice cream cakes. Russell and Amber brought a sweet potato casserole which was delicious. Mom and Dad provided the chicken, potato salad and baked beans. It was a great meal. Brittany set up her old pool and slide for the kids to play in. Emilee loved it, she played in the pool before and after we ate. She had fun going down the slide and landing in the water. She loved splashing anyone she could reach.
Brittany was finally convinced to join her niece and nephew in the pool. Emilee decided to help her down the slide. She kept telling her she would catch her, and she kept her word and did catch her.Later that evening we went to the Yorgasons for a Barbecue, it was great food. There was so much to choose from. After dinner we talked for a little while, then the guys decided to throw a softball to each other. When they were done we played a family game of kick ball. I haven't played kickball since I was in elementary school. It was so much fun to play again, and with everyone. We played girls against boys, the little kids where on the girls team. We really didn't keep score, but everyone thinks the girls won. We played until it started to get dark, then we got ready for the fireworks. It was fun to watch the fireworks, thank you to everyone who brought some. The fireworks were a great ending to a wonderful day. Emilee and Adam playing with a sparkler.

Toddler Bed

This is Emilees new bed. I found the toddler bed at the D.I. they wanted $25 for the bed and a mattress. Usually when buying furniture I like to ask Adams opinion, he was fishing that day and I couldn't get a hold of him. I knew that the bed would go quick, so I made a decision to buy it. Which was a good thing I did other people were starting to look at it. Well Adam came home and surprise he had to help me pick up a bed. It needed some work, which Adam took care of. I did help a little. We let Emilee pick out her bedding, which as you can see, she went with her favorite, she choose PRINCESS. Emilee loved playing on her bed, and even sleeping in it. Until it was time to actually go to bed. She soon found that she was able to get out and play. It took a little less than a week to get her sleeping through the night in her bed. It felt more like a month of no sleep for Adam and I. This bed was well worth the $25, its a bed that will last and Emilee loves her big girl bed.

My 30th Birthday

I had a birthday last month, which was lots of fun. My husband had the day off so he took me out shopping. It was fun to spend the day with him and Emilee, not worrying about anything. We went to dinner at the Cheesecake factory. Which is always good, as we got our check we noticed there was a survey code. We took the survey and received a $10 gift card in the mail. We like to celebrate our birthdays with family, so I got cake twice that week. The first cake is the one I made to celebrate with my family, the second cake I made to celebrate with Adams family. I loved my birthday, Adam did everything he could to make it great. It was a wonderful day, I am thankful for everyone who helped me celebrate.

Emilees New Car

Emilee and I were home one Saturday wondering what to do with our time. While she was eating breakfast I decided to search classifieds on KSL. Under the free section there was a nice family saying they were giving away the stuff in their garage. They had a lot of things listed, but the one that stuck out to me was Little Tikes Car. I decided to go and see if we would be lucky enough to get the car. Emilee was lucky that day, we got the car. Adam called from work to see what we were doing and I told him I got Emilee a car. So our minds went to work, and we decided to fix it up.

Emilee helped her daddy wash the car, the whole time she was so excited. Then with a little patience and some spray paint, Adam fixed the car making it look new and different. She loves her car.