Sunshine Days

These past couple of weeks have just been amazing. I recently found out that I have a stress fracture in my right knee and was told to stay off it when I can and rest so we were stuck inside for a few days. I started feeling better so we decided to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. So last weekend we decided to go to a local farmers market. We had such a good time. We enjoyed the food, the activities and just being outside as a family. They have free carriage rides there and Jason really had fun with that.

My sweet little girl is getting so big.

My beautiful family at the farmers market

So I was told by the specialist that I was not to exercise for 4-6 weeks and I took that as no running so I felt comfortable to get out and go for a walk to the park with the kids one day. They both love being outside so much and I know I love it because it wears them out and they take great naps! :-)

Bailey ready to go

Loving the outdoors

Jason is so much fun at the park. We go down the slide, we swing, and play in the trees. He is starting to get such a fun imagination.

Bailey loves the swing. She just sits there and sings while I push her. It is really cute. Next time I will record it.

Yesterday we decided to go to the zoo and see the "aminals" as Jason calls them. It was perfect weather and we got there pretty early so all the animals were out and pretty active. Every time I asked Jason what animal he wanted to see he would request to see the purple bear. I am not sure where he came up with that but it was pretty entertaining.

Bailey waving at Mommy

Jason having a grand ole' time walking around seeing all the animals.

Every time we go to the zoo now Jason HAS to ride the choo-choo. It is so hard to say no because it is a nice little break for me and it is a nice incentive for Jason to behave.

Utah

While we were in Utah we had a lot of family time and we loved it! It was so nice to spend quality time with everyone and it was also nice to have so much help with the kids. There were times when we would get out of the car and my hands and Brad's hands were empty...a little weird but a nice little break and we greatly appreciated it.

While Brandi and I were running Jason and Bailey had an awesome time with Grandma and Grandpa!

I know I am Bailey's mommy and a little bias but is she not one of the prettiest little girls with the most beautiful eyes!?!?!

Jason had such an amazing time just running around, being outside, and having so many people to play with.

She might kill me but I love this picture of Jenny. She is such a funny girl with a great personality!!

Me and my sweetheart! I love this man so much. It amazes me how I love him more more everyday!!

Bailey being a big. She is pretty much an expert walker!

Bailey with her Aunt Lindsey.

Everyone looking at the waterfall.

The whole group. We sure do love our family and wish we could see them more.

Jason with his mamaw!

Jason's favorite part about the whole trip was playing outside in the back yard. and playing with the stick of course!

Bailey girl playing with her Aunt Brandi.

Memorial Day 10k race

This past weekend was such a fun one. We were able to take a quick trip to Northern Utah to spend time with family and friends. Brandi (my sister-in-law) and I were able to squeeze a race in there too! We ran a 10k in Orem and I had an awesome time! It was my first race since high school really. Of course, Brandi did awesome and I was surprised at how well I did. I didn't get 2nd place or anything but I accomplished my goal of finishing before 60 minutes and felt great pretty much the whole run. It really was a fun experience and I am glad that Brandi did it with me. It is fun do to things with my in-law siblings. I love spending time with them and getting to know them better. It is difficult sometimes to live far away from both of our families. However, it does make the times when we do get to see them more special!

Making our way over to the starting line...I was a little nervous!

Here we go!

Brandi still looking strong

And here I come...a couple of minutes later :-)

Crossing the finish line

I finished and that is was matters! I placed 10th for my age division and 89th over all. I finished the race in 58 minutes so I can't complain. I finished, I did pretty well, and I had a great time.

Walking and getting hurt

Can you believe my little baby girl is walking?!? She just turned 10 months but I feel like she is still a newborn. She still crawls more than she walks but she is getting better every day. I don't know how I feel about this...I think I am kind of dreading it because I know it just means more work for me :-) but she is a determined little girl. While we were video tapping Bailey someone got a little jealous and so we did a quick video of Jason doing somersaults and it didn't end well for either of them! Don't worry they were both just fine. :-)

Easter 2011

This Easter was so nice. Brad has been traveling like crazy lately and it was so nice to have him home for this special holiday. In the morning we gave the kids some fun little easter baskets and went to church. Once we were home we relaxed together and had a nice Easter dinner. Easter is such a wonderful special holiday. Brad and I had our home teachers over tonight and something we discussed was the wonderful thing about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the blessing we have to remember the atonement and what Jesus did for us each and every Sunday when we partake of the sacrament. I am so thankful for my Savior for his sacrifice for me. He suffered and died and was resurrected so that I would be able to repent of my sins and return to live with my Heavenly Father and so that I would have to opportunity to live with my family for all eternity.

Cute kids

Who is that adorable big girl standing up all by herself? What? That is my little baby Bailey? No! Yep it sure is!!! Can you believe she is standing and can already take a couple of steps by herself! It makes me so sad but excited at the same time. These kids get to be better friends everyday and I know it is only going to get better as they get older. I can't even stand how cute she is. She can say dada, baba, and last night she said mama!!! Bailey likes to wave, clap, point, laugh, play with her big brother, snuggle, play with her daddy! She loves her binky, bottle, and food!

I have recently noticed I don't have a whole lot of pictures with them together so lately I have been trying to focus on taking pictures with them together.

My big boy. I really can't believe how big he is.

Bailey having a great time.

Jason's favorite activity to do while I am trying to fold laundry is to throw all the clothes on Bailey. She doesn't seem to mind.

A couple of goofs