You know you've been too busy when....

there are no posts on your blog in almost two weeks.

good news is, we're alive and well

bad news is, this really doesn't constitute catching up at all and this is all I've got time for :)

It's a BOY!

Boy! Boy! Boy!

I am going to be so outnumbered- and I'm sure I'll love every second of it. Hope they can be good buddies and enjoy sharing a room. Wish us luck :)

We had a fun Wednesday around here!

This cute little firefighter finally got his costume in the mail. We have been tracking it on UPS every day since we ordered it. This is the first year that Tyler picked out his own Halloween costume and he is sooo excited! This picture is after bathtime, the second time he put on his costume. I wish I would have had my camera with me when he put it on for the first time. The package came during his nap, so we told him when he woke up that there was something for him downstairs. I don't know if I have ever seen this kid more excited and happy. It was the most genuine, adorable, smile I've seen out of him in quite awhile. So glad he likes it! Now we just have to hope that it lasts until Halloween and he'll take it off a few times between now and then.
Just for the record, Jake is an adorable green monster and, surprisingly, he loves his costume too. He got mad when I tried to take it off the first time! He and daddy have been practicing his green monster noise. I'll have to try to get some video on here again because it is precious!

Earlier in the day we got to play in the car that Ryan brought home. Today was a Chevy SSR. It looks kinda sissy but that thing can haul! This was the second day in a row that Ryan brought home a convertible (without knowing it) Both days he didn't figure out that the top came off until the boys were checking out the car at home. Well, Tyler was still in a pretty good mood and I needed to get Jake down for his nap so we put Tyler's carseat in with daddy and the boys went for a joy ride.

Tyler absolutely loved it and thought it was the coolest thing ever! He got to sit in the front and go fast with daddy. They drove by our church which is being built about a mile away and then over the train tracks- both special things to Tyler. From the looks of it, I don't think daddy minded the joy ride either :)

We'll see what car Ryan brings home today...you never know :) Although I still don't love the hours, at least Carmax has its perks!

What I loved about today

Today I LOVED that my husband was around. He had the day off work since he starts working 2a.m. - 12 noon on Tuesday.

I LOVED that I got to go grocery shopping with Ryan, Jacob and Michael (while we were watching him)

I LOVED that my darling friend dropped of a little surprise- Ginger Ale, which totally did the trick to help calm my tummy. So grateful for thoughtful people in my life.

I LOVED spending the last few minutes of the day with a compliant little Tyler. He has been so trying lately that it was more than needed to have a few, peaceful, blissful moments with my sweet little boy. Now, I just hope that this sweet, wonderful, boy sticks around for tomorrow ;)

I also LOVE that today is over because I am exhausted...and it means that playgroup is that much closer so we have a fun day ahead of us. Tyler is so excited to host this week. He can hardly wait.

Our Final stop in Utah- St. George Temple

The boys were needing a break and we were just coming up on St. George- so we made a stop of it! Tyler loves seeing new temples and Jake enjoyed getting out of the car and walking the temple grounds. I love the stark contrast of this beautiful white temple against the red rock in the background.

August 14, 2010...the wedding

The real reason we went to Utah, Kyle and Brinly's wedding. Jake spent the reception in the sandbox playing and getting his brand new clothes all dirty!

Ryan lookin handsome in his blue and yellow for the evening.

The kids loved playing with the bubbles a little early. They were supposed to be for when Kyle and Brinly left, but the party started early.

Tyler spent the reception playing and having fun with new friends.

This kid loved the sandbox.

Brinly, her mom, mother-in-law, and the bridesmaids. Sarah and I were lucky enough to get to be bridesmaids for the wonderful day. It was a perfect wedding day.

The handsome groomsmen.

Just the ladies.

The siblings outside of the temple. It is so awesome to be there for the beginning of a new family. Welcome to the family Brinly- we love you already!

August Utah trip- visiting an old friend and playing

Well, way back in August we went to Utah for Kyle's wedding. We had a blast staying with Ryan's parents the first two nights we were in town. The boys thought it was awesome staying in a hotel. Tyler slept in the closet on an sleeping bag and Jake was in a porta-crib on the other side of the room. These boys had a blast visiting with family and of course- playing in the beautiful Utah weather. Here is Tyler playing in the mud the night we all got together before the wedding.

Jake had to get in on the action too!

Another highlight of our quick, packed, trip was getting to visit one of Ryan's buddies from his mission. From what I understand they were never companions but they served together for quite a bit of time. We went to Jeff's shop in American Fork where he works on Harleys. The boys were excited to see motorcycles...until we got there. Then they were both scared of the loud noises. We got to go enjoy dinner with the Pope family at their home which was just down the street from the Temple. We had so much fun saying hi to them again for the first time in over five years!