time to spill the beans

Our big announcement...


Yep, that's right. We're expecting Eli's baby brother or sister to join our family in early January. We are really excited. But, I'll be honest, I'm a little worried about the change. Some people say it isn't too bad going from one to two but others say it's really hard. I guess we'll adjust though right?!

Z00!!

We had a really fun weekend to celebrate our anniversary....4 years, wow how time flies! We went to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House on Friday with my sister and her little boy. Then we attempted dinner which ended up just being a big mess with Eli. But, good nonetheless. Saturday, my sister watched Eli for us and we went shopping and had lunch. It was really nice to have some alone time. Then we took my nephew and Eli to the zoo. Eli's favorite part was the monkeys. Riley's favorite was the talking parrot. Yeah, who knew the zoo had a talking parrot?! Anyways, here are some pictures from the zoo (the only place I had my camera and it also died halfway through so there aren't many)...(this is his monkey impersonation)

All about my great husband!!

All about Will!

(since it is his 27th bday today I decided to dedicated one whole post to the man I love more than anything else!!)
1. Where did you meet your husband?
On Halloween, he was uptown with some of his friends.
2. How long did you date before you got married?
about 8 months.
3. How long have you been married?
4 years on the fourth of June.
4. What does he do that surprises you?
Sometimes he'll make dinner, do the dishes and clean up the living room at night.
5. What is your favorite feature of his?
His eyes.
6. What is his best quality?
He is very personable and gets along well with everyone.
7. Does he have a nickname for you?
Shnookie...not so sure where he came up with that.
8. What is his favorite food?
Mexican.
9. What is his favorite sport?
Basketball.
10. When and where did you first kiss?
On our second date we were out riding four wheelers so it was under the stars...
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?
Just spend time together.
12. Do you have any children?
Yes, and he is the BEST dad!!
13. Does he have any hidden talents?
He is really mr. fix-it, I'm pretty sure there isn't anything he can't fix if he wanted to.
14. How old is he?
27 today!
15. Who said I love you first?
Him.
16. What is his favorite music?
Currently...Linkin Park, (this is a hard one!!!!)
17. What do you admire most about him?
That he is so loving to me even though I'm pretty sure I'm hard to be around all the time! :) He always tells me how beautiful I am even if my hair is a mess, i'm wearing a baggy t-shirt and sweats- he really doesn't care. I also love how he is not too quick to judge others and feels that everyone deserves a fair chance.
18. What is his favorite color?
Blue.
19. Will he read this?
He might...

Motorcycle

Eli was so excited that he got to go on a very short motorcycle ride up the driveway at my mom's house. I thought the pictures were really cute, especially the one of him in the helmet.

Goodbye Tulips

Well at first I thought it was so cute that Eli would pick me a flower and then spend a great deal of time carrying it around and smelling it..

until I came back around the corner to find him doing this....

He picked every single petal off of every tulip. Oh well they don't last nearly long enough anyways, guess I should be glad he enjoyed them too!!

Family Pictures

We finally got our family pictures taken, we've been trying since Christmas but this was the first time everyone was together and dad was feeling well enough to be there. My grandparents were even out that weekend. I was a little worried that Eli wouldn't be good, but for the most part he was very cooperative. I think the pics were worth the wait...

(the whole family)



(the originals and spouses)


my daddy, my hero...



(my favorite of my family!)

Eli's new best friend

Eli has his first best friend, it's our neighbor boy, Mason, who is about 14 years old! He comes over every afternoon after school and they ride bikes or play basketball. He loves riding on Mason's bike and when dad comes home to play bball with them. When I take Eli outside he says Mas? I think it is the cutest thing. I'm just worried about July when Mason and his mom are moving to Kentucky...I think Eli will be a little sad.