Summer Vacates

Here are lots and lots and lots of pictures of the last of our outings this summer. Enjoy...

Pineview #1
On the 24th of July we went out with the fam on April's boat. It was tons of fun!

Lovin' the hairstyle!

Mom & Dad

My bro Josh

My bro John

April & Mitchell

Ava & Roxy

Mitchell & Roxy

Me trying wake boarding for the first time and sucking at it.

Oregon
We took our first long road trip with Roxy and she did great. 11 hours there and 11 hours back and she slept almost the whole time. I'm a big fan of driving through the night with a baby on board.

Roxy got to meet Great Grandma Meg for the first time!

At Cannon Beach

Mom & Roxy have matching hairApril & Ava

Mitchell muscle man

Paul & Janet

Roxy's first time at the Ocean

Playing in the Sand

And eating the Sand! Yum!
The Beach wore Roxy right out!

Dad & Grandma

Eating at Mo's

St. George
For Labor Day we went down to Paul & Janet's condo for the weekend. So Fun!

The Girls

Eatin' out

Mmmmm

Playin' Games

Boating at Pineview #2
The last Hoorah of the summer.

Roxy & Momma

Cute cousins

I've got my cool sun glasses...

and my Cheeto. I'm all set!

Mmmm, sandy chips.

Ava being attacked by seagulls.

April sleeping with her fish friend. . . So Funny!

Matt & Ben on the TubeMini tube ride.

I finally learned to wake board. Sorta. Wahoo!!!

She Walks!!!!

Roxy walked today for the first time and luckily we had bought a new camera yesterday with video on it so I could capture the moment. I know I sound like a dork during the video, but hey, I was really excited!! Yay! She can walk!!! What a fun Day!!

Seriously??

After 4 years of marriage, I finally found out something huge that I would change about my husband. Matt does not like Roller Coasters! And not only does he not like them, he hates them with a passion! And I love them!!!! They are one of the coolest inventions ever!! Seriously, who hates roller coasters?? What a wuss. Just kidding Matt, still love ya!!
Last Saturday we went to Lagoon and he said he wasn't a huge fan of roller coasters, but would go with me because I love them so much and I've been begging him to take me for years. What a nice husband, right. It wasn't till after we went on Wicked, Collosus, and the Jet Star that he decided he hated them. So never again will I go on a roller coaster with Matt. That kinda makes me sad. Roller coasters aren't as fun when you're by yourself. so if any of you ever want to got to a theme park and need a roller coaster ridin' buddy, give me a call. Or better yet, Matt can come with us and watch the kids while we have all the fun!
Am I right, or am I right? Doesn't everyone love roller coasters? Or are there other haters out there?

Birthday Bash

We had fun at Roxy's 1st Birthday Party. Thanks to everyone who came. Roxy loved digging into her cake and loves all her gifts. The day before her birthday she cut her 3rd tooth, and the day after her birthday she stood all by herself for the first time. Now we're just waiting for her to walk. It's getting close, I can feel it.

I took Roxy in for her one year doctor visit this week and here are the stats.

Height: 29 in - 45%

Weight: 21lbs 5oz - 55%
Head: 18.25 in - 80%

So she's still got a big head. Oh well, she's still as cute as ever.

Look Who's One!

I can't hardly believe it, but our little girl is now 1 year old!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROXY!!

Breaking Dawn

Granted, I would have changed a few things,
but overall it was so so Good! Loved It!!
What did you think?

Mount Everest

Some day, Roxy may climb it. She climbs up anything and everything she can see. We have to keep a much closer eye on her now. She can now make it up onto the couch, and up onto the back of the couch. She has gone from the back of the couch unto her high chair. She likes to climb up on the dishwasher door and still loves to climb up the stairs. She's pretty good at going down the stairs, but will turn and almost tumble every once in a while. And she just loves to climb into anything possible: cardboard boxes, her toy box, and the oven drawer. I wonder where I'll find her next...

Roxy ate Poo!

I didn't actually see her eat poo, but I went to get her out of her crib and this is what I found...
SO GROSS! She took off her diaper, pooped, and was just playing in it like it was play dough or something. And yes, that is a big chunk of poo in her hand. Let's just say she wasn't quite herself for the rest of the day. Oh, the joys of being a mother.

Vampire Bite

Okay, I didn't get bit by a vampire. But it sure felt like it. And I don't even have a cool story for it. I was washing the dishes and put my sponge in a drinking glass, turned, and crack. I know it probably could have used a few stitches, but I had to be at the airport in a few hours and wasn't about to sit at a hospital for 3 hours. I'll just have some cool scars from it. This picture is from the day after and it definitely doesn't do the cuts justice.
Now, coincidently, the day I injured myself, I finally started reading 'Twilight' and got pulled in just like the rest of the world. But come to find out, the scar on my thumb looks just like the crescent moon scar Bella receives from her vampire bite. Who knew? I have now read all three books, and loved them. It took me just 2 weeks to finish. And this is why I don't read . . . my life gets put on hold when I read because I can't put the book down. You should have seen the pile of dishes when I finally finished. Like most, I love Edward.
Oh, Edward. I like Jacob too, but mostly just feel bad for him. But she has to choose and if she doesn't end up with Edward in the next book, I'll never read again. Although, I don't always get what I want, seeing as DeAnna did not pick my favorite Jason on the Bachelorette. She said she loved both, but Jessie was her soul mate. Just how Bella loves both, but Edward is her soul mate. I can't wait for the next book to come out. Only three weeks to go.

4th of July Pics

At the Parade!!

Neighborhood BBQ

Roxy's Tired

Watching Fireworks from the roof.

Wisconsin

Last weekend, Roxy went on her 1st plane ride to Wisconsin. Overall she did pretty good. We had a couple of screaming tantrums, but once she fell asleep she was fine. And oddly enough, the flight that we gave her Benadryl before was her worst flight.

