Tooele Museum

Grandpa Gardner took us to the train museum in Tooele

It was pretty fun.

The kids loved it.

I couldn't get them to sit still for a decent picture for anything. . .

That's how much they loved it.

Anniversary #6

Robert's Mom watched the kids so we could go out. We got our favorite icecreams at the Dairy Keen in Heber, and then we were off to Park City!
Robert really wanted to go on the Alpine Slide--so I agreed. I was scared, but I agreed.
Getting ready to go.

So far I survived the lift ride. . .

See how much more relaxed he is than me? lol
It wasn't too bad, though. I actually really liked it. Just not the price ;D.

You can't go to Park City without window shopping. Loosey Moosey had a makeover since we saw her last. . .

These two look about the same, though.

MMMMMmmmmm. Mainstreet Pizza and Noodle. So Good!

The lighting was pretty good too.

All in all it was a great day. And we went dancing that night--which was a BLAST! But, we don't have any pics of that :/.

Catching up. Again. Uhhhhh. . .

This is all roughly from March.

Levi is so adorable. As you can see . . . This is what Enoch's hair looks like in the morning--on good days. I've had a few baby showers, and a few diaper cakes. This was the first time I tried a guitar. It was pretty flimsy. I'll have to work on that.
We went on vacation spur of the moment to go see my brothers and their families down in North Carolina. The kids loved the dogs. They talk about them all the time. Even though Enoch usually looked like he was getting trampled by a bouncy ball of fur.

Nana fell in the pool. I wasn't happy. Daddy thought it was funny--guess who was watching the kids when it happened. Rachel took really good care of us. I want some more of that bread!
We went to the park. Levi had to bundle up, but the weather was infinitely better than Erie! The kids all milked a goat at my brothers' friend's place. It was neat. It was the first time the family met Levi. And it might have been the first time Brandon and Rachel met Lolly, but I'm not sure.
Katelyn had her baptism while we were there--part of the reason we decided to go. The night before we left we walked around town. It reminded me a little of Park City--without the hills. When we got back to Ryan and Carolina's place, we played Just Dance 2 on the Wii--now I want one. It was SO much fun. We went to church with them just before we left--There meetinghouse is right next to the temple. The live so close!

On the way home we stopped for a rest stop. The bathrooms were closed, but we saw this really cool bridge. We would have walked closer, but I REALLY needed a bathroom!

We always have to hold our breaths and make wishes when we go through the tunnels in Pittsburgh. We must be at the end of one here, because Robert looks like he's about to pass out!

St. Patrick's Day. I know I still look pregnant, but Robert and I started a "March Madness" weightloss thingy, and so far, I've dropped almost 15 lbs! (Oh, and I totally beat him, so he had to arrange a babysitter and plan a date.)

Vacations

are pretty nice. We've been in Utah for Robert's first rotation. We leave for home this Sat. I'm really excited to get back, but a little sad to leave too. Oh, and the two-day trip--not exactly ecstatic. But, at least I'll get a lot of time with Robert. I miss him.

The Hap-hap-happenings

Robert is done with his boards! He says they were hard, but he probably did okay.
He's also almost done with his first day of his first rotation!

YAY!!! Robert!

I'm pretty sure that Robert is going to treat me to a movie tonight ;D

I can't stop thinking about what to do for Lolly's lollipop party! It's going to be uber-incredible. And I think we might be able to do it here in Utah with the family.

Despite being away from home, I've finally managed to eat well for two days in a row! I feel so much better. Watching what you eat really is important to how the rest of your day goes.

Enoch can get his own food--for the most part. However, it usually includes cheese sticks, baby cut carrots, and bananas.

Joanna is coming down a little from all of the spoiling she's been getting. She's been much more polite and much less whiny today. Can we keep this up when everyone comes back from vacation? Probably not, but maybe we can keep a closer eye on the sugar she gets.

Lolly is also less needy these past few days. She plays contentedly in the playpen for hours, and Enoch and Nana entertain her too.

Life is good.

Now if I could just know what to do around here without offending someone--I feel so useless.

Possibly One of the Busiest Times of My Life

Sat. Michelle came for a visit. We shopped for Robert's birthday.

Sun. was Robert's birthday

Mon. and Tues. she helped Robert watch the kids while I finished up my independent study class (6 of the 8 total required lessons! in five days!). Tues. was my birthday.

Wed. we drove her down to Pittsburgh to see the sites and take her to the airport..

That night, some incredible friends gave me and another friend a baby shower--we were completely spoiled. (I can't wait to have a girl).

Thurs. Robert had to cram. Fri. Robert took a test.

Sat. was the primary activity. I took my midterm right after. We also realized we don't have another Sat. to see some people, so we had a very small barbecue. And we tried to clean up the house and pack.

Sun. I had sharing time. We left after church for DC.

Mon. we met up with Michelle and Heidi (Robert's sisters) and toured two smithsonians and the Washington monument. I decided I hate walking. Heidi and Michelle watched the kids while we went stargazing. We got to see saturn and 4 of its moons. We found a really nice hotel.http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk116/alimaejohnson/May%20and%20June%202009/mayandjune2009961.jpg" border="0" />http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk116/alimaejohnson/May%20and%20June%202009/mayandjune2009896.jpg

Tues. another smithsonian, Lincoln and Jefferson monuments. Robert and Joanna went swimming, and Enoch went to sleep before 1 or 2 in the morning (for the first time in three nights). Do you like our "mommy stroller?"

Wed. Arlington, DC temple, outlets, long drive home.

Thurs. Midwife appt. (baby's breech--I have to do 10 min. exercizes 4 times a day until she flips), Alt-erior design, finalizing independent study (requested the final!), cleaning, scout meeting. Robert crams.

Fri. Robert's test--(he's taking it as a type) and hopefully cleaning and packing for our long bout in Utah. All the laundry must be done, all the floors cleaned, the dishes finished, the bathrooms scrubbed, and the fridge and pantry cupboards cleared (to avoid more ants as well as a stinky homecoming). Robert will take in the car for inspection, and mow the lawn.

Well, I best be off--we're leaving early tomorrow morning. YIKES!