Saturday, August 8, 2009

More Utah & Idaho

On Saturday I was able to meet up with the Hirschi's! (My aunt, uncle and cousins.) They happened to be in town for a quick trip so it worked out absolutely perfect since I was in town too! We had fun swimming, shopping and eating! It was an AWESOME day! I LOVE THE HIRSCHI'S!!! :)
My aunt was so nice to offer to take Baylor while Brianne, Brylee and I shopped. She wanted us to have some good 'cousin time.' Baylor seemed to enjoy the car stroller and his time with them!
The next day, Sunday was Avin's baby blessing. We all walked to church. The blessing was wonderful. Here is all 11 May cousins!
We went to Salt Lake for an afternoon and walked around Temple Square and Gateway mall. It was nice but soooooooooooooo hot!
I love these slippers.
Baylor and his cousin True.
I was also able to meet up with my Grandma Davis for lunch! We met up at the mall and had lunch and walked around. It was so wonderful to get to spend time with my Grandma and I am so happy that she finally met Baylor!

Heidi and I at the waterpark.

After a week in Utah we drove to McCall Idaho for the Manship family reunion. The first night we were there Baylor was up the entire night screaming and crying. I took him to the doctor the next morning and he had an ear infection. I didn't get to really enjoy McCall until about 3:00 after his nap. I wish we could have stayed another day. The lake was so nice!!!!!

It was great to see all of Logan's family. I love this picture. Pictures with Grandparents and Great Grandparents are priceless!!
Thanks to the May's, James' and Manship's for an awesome trip!

Friday, July 24, 2009

Roadtrip {the beginning}

I rode with Lori, Callie and our kids to Idaho/Utah for a fun week with the James' (Utah) and the Manship family reunion (Idaho.)
I came without Logan and miss him so much already!!(It's only been two days.)
These pictures are for you Logan!
Lee's Candies in Boise.
Walking to the park in Grandpa and Grandma Manship's neighborhood.
Heidi has chickens. Baylor was fascinated!
Baby Avin is ADORABLE!!!!!

We went to Union Station for dinner tonight in Ogden.
More adventures to come...
We miss you Logan!!!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Cruisin'

Logan gave me part 2 of my birthday present today. (Part one was the Rascal Flatt's new CD which I totally love.) He bought me this adorable beach cruiser bike! I never asked for one, nor did I ever say I wanted one so it was a total surprise. I absolutely love it though. It's my new favorite thing. I feel like a kid again when I ride it. My Mom and sister came over and I made them try it out. They liked it.


We rode over to Chevron and shared an ICEE.
Logan likes to take Baylor on the 'jumps' by our house. Baylor smiles and giggles while they go down. He loves them. I on the other hand get freaked out and I almost crashed last time I tried. I'm not taking my new bike on them that's for sure.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Backtracking

Okay I wanted to post about these cute little babies sooner, but I am a little behind!
I had to get my hands on the pictures!
Anyways, Baylor is no longer the ONLY grandchild on my side of the family...
Kyle and Hailee welcomed their son Oliver into the world on June 21st (father's day!) He is a cutie and I just love him!
As for the May family, Baylor is no longer the YOUNGEST grandchild. Heidi and Ryan welcomed their little baby boy Avin into their family on July 1st! This is their third July baby! He is so cute and I can't wait to see him in person and snuggle him in just two days! (We are going to Utah.)

We ended up going on a last minute road trip to Farewell Bend Oregon last weekend for the Porter May Family Reunion. On the way there we stopped somewhere in the middle of nowhere to pick up a trash can that someone (who shall remain nameless) left at the Trek. It was a bit out of the way but we got to see where our stake's 'Trek' was. Very nice!
It was really really hot and muggy in Farewell Bend. I couldn't even sleep in my sleeping bag at night because it was so stinkin' hot!!


Baylor getting acquainted with his second cousin.

I really enjoyed meeting everyone, and Logan enjoyed catching up!!

Baylor was nestled in the back seat with all our stuff.
This was his first long road trip and he actually did really well!
Thanks for the fun weekend May Family!

Lastly, I turned 24 last week. Logan and I enjoyed a quiet dinner with just the two of us at Mama Mia in downtown Portland. It was wonderful!

Monday, July 6, 2009

Race, Pool, Food & Fireworks

This year the Fourth of July was AWESOME!

We started the morning out by getting up at 5:00 AM and running the Sauvie Island Half Marathon. The race started at 7:00.. I thought we'd beat the heat but by the second half of the race it started getting really hot. Overall the race was really fun!
Sauvie Island is beautiful!!!
This is me with my sister-in-law Lindsi. I ran the race with her and our friend Rebecca Lacher. My goal for the race was to 'Keep up with Lindsi.' I did for the most part finishing about 40 seconds behind her. I fought a good fight! My finish time was 1:58.21- I finished under two hours.. YAY!

Logan and Baylor crawled out of bed early to get to the race. Baylor was CRANKY! I didn't get the family picture I wanted...
After I attempted a nap (it didn't happen) we headed over to the May's for the Pool Party. We enjoyed the company of the Dyer's and LOTS and LOTS of FOOD!
I love this little guy.
LaurieAnn, Rebecca, Me & Callie.
Logan catching up with his friend Scott.
Enjoying some of Lindsi's Strawberry Rhubarb Pie.
Holy Fireworks!
For the past few years we have all met at the May's neighbor's home to watch the fireworks. TONS of families get together and pitch in fireworks and desserts. After a perfect day it was so fun to get all settled with our camping chairs and a bowl of homemade ice cream to watch fireworks.
At first Baylor was scared of the fireworks, but then he got used to them and liked them! He even clapped a few times!!! He eventually fell asleep.. I don't know how.
The firework show was AMAZING!
We enjoyed every second of it.
I'm so glad we have the fourth of July to celebrate this country and our freedom!!

Monday, June 29, 2009

{Sensibly Styled}



My good friend Natalie called me awhile ago with a great idea that she had... to start a website that funnels all the cute modest clothes available online into one spot! I thought it was a great idea so I told her I wanted in on it!!!

Natalie's talented husband put the site together and Natalie has received help from several friends putting the whole thing together. What I have done is help browse the internet for clothes and post them on the site. I love shopping so..It has been a lot of fun so far.. and I am discovering that there is tons of cute stuff out there once I look! (More then I ever knew..)

So check out the site and let me know what you think!!! We are still in the process of getting it all put together but we are ready to get the word out. We are hoping to create a great resource for women to find cute, modest clothes!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

The One With the Giant Poking Device

I love my husband! When there is a job to be done, he does it. I love that about him. He noticed some shoes caught up on the light post in front of our house and decided they must come down. He was outside for awhile and I was wondering what he was doing. I figured he was watering the grass but nope... he created a giant pole and got those shoes down. I love it.
p.s. does anyone know where I got the title of this post?