Full of Smiles

Evelyn was just full of smiles so I had to capture them and post them up.

Two Months!

Evelyn is now two whole months and growing so big. She had her two month check up which she really didn't like since she had to get all her shots. She weighed in at 12 pounds and 4 ounces and is now 24 inches long.
She has been so fun to have around. She absolutely loves to go swimming so we go almost everyday. I tried to get her to help me with the laundry but it was just too much work for her and it wore her out just watching me. I guess she will have to wait to be put on the chore list, or maybe this is her way of getting out of them.

4 Blissful Years!

Kyle and I celebrated our anniversary on the 17th and it was a lot of fun. I can't believe it has been 4 years, it really has been a great marriage, with 4 moves, awesome vacations to Europe, Mexico and Hawaii, lovely law school and a new baby. I just can't image sharing my life and these experiences with anyone else. To celebrate I got my brother to take us on a flight in his airplane. It was so fun, we flew over to Catalina Island had some good lunch and then flew around some more. It was really neat to see all of Los Angeles, the beach, the temple and just the feeling of being in our own private plane. I haven't been in a small plane before, but with my brother as pilot I had no worries with the take-off and landing. Here are some pictures of my brother, his plane and some aerial shots of L.A. and the beach. I am very excited because Kyle gave me a wonderful gift certificate to a day spa and I really can't wait to use it. Later we went to the movies to watch Get Smart, it has been a while since we have been to the movies so it was nice. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful husband!

4th of July!

We had a great 4th of July and fun activities lately. We took a beach trip to Venice Beach which was really fun and nice to be out in the perfect weather smelling the lovely ocean air. It is always interesting to watch the street performers and see all the funky people that hang out at the beach, it keeps it quite entertaining. I love to just watch the waves of the ocean and feel the warm sand on my feet, it is so relaxing and a good way to release stress. Of course I couldn't come home without a sun burn so it's good old aloe vera for me. I just wish I could stay at the beach all day everyday.Actual day of the 4th was fun, it was sort of our first little family party. The rest of my family was over in Catalina Island so Kyle and I actually had the place to ourselves. The day started off by sleeping in and then heading over to Del Taco, of course, for lunch. It was off to Sport Chalet for daddy, a.k.a. Kyle, to look for a new pair of shoes. Unfortunately when you have a foot size of 13 it's hard to find some in stock. Back at the house we had our own little swim party and bbq. Evelyn loved swimming and I thought she looked so cute in her swimsuit. When we got in the spa she immediately feel asleep. Kyle cooked up some steak, hot dogs and corn-on-the-cob, it was all so good. We ended the day with watching some movies on my parents big screen and watching the Magic Mountain fireworks show from the balcony.

Baby Blessing

Today was a beautiful day of baby blessings. My sister and I got to bless our baby girls on the same Sunday which was really nice. Kyle did such a wonderful job and gave a beautiful blessing for Evelyn. It has been so fun to have so much family in town this weekend from Utah and Georgia. Evelyn and Chloe had matching dresses and it was fun to dress them up and have them looking so angelic. I can't believe Evelyn has been here with us now for 6 weeks she is so precious and so fun to watch grow and change each and every day. She is starting to sleep now up to 5 hours during the night which is so nice, I've never cherished 5 hours of sleep before in my life. Tomorrow we are headed to the beach, my favorite place .

Our First Father's Day!

Well we had a fun weekend celebrating Father's Day for the first time. I think Kyle really enjoyed being able to celebrate the day. It's been another good week with Evelyn and she seems to be growing everyday. I am excited she is starting to fit into more of her clothes so I can dress her up during the day, even though the clothes last only a few hours before she needs a change. I am getting more comfortable with taking Evelyn out so we have made it to the mall, of course, and out to eat so it is nice to plan activities to get some fresh air. My good friend Kate Jeffries had her book published so we went over to Barnes and Noble to attend her book signing which was really neat. We took some pictures of the cousins together and with Grandma and Great Grandma.

First trip to Church

Well it's been 3 weeks now being a mother and I have quickly come to learn how much work it really is. It truly is a blessing to have Evelyn in my life I am just trying to learn how to adjust to getting through a day on little sleep. It was a lot of fun going to church with Evelyn, one to get out of the house and two to show her off in her cute dress. Kyle's mom came into town for a few days and it was so fun to have her here. She was a great help in holding Evelyn so I could get things done and take a nap. Kyle and I were even able to go out and see a movie, which was awesome.

Kyle's dad made a beautiful cradle for Evelyn that she now sleeps in. It is so nice to have the cradle for a wonderful keepsake.
It surely has been nice to be close to family while caring for a newborn, I really don't know what I would do without their help. My sister and I went for our first walk together with our little girls and it was fun to push around my cool new stroller. Motherhood is growing on me and I am really enjoying the feeling of having my own child.