Jared's White Coat Ceremony and other Weekend Adventures

Dianna came in town on Wednesday afternoon.  Everyone was at work, so she worked on a Christmas stocking and people watched until we were able to pick her up around 6:00 pm.  Jared came over and we had dinner at our house.  We just hung around the house chatting and catching up. 

Thursday, Dianna stayed at our house while we went to work.  Ryan was able to meet up with her during his lunch break.  That night we went to City Creek for dinner.  We ate at the Blue Lemon and it was fantastic!  I plan on going there again to eat.  Craig came in late Thursday night/early Friday morning. 

Ryan and Nolan walked down to City Creek

Friday was a fun day for us, we were able to attend Jared's white coat ceremony at the U of U. The ceremony didn't start until 1:00 pm.  I went to work in the morning and Ryan had a work meeting at 8:00 am.  After Ryan's work meeting they went to breakfast at Ruth's diner.  I was a little jealous they went there without me.  The ceremony was at Kingsbury Hall and was very nice.  It only lasted a little over an hour but everyone took a bunch of pictures after.  There were some light refreshments for us to have as well.  We didn't stick around there too long because we had to go down to the DMV to register the car in Utah.  I am sad to lose the North Carolina plates and this is the last thing left to do to "officially" become Utah residents. 

That night, I stayed home with Nolan so he could get to bed at a reasonable hour.  Ryan went to Jared's where everyone went out to dinner. 

Saturday we went to breakfast at Oasis cafe with everyone.  After breakfast we went to the farmer's market at Pioneer Park.  Craig and Dianna treated everyone to drinks and even got me a 5 minute massage.   Dianna's plane was leaving that afternoon so we had to make sure she made it to the airport in plenty of time to check in and board the plane. 

That night, we went to Jared's to swim and BBQ.  There was a Bronco's game on, so of course we watched that too. 



Ryan, Nolan and Craig went for an early morning walk on Sunday.  Jared came over for lunch.  Craig left shortly after lunch. 

It was a fun weekend with everyone!

Girl's Day Out

My mom had the fun idea a while ago to have a Girl's Day Out!  Me, mom, Macy and Collie all met up early Saturday morning for a day of shopping at the outlets in Park City.  We had just barely entered the canyon and were stopped to a dead hault in traffic. We think it is because of the Tour of Utah bike race. We were stopped for a good 20 minutes - but that didn't stop us. We had fun while waiting in the car. We didn't plan it this way, but we were there the same day they had Derek Huff from Dancing with the Stars there for a back to school celebration.  We shopped until we dropped and bought a lot of cute things.  Macy got some new running shoes and a couple of shirts.  Collie got some shirts.  I got a couple of shirts and some work pants.  My mom bought my dad some new shoes, shoes for herself and a couple of shirts.  After shopping we walked around Main street in Park City and had lunch at Main Street Pizza and Pasta.  It was such a fun day and thanks to my mom for giving us some spending money and for organizing it!

Traffic just as we entered the canyon

Friday night we went out with Matteo and a date to Settebello Pizza for what Matteo calls the most authentic Italian pizza he has found in the states. It was quite good and we enjoyed spending time with them. Nolan came with us on the date and was very well behaved. We enjoyed some gelato for dessert! Loved the night with my boys!!

Clyde Lake Campout

Last weekend Ryan and Jared camped out in the Uintah Mountains.  They left Saturday morning and came back late Sunday morning.  They hiked back to Clyde lake and camped by Notch mountain peak.  They fished and had fun! 

Nolan at 15 Months

Could this little guy be any cuter?!  We sure do love him and he definitely keeps us laughing and on our toes each day!  At 15 months Nolan.....

*Spin in circles

*Read books but not for too long before he loses interest

*Points at things he wants

*Lets you know when he doesn't want food by not opening his mouth or swatting it away *Likes to climb on anything he can

*Loves, loves, loves to be outside and go for walks

*Loves to be in the backpack on hikes

*When you say "No" to him, and he doesn't like it, he will come over and hit you - we need to stop this one quick!

*Loves to talk and try to repeat everything we say

*Favorite song to sing is "If You're Happy & You Know It"

*Loves to laugh and be laughed at

*Needs to be where people are - doesn't like to be alone

*Is hit and miss with his sleeping through the night, most nights are good and the other nights when he wakes up it is only once

*Loves to watch other kids play

*Points at dogs, birds, cats and any other animal really

*Says, "Mama", "Dada", "Dog", "Car"

*Signs "All done" and "More"

*Favorite movie is Dancing with Animals - he doesn't sit through it all the way but loves the parts he watches

We went to the doctor yesterday morning and these are his stats:
Height: 30.5 inches (25th percentile)
Weight: 22.5 pounds (25th percentile)
Head: 18.5 inches (50th percentile)

Reading with Morfar

Welcome Baby Ivy

Dylan and Natalie had their little baby girl this morning and we are so excited for them!  Ivy Shai Wallace was 6 lbs 8 oz and 20.5 inches long.  We cannot wait to meet her!

The Spudman

Last weekend (July 27 & 28) we went up to Idaho to support Josh and Collie as they completed in the Spudman triathlon.  We started driving Friday afternoon after work and actually drove past Burley, Idaho (where the race was) and spent the night in Twin Falls at Hampton Inn. I was surprised when we beat everyone else there in the other cars since they all left before we did.  The other cars had to check in and drop their bikes off which is what took them a little longer.  We went to dinner at Johnny Carino's around 9:00 pm and the service was the slowest ever!  We finally got back to the hotel around 11:00 pm.  Me and my mom walked over to the gas station across the street to pick up a few lottery tickets.  :) 

Saturday morning we got up real early to head back to Burley to watch the race.  Collie and Josh were in an early heat at 7:10 am.  We were able to follow them along the route and see them on the bike and obviously on the run when they crossed the finish line.  We were all so proud of them and what an accomplishment it is to finish this!  They were exhausted after the race - so we headed home.  We stopped at Jack In the Box for lunch, at the rocket garden at my dad's work in Tremonton, UT and then at the bird refuge in Brigham City, UT.  It was a fast and fun trip!  I am glad we were able to support my siblings in this event!