Lincoln's Blessing and OtHeR sTuFf

Well, we just got back from Dallas' 10 year high school reunion and seeing the Fromms. It was a great way to finish off our summer vacations and travels. Here are some pictures from Lincoln's blessing. Dallas did a beautiful job and we were grateful to have family there.

Ashley, Ivan, Mom, Dad, Dallas, Heath, Me, Lincoln, Nathalie, Brie, Brooke, Grandpa Jay

Lincoln's not so happy to have his picture taken in this one.

All the guys that participated in the blessing.

This is why we bought the Wii.

Love Heath's face in this one!

Heath and Nathalie at our BBQ at Hornings Hideout.

The Girls

After everyone went home, Brookie and Mom stayed behind for a few days. I took Brooke to ride horses over at Carie Lynn's and she was a pro!!

You look hot on a horse B.K.S.H.A.P.L.F.!

So I took a shower with Link and set him on the bed in a towel while I was getting dressed. I should've known better than to not put a diaper on him. This is what I turned around to find...HAHA!! Nice aim dude.

Okay, so try to watch this without laughing. It's just a video of my mom laughing the entire time, but it's hysterical. I don't think I've ever heard her laugh this hard...ever...or laugh for this long. Nice job getting it on video babe!! Sorry mom, I had to post this. (Pause the music on the blog so you can here the video)

This is what babies make us do. We make silly sounds and faces just to get a laugh...and LOVE every second of it...we have a cute baby in case you weren't aware. :)

Scott and Liza took us to Horning's Hideout for the first time and here are some pictures of when we went with them about a month or so ago...so we took the fam back when they came into town. (And it's HornING's Hideout dad...not Horny Hideout...lol.)

Dallas trying to shoot Denmark and Scott.

Happy little family.

Denmark nailed Addy, but I think Addy got Scott pretty good.

We probably should've taken pictures before we got soaked, but didn't think about it. Lincoln is sleeping here like in most of our pictures...:)

5 YEARS ALREADY!!

So I've been reflecting a lot these last few months. Dallas and I have experienced a lot of pretty awesome things in our 5 years of marriage. I wanted to write down some of the best things I've learned from Dallas. He is a wonderful husband and a great father to little Lincoln. Although our marriage has been the happiest 5 years of my life, we have also worked hard together to make each day better than the last. I love you babe!!

Things I’ve learned in 5 years of marriage

I’ve learned that quality time IS quantity time

I’ve learned that thinking is an ability we have, not necessarily a reality

I’ve learned that being happy is more important than being right

I’ve learned that an apology is, “I’m sorry.” Not, “I’m sorry you feel that way.”

I’ve learned it is important to compliment more and criticize less

I’ve learned to laugh at myself AND my husband

I’ve learned that sarcasm is not uplifting and is rarely an effective way to communicate

I’ve learned that it’s important to ask for what I want and not expect anyone to read my mind

I’ve learned that all frustration comes from unmet expectations, so communicating expectations and managing them prevents frustration.

I’ve learned that communicating about communication is essential.

I’ve learned it is best not to parent my spouse

I’ve learned that Dallas can find things that I’ve looked for for days.

I’ve learned that worry is not worth the energy

I’ve learned that it’s awful to be a dream stealer and a fun sucker. It is more important to let the person you love talk about things they want, things they can’t afford and dreams they have. It helps us believe in ourselves and each other.

I’ve learned it’s important to believe in your spouse no matter what.

I’ve learned that being happy is a choice regardless of circumstances, hunger, or PMS!!!

I’ve learned that the use of superlatives like NEVER and ALWAYS is usually ineffective

I’ve learned not to discuss important issues when I’m hungry, tired or in a low mood.

I’ve learned that praying together teaches us more about each other than a lot of other things

I’ve learned that praising your spouse in front of others is important

I’ve learned that correcting or interrupting in front of others is not worth it. The details that get corrected probably aren’t crucial to the story anyway

I’ve learned that there’s no such thing as, “That’s just the way I am.” We always have room to improve.

I’m sure there are lots more, and even more to come, but I think Dallas has taught me some pretty awesome things so far, yes? Happy Anniversary Dallas. I love you!!

Crazy Summer!

Lincoln's first two months of life have been AWESOME!! Well, we think so anyway. He went to Idaho at 2 1/2 weeks, California at 3 1/2 weeks and New York, Ohio, and Illinois at 5 1/2 weeks. He is a pro at traveling and quite comfortable on air planes and in his car seat, I must say! :)

Pictures in this posting are from all of our travels. This first one was of my first experience forgetting to restock the diaper bag with diapers...LOL. Hilarious. Lincoln had a blow out about 20 minutes after we arrived at the park. I had a receiving blanket that we cut in half and used as a cloth diaper. Then I tied a plastic bag around him. I'm sure all you pro moms out there would've had some better ideas, but I was quite proud of myself...except when Lincoln started crying. I could hear him saying, "Are you serious? What the heck, mom?!"

Daddy dressed me and I am stylin'!

Sleeping oustide of the Nauvoo Temple

Where he spent several hours on our Church History Trip

Brookie hanging out with Link.

Getting ready for takeoff. Heath picking his nose. Weird, usually it's Dustin doing that.

Dustin looking stoned and Aidan looking a bit mischievous, don't you think?

The beatiful Sacred Grove

Lincoln looking at the trees.

The Simmons Girls

The Simmons Kids...

And their families...

Being how we usually are

The sun was a little bright for Link. :)

Everyone!

Lincoln usually sleeps with one or both eyes partially open.

Lincoln sporting his motorcycle onesie from Dallas

Standing in front of Niagara Falls.

Being tourists :) Yes, I am flexing my massive arm muscles.

American Falls...with a rainbow.

Bruce Almighty anyone??

In Idaho. 2 1/2 weeks old.

Wearing my new church clothes.

Liking my new church clothes.

Disliking my new church clothes...