Garage Sales

Saturday afternoon I got a call from my visiting teacher informing me that I needed to check out my neighbor's garage sale, because there was a Little Tikes Jungle Gym that Ashlyn might like. Now, I don't usually go to garage sales - it just isn't really my thing, but to be polite to my visiting teacher, I decided I would check it out.

Ashlyn got a life jacket that she wore for about an hour Sunday afternoon.


This is the Jungle Gym. We took it apart to clean it up and struggled to put it together again. Initially, we thought we would put it in the playroom, but the previous owners had it outside and so it smells like outside. So, it will be an outdoor toy.


We also bought this shopping cart and Ernie doll.


Also, we picked up this easel. Ashlyn likes to color with chalk, and you can also put a pad of paper up there for coloring. She has found it to be a great sippy holder as well.


Well, these few items plus a plastic outdoor pool and a small bee fold-up chair cost a total of $20. We're happy with our new additions, but I have a feeling that it wouldn't be wise for me to make a habit out of garage sale shopping - our house would fill up way too fast!

My Lil Sis is Getting Hitched

On Sunday, Lorie called to tell us that Mason had just propsed. They are planning on getting married at the end of August (before Michael leaves on his mission and before school starts). We are very excited for them both. Mason is wonderful and he will be a great addition to the family. For more details about the engagement, check out Lorie's blog. Congratulations Lorie! We love you!

First Swim of the Season

Today we went with Kyle and Tiffany to the Pleasant Grove Veterans Pool. It was the first time that Ashlyn and I had been swimming this summer, and she wore the swimsuit that Grandma May gave her for Easter!



Here she is lifting up her cover-up to show me her "baby." Lately, she has been calling her tummy her "baby." I think I've confused her by continually telling her that there is a baby in my tummy.


Just chillin' at the poolside.


Munching on some carrots. For some reason, I really love this picture.


I was determined that Ashlyn would not fall asleep in the car on the way home from the pool, so I gave her a pen and paper (she is usually really good with pens) to keep her occupied. Unfortunately, when we arrived home, I realized that she had been drawing on herself and on her shoe.


She is proudly showing off her body art.

"I want to Color"

Ashlyn really likes to draw and color. From a young age, she could hold pens and crayons and scribble away. Unfortunately, the other day she noticed that I was highlighting words in a book I was reading. She has now decided that she likes to color in books. No good. How do I explain the difference to a one-year-old?

Three Years and Counting

Yesterday was our third wedding anniversary and we celebrated by eating at Ruby River (it has become a tradition). The service wasn't great, but the food was delicious and we definitely loved the company! Brad brought home some beautiful flowers as well as an assortment of candy - he really covered the bases. There were options for any kind of candy craving: Twizzlers, Yorks, and Milky Way. He sure is the perfect husband for a pregnant woman. I love you Brad!

The Results Are In

Ashlyn is getting a . . .



little brother!

New Baby

Little Brother?

or

Little Sister?

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