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A few pictures of Wesley

Classmate Blogs — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:24:00 +0000

Just thought i’d show their size difference.

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Water Fun!

Classmate Blogs — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:05:00 +0000

It is so blazing hot here that if we are out side we HAVE to be in the water so here are a few pictures of what we do for fun with water!

This is our neighbor friend Ebonee. She comes over and holds Wesley a lot and plays with Logan once and awhile. She is a great help, especially when Scott isn’t around. She just LOVES holding Wesley!

My mom was so nice to send us this HUGE (that word is just for Jaclyn and Kaitlyn!) water slide. The kids loved it the first day but then they were scared of it the next time we brought it out. The adults don’t mind it though.

If there isn’t much going on Logan gets to just play with the hose and sprinkler. He loves it!

I think Logan looks pretty COOL here with his sun glasses and water shoes. He is ready to hit the water!

Aaron is 3 years old

Classmate Blogs — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:47:00 +0000

Last week Aaron celebrated his 3rd birthday. We had so much fun with it since Aaron really seemed to understand birthdays this year. I think when Kaylee had her birthday in May and I had mine in June, Aaron loved the excitement of birthday cake and presents. He was so excited to eat his birthday cake. That is all he wanted for his birthday. He loves his birthday presents and even today he keeps asking for more birthday presents.
First thing in the morning we surprised Aaron with a tricycle. He still needs to learn how to ride it but he loves to just push it around everywhere. At least Aaron got a chance to play with his tricycle with his daddy before daddy had to leave for work.

This birthday boy is getting so big and he loved his special day. We got to take daddy out to lunch. We went to the park so he could play with his tricycle some more. Then when daddy got home he got to open his presents. He got some clothes and some cars from his new favorite movie “Cars.” His favorite is the truck Mack that can hold the cars inside of him.
Later we had cake and ice cream with some friends and I let Aaron stay up til almost 11 to play with his new toys. This boy did not want to go to bed so I put his toys in his room and told him that he could keep playing with his toys but in his room. He eventually passed out.

These pictures are a couple of days later when Grandma’s birthday present arrived in the mail. Aaron loved getting more clothes and more car toys. This kid loves to line up all his toys and plays with them and sleeps with them. And Grandma, he loves his “Mighty Sleepy Bear” jammies. Since Aaron has taken a huge interest in playing with his toys all day I think it is safe to say that we are on the up side of the terrible two’s and have now entered the terrible threes. He is a good kid.

Here is Kaylee at 14 months and walking. She loves to get in all the action but if she dare touches one of Aaron’s car toys or thomas the train toys she had better watch out. We are still working on sharing with these kids but Aaron is not willing to share any of his favorite new toys.

As an update for us:
We successfully moved from our house to our new apartment during the 4th of July weekend. So while everyone else was having parties and fireworks we had a lot of work to do. We like our new apartment and feel that it is still a pretty good size for us with 3 bedrooms/2 full bathrooms and a 2 car garage. We did sacrifice on a yard and on a smaller kitchen but it does have big pantry. I feel like we unpacked fairly quickly and got settled easily with a few set backs. We were having troubles setting up our dryer then it broke. I think we finally have it up and running correctly. Our apartment didn’t come with a microwave and we still have yet to buy one. Surprisingly, I have gone a month without a microwave and I hardly even miss it. There have been a few times when I wished I had a microwave but mostly everything else can be cooked on the stove or the oven. It took over a week to get the internet running and about 2 weeks to get our satellite set up.
I like our new ward but I still don’t really know anybody but hopefully that will change as soon as school starts and people settle down from their busy summer schedules. A part of me feels stranded in the middle of California with no family or friends and this week no husband (he is on a business trip). So it has been hard but I have a feeling that things will get better as I get to know more people and hopefully when I start tutoring when school starts.

Driggs Family Reunion!

Classmate Blogs — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:17:00 +0000

A couple weeks ago, we headed up, over, down (? I wasn’t driving?) to Moose Creek – Idaho? Wyoming? I don’t know, one of those places for a family reunion. We had such a fun time. Enjoy a gazillion pics from the trip!

Auntie Em chillin with Lance!

Lance and some cousins enjoying the Teepee

Enjoying the campfire at night

We loved horseshoes, pretty sure I was the reigning champ!

Lance got a kick out of the hoola hoop

Oh man – cousin Michael was SO CUTE to Lance. He played with him in their motor home for literally 30 minutes, letting him honk the horn, and push all the buttons, I think it was by far Lance’s favorite part of the trip!

There were horses

Lots of chatting – here is Lance with Uncle Todd who was so cute to him !

