Sunday, September 25, 2011

Birthday Festivities

My birthday this year was so awesome.  First, my girls and I had a party for the recent birthdays including Caroline, Allison, and me.  We went to the old Spaghetti Factory at Trolley Square.  It was so great to see them!
 My parents also came down earlier in the week and took me, Brett, and Lincoln to lunch at Brick Oven.  Yum!  I was so excited to have them down in Provo and get to have lunch with them.  Thanks mom and dad!!
 On my actual birthday Lincoln and I went to the park.  He is seriously such a doll.  We went and played on the swings and then explored the grass.  What a different birthday from any I have ever had, but definitely one of the best!! :)
 That night Brett took me out to dinner and we went to Applebees (Yes, I definitely got treated this week with restaurants and I was so excited!!  No cooking :)).  It was so fun and Lincoln was so good at the restaurant.  After dinner we put Lincoln to bed and Steven came over and stayed at our house while we ran off to the dollar movie for Super 8.  We were so grateful for the break!    
Thanks Brett for getting me such cute fun things!  It was the best birthday a girl could ask for.  
I was so happy to get so many birthday wishes on my phone and in gifts in the mail and such.  Thanks so much everyone!

1. Birthdays.
2. Ducks at the park.
3. Family!

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

2 teef

This little man has 2 bottom teeth.  They are seriously adorable.




1. new couch pillows
2. birthday lunches
3. new fall boots

Picnic in the Park

Lincoln and I love to meet Brett for lunch.  Usually we got to a fun spot on campus but since school has started it has gotten a little busy on campus.  The other day we went to Kiwanis Park for lunch and Lincoln loved it, as did we.  He seriously loves to be outside. 
 Hello...
Video of Brett and Linc...
I'm so happy I got this on video.  This is our funny little trick:
1. lunch at the park.
2. lincoln's cute face.
3. fall weather!

Monday, September 19, 2011

Labor Day

I am quite behind in blogging, but I am trying to catch up.  For Labor Day we went up to our cabin in Island Park, just like we do every year and it is such a wonderful tradition!!  I love going up there and spending time with my family.  This year we:
Played lots with my dad, or "papa"...
went to Yellowstone Lake...
(It is seriously gorgeous up there)...
threw rocks in the lake with Lincoln...
went on a "3-hour-drive" to the Grand Tetons and Jackson Hole area....
which was absolutely picturesque.  What a beautiful place!!
Lincoln loved the Grand Tetons...ha ha...
adored the beautiful Tetons...
And enjoyed being with my parents friends from Arizona.  It was so fun to have them join us.  We love this family tradition and loved being with family in such a beautiful place.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

#3

Brett found out yesterday that his paper on 
"Influence of pka Shifts on the Calculated Dipole Moments of Proteins" 
was published!!! 
He has been so blessed to have 3 publications in one year.  What a fantastic achievement!!
Way to go honey!!  Thanks for working so hard!! 

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Up To...

Lincoln and I are the best of pals.  Every day I get to stay home with him and I love it.  Some days are harder than others but all are fun and rewarding.  Here's a little of what we have been up to lately:
 Discovering himself in the mirror...
 Taking lots of naps...(the blankie on his face always ends up there and he can't sleep without it, so cute...)
 Running with mom and hanging out at the park after her workout....
 Lots of eating...he loves peaches the most and when I put them in his mouth he exhales with a "mmmm"....
 Learning to use a sippie cup....(he pretty much thinks that is the coolest thing ever)...
And of course playing with lots of toys.  He is an active little man and I love him for it.  There has been no attempt at crawling, which I'm honestly grateful for.  He laughs at the silliest things and thinks I'm funny, which makes me so happy.  We have so much fun together.  
I LOVE THIS LITTLE MAN!!!!!

1. Lincoln's laugh.
2. Lincoln's smile.
3. Lincoln's screams (I'm trying to find more joy in those...)