Kentucky 2009

This year we finally made it back to Kentucky. We arrived on Thursday July 16, 2009. We took the red eye flight out at 1 in the morning, and arrived at the hotel around one in the afternoon. If you know my family, you know that the first thing we did when we got there was take a LONG ol nap! It was FABULOUS! The beds were so comfortable, and the room was pitch black and 65 degrees.... I PROMISE.. there is no better nap than that!

After our nap, we headed out to the softball fields to watch my brother Wes play some church ball.
It was a pretty relaxing trip (which is how our family likes to do it) We went to the beach front and played at the playground, ate at the Burnett's a couple of times, ate out a few times,went swimming, enjoyed the blessing, and relaxed some more! I didn't do the best at taking pictures but I did steal some off Laura's page! :)

Half of the family at Mike Linigg's

It's a good thing Bethany is so chill. Eme stole every item of food she could get her hands on!

They are so cute!

Coltin and Maile playing in the pool with the girls...

and then there were...3!!

at the playground at the waterfront....

after a lot of coaxing... and a couple cookies....

she finally let him have a kiss!!

The reason for our trip... Our little buddy Dominic!
I am so happy we were able to make it out to Kentucky again. Last time I was there I thought I could move there, and this time is no different. I love the beauty and slow paced manner of Kentucky. The people are polite, and it is just great there. Thanks Wes and Laura for moving out there so we could have a beautiful place to vacation. Matter of fact, I think I might have to make that a yearly trip! Better keep my connection with the Hilton!! Love you guys...

What?

Please forgive the madness of the hair. It had had a LONG day!

I didn't even get scared or upset. I was really ready for a change and I am quite pleased with how my first "hair cut" (not trim) went...

and a side view for those of you that think I couldn't do it... I didnt just tie my hair up and trick you!

... I really did it!

(p.s. My mom has not seen it yet, I will let you know how that goes)

Fourth of July

This year, we had a really mellow 4th of July. Saturday morning we checked out of Snowbird, drove down the mountain and went to see Transformers (the first one was better). We ran a couple of errands and then went to Suzzi's for a BBQ. After the BBQ, I invited the parents over to light some fireworks that I had in the cupboard from last year. Well, talk about disappointment when we got the two big containers out and they were just those pull string party poppers! So Brady and Maile ran to the firework stand up the street and bought $20 worth of nothing! lol. We go them home and got Eme ready for the bliss.... and this is what she gave us.....

She HATED every minute of it! She would cry and cry, and even when we would clap and try to make it fun, she would clap.....while she cried!

Grandpa is Eme's best buddy. He can comfort her, make her laugh, make her listen, and any other task Eme does, Grandpa can make it better. I LOVE that they are so close and have such a strong relationship. We love you grandpa!

The Zoo

Maybe I am just a lazy mom, but I don't find any joy in the zoo! It's too hot, there are too many people, it stinks, and half the time the animals do NOTHING becuase there is minimal shade for them, and they are exhausted! Maybe it's just that Eme isn't at the age where she gets all excited about the animal thing yet. I don't know, but Bri and Coltin wanted to take Eme to the zoo, so I decided to be a good mom and go with. This is the extent of the zoo...

Eme was eating this banana around the monkey's non the less... and the monkeys started yelling at her! They wanted some of her banana!! So funny. Bananas are one of Eme's favorite things...

the eating elephant....

...not so sure about this one....

...knock, knock little kitty...

disgusting picture of me, but this was the "mommy" thing to do!...

Hula Honey

This year for Lampton Day's in my parents ward, we had a "Hawaiian" theme. Perfect for our family! We decided to do a float for the parade and invite the neighborhood kids to ride on it. Little Em's wasn't too happy to wear her costume at first, but after a minute she LOVED it! How could you not, when you look this cute....

As you can tell, we have the happiest daughter (most of the time). She is such a smart little girl, it amazes me everyday the things she learns. She is such a parrot! She loves to swim, or play in any kind of water for that matter, and has to spend some time outside every day. She is exploring the new kitchen and opening every cupboard and drawer (which there are a ton now!) Her favorite things to do at 15 months is watch non other but the Incredibles. She is in LOVE with this show. I can put her on our bed, and she is glued to the TV! It's so crazy. I have to tell you her favorite part. Elastagirl goes to visit Edna Mole (the little lady that makes their costumes) When they get to her secret shop, Edna goes to do the hand scan, push in the code, and the eye scan. Then she says Edna Mole, and a gun comes out of the ceiling and points at Elastagirl, then Edna says..... and guest. Take a look at Eme in action on that part...

What else can we say about our little Eme, other than she makes us laugh every day. She is such a joy to have in our family, even if we fight all day long. She just has to give me one big smile and she has been forgiven of all the fighting we have done for the day.
We love you baby doll!