Happy Birthday Bailey

That's right! Bailey is 2!!!! Uh... has it seriously been two years? Some days I ask where has the time gone and other times I feel like she has been with us forever.  We had kind of a weird but definitely fun birthday week.  Well her birthday is on the 9th which was Monday.  Sadly, Brad has been traveling a lot and was gone for her actual birth day.  So, the kids and I tried to make the day extra special for her and make it all about her.  One fun thing we did was we went to see the movie Brave and the kids loved it and I thought it was super cute.  The music was really pretty.  

Bailey received a special package in the mail from her Oma.  She thought she was pretty hot stuff with her headband and sunglasses. :-) 

Later that day she got a surprise from Brother and Sister Johnson in our ward.  She LOVED her cupcake!

And I took her to the store and let her pick out a toy for her birthday and she chose these princess dolls a couple of them are missing in the picture.  She is getting into princesses which I think is super cute.  

Saturday was the Big day.  We had a big pool party with some of Bailey's friends.  I had planned this party for months and I think it turned out pretty well.  I had fun and didn't stress too much so I would say that was a success for me personally.  The kids had a blast swimming and playing and eating cake of course!

 Sweet Aubrey is such a good sport.  She just had surgery on both her legs so she had to sit out on the swimming but she is such a trooper with all she has to deal with.  

Of course, I did not get a picture before we started eating when the table looked all nice and pretty but this is our nacho bar. YUM! It turned out great.  I made taco seasoned chicken and we had all kinds of fun toppings like lettuce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, black beans, refried beans, tomatoes, mexicorn, black olives, sour cream.  It was Delicious.  

This is the gift and party favor table.  I had a lot of fun putting the party favors together.  I bought bucket and shovel and then filled them with candy, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and popsicles.  

Here is the birthday cake.  I kind of ran out of time and did this last minutes just before people came inside.  Can you find my Oops.  Well, I didn't notice it but Mia (a 4 year old) did. :-)  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAILEY!

Date Night

I do miss going on weekly dates with Brad but when we get the chance to go out now I think I appreciate it so much more.  Brad's parents were out visiting and were kind enough to watch the kiddos while we went out to dinner.  We decided to try a new place this time.  We were in the mood for some yummy Mexican so we went to Garcia's and we were not disappointed.  The food was Delicious and the dessert was AH-mazing!!!! Brad got his trusty enchiladas and I wanted to try something different so I got fish tacos.  They were so good but had a nice kick to them.  I am kind of a wuss when it comes to spicy things so I couldn't finish them but I would totally get them again! 

Summer Time

So far this summer has been super busy with swimming, the farmers market, playing at the park, and more swimming.  I love summer because after the long winter and being stuck inside everyday it is so nice to get out and enjoy the sun and all the joys that come with nice weather.

 It has been pretty darn hot out lately.  Like close to the 100's everyday so we spend just about everyday at the pool to stay cooled off.

On Saturdays we like to head over to the Golden Farmers Market.  It has a lot of great vendors and a free horse and carriage ride.

At the beginning of the summer Jason had a sports class.  He totally rocked it! He had a blast playing sports and making friends.  

And Bailey just likes to keep me on my toes

Jason and Bailey are awesome swimmers.  I finally got them some wing floaties and they just love to jump in and go under.

Rockies

The day after we got home from Indiana we headed over to Coors Field and attended a Colorado Rockies game.  We all had a blast and the Rockies did great! It was a really fun night and I know Jason would like to go to another one.  As we were leaving he was already asking to go to another game.  It was really fun to see him all excited and I had a great time explaining some of the rules of baseball with him.  

Bailey on the train ride to downtown.  That is one thing I love about a big city is the public transportation.  We only live 10 miles south of downtown but having to find and pay for parking is such a hassle.  

The view from our seats.  I have only been to a couple of games so I was not sure where to sit...for the future we will be getting better seats but for the price we paid for these we couldn't complain too much.

Best nachos ever and super healthy ;-)

Bailey and Jason eating some popcorn and posing for Mommy.

This little boy seriously had a smile on his face all night.  I love it when he gets really excited and is having a good time because he will constantly come up to us and give us a big hug and say I love you and he says he is having so much fun!!

The panoramic view of the field.

Indiana

 I will warn you now there are a lot of pictures but we recently went to Indiana to visit my family and it was so nice to go out and see everyone and to get to have Brad come with us.  

 Poor Bailey did not feel well the first part of the trip.

 Lily, Gavin, Sam, and Jason just chillin

 Brad and Bailey playing in the creek at Spring Mill

 Sam and Jason

 Our bonfire.  It was Huge! It is starting to die down in this picture

 I of course loved all the baby holding I got! 

 And Jason had a really good time at the bonfire!!! :-)

 Oh the joys of living out in the country you get to drive Pappy's truck starting at the age of 2 :-) 

 On the boat ride at Blue Springs Cavern.

 Bailey as a live window model! :-) Lookin good!

 Jason at Domo a Japanese steakhouse 

 Bailey doing the duck face

 Then I decided to join her

 Jason with his great aunt Jill.  He just adored her!!

 Jason with his Great Granny!

 Bailey with her Great Grandma Ray

 At the Indy airport