August 18, 2011

{ j u l y } . . . a little catch up . . .

JULY came and went fast.
1st- Molly turned 18 months! Crazy. She is so much fun right now. I just love the stage she is at. I will do a post later about what she's been up to. We sure love her!
1st-2ndBBQ at Chantels with the whole Christensen fam minus Candice, slumber party in her family room, then off to the Housely reunion (pool party at Blaine's). Then off to Dad's 50th birthday party. (Janell came for the festivities! It was so good to spend some time with her! We sure miss our siblings who live far away). It was a good day filled with lots of yummy food (as always). Jake and Dad did a 50 mile bike ride to celebrate.(They also rode in the MS150 last month too-on the 25th-75 miles through Cache Valley)
3rd-4th- Flinders Family Reunion at the Del. Complete with a zipline (grandma and grandpa BOTH participated) and win it in a minute. We got to visit grandma and grandpa firth too :)
13th-16th- Back to Logan for some quality girl time with the firth and jacklin girls. {Beading, toe painting, swimming, visiting, eating,  and sewing.} Jake met up with us on Friday/Saturday. We finished Mom and Dad's floor upstairs. And enjoyed an absolutely DELICOUS meal at Elements. YUM! 
17th- said hello to Trimester number two! Feeling good.
21st-headed up LoganCanyon to begin Jake's birthday celebration. We camped at Tony's Grove and then spent a day at Bear Lake
23rd-HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY JAKE!
 24th-Emily's Farewell Party. Cupcakes Galore. Lots of Friends. A few tears.
Steven was ordained an Elder that same day :) Jake got to be there.
25th-Dropped Em off at the airport. Off to BRAZIL! What an adventure. We sure miss her but are so happy for her, and so proud of how brave she is.  We know she will do great things there :)

A few family pictures taken by my Mom. 
Unfortunately I was feeling a little morning sick-ish and it shows.
 Molly wasn't sure what she thought about the huge water slide at Blaine's. 
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She did love the one at the Logan pool though-she clapped for herself the whole way down the big twisty slide :)
She thought it was the best to have the Jacklin girls at Nana's.  The farmers market was fun too.

Happy 50th to both Dads this year! :)
  Thanks for letting us share your special days with us-we sure love you both!

 Flinder's Reunion. Molly loved her quality time with her auntie--who spoils her very much. Thanks 
again for Elmo AND the toy food.
We were a little shocked that Jake chose a Chocolate Fudge Mouse cake for his big day...but we were glad he did :)
 A new discovery---corn on the cob in the fire. Very yummy and tastes a little like popcorn. Tony's Grove was beautiful.  Molly was in awe with how bright the stars were--and asks for them every time she sees the moon now. We loved cuddling with her by the fire.
 Molly loved floating around in her little tube and playing in the sand. We've been craving the beach-this was a nice short-term fix.

 And Emily...
 
we love you
...and the baby in my belly button is doing fabulous. Making me fat :)

3 comments:

Sarah Turley said...

Fun stuff! And you look great in the family pictures. Not sick at all :)

JoAnna Bischoff said...

Oh Lindsey I miss you! You really need to let me know when you are in Logan next. You look wonderful and Molly is a doll.

Lindsay said...

So cute. I love your family pics by your mom....and you look wonderful, I would have never guessed you felt morning sick. Glad you are feeling well.