Flowers, Flowers, Flowers

Our flowers seem to be thriving in and loving this HOT weather......unlike the rest of us!

Just Because

Containers of water = Hours of entertainment

Just had to post this cause she's too cute.

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to a great Dad and husband, Dave!

He works very hard to allow me to stay home and raise our little girl. When he gets home from work he helps take care of Nicole and Zaiden, when he's here, and helps clean up. On the weekends he's always working on the house or in the yard and cooking meals. Nicole loves playing with her dad because he's a big ball of energy(I don't know where all the energy comes from....I wish I could get some of it!).

We both love you very much!

Saturday we entered Nicole in the Orem Summerfest Baby Contest. The theme was "Babies through the ages". I thought since she likes to dance I'd make her a dance related costume, a flapper.......

She hated wearing it! As you can see she wasn't very happy as we were on our way out to the contest. She was about this happy the whole time!

Trying to get a good picture of her was pretty much impossible. This was the best one. She was chewing a piece of candy so it almost looks like she's smiling....but it's not a very good portrait.

We knew her chances of winning were slim to none with the attitude she had with the judges. And we were right, she didn't win. But that's OK....she's still the most beautiful baby in our eyes.

We did have a good time at the other events at Summerfest. Nicole really enjoyed the singers and even went to the front of the stage to dance in front of them. She can be pretty funny.

Then on Sunday we had a BBQ with Amber, Zaiden, Allen, my Dad and Dave's Dad. Nicole and Zaiden had a lot of fun playing in Nicole's new pool.

Play Time!

Nicole loves playing with her daddy!

Home Updates

New Flowers

I made two flowers baskets a couple of weeks ago and hung them on either side of our front door. I wish I'd thought of doing this before. I love how they've turned out. They really brighten up the front entrance.

Basement

Our basement has come a long way. When we bought our home almost four years ago the basement was sort of finished. It had wood paneling walls with no insulation and everything was just super out dated and UGLY. We ripped out everything! We have since done new framing, plumbing, electrical, windows, duct work, furnace, and more. Now, finally, the insulation and drywall is starting to go up! It's so exciting to see it transforming into livable space. When it's complete we'll have to invite everyone for a "basement completion home warming" party!

(Dave has to be given credit for the majority of work that's been done. You've done a great job babe!)

Mmmm, Spaghetti

I love that Nicole can feed herself now. I can eat or get things done while she's eating, but the clean-up after she's done can become quite the choir.

My Little Angel

I was messing around with my photo program (PhotoImpact Pro) and thought this photo turned out kinda cool. I think she looks like a little angel.

Great Views

I realized that I don't notice and appreciate some of the things that I have enough. I was out gardening the other day, one of the perfect weather days, and looked up at our beautiful view! It made me remember one of the reasons why I love living here.

Memorial Day BBQ

We went to a nice BBQ up Provo Canyon yesterday with a group of Dave's friends. Someone brought a hammock up for people to relax in. Amber snapped this photo of us. Dave doesn't look very relaxed but we did have a good time.

(I love you honey!)

Sprinkler Fun!

Nicole's 1st time playing in the sprinklers and she loved it!