our REAL life...

The following is a catch up post of our real-life happenings:

Getting home from Europe was awesome, in that we got to see C again.  We had a great weekend trying to reassure him that we were back to stay. We celebrated Uncle S's b-day and showed the H family our trip pics.

Memorial Day was really nice.  We were able to go on a fun hike together as a family, and then had a fun time later that night with the G family.  Water guns anyone?

The next couple of weeks were all about getting our schedule and routine back.  I LIVE for our routine.  

We had so much fun playing with our friends again, and being together as a family.

It rained, and we built a blanket fort.  C was nervous, but loved holding the lantern inside of it.

I had a lunch date with my dad.  We LOVE LOVE us some Gourmandies.  

Attended a girl's night viewing of "Penelope" in our village.  I just love that movie.

We've been babysitting a friend's baby this month.  C has been very cute.  He's always giving him his toys, and loves when he smiles at him.

We celebrated our niece's first birthday, as well as Uncle A's.  Happy Birthday!!!

Mr. H and I got the stomach flu, (C did not...hooray!) and started up another free trial of Netflix.

Helped C to conquer his fear of slides.  He now is a pro.

Went on a fun hike/walk with friends to various parts of Salt Lake. 

Enjoyed fire baked pizza at a Ward party.

C practiced his cooking.

Had fun with our bedtime routines.

Climbing to get his binkie. :)

Attended Mr. H's uncle's funeral.  It was really beautiful.

Celebrated both of our fathers.  How lucky we are to have them.

Made smores on BBQ grills in our court.  

Had dinner with my grandparents.  They were so sweet to have us over.

Had another dinner with cousins.  Family is the best.

Made bread in a crock pot---pinterest WIN!

Mr. H played in a B-ball tournament.  They did a great job!

Went to a outdoor concert with C.

We've been attending work-out classes once a week together.  It's been a blast! C has started joining us in doing burpees.  So cute.

Taught church lessons and gave talks.

Took long afternoon naps.

Been battling C on his binkie.  Ever since we've come home, he has decided he has to have it.  

Curious George, or just plain 'George' has become our newest child.  C and George go everywhere together, and C has to have him to sleep.  We often dress him up, feed him the sippie cup, and hold hands all together.

Got pedicures with some of Mr. H's sisters.

Responsibly sunbathed with my mom and brother. :)

Took random pics of our apartment.

We are so enjoying this beautiful summer.  It's been such a blast being together.  

Happy 2nd day of summer!!!

Christmas Break

This Christmas Break was wonderful.
Having Mr. H to ourselves made baby C and I the happiest of all.
There were some stressful times, and times when I felt anxiety creeping into my day.
However, 2014 has been good to our little family.  We have had such a blast being together, and just plain RELAXING.
I have also realized that baby C is no longer a baby.  Man, I don't know why that hit me this break, but he keeps reminding me that he is a LITTLE BOY.  Crazy.  So I guess I will have to start calling him C now. :)
To start off the break:
I was able to have a mini-recital for my piano students.  I've been teaching one girl for the past semester, and have picked up two more students.  It was really fun to have them all together and hear them play.

Mr. H fixed my dresser.  HOORAY! C was so cute as he helped him with the tools.  He loves doing what we are doing. 

My sister and brother in law flew in from D.C. It was so fun to have them around.  I have missed her so much!!!!

My mom, sister, C and me as we shopped the day after Christmas.  I finally bought a leopard cardigan, which I have been wanting for years. :)

Grandma and Grandpa  W and T  gave C this adorable Harry Potter tee-shirt.  On the front it states: "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good" and on the back, "Mischief Managed".  We WILL be a family of Harry Potter Fans. :)

We gave C a basketball hoop for Christmas.  Christmas morning he was TERRIFIED of it.  We could not figure that one out.  He would just point at it, say Ball, and then back away slowly.  But, much to Mr. H's relief, the day after Christmas he fell in love.  Now it's the first thing he does when he wakes up in the morning. 

We were able to go Cross Country Skiing with my family.  It was gorgeous and really fun.  We wanted to bring C, but Grandma W and T were nice enough to watch him for us.  And it was a good thing, because we continued to fall and fall!

Mr. H was also able to go to the temple with his family and do some family history work.  That was so neat for them.  We spent many afternoons in Centerville, and then many again here.

New Year's Eve was fun.  We had some friends over, ate Chinese food, played games and heard some of the funniest first kiss stories ever. :)

Mr. H and I have had the best of the best weekends here at home.  We had our weekly date night on Friday, and Mr. H was a good sport and played my games and made new year's resolutions.

Saturday we were able to go to the U of U's basketball game.  C was really cute.  He got so excited and was good the whole time.  We ended the night at my grandma's 75th birthday party.  Happy birthday grandma!

Mr. H and I are happy.  It's so good being together.  We're excited for what this year is bringing.