Memorial Day weekend

We decided to make a last minute trip to Carlsbad for Memorial Day weekend. We drove to Mesquite the first day and spent the night, then drove into Carlsbad the next day. We had a fun BBQ at Jay & Jen's house on Friday night. On Saturday, we walked down to the beach and took some pictures, James loved the water. It was too cold to get in though. Then it was off the outlet mall! I love the outlet mall in Carlsbad, but this time, it was all about getting James stuff. I don't think I purchased anything for me...oh, a starbucks and some knock-off sunglasses. He's obsessed with shoes, so we got him a couple new pairs. Then we ate lunch at our favorite place, the burger shop by the beach. On Sunday, we drove up to Newport Beach and stayed the night. There is this really cute candy shop there that had some yummy salt water taffy (my fav!!) so I stocked up :) On Monday, we left early, and 12 hours later, we were home. We all had a fantastic time! James did great on the drive, he was such a trooper. The last two hours coming home were kinda rough, but we made it! Can't wait to go back.

Famous Quote

I'll never forget these words coming out of Brad's mouth first thing Saturday morning after he woke up: "The sun is shining, the birds are singing, coffee's made; it's going to be a great day..." I don't know why this struck me as so cute and funny. It WAS indeed a great day too. Love you babe, thanks for always making me laugh! You're awesome.

We found a turtle in our backyard! We were thinking of keeping him, but decided to give him away. He was just a little guy, about 3 1/2 inches, meaning he was a baby! I have NO idea how the heck he got into our backyard. We've been putting in LOTS of hours into our yard. I can't believe how much goes into landscaping. I'm lucky to have such a strong and hard-working husband to help get it all done! He's done SO much (putting the sprinkler system in, laying sod, wheelbarreling endless dirt, fixing the sprinkler system... the list goes on and on!) We are finally in a position that I can plant some flowers. Slowly but surely it's all coming together.
Can you beleive the 'before' picture?!?

AND just in case you didn't know, James LOVES cheese sticks.

I love my crockpot

LOL, I seriously love it, I use it all the time. Especially on the days that I'm lazy and don't want to really 'cook'. I just throw everything in there & let it cook. Today I made a roast with carrots and potatoes. This was my 4th attempt at a roast and finally it turned out! All because of this great invention- the crockpot. Glad that Brandon and the kids could join us for dinner tonight, had lots of fun. James and Jack played with each other, it was really cute!

New Face

SO cute!

Rain Rain Go AWAY!

What is the deal with all this stinkin rain?? It's really dampering our days, James and I LOVE to be outside. He gets so cranky when we're inside all day, yesterday I made a special trip to the grocery store just to get out. We ALWAYS need milk :) I am, however, finding lots of ways to entertain him. Like taking one couch cushion off so he can climb up by himself. He thinks it's a lot of fun to sit on the arm of the couch and ride it like a horse... I don't think it's so fun, I'm scared he's going to fall. Another thing he loves is banging pots and pans with my wooded spoons, of course these are all items that he steals out of the dishwasher while he's 'helping me'... He makes each day so much fun and exciting, even days like today when we don't do a dang thing. I'm so lucky to be able to be home with him :)

Cancelled :(

The 4H show was cancelled last night due to the EHV-1 virus :( We were probably 15 minutes from loading Gent into the trailer when Stacie got the call. This virus is getting pretty serious. One Colorado horse that came to Ogden for a cutting competition last weekend had to be put down already. We all thought better safe than sorry, I'm actually kinda relieved. All our horses are very healthy, we take such good care of them, it would be so terrible if any of them got sick. SO, since mom already had a full cooler packed with dinner, she came down to Stacie's and we all had a picnic on the lawn. She packed stuff to make sandwiches (rolls, turkey, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, mustard, mayo), chips, fresh strawberries, all kinds of soda, water... you name it- she packed it. She always did this for Stacie and I for the 4H shows. She was a great horse show mom! Now she can be a great horse show grandma, he he :)

Haircut!

We cut off Jammer's hair yesterday! He looks SO handsome and so grown up! I keep wondering where did my little baby go?!? (he has a couple bruises on his poor forhead, he fell on the cement and off the couch...)

Mother's Day

We had such a fantastic day last week. We all went and had brunch at Golden Corral with Stacie, Brandon, the girls and Mom. Buffets are fun because you get a little sample of everything! Then we went and saw my Grandma Yardley. It was a great day, I LOVE being a mom, it's the BEST!!

4H

I've been spending a lot of time with Bailie and Gent, gettiing her ready for the 4H season. She is doing amazing! Her and Gent are really clicking, they are getting along SO good. It makes me so proud. He is such a good boy and does anything she asks him to do. Today we had 4H practice. She had him going over 16" jumps :) AND changing leads. First time she's ever tried both. She's becomming a great little rider, very confident. She has her practice show on Monday, I'm very excited for her. I remember getting ready for my first 4H show with Taffy. I was so nervous, she didn't even hold still during Halter. Her and Sonny were so attached to each other, as soon as one of us left the other, they went kinda crazy! Stacie and I have so many fun memories because of 4H, I'm excited that Bailie gets to experience it. Can't wait for my OWN kids to start!!

The dr. appointment went good yesterday. It was just a prenatal check up, they weight you, take your blood pressure, listen to the heartbeat, then send you on your way! Kinda stupid that I have to pay $30 just for that. BUT listening to the heartbeat never gets old, THAT is priceless :) Next month we'll be able to find out the sex!! I'm feeling good, not so tired anymore. Just craving fries, hamburgers, potato chips, pretty much anything greasy and NOTHING healthy. We had pizza for lunch today, it was heaven.

Yummy Bread

I was given a starter for some Amish Friendship Bread a couple months ago. I was pretty excited, and as it turned out, the bread was fantastic. The recipe gave me four new starter bags to give to my friends. I was perfectly happy to give them all away. Somehow, I ended up getting another bag from one of Brad's co-workers, so I made the bread today. I just love the smell of something yummy baking in my oven, it fills the whole house full of goodness! James gets SO excited too, anything in the oven is a 'cookie' and he loves to nimble on the treats :)

Dr. appointment tomorrow! Can't wait to hear the most wonderful sound in the world- the heartbeat! I will be 13 weeks :)

Here goes...

First post ever on my new blog. I started a hand-written journal almost a year ago when I found out I was pregnant with James. I've been dutifully writting in it just for him. I think having something typed, like this, will be easier though! I'm excited to start this and hope I can keep it up.

I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful family. Brad is such a great man and I appreciate all he does for us. He's an amazing husband and father! James Bradley is such a joy and I can't believe how much he grows each day. It's fun to watch his personality (and attitude!) evolve. He's getting so big, it's not fair how fast times goes. I'm also expecting another little one in November! I'm 12 1/2 weeks along an feeling great. Being a mom is awesome and and I love it!!