An overdue update

I thought I would hurry and do an update since it has been about 7 months since my last one.  We have had lots of things going on since my last post-both good and bad.  Sorry though, I don't think there will be any pictures.  

In case you haven't heard, we found out in November that we are expecting another baby.  (Found out in January that it is another little boy!)

I turned 30 in January.  It was a bit traumatic for me, but only because I still think/feel like I could be in college.  Rob surprised me by contacting a couple of my roommates and inviting them over for a German Chocolate Cheesecake that he created.  It was very rich, and delicious!  

Seth turned 3 in February.  All he wanted was a green star cake.  It made it really easy.  I had planned on trying out fondant, but he ended up with the flu, so by the time we did his party, I threw on some green cream cheese frosting with star sprinkles.  I'm glad he is so easy to please.  

Along with Seth having the flu, Brody also had it, I had a sinus infection, and then Brody ended up having a reaction to the Tamiflu, which brought us to the ER.  It was a really fun few weeks!!

We took the boys to the Living Planet Aquarium for Seth's birthday (when we were all feeling better) and had a great time.  Seth loves any kind of animal, and loved petting the Stingray like it was a dog!

This past week I found out that I have developed borderline Gestational Diabetes.  I meet with a dietitian tomorrow and have another OB appointment next week.  At my last appointment I was measuring 4 weeks big, so hopefully I won't continue at that same rate!  I have also decided I probably need to take a sabbatical from all the cooking blogs that I love to read since the recipes I get from them are usually desserts, and too hard to pass up!

Brody is turning 5 in May and is very excited that he gets to go to Kindergarten next year.  I am excited too, although I'm sure I'll be sad when he actually starts.  Seth also gets to go to his first year of preschool next year!  

We are also attempting to finish our backyard.  It is hard to know what to do, and in what order, but I will be thrilled when we are done!  Especially when we have a fence so I can send the boys in the back to play.

I did it....Again!

I don't know how I get talked into these things, but I do.  Over the weekend, I did the Top of Utah Half Marathon with Rob, and two of his sisters, Kim and Emily.  All I was hoping for was to do it faster than I did the one in January.  I did it by 12 minutes!  Plus, I waited over 10 minutes to go to the bathroom at mile 9.  I do wish I would have just kept walking to the next aid station, but 2 miles seems like such a long way when you need to use the bathroom!  Anyway, I highly recommend running this race.  I liked it much more than the St. George one.  Maybe I trained better, or knew more what to expect, but training during the summer was better than training in the winter!  In case anyone is wondering.  No, I am not going to run a marathon.  No desire whatsoever!  Click on the link below if you are interested in seeing my finish photo! 
http://www.zazoosh.com/photos/341651685

After the race we saw some friends from law school.  Good seeing you Marty and Mindy!  Too bad we didn't take a picture of all 4 of us!

One more thing I want to brag about!!  This was Rob's first half marathon and he did such a great job.  He came in at 2:02 and felt great!  He is planning on doing another one to see if he can get under 2 hours, and then possibly a full marathon. It was fun for us both to be training this summer.  He was a great support and motivated me quite a bit!  Good job again Rob! 

Family Vacation: The end!

After we went to Arizona for Thanksgiving we went to the happiest place on Earth: DISNEYLAND!!  We had a really good time, and the kids were so well behaved.  There was hardly any whining, or complaining, which in a normal day unfortunately happens quite a bit.  Maybe if I played Disney music all day they would be happier....hmmm, might be worth a try!

Anyway, here are a few selected pictures from our 3 days in Disneyland.  I think we had over 1000.  Good thing I don't scrapbook. :)

Tigger was our first character encounter, and we were pleasantly surprised that Brody and Seth were happy to meet the characters.

Disneyland was already decorated for Christmas.  Doesn't "It's a Small World" look great!  I love all the lights.

Fireworks the first night.

Our family with Mickey. 

This is what Brody did to each of the characters.  It was really cute. 

One of our favorite shows. 

Finally, one of the highlights of our vacation.  Brody loved the Buzz Space Ranger ride.  The last night Brody wanted to go on the ride one more time.  The highlighted one is Rob's score. 

Isn't he all cute and intense?  And I mean Rob, not Brody!!! ;)

We had such a great time, I can't believe it's already been 6 months.  I'd say it is about time I am done with blogging about this trip.  I think because there were so many pictures to choose from I was a bit overwhelmed.

Our Family Trip-- Part 2

I know it has been two months since I posted, and you probably don't really care about the trip we took back in December, but I want to write this down, so this is the post you get!

We loved the Phoenix Zoo!  

Brody and Paxton...Seth didn't want to get on the dragon!

 I loved watching this monkey!

The zoo has an awesome play area.  My boys could have stayed there forever. 

Seth chatting with the goat.

Seth playing with the goat!

Surprisingly, Brody was even brave enough to brush the goat.  It did take him awhile to warm up to the idea!

Mesa Temple Lights

Thank you again Wilson's for such a fabulous time.  We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and hope you didn't mind the chaos we brought with us!  We also want to visit again sometime, definitely in the winter time again!!

Our Fabulous Family Trip!--Part 1

Wow.  I know Thanksgiving was in November and that it is almost March, but I still need to write about our family vacation to Phoenix and Disneyland.  It was so great.  The boys were really good during the drive and it was an all around good trip. 

Our friends, the Wilson's, live in Phoenix while Matt is doing his medical residency.  They invited us to spend Thanksgiving weekend with them, and I am so glad we took them up on their offer.  It was so nice to have Rob with us all the time, and it was fun to spend time with Matt and Heather, and now Paxton, again. 

SIDE NOTE!! Rob and Matt have been friends for a long time.  I know they were friends in high school, and maybe middle school too.  Rob and Matt used to play in volleyball tournaments together.  Here are a couple of pictures from the Park City Tournament the last summer they were able to play together (2003). 

Okay, back to our trip.  We arrived in Phoenix Thursday afternoon and had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, all prepared by Heather.  She did a great job, and the Pecan Pie was AWESOME.  Brody, Seth and Paxton became quick friends. 

 

Friday we went to a train park in Mesa.  Brody loved it, as right now he is a little obsessed with trains!  There is a carousel, quite a few playgrounds, and a train that goes around the park.  

The wait was a little long for the train, and the kids got a little restless.  Well, ours got a little restless, Paxton is quite the easygoing guy!

Brody and Paxton quickly became buddies.  Brody really enjoyed having a boy his age to play with all the time! 

While Brody and Paxton were walking nicely together, Seth was off by himself trying to catch the birds!

 

The kids had a great time on the playground.  It was quite warm though, and with the kids running all over the place, Brody's cheeks got quite flushed (we loved the Arizona weather over Thanksgiving!).  Here are our two little monkeys!

After the train park, Rob and Matt took the boys golfing at the putting green in their community.  Notice Brody doesn't understand the 'putting green' concept!

It was a really nice day, and we were all exhausted by the end.  Coming next post, the Phoenix Zoo and Mesa Temple pictures!