Aunt Ani & Sarah in the background.

We went to Wisconsin to visit Matt's family and had lots of fun camping at the Laube Family Reunion. And I'm not just saying that because they're my in-laws and they might be reading this. It really was fun. Roxy did pretty good sleeping in the tent except for a couple wake ups. And she got spoiled by all her relatives and got to meet her other cousin Ava. She loved it!

One Big Happy Family!!

Roxy and Cousin Ava

Roxy and Grandma Leo on the swings.

4 Years

Matt and I have been married 4 years today and I love him more than I ever thought possible. These have been the best years of my life. The time goes by so fast, yet I feel like I've known Matt my whole life. I love you Babe! Happy Anniversary!!

Altamont

Yes, Altamont. You ever heard of it? I hadn't until about 2 weeks ago when we were invited to go with our friends Matt and Lynsey. It's a little town in the Uinta Basin right by Roosevelt, another town I had never heard of. Well, we went there this weekend and had lots of fun fishing and hanging out on the lake, playing games, and just relaxing. I've decided that I really like fishing. It's something that I decide after every time I go fishing. I guess it's just the in between times that I forget how fun it is. It's also nice to get away form yard work and that list of all the things we need to do at home. We caught a lot of fish and kept about 15. Roxy did great on the boat. She probably slept about 2/3 of the time we were out on the lake. Oh, and I GUTTED A FISH! My first time ever, and it looks a lot worse than it is. It was actually pretty easy. Overall it was a great weekend. Thanks Matt & Lynsey!

Roxy loves fishing, and playing in the fishing line.

Me gutting my first fish

Matt's got guts too.

Defeated

This weekend we had the Nelson Family reunion. Overall it was a lot of fun, but I feel a little defeated.
Friday night didn't start off too well. I had a coed soccer game and we lost 5-1. Which wasn't that much of a heart breaker because we loose all our games. Although, I did have the greatest shot of my life. It didn't quite go in the goal, but I kicked it right out of the air. I was proud of myself.
Then it was off to the cousin bash, where I ate way too many treats, sang very badly at karaoke, and actually managed to win a game of 'Last Word' in which I just barely beat my brother John.
The next morning we got up at 5:45am to go to the golfing tournament at 6:30. This is where it starts to go down hill. Now, if you know me or Matt, you know that we are not golfers. I've been about 5 times in my life (3 have been at the Nelson Family Reunions), and Matt has been about 4 times in his life (2 have been at the NFR). I feel pretty good with my golfing skills considering the fact that I never practice and Matt had never beat me before. But he finally beat me! He shot a 58 and I got a 63. I was very surprised. And Matt couldn't be happier and I was proud of him too. I know it is usually the other way around in that the woman is happy when she finally beats the man, but not in this family (no offence Matt). It was a little bit of a sad morning for me, but hopefully it will never happen again, especially if I try to stay away from the 4 trees I hit.
Next came the annual softball game. Ever since I can remember, the team that had my family, the Hendersons, on it always won. Every year. And contrary to the Kent Nelson family's belief, we won last year also. They think they won last year, but they totally didn't. But this year we lost! So sad. I could list a whole bunch of excuses as to why we lost like the fact that John and Josh decided to leave in the middle of the game or that they only won because they didn't have Jenn Haycock there to bring them down, but we really lost fair and square. I guess it's good to lose every once in a while or no one will ever want to play us again.
Last, we had a fabulous dinner, and Hailee Nelson, you need to give the the recipe to that really good creamy, fruity, cookie thing you made.
So that's it, the reunion of defeat. Hopefully I can turn every thing around at my slow pitch game tomorrow night. (Knock on wood)

Tag a lag

So Roxy and I have both been tagged, and since I'm bored and have nothing better to write about, here goes...

ROXY'S TAG
Here are 7 facts about Roxy that you may or may not know:
1. She's become a little clingy to Mom and Dad. Well, mostly Dad. But shortly after she looses sight of us and there is someone else around to play with, she's okay.
2. She puts everything in her mouth. I have to vacuum way too often.
3. She is officially down to 2 naps a day and still sleeps pretty good through the night.
4. She loves playing Peek-a-Boo.
5. She hates laying on her back unless she's eating.
6. She loves to crawl as fast as she can away from mom and dad when we walk towards her.
7. Food almost always makes her happy, and she'll eat anything. No wonder she's a chunk.


MY TAG
A- Attached or Single: Attached
B- Best Friend: My hubby and Lynsey
C-Cake or Pie: White Cake, White Frosting, mmmmmm
D- Day of Choice: Saturday
E- Essential Item: Softball glove
F- Favorite Color: Blue
G- Gummy bears or worms: Worms, but they're both good
H- Hometown: When does your hometown change from where you grew up to where you live now??
I- Indulgence: Oreo Ice cream
J- January or July: July!!
K-Kids: Just one little girl, Roxy
L- Life is incomplete without: Family
M- Marriage Date: June 24, 2004
N- Number of Siblings: 3 brothers, 2 sisters. 7 brother-in-laws, 4 sister-in-laws
O- Oranges or Apples: depends on my mood
P- Phobias or Fears: Really Big Spiders
Q- Quote: There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent, nor hinder, nor control the firm resolve of a determined soul.
R- Ring Size: 8
S- Season: Summer
T- Tag 3 Friends: Nah
U-Unknown Fact About Me: I can juggle
V- Very Favorite Store: Any sporting goods store or craft store
W- Worst Habit: Back seat driving, usually only with Matt. I'm working on it.
X- X-ray or Ultra sound: What a weird question...
Y- Your Favorite Food: Kosher Dill Pickles
Z- Zodiac: Gemini