Long Overdue!

We went to California almost a month ago but I never posted so here ya go! We had such a wonderful time! With the current price of gas we decided it would be best if we drove together with Geoff and Aleena. We packed 4 adults, 4 kids in car seats, 2 golf clubs, 2 strollers, and 8 bags into our minivan and headed out. We actually fit a lot more comfortably than I ever could have imagined. Gotta love the minivan! Halfway through the drive we stuck Aria, Brady, and Easton in the back so Aleena and I could be more comfortable. It actually worked out pretty good. The first morning we decided to head to the beach. Brady and Easton did not like the sand at first but started to warm up after a while!
My cousin Nina and her cute family came with us and the Stoddard's also met us there. Brady and Easton loved sitting at the table with all the big kids! Kissin' cousins!One day the girls headed to the Gilroy Outlets for a little shopping. We found such great deals! Aleena and Becky got the girls these darling outfits to match!We went to Monterey one day and walked around. There are sea lions everywhere and they are so nasty. They stink so bad and just lounge all over each other. Brady and Easton thought they were entertaining and even tried to get in the water with them. It was cold but still beautiful! More to come from San Francisco!

Today I Need A Nap Because...

We stayed up until 3:00 this morning playing Settlers! Thanks for stopping through! We miss you already!

My Favorite Purchase!!

Fall cannot come fast enough just so I can put these on the boys! I love them!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!!!

Is anyone else excited for this tomorrow?!? I have been counting down the days. I know it sounds dumb but it is tradition for me to go every year and be there when the doors open. When I was little we got up bright and early, put our swimsuits on under our clothes, and headed to Salt Lake to go to the sale with the Robinson's and Yeates. Everyone thought we were so smart because while they were all waiting for dressing rooms we were changing in some random corner (hence the purpose of wearing your swimsuit). I can't wait to go tomorrow and see what cute stuff I find, especially for the boys!

Just For Fun!

My sister had this on her blog and I thought it was cute. I haven't posted forever because I am so behind it's overwhelming. So here is something fun for now! Please comment no matter who you are...friend, relative, or acquaintance! I know there are a lot of people that look at my blog and never comment, now is your chance!

Here's how it works:

1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember, good or bad but be nice please! ;)

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.Come on all my blog followers... I want to post something about you, let's see this on your blog!!!

Fun in Utah!!!

We have been MIA for a while because we have been traveling. We were gone for over 3 weeks and had so much fun! We first headed to Utah during Ryan's finals so he could concentrate on school without us distracting him! We had a blast hanging out with family!

We went to the zoo with all of my family! Geoff and all his wives and kids! Easton loved the animals but Brady made me hold him for some of it cause he was scared. We had so much fun!We got to meet baby Eliza and I got to see my friends! We played in Grandma's blue car!We ate pizza!We sat in time out...Grandma thought it was funny enough to take a picture which makes disciplining hard! After the race (see below) we hung out for a day and then headed to Pebble Beach, California. Pictures to come!

Fun in Utah (the second time)

Here is a long list of our favorite things we did when we went back!Went on the slip'n'slide with dad!Had our first popsicles!Sat in the "hot tub" with our cousins!Got thrown in the air by daddy! (Brady loved it and Easton was terrified)Drank caprisuns (played with the straw) Tried to take a picture on the 4th with our cousins!It was so fun to meet baby Olivia! She is beautiful! We loved spending time with all of the Jake Hill family who we don't see much! It was worth the trip back to be able to see them! Thanks to my wonderful mom and dad for letting us crash at their house and to Ryan's mom for helping us with the boys! We had a great time!