Fun in the shade!

 

 

 

Since I can't really go to the big pool with two babies by myself we went out and bought a little pool for our backyard. Today I put the kids swimsuits on and ventured out hoping I could handle it alone. They were in heaven and it worked out perfect! The funny thing is I got their swim diapers, swim suits and rash gaurds on and was prepared with sun screen and their hats to protect them from the sun. When I went to fill up the pool I realized our whole backyard was shaded. It was so nice and I didn't have to worry about my fair skin, red headed babies getting fried in the hot sun! They played in the pool for over an hour. I couldn't get Easton to look at the camera because he was too busy chasing his miniature sized baby wash around the pool! Funny that I put tons of toys in and that is what they wanted to play with. Brady was content sitting still playing with his bottle watching Easton crawl around him. At one point Easton grabbed Brady's hand and pulled him down and Brady face planted it in the water, I picked him up and he just laughed...he is a good sport! When Ryan got home he finally got Easton to look at him long enough to get the last picutre, typical. It was a fun day, I think we will do it more often!

Goodbye...

After having family here for over a week it was time to say goodbye on Friday. My mom and Abbey came into town on Wed. The plan was for them to leave on Sunday but Abbey strategically packed church clothes and we convinced my parents to let her stay. Kelsey did not like that idea so we then convinced them to fly her up for a few days. Kelsey flew in Monday night and then she and Abbey left on Friday. We took this picture right before we left to take them to the airport. It was sad! I will quickly recap the time we spent with the girls while they were in town.

We got my house all organized and decorated which was great! It was much more time consuming than I thought it would be but we had fun doing it. My mom and Abbey are both so talented. It feels so much more homey than it did before and we love it!

We also went to the Nordstrom sale which is a tradition for us. When we were little we would go up to Salt Lake with the Robinson's every year in our swimwuits (so we didn't have to wait for dressing rooms.) We would be there when the doors opened and make a day of it. We would get all our school clothes and then my mom would come home and hide them from us until school started. It has become quite the tradition and I could not have imagined doing it without the family so it is a good thing they came to me for it.

Of course we played cards and went on DP (dr. pepper) runs every night. These are the things I miss the most about living close to my family, or better yet with my family so we made sure to do this daily.

Abbey and I attempted to do some workout videos and the girls attempted to go on a run with Ryan but ended up walking. It is way too HOT here. I don't know what they were thinking.

My boys love my mom and the girls so it was fun for them to be around them again and just spend time playing and hanging out. For the most part they were very helpful while they were here. The problem is they never wanted them to nap or go to bed at night because they just want to play with them all the time. My mom is the worst, I almost had to ban her from feeding them their nighttime bottles.

Overall, I think they had fun! I know we did! We pretty much ran errands, decorated, shopped, played cards and drank Dr. Pepper which all in all are the things we enjoy doing most together so it was perfect! We can't wait to see them in a couple of weeks as well as some of you!

Chad is returning next week but only for a night and after that we don't have visitors for a while. Someone should really plan a trip to Las Vegas and come stay with us. We are so fun, really!

Family Photo Shoot!

When my mom was in town we had her take some pictures of our family! I think they turned out pretty cute, especially of the boys! I hope you enjoy this...it was a headache to get on here.

A Day Out With The Girls!

Ryan has wanted to go to the Body Exhibit at the Tropicana since we got here and I have absolutely no desire to go. Abbey and Kelsey thought it would be a cool thing and since Ryan didn't have class today it was the perfect time. They headed out this afternoon and stopped at the Rainforest Cafe for lunch and then went on to the exhibit. They thought it was pretty cool but it was expensive, luckily they got the student discount!

They said that on the way home they were singing Newsies songs and saw that train that said Sante Fe so Abbey made Ryan turn the car around and go take a picture! They are funny!

I think they had a fun day and it was a good break for Ryan!

 

Fourth of July!

Our Fourth of July was not too exciting. Poor Ryan was already in Las Vegas and was all alone though I don't think he really cared. We got up early in the morning and did the Freedom Run. We came home and took a little nap and then I had to work from 3:30 to midnight so our evening was kind of a drag. My mom watched the kids but I did escape for a while to go to a BBQ at the Robinson's. We didn't even watch any fireworks. Oh well, maybe next year!

The Freedom Run (more like walk) on the 4th of July! I did it for the t-shirt...it wasn't worth it! They didn't mention it was on the grass and since the strollers weren't working too well Whit and I made our own route on the sidewalk.

Reed, Grandpa Robinson, Chels, Amber, Chad, Sarah, Kelsey, Abbey, Whit, Wes, River, Brady and Easton...oh yeah, and don't forget about Whit's baby Saylor on the way! My mom and Cathy were behind the camera!

Ryan was so proud that the boys ran their first race at such a young age! We finished and got medals and a t-shirt!

Movin' Out

Ryan and Jared loading the truck at our storage unit. We got the biggest truck and almost filled the whole thing. It is amazing how much stuff you acquire in 3 years of marriage!

Almost done...thanks to all those who helped, especially Jared, Geoff and Chad!

Bye, Bye, Bye!

Standing Family Reunion!

Abbey and Kelsey taking the boys for a swim!

Swimming at the reunion on a hot summer day!

My Grandma Joyce's posterity, can you tell we were staring into the sun?!?

A VISITOR!

Our Uncle Steve came to see us the other day when he was in town boating with some friends! We love visitors and have an extra bedroom so anytime anyone wants to come to Vegas let us know...our door is always open. Chad and Steve are currently our favorite uncles soon to be replaced by Geoff when he moves here!

Our Townhome

This is a picture of the outside of our townhome in Henderson. We will post pictures soon of the inside when we are finished getting settled, for now this will have to do! It is 3 bedroom 2.5 bath and we are loving it! We are really enjoying our new ward and have made a few friends! We are excited for this new experience and look forward to the coming years!

Wastach Back Relay

The week before our big move Ryan ran the Wasatch Back Relay. It is a relay race that my uncle and cousin started that goes from Logan to Park City...176 miles! This is the second year Ryan has done it and has loved it! It is a great experience. I just volunteer and drive the route, that is a workout enough for me!