Park City

On Josh's day off we thought it would be fun to head to PC and enjoy the balloon festival.  We packed up Evelyn, called our great friends and drove up the canyon.  We got there in time to eat at Josh's favorite restaurant Maxwells.  

Evelyn and Payden enjoyed playing out on the green space while we were waiting for our table.  

Unfortunately the balloon festival was cancelled due to wind.  Luckily, the balloon owners still let those who came out to watch pull the gas and watch the balloon flames.  Evelyn was absolutely terrified and would not let me put her down.  She buried her head in my shoulder and didn't come up for anything but air.  

Afterwards we walked up main street and got a treat.

Evie-isms

1) She loves to give anyone and everyone a high 5.  She is so proud of herself after she does it.

2) Tonight we went to Josh's hospital to get a treat, and to see if we could catch a glimpse of Mr. Doctor.  Luckily, he was able to come down for just a minute.  Evelyn is so in love with her dad that she squealed with glee and ran to him as soon as he came through the doors.  The sad part about our life right now is that every moment we get with Josh is accompanied with the time that we have to say goodbye, and that happens all too often.  Poor E was not ready to say bye to dada just yet and when he walked away she fell to the floor and started crying.  I couldn't help but feel the same way.

3) Lately she has to have her baby and blanket with us everywhere we go.  Tonight she put her baby in the cart siting next to her.

4) Yesterday when we were watching Jude she probably gave him 10 hugs.  It was so fun to turn around and see her giving him a love :)  I think she has started to try and say his name.

5)  She is learning that just because she says please doesn't mean she actually gets what she wants.

6) I pulled out the craft box today and she was thrilled beyond belief to go through it with me.  

7) While cleaning out our storage closet I pulled out Evelyn's old carseat.  She spent most of the morning getting in and out of it.  It was crazy to see her in it and compare how she looked in it 19 months ago.  How did she get so big!  Stop growing!!

Random Happenings

Evelyn and I were invited to go to my Grandmas Louau.  We had a great time listening to the live music, eating the yummy food, and talking with Grandma and Aunt Mel.  Evelyn was lucky and got to wear her swimsuit in honor of the event.  

Evelyn and I headed to Vernal to go to Amber's baby shower.  While there my awesome family helped me tie a quilt that I can snuggle with in Minnesota.  It was one of the most relaxing evenings I have had in awhile.  We did nothing but talk, and laugh and before we knew it the entire quilt was done.  

**Evelyn thought she would play a fun trick on me while I was working.  She pushed the button on the back of my chair which launched me forward into the quilt.  We all were laughing so hard, I think there were a few tears.  

Where is Evelyn?  This was her favorite room in the entire house.  Everyone who came through the door was immediately snatched by Evelyn and taken on a tour of the room.

The last night of our trip we had a family BBQ at Ken and Mindy's home.  Evelyn was in heaven with the sandbox, swing set and the bench that was just her size :)

On the rare occasion that Josh has a Sunday off we try to fill it with as many family activities as possible.  This particular time we went downtown and found a park with a slide that looks like it was built in the 50's.  Evelyn had a great time going up and down a million times :)

Evelyn got mail :)

Evelyn has been featured on BabySteals a few times.  It is so fun to see her picture pop up on my computer.  She is so good to let us take her pictures and just looks so stinking cute.

Watching a movie with her friends.

One of her favorite pass times is stickers.  She loves to put them on anyone and everyone that is near her (including the dog).  Today I was her canvas.

Watching a movie on her DVD player. 

Come with me mom :)

Evelyn and I got to spend a fantastic day with these 2 cuties.  My good friend Jill and her little boy were in town while Jeff completed a rotation at the U.  We met up at the zoo and had a blast seeing the animals, riding the carousel, and catching up.

Cousin Robyn her new BFF

This was my moms birthday cake.  I completely botched it.  I made it THREE times and ruined it THREE Times.  Luckily my mom loved it and Evelyn found it delicious.

Zoo time with our friends Avery and Nicole!  

Evie-isms

1) We are talking more and more these days.  She has learned to say "pwease"  it is so fun to hear her want something then follow it up with please.  It makes me so happy that she is becoming more willing to talk.  

2) We went home last weekend to hang with my mom and her birthday.  While there miss e didn't get to bed before 10 o'clock.  I have a little night owl on my hands.  

3) She is infatuated with her baby dolls, animals (preferably bears) and any kind/type of ball she can get her hands on.  

4) She has discovered a new found love of the pillow.  She loves them so much that she insists on sleeping with mine on a permanent basis now.  Looks like a trip to target for a pillow is in my future.  

5) We have started time out on a consistent basis.  Luckily she is learning very fast.  Today I asked E to put my phone, which she was using, in my purse so we could leave.  She refused and threw the phone on the ground, so a timeout was issued.  She did this 2 more times before she finally put my phone in the purse.  Im glass she is learning, but I feel so bad sometimes.  

6) She is so thrilled when daddy comes home.  She runs around screaming in excitement while periodically stopping to give him hugs.
7) When you chase her she runs towards you.  

She is the best little girl I could have ever imagined!

Temple Square Time Out

Evelyn and I get the great opportunity of watching Jude every Monday and Wednesday.  We try to get outside as often as possible...while we still can.  Winter is coming :(  This particular day I took the kiddos to Temple Square.  I had high hopes of relaxing and watching the kiddos play on the BEAUTIFUL grounds.  Well that is not exactly what happened.  As soon as we got there Evelyn wanted to look at the large reflection pool.  Not really knowing that it was a fountain and not an actual pool she proceeded (Several times) to try to get in it.  Once I knew I needed to take away the temptation I loaded Jude back into the stroller and grabbed E.  Knowing she was not going to get to swim she through a monumentous hissy fit!  She became so upset she bit me on the shoulder, which means automatic time out.  Now being on Temple Square wasn't the most convenient place, but it had to work.  It was so embarrassing as people would walk by and comment.  Oh well, at least she learned her lesson.  

Jude looking at E afterwords wondering what all the fuss was about.

The infamous corner

Afterwards we sat down and had a little chat.

To top it off I took the kids to a little Chick-Fil-A.  It was probably more of a treat for me :)

Park City

Josh surprised Evelyn and I with a weekend getaway to PC.  This year has been so difficult in that we don't see a lot of Josh.  He is starting his rotation in the ICU this week and his hours are LONG.  It will be 2 months of rare Josh sitings.  Thankfully Josh decided that we needed a little quality family time before this rotation started.  

Evelyn and I waiting for dad to get home.  She wanted to take pictures of herself then see them on the back of the camera.

Since we were in PC a hike was a must.  The colors are just starting to change and the weather couldnt have been better.  Josh found a hike in Deer Valley to the top of bald peak.  It was gorgeous and so much fun.  

At the end of our hike E found some flowers.  She loves flowers and wants everyone around her to smell them. 

A cute girl in her backpack. 

A breeze and curly hair equal hair magic 

Checking out the view.  It was gorgeous.

My loves.  

Of course as soon as she got out of the back pack she poops.  A tleast there was some soft grass and shade to change her.  

Evelyn loves to climb up on everything.  Her favorite spot this trip was the window sill while playing peek a boo with daddy. 

Where is your nose?

On a drive around downtown PC we ran across the public library.  There was this amazing piano and park outside that we had to stop and check out.

I think we have a pianist in the works

I just had to take this picture.  Evelyn sure does love her daddy. 

It was an amazing trip with my amazing family.  I know the next 2 months will be hard, but we can do it :)