Day Two

This is a video clip of Michael dancing during the game trying to get on the jumbo screen. I couldn't get it to rotate, so you'll have to watch it sideways. Enjoy!

Two new Handbags

This is the temple bag I made for Stacy last month. It has a zipper at the top, is fully lined, and has a pocket for the temple packet. It was actually a mistake...I made a wrong cut and had to improvise. I think it turned out pretty cute and hopefully Stacy does too :)

THIS, is a bag I made for ME. The handles on my trusty black bag started to bust so I decided it was time for something new :) This bag has EIGHT pockets, has extra stiff interfacing so it stands on its own, and is reversible. This side of the bag has a small pocket built into the seam (see the marker sticking out the top)..and one just like it on the inside, that is the perfect size for my cell phone...no more missed calls for me :)
The elastic loop hooks over the covered button to keep it shut. There are three pockets on this side...and three just like it on the inside. They are the perfect size for diapers, a note pad or a water bottle.

Day One

Wes and Todd in the penguin exhibit. It was FREEZING inside and the penguins kept splashing Todd's back :)

It took a lot of convincing to get Wes to take this picture. Finally after we assured him it was a "toy" did he go and stand by it...but not with open arms.

This is how we kept Wes busy for most of the trip.

Our Most Recent Adventure

Day 1: We left around 10:30 and headed up to the St. Louis Zoo. Wes thought the Hippo tank was great, but it took him a little while to warm up to it. After we left the zoo we went to Sonic to get a drink (walking around the zoo is TIRING) and then drove about 30 minutes past Saint Louis and stayed the night.

Day 2: We woke up early and headed to Pittsburgh. We pulled into town just in time to find a parking place and head to PNC Park to watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The game was exciting with the Cardinals coming out on top :) Our seats were great, and Wes had a blast with his Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Rick, Laura, Ryan, Joe, and Mike (he doesn't like being around us so much).

Day 3: We wore ourselves out walking around Pittsburgh. There was also a college football game that day so there were people EVERYWHERE. The City is beautiful with a lot of bridges crossing the river, and a nice riverwalk that goes right alongside it.
Day 3 Continued: We were able to go to another Game with the Cardinals winning again :) After the game there were fireworks which were AWESOME. Once again Wes spent his time as far away from us as he could get.
Day 4: We got back in the car and drove up to Cooperstown, NY to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The town was little and had lots of little shops filled with baseball memorabilia. Todd, obviously was excited to be there.
Day 5: By day 5 I was pretty sick of baseball so I hung out with Wes outside while Todd continued to look around Cooperstown. Wes was practicing his "jumping" outside off of the curb and then would run up and then back down the sidewalk and "jump" again. (he needs a lot more practice). This particular time he ran to the end and posed just like this and said "cheese, mommy, cheese" Of course I had to open up my camera and snap this shot...that silly boy.

We were also able to drive home through Kirtland, Oh and drive by the Temple and visitors center. It was getting late so we didn't have time to tour or anything but it was still nice to see.

Day 6: We drove home...Hooray!

I have A LOT more pictures to post, but I'll post them on my blog.

The zoo

On Saturday we took Wes to Bass Pro and then the Zoo. He had such a fun time running around from animal to animal, and we had fun just watching him :)

Weekend Fun

We took Wes to Bass pro and he loved it.

Wes saying "cheese"

Our little fish

I had a birthday...

Me, on my 23rd birthday.

WE went to the lake the day after my b-day with my family to celebrate. The kids had a blast jumping off these cliffs and swimming in the water.

Getting ready to get in the water (in the new swimming suit I made). Someone ended up pushing me off the dock and I lost my head band :(

Wes and Taylor swimming by the dock. Wes wanted to spend just about every second in the "pool".

Todd skiing.

Kelsie, Sydnie, and Taylor hanging out on the HUGE tube.

The Allphin family happened to be there that day too so they took everyone for a ride on the tubes. Everyone had a blast and was pretty worn out by the time it was time to go home.