The Weeks Events

Well this past week has certainly been a busy one... In between all of the crappy Utah Spring "storms" we have been outside working in the yard A LOT!!! There is so much to still do to our horrible landscaping that was left by the previous owners...we have really only made a small dent in the huge mess of things! But, at least we are getting somewhere.... Thanks to lovely HOA regulations we had to re-stain our fence inside and out. My awesome dad came out and brought his airless sprayer and did it for me since I was told I shouldn't be around the smell. I tried to stay away as much as possible but ending up helping a little...I just don't listen to "NO" very well... We got all the outside done and then the wind picked up....after rolling the stain on for 2 hours and not making much progress we bagged it and decided we will finish the inside another day with the sprayer...it is so much faster and easier!! The next day was of course rainy...so I finally started painting the baby room. I have had the paint for awhile now and just had no time... I got the paint done and now get to do all the fun stuff like re-finishing the furniture, wall decor, decorations, etc...definitely my favorite part!! You will have to stay tuned for the end result!! We have also been weeding like crazy...Joe has been been digging, leveling, and laying sod in the backyard, and Brynlee has officially started to get a tan from being outside so much! I think she definitely got my skin becuase she will be a little red at night...and tan the next morning just like me! I am trying to keep the sunscreen on her as much as possible, but she serioulsy could live outside if I would let her!! Her and abby (the beagle) are little buddies out in the backyard. They chase each other around, eat snacks together, and brynlee is constantly yelling at her "Aaaaaa-eeeeee!!! Where are you?? Aaaaaaa-eeeeee come mere!!!!" It is so dang cute and funny!! Brynlee's hair is finally growing becuase it is just crazy wispy long, and it is getting lighter from being outside so much. It will be fun to see what color hair she has at the end of the summer.... Anyways....that pretty much sums everything up for the week!! Next week is going to be just as busy but on Friday we leave for St. George for a week of vacation...so so so excited to do nothing but be by a pool all week!! No cleaning, no weeding, no laundry, no cooking every night, so more sore back from overdoing it, no more stressing, and no work!!! I am simpy going to sit on my butt as much as I possible can, and I totally think I deserve it! :)

Project #1 Stained side on Left...I think the HOA was right, it needed it!

Project #2- Before, kinda a bad picture, it was a pretty bright purple.

After!! Love it!! :)

A Girl's Best Friend, Dog & Chocolate Cookies

She was telling Abby to look at the camera and say cheese! lol

Hogle Zoo

Well I made a promise to my best friend Amy who is working in Canada for the summer that I would update my blog more so she could keep up with our life....I have pretty much SUCKED at this for the past 2 weeks since she has been gone....so I will start with before she left by posting our Hogle Zoo outing!! It was so much fun, the weather was great, and it was the first time for Bryn and I at the zoo! Of course Brynlee LOVED it, and she really did awesome the whole time. The things I learned from the Zoo experience are as follows:

1. Brynlee's favorite animals are the Monkeys, Giraffes, and Elephants.
2. She can say TONS of animal names that I had no idea she even knew!
3. Going to the Zoo while pregnant will insure at least 6 trips to the bathroom in a 3 hour span! The zoo has A LOT of bathrooms...such a great thing!!
4. Having 2 adults and 1 toddler works great!! Also great to have a friend pushing the stroller up and down all the hills so the fat pregnant mom doesn't have to!! lol
5. It is the best way to wear out a busy toddler in a short amount of time!! :)

We really did have so much fun and I totally want to go back soon!! It was also a bittersweet day because my best friend Amy who is pretty much like a sister to me was going to be flying out the next day to Alaska/Canada to work for the summer...we do so much together, Brynlee adores her, and I seriously talk to her more than what is probably healthy! lol I knew it would be hard to say goodbye and it definitely was...but at least she is coming back in Sept. and won't be gone forever! It is weird to have her gone now...my phones rings much much less, I haven't done near as much shopping (Joe is very glad in that aspect), and I am really going to miss her through the big events of the summer...birthdays...a new baby....etc... This was a great last day together and I can't wait to see you in September Amy!! We sure do miss you!!

Train Ride

Riding on her favorite animal

Me & Bryn

Amy and Bryn

Me & Amy