The whole “Driggs” clan – Spencer’s grandpa had 5 sisters and all of their families were there as well – we each had different colored shirts to wear.

Thanks for the awesome family pic Kelli!

Love this pic!

I know I am biased, but seriously I don’t think kids are made as cute as my Tallie!

Hangin in the camper!

We had tons of contests – ok, I am totally getting schooled by Aunt Nat, but at least I tried, right?

How Lance slept at night! Ok, yes, we got to sleep in one of the few cabins. We stuck Tallie in a closet, which worked out really nice.

Lance got a bit car sick on the way up and threw up on his shirt, so he ended up in mommy’s shirt!

On the way home, we stopped at Jackson Hole and had a look around. So much for the “no touching” sign!

Really doc, are you sure Tallie is only in the 12% for her weight!??!!!

This little getaway was just what I needed to feel refreshed!

The Gallery Wall…

Classmate Blogs — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:46:00 +0000

This is a really cool feature we put into the living room to create a nice entry place for Jake’s paintings.

How the Garden is Coming Along…

Classmate Blogs — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:40:00 +0000

Apricots

Tomatoes

Green Bell Peppers

Onions

Peas

Basil

Crook Neck Squash

I can see where this is going…

Lunch!

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Memorial Day 2010

Classmate Blogs — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:48:00 +0000

my family came to phoenix the end of may. we shopped, went out to eat, went swimming and my mom and i played tennis almost everyday!! then my dad, andy and kel went back to utah and my mom and grandma stayed for another week which was more shopping, tennis and food!

this is at pizzeria bianco..voted the best pizza in the usa if not the world(ny times). kel and i spotted chris bianco and had to get our picture with him

at our clubhouse….

me and kel on facebook with our dc and candy every night

thanks for the good time!!!!!

Coffee Cups

Classmate Blogs — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:41:00 +0000

A coworker complained about me leaving some empty coffee cups on my desk. So for 6-8 months I saved all my paper cups and dumped them on her desk and in her drawers.

Guess who's 9 months today…

Classmate Blogs — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:40:00 +0000

Are you kidding me? Where has the time gone! I have to admit though, I love this age, it is so fun. I am happy to be out of the super baby stage.

Sorry for the picture overload, but I sold my camera (tear) a few weeks ago, and borrowed my dad’s camera so I could take a few pictures, and got a little carried away.

Man I LOVE this little girl. She is dramatic, full of personality, has spunk, smiles all the times, can switch on and off the tears in a millasecond (it’s amazing!), great sleeper, loves to eat EVERYTHING I am eating or drinking, is trying desperately to get up on her knees, moves everywhere by scooting a little, but mainly rolling like a mad woman. She has the cutest smile, I love her eyes (I think she smiles with her eyes, reminds me of my nana), she has started to wave (it is the cutest thing ever!), says “dad,” and my mom said she mimicked “hi” today. She has two teeth that she got before 8 months, which was nuts because Lance didn’t get any until 11 months, and she loves to put anything and everything in her mouth. In fact, I pulled a sticker off the roof of her mouth last week (oops!) I need to be better about keeping stuff off the carpet!

All I can say is how grateful I am that Tallie is a part of our family, we are lucky to have her!

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family picture

Classmate Blogs — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:58:00 +0000

hooray a family picture! This is at Ryan’s cousin Ashley’s wedding, waiting for them to come out of the temple.

fathers day

Classmate Blogs — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:44:00 +0000

We love you!!!

While ryan was at work the kids decorated this banner for him!

Brady Turns 5

Classmate Blogs — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:38:00 +0000

On Friday we went to Brady's house for his Birthday party. I can't believe that he is 5! Holy cow does time fly. As always Kristin made an awesome cake. This year it was a dragon. As always, great job! I might have to attempt it for Riley's birthday. Riley had a good time hanging out with all the cousins. Nick had a great time helping Riley sing and play patty cake. My favorite comment of the evening was:

Papa Mark: Lauren, does Riley talk?

Lauren: No he just makes lots of noise.

I wanted to take pictures of Brady opening presents because he was so excited at everything he opened, but I ran out of memory on my card. His mom and dad gave him a big boy bike and his face was priceless. Happy Birthday Brady number 5! Kindergarten here you come!

The Cake: Awesome job Kristin!

The Birthday boy and the Fam

Playing patty cake with the cousins

Baby Courtney being a big girl.

Lauren and Me…she had to show off her scar and tell us all about it! She's so brave!

