July . . .

So June was dull. Nothing happened in June. Nothing blog-worthy anyway. But July, oh boy. It is already the 21st of July and I have finally just today had a moment to sit down, watch some tv, browse the internet, do some laundry and of course blog. The month has flown by, but that is because we were having fun! That being said it does feel good to just lounge around the house again . . .

To see what we've been up to read on.

Oh and if you need us, this is what we will be doing for the next few days. . .

Olie's Blessing!

Sunday the 18th was a very special day for us. Not only was it Olie's 7 month B-day, but it was also her blessing. And even more special was that her daddy got to perform his first ordinance as a priesthood holder. It was a great day and it was also wonderful to have so much family there at the time of her blessing too.

Here she is with her grandparents. I think she is so cute in this picture.

Olie is such a fun baby. Her favorites are pulling hair, drooling, smiling and squash (the veggie not the game). She is such an angel baby.

July 5th - 17th: Family Fun, Reunions and Temple!

My sister was in town for our big family reunion on the 16th so we spent the whole week of the 6th through the 13th crafting, playing pounce (or nertz, whatever you want to call it), and playing Rock Band on the X-box. We were just hanging out so I never really thought to get my camera out. But It was a very busy week and I was hardly home long enough to even do a single batch of laundry.
On the 14th, Terry and I were endowed and on the 15th we were sealed to each other and to our two little girls for time and all eternity. We had waited a long time for this day to come and I just have to say that it was one of the most wonderful things to ever happen to me. As we were driving home from being sealed I asked Terry if he was happy. He said "of course." And then from the back seat in Tato's little voice, "Olie? You happy?" I just couldn't help myself and doubled over in laughter. After the sealing Terry took the family paintballing. It was way too hot, but only a few people seemed to mind. It sounds like they had a lot of fun with that.

On the 16th we had our family reunion and it was a lot of fun. We had a talent show. I played a song called Chocolate Fudge on the piano and Terry made a pinata. We were going to have Tato sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star but she wasn't feeling well and plus she gets really shy, so it didn't happen. Most people sang, some people showcased art, Marshall played the guitar, and there were a few other various talents. After that we had a BBQ at Nate and Jill's house. Oh my goodness there was so much food. After we ate Jill ambushed us with water balloons (she told me about it ahead of time so I could sneak inside since I was holding a young baby, which I thought was thoughtful of her). Then the kids all took a swing at the pinata (which Terry made to look like Darth Maul from Star Wars) and as the candy flew everywhere I funnily enough saw Sophie fleeing the scene with her arms bursting with candy. She is vicious that one, lol! So the sad part is I didn't have my camera for any of this. So if anyone in the family wants to email me pics, or blog their pics so I can steal them, that would be great.

On the 17th we went to the Robinson reunion and saw some cousins we hadn't seen in a very very long time. It was pretty neat to see them, but I wish more of them had been there.

Anyways, it was a super busy week. Now I need a vacation after all of the activities of this week!

July 1st -4th: Camping

For the 4th of July Terry's parents took our little family camping. Tato seems to love everything about camping. Of course our "camping" is pretty plush. Terry and I even had a funny little conversation as we were falling asleep one night.

Terry: Thanks for roughing it with me.

Alice: Ha ha, this isn't roughing it.

Terry: What? I can't hear you over the air conditioning.


Anyways, here is Olie and . . . well what's that I see out the window.
Oh hey look, a deer. It walked right up past our camper.
Olie camping.
Tato picking flowers. Or trying to rather. She couldn't get any because she didn't understand they were attached to the ground. She couldn't figure out why they were so heavy. : )


And, at long last, I got to ride the bikes. After two years of being pregnant and missing out, I finally got to ride up the mountain and feel the wind in my hair again. Sooooo fun! Thanks for all the fun you guys!