Sam's Bath

Being a little boy, it seems like Sam always needs a bath. Bathing him in the trailer creates a special problem since he is afraid of the shower. Since I'm such a smart mom, I came up with the perfect solution for bathing and packing . . . a Rubbermaid tub. He loved it and it contained his incessant splashing.

Notice the little head peeking up above the edge of the tub.

Redneck Roadtrip Sneak Peek

Alright, so I'm supposed to post some pictures of our adventures in my Dad's semi but I never seem to get it done at night. So I'm sitting in the dark up on the bed posting while everyone in the joint is snoring, even Sam. Here is a little sneak peak from our trip so far. I will post more tomorrow while we are on the road heading to Fort Bragg, CA. Apparently we are going to ride some train. I know! Ride a train while on vacation with my dad?! That's shocking.

Sam riding in Grandpa's truck. Imagine 30 years ago this was me with no carseat. Ahh the good old days.

Grandma's Bear. Dad found it just for her

Sam and Ben hanging out by the river at our campsite on Sunday night on the Kings River

Ben FINALLY impressed by a big tree. It only took the General Sherman tree which is the largest tree in the world or something. He kept saying the whole drive up, "Eh, these trees are nothing special."

Big Boy Jammies

Sam has officially moved into big boy jammies. No more footies. Ya know when their jammies are a little small and your baby can't quite straighten theire legs? That's where we were. Granny even said the other night that she was going to have to make a trip to Target to buy Sammy Jammies. I got the hint.

It's been a big 2 weeks developmentally

- The kid is scooting like crazy. I think he has a cord radar. If there is a cord or string within 50 ft, Sam will find it.

- Tooth #5 came in today.

- He had jello. Yummy.

- Daddy gave him shaved ice tonight. Super yummy.

- Mom may have given him Diet Coke and he may have liked it.

- Sam embarks on his first big vacation Saturday. We are going to California and Oregon with my parents and my grandma in my dad's semi. I'm sure we will have lots of pictures to share.

Because I Hated Waiting . . .

Ben and I had to wait a long time to see our engagement photos. Then, the day we did get them, I cried because I didn't like them.

And then my brother backed into my car. In the driveway.

A few months later, he backed into my sister's car. In the driveway.

So, because I hated waiting, I'm giving Felix and Eliana a sneak peek at their pictures.

I would like to reiterate the I am not a professional photographer. Like you don't already know that! This couple is much cuter than any image I could ever capture.

Here ya go kids! Hope you don't cry and Adam doesn't back into your car.

3 Years and A Dude

Ben and I celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary today. He's the best thing that ever happened to me. Just ask my dad. According to Paul, Ben pulled me out of the gutter. In celebration of my salvation, I thought I would share so of the awesome things have happened in the last three years.

Our cutie first born arrived and changed our lives forever.

We had lots of time for fun trips to Idaho, California, Florida, Vegas and "The Cabin" (We love the Earls). Six Disney trips in 3 years? Not Bad.

Ben acquired his very own ATV helmet that we call the Dumb and Dumber Helmet.

We've only had to spend 6 nights apart, 4 of which were when I was in the hospital recovering from my C-Section.

I finished up my BA at BYU. Finally.

Ben is inches away from finishing his PhD at the U! Finally again.

We got a king size bed. Truly a monumental event.

We got a king size SUV. A monumental gas bill.

My brother lived through a horrific accident thanks to Ben. :)

We acquired 2 new nephews and 2 new nieces. Only 20 kids total. Holy birthday parties!

I left Ann Taylor and got a job at BMW. An awesome job.

I quit BMW to stay home with Sam and got 2 awesome part time jobs.

Ben grew facial hair. I love it. Sigh.

I found out Ben was an antagonist and let him live anyway.

Ben found out I was crazy and stayed married to me anyway.

Now I'm going to go snuggle with my husband. We both have colds.

P.S. Kara- Marriage is the best!