CRASH

I've heard of this horror story about computers crashing from others, but it couldn't happen to me RIGHT??? Wrong, over two weeks ago our laptop just died. Thankfully we had backed up our pictures through December 07'. We have lost the past 6 months of pictures and all our documents, but we have Brinley's first two years. I cant imagine how devastated I would be if I had lost all of those. And you know timing was impeccable considering, Owen arrives in a week and car insurance and student loans and on and on. We thankfully have the money because I have been saving for a beautiful new patio set for our backyard, which oddly enough the new laptop was within $10 of the patio set.( IMAGINE THAT!!!) I guess for now I will just dream of that patio set with the cute wooden bench and colorful umbrella, that matched the set covers for the chairs and table set. No, but really I just count my many blessing. This time I will take proper precautions to assure that I don't lose any precious pictures. Oh, and I is nice to be reconnected to the world again.

Another Month Down

It has been a full Month ....

4th of July

Happy 4th of July!!! We love the 4th despite the exhausting heat. We had pancakes at the church, saw WALL-E with Aunt Rachel and Uncle Tom, and spent the rest of the day eating and swimming at Grandma's and Grandpa's.

Cooking with Momma

Brinley helped momma in the kitchen a lot this month. Here is just one of the cool creations we made together (she helps lick the bowls, and eat the sprinkles, she helps just like her daddy.)

The Chocolate Factory

We toured the Cerreta Chocolate Factory and made a chocolate pizza, that tasted so so YUMMY!!!

Fun with Friends

We had some friends over to play and eat. Brinley calls her little friends Kaleb and Joe"fish".
She had such a good time and slept really well that night.

Durango, Colorado


This is a picture of Brinley in front of The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory eating a chocolate snowman last year and again this year. Wow, how big they get in a year. And I guess she has grown some hair.

Yes, we wore jackets during the middle of the day. The weather was to die for. We love Colorado in the summer.

Sewing with Ma maw!!

I guess it's time to say goodbye to the summer. Justin starts school on Wednesday and so back to real life we go. We are just going to hope the next month goes as fast so we can welcome our baby boy into the world.

Overview of June

June seemed to fly by, I guess we were having fun!!!

Brin was in a swimming class. She sucessfully completed 3 of 7 days. It was not her thing, and I definitely didn't push it either. In the 100 degree temperature I could think of other things I'd rather do like watch a movie on our bed in the air conditioned house (we have done a lot of that lately.)

Last year the Rushes and our family went to the Circus and Brin loved it. So this year she and Ma-maw Otis went together. Her favorite animal is the elephant, she was not disapointed. Popcorn, cotton-candy, hot-dogs so much fun. Thanks Grandma!!!

Oh, and it has given me ideas for Brins 3rd Birthday party, I can't wait.

You can smile Briny!!!

Fathers Day

Just some quick thoughts about the WONDERFUL men in my life….

First to the man that “didn’t clip my wings.” My dad has always allowed me to be myself, to SOAR even if the world told me I couldn’t fly. I owe so much to him. He knows he is my favorite and I know I am his, (even if my sisters and brother think the same thing.) Now I have been able to witness him with Brinley. What a joy to see how she has grown to love Pa-paw Sage.

What a blessing it is to have Justin as my husband. He keeps me smiling because of his childlike attitude of life. Brinley has him whipped; it has been fun watching their bond grow. Through the summers I am no longer needed. Brinley wakes up looking for dad and goes to bed reading with dad.

My Grandpa, the Patriarch of our large extended family. He has guided and helped Justin and I through the first years of our life together. I am truly thankful to him for his support.

I have a great father-in-law who purely loves Brinley. He takes half days on Friday to watch her while I am a work (he says its his pleasure.) Brinley looks forward to her day with Pa-paw Ottis.

Together

5 years ago Justin and I were sealed together for time and all eternity. Unfortunately that day seems more of a blur now, with a few sharp and clear memories that I enjoy thinking about from time to time. I have had the best years of my life since Justin and I have been together. Here are just a few memories that stick-out to me…

Justin you have been supportive and patient thank you for all you have and continue to do for me. You are my best friend. Can't wait for the future, we have been blessed with great family, true friends, and strong faith!

Cravings

I went to bed last nigtht craving ice cream and waffles. I thought I would be good and just sleep it off. The next morning...

Thanks to Owen my family enjoyed the mixture of the two. We had waffles with carmel, sprinkles, whipped cream, and to be healthy fruit. BRIN LOVED THEM, and so did momma. Yay, to cravings!!!!

Potty Time

It’s been about 3 weeks of serious potty training, and we are doing really well. Still tough trying to go on the big potty in the real world (not on her tiny pink potty), so she has a few accidents. I can’t wait until this is less work on Justin and I. Asking her every 2 minutes if “you need to use the potty” can be wearing. I guess the strangest thing about potty training is the fact that you can get so excited to see poo poo in a toilet. Who would have known?

Oriental Trading anyone!

"I want this and this and this."