Monday, August 6, 2012

Summer Lovin'

We have really been enjoying summer thus far. Alice loves going on walks outside and soaking in all of the sun that she can get. We have been visiting the cabin in Park City, using our Seven Peaks Pass of All Passes, and going to movies. We caught a few RSL games, went boating with my sister and her husband, celebrated three years of marriage, and recently attended the zoo. We also bought Alice a cute little kiddie pool that she loves. Below are some pictures of our adventures:

Alice loves the slide at the zoo
drinking out of the lion drinking fountain
happy sliding
getting sleepy at the zoo
we bought her an eagle that she wouldn't let go of
the giraffes were her favorite
look, mom!
the tiger
stroking the sea lion
the Rocky Shores exhibit
trying to sit on the rhino
with dada
waiting for the elephant show
at a ward picnic
walking along Main in PC
Alice with her cousins Grace & Ella
she loved the zoo!
We love our summer adventures thus far, but we are so excited to go to Florida this Friday! We will be going to Disney World, Universal Studios, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and the beach!

Friday, August 3, 2012

Alice's First Hike

We went on a hike at Donut Falls in April. The water was FREEZING and there was still some snow, but it was the perfect day for a hike! Alice loved the fresh air and all of the rocks.

Alice with Daddy
Alice in the carrier

running free
close up
a nice stranger took this for us
loving the rock
Alice with mommy
a hug for daddy
she loved picking up rocks

Playing Catch Up

So, it's been a long time since I have updated my blog. I am terrible at this! Life has been very busy since I last wrote. We have gone through several changes:

*I have been accepted to the SLCC Dental Hygiene program for this fall. I am quitting my job and going to school full-time come August 22nd.
*We have moved back to Murray! Scott's parents have graciously welcomed us into their home so we can be closer to school, save money, and not have to run Alice back and forth while I go to school.
*Scott is going to start his last semester at the U in the fall. He will graduate in business management at the end of December!
*Moving to a new ward has presented more responsibilities than before: I am the 1st Counselor in the YW and Scott is the Gospel Doctrine teacher! He does an excellent job and it's fun to see him teach. I have been enjoying myself getting to know the sweet girls in our ward and teaching as well!
*Speaking of church, Alice can go to the nursery now. Does she, though? NO. She went the first few times without incident and then recently has decided that going to nursery is a death sentence. Simply walking across the threshold of the nursery room gives her anxiety and she cries like I have never seen. I never thought that my happy little girl would be one of those kids!
*Scott and I have been trying harder to get into shape. I have been running a lot and Scott has been dieting. He's lost about 20 pounds and I am so proud of him!
*I have gone back to being a blonde. While being a brunette was a fun change, I have decided that I look the best with blonde hair. Who knows how long that will last, though. I love to change my hair whenever I can!

Here are some pictures that I haven't taken off of my camera:

 back at the old apartment
 Alice in her Easter dress
 on the Hewitson Family egg hunt
 wow, my hair was dark
 at the Dickson Family egg hunt
 Alice with daddy
 the spoils
 Alice in the tubby
 Alice loves to empty cupboards

 Alice with Grandma, Grandpa & cousins
 Alice loves to snuggle with us on our bed
 she doesn't need to take the wrappers off
 she finally got the hang of it
 she eats anything she can (that's not edible, that is)
 is this one mine?
 in trouble
cute little bottom