Bear Lake 2011

Every 2 years my family goes to Bear Lake. We rent a cabin that holds all 26 of us and plan a fun week of games, waterskiing, pool time, raspberry shakes, volleyball, hikes, going running, and just being together. This year we had Colette so it was a little more challenging, but she was such a good baby, we couldn't ask for anything more from her. Here are some shots of the fun times we had.

Nick, Colette and I walked to town to get shakes. Colette slept the whole way

There were little fish at the beach where we stayed and my sister Elise paid my 12 year old nephew Nate to eat one. $20 is a lot to pass up on

Colette is her sun hat

My brother Geoff brought an Eskimo blanket. So we each took a turn and it was pretty fun for the kids :) That is my niece Sarah in the air.

Colette and I at the beach. She loved feeling the water and sand in her toes. Don't worry I had SPF 110 on her!! (They say it doesn't do anything after 50, but why risk it) :)

The volleyball court in the backyard. We had so much fun playing, and I am not good, but I can serve okay.

Nick solomon skiing. I think he is just good at everything!

What I'd do over again..

If I could go back to the beginning of when Colette was born I would do things a little different. For example, I wouldn't take the lactationist word as law. (nipple confusion is a myth I think) I would say to the hospital nurses, yes, give my baby a Binky and yes, give her a bottle during the night so I can sleep. If I did this, then she might take one or both of those things. That way I can step away for a while and let Nick or a babysitter be able to feed her. Well, enough blogging- I need to get back to trying and breaking the Binky in. Wish me luck!

July 4th

(This is of the glow sticks everyone had..just took it with time lapse on my camera)

We had a great July 4th this year. It started off with me running my frist 5k since being pregnant. (not that good of an idea so soon..but I did it!) Then we went over to my sister Elise's house where Nick and I played tennis, then went swimming, ate a delicious steak dinner where I sat at the kid's table and learned some interesting things about my nieces and nephews. So fun! After that we played 2-step, had dessert, and all headed out front for a first time ever in Utah, aerial firework show!! oooohhhh. It was really fun and I made sure to plug Colette's ears the whole time. What a great day it was.

Grandma Lola

Grandma Lola is here visiting and it's always a nice time when Grandma is here. At 92, Colette is her 25th (?) great grand child. What a legacy she is leaving behind!

Colette's Blessing

She wore my blessing dress from 28 years ago! Kind of fun to turn it into an little heirloom

Yesterday was Colette's blessing. It was a beautiful day and Cole didn't even cry during her blessing. Nick did a wonderful job! Afterwards we all went over to mom and dad's house for dinner and to hang out. It was a perfect day and I could feel the love everyone had for Colette on her special day!

Edwards Vacation

Watching the Taylorsville days firework show

Nick's sister Emily, cuts hair in NY and while she was here his sister Megan had her cut her hair. Then, his other sister Lindsay made this little headband out of Megan's hair for Colette. It was pretty funny!

Nick's family came to town for his parents 40th wedding anniversary and we all got together in Taylorsville to hang out, watch the fireworks, play lots of great games, and catch up on fun times! Hanging with the Edwards is a lot of fun and I love getting to know them more and more. They each have such wonderful personalities and huge hearts- and great sense of humours! Huge plus :) Overall it was a wonderful weekend.

Long Time No Blog

I haven't blogged in a long time. I guess I just haven't had time since I've been adjusting to being a new mom. It's been so fun! And the older she gets, the more personality I can see and I just love it. Here are a couple things I have realized with being a mom:

1. Human babies are TOTALLY dependant on you! No other mammal is like that

2. She is her own special spirit- I am getting to learn who she is individually

3. I couldn't be a single mom. Nick is a huge help

4. Even babies want a snack between meals sometimes.

5. Starting to average 7 hours of sleep a night means happier baby. (she likes routine)

6. 7 hours of sleep still doesn't equal 7 hours for mom...must pump to survive

7. I'm so creative and detail oriented with how to cure a diaper rash. (she LOVES diaper changes)

8. Seeing her smile and learn to laugh is making it all worth it

9. I need to stop spending so much $ on her clothes when she'll outgrow them next month

10. I've learned she needs baby time, and I need mom time and we both need together time :)

Cousins

This was a funny little photo shoot my sil and I did yesterday with our little girls. They are only 2.5 months apart, which when they are older you won't be able to tell one single bit, but at this age you can tell! So fun to see them together-

Colette K. Edwards

Here she is. 7 lbs and 2 oz. She is just perfect!

April Graduation 2011

Here is a little video I put together of Nick and I's convocation for graduation. We officially did it and I officially walked at 39 weeks pregnant! It was such a fun day and the weather was perfect. It's been raining here for quite some time so to have a sunny day was really icing on this great day!