Frankie, Aaron, Nick, Grandma Dolores and Lauren

My dad and Riley, he thinks Papa Mark is pretty funny

sisters, sisters…there were never such devoted sisters…

Classmate Blogs — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:25:00 +0000

Sure I’ll take a picture of you and Millie Bear. Hold on let me get the camera ready. Smile! Say cheese! Lyvia, look at the camera. Not with a silly face, use your happy face! Ok- cheese! Wait, Millie….Millie….Amelia Bear- look at Mom! Oooh, Lyv can you scoot over just a little bit. Stop! The other way- careful not to bang Amelia in the face with your elbow. No, that is your knee not your elbow. Your elbow is on your arm. Alright, I’ll put a bandaid on right after this picture. You are being so soft to Amelia- that’s so nice. Look at me now- say cheese! Oh dear. You guys are so silly! Yes, you can see the pictures…hold on….Yup, that’s you and Amelia. I agree- totally darling!

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summer

Classmate Blogs — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:14:00 +0000

It’s not really summer until you ruin all your clothes eating ice pops!

She is so silly!

the other day stockton came into the front room like this…

Classmate Blogs — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:17:00 +0000

the other day stockton came into the front room like this… holding as many toys as he could. I almost died laughing when i saw the two he was holding with his toes
we went to the ladybug festival at daybreak with some friends. stockton LOVES bugs, he usually smashes them, but he took his job very seriously and put the ladybugs that fell on the path into the garden.
Sloane had no idea what was going on, but loved being with the big kids. She would pretending to pick up things and put them in the garden.
We have been doing lots of yard work…. not that anyone can tell when you look at our yard. Stockton is a pretty good helper but Sloane will only spray the hose and eat dirt. Plus a snake lives in some of our rocks, scares me every time I see it!
No idea how she got up here but i was doing dishes after dinner and heard her yelling “night- night” I guess she was ready for bed!

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To Dad-

Classmate Blogs — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:57:00 +0000

It is not easy to find a husband and father who never tires of doing for others and making whatever comes his way something fun and exciting. Even if it is taking out the garbage or changing a diaper or some less than desirable task. He always finds time in his busy schedule to spend time doing what he loves most with those he loves most. He couldn’t be more adored by his wife and his Toddlet.

We love you Dad!

April 3, 2010 – Paragliding

Classmate Blogs — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:01:00 +0000

My first tandem with Arnel

Dingo and Dinguette

Me and Estelle
Estelle kiting…
…while Damien looks on
My turn kiting the small wing. I think Damien’s being a monster or something behind me. Consider it a work of art, up for interpretation.
Andrew’s first time under a paraglider wing in maybe four years? Getting some last minute reminders from Anne before the blast-off.
A little push….and he’s off! Like he’d never skipped a day of paragliding in his life.

Now time for me to try kiting the big wing. After some careful blow-by-blow instructions from Anne, and several failed attempts, I finally got it!
Then at last! Time for the real deal. It was only a sled ride, but it was awesome! Can’t wait to get back out.

Et enfin, a para-base to close out the day.

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Happy 80th

Classmate Blogs — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:23:00 +0000

On June 3 my Grandma Dolores turned 80! Everyone joined in for cake and ice cream. It was a lot of fun to see all the fam. Most of whom I haven't seen in a really long time. I love my Grandma so much. I have so many fun memories of her. She always has an incredible garden. She knows just about every plant imaginable just by looking at it. She can tell you where to plant it and how to take care of it. She is also an incredible cook. She makes the best cobbler in the entire world! We could always count on Grandma to come to everything and anything we were involved in growing up. She never missed a football game, a dance performance or a graduation. She is just such an incredible woman! I love you Grandma and wish you a very happy birthday!

Riley with Great Grandma

Brady and Lauren tasting the candles.

Happy 80th

Classmate Blogs — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:23:00 +0000

Riley with Great Grandma

Brady and Lauren tasting the candles.

March 2010 – Yosemite with the Olsens

Classmate Blogs — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:10:00 +0000

I finally talked my parents into coming out to Yosemite, and as expected, they loved it! We took them to El Cap Meadow, hiked to Lower Yosemite Falls, went to the Awahnee (a first for me and Andrew….my mom LOVED it there) and took them climbing for their very first time. It was awesome! Because of my dad’s Fire Dept experience, he was a natural with all the gear, and belayed me on two different routes at Swan Slabs. He even got on one of them, and did a great job! And check out the anchor he built. What a guy! I’m so glad I finally got to share Yosemite with them!

Climbing gear 101:

All set up to belay me

Now this is what I call a simul-rap:

Perfectly equalized anchor!

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