Friday, May 17, 2013

Happy Birthday Catalina!


One year ago my sweet little baby girl was born. I have such tender feeling about that day it was such a wonderful day when my little girl was brought into this world. I remember the anticipation and excitement of wondering if we were going to have a BOY or GIRL!  
The day she was born is a memory that will always stay close to my heart. Labor was great, I had both of my mom there to watch and my sweetheart by my side. I naturally brought her into this world, which made delivery even more eventful and exciting. Finally she came out and Josh looked at me with tears swelling up in his eyes - " IT'S A GIRL!!!!" All the pain vanished away as I was overcome with absolute JOY. I couldn't not believe that I was going to have a little girl. I held her in my arms

Here are some throwback pictures from a year ago-
 My 3 favorite women in the entire world!
 Denise, Catalina & Mom

This little girl completes our family, we all adore her SOOOOOO much.
She is our little princess




On Catalina's birthday morning the boy woke her up really early because they were so excited for her birthday. We had presents and a balloon pit downstairs waiting for her. 


Later in the day we went to the zoo with the whole family.
Catalina wasn't to sure about the carousel. 






The zoo had a lego exhibit. All of the animals and pictures were made from legos. The boys love legos, so they thought it was really cool.








After the zoo we went out to eat and then to the Gateway fountains. The kid always love running through the fountains. Rowan was hilarious running through the fountains, he definitely got soaked.



We finally got home around 9:30 pm and by that time Catalina was grumpy and ready for bed, BUUUUT we HAD to sing happy birthday to her and eat birthday cupcakes. So even though she was cranky we sang our hearts out to her. 




Wednesday, May 15, 2013

update on the last month


Josh birthday was on the 5th. We LOVE our daddy SOOOOOOOOOOO much! Not only is he the most amazing husband in the world who is my best friend, he is also the coolest dad ever. The kids and I adore Josh.

Josh and I went hiking the night before his birthday. 

 For his birthday we headed to Provo Canyon to go biking to Bridal Veil Falls and spend the day up in the mountains.
 We went to Moab with my family for a couple of days. We had a great time spending time with family camping and hiking around. 


These 2 are SO cute together!!!!




 Hiking to Corona Arch with the whole family - all 17 little kids.
 grandma & grandpa with all the grandkids

 While in Moab we went to Mill Creek swimming holes. It was a great way to cool off in the hot sun.

We didn't bring our swimming suits, so the kids swam in the undies...so cute!

 Road biking with my brother's and sisters in Moab.
Me, Britt & Tiff
Josh, Aaron & Josh
 We ended the trip off with making ice cream in a back. 
A couple of weeks back we went bouldering with my brother and his family. Aaron is a amazing at it, so he gave us newbies some great tips.









We also got 12 new CHICKS!!!!