The boys trip to Texas...

Ok, ok I finally got it out, our family blog. I've been procrastinating it for so long, but finally. I've been posting small things here and there for a couple of months but didn't tell anyone about the blog. I was waiting for Nathan to make his trip down to Texas. He and Ethan got to go visit the Abrahams & Carvers in Texas. I am a little jealous but mostly happy that we were able to send them home. He's been working so hard and doing school he never gets time for himself, so I'm happy to sacrifice some time with my boys to share with Texas fams. We decided that since they were going back to Texas then we might as well wait til then to make "our announcement"......

Any guesses???? We're having another baby! Yay! We're having a little girl!!!! We are both so excited! I found out back in March right after I saw my family at conference. It's funny b/c my little bro. Jeffrey and sis Caitlin kept asking me when they should prepare for another niece or nephew. Well it's funny b/c when I did see them I guess I was pregnant already and didn't know it, ha. So I found out and kept it quiet for a little bit b/c our anniversary was coming up and wanted to tell Nathan then. So on the morning of our anniversary I had to play a little game with Nathan......of course. He's always playing little games with me when he gives me presents or on anniversaries or birthdays so of course I have to get back at him. So that morning I make him go on this long scavenger hunt of popping balloons, (which Ethan loved helping him with) each having a little message in them giving him hints on his present. Finally he got to the last one and it told him to open his card. So he opened the card and it said I love you, congratulations you're going to be a new daddy again! Ha ha, it was so much fun for me and in the end I think he had fun too (we both know Ethan did).

We keep trying to tell Ethan there's a baby in mommies tummy and I think he understands somethings going on. If I ask him where's mommies baby he'll pat my tummy, he's so cute!
So there you go another Abraham baby!! My due date is December 20 and as a bonus without either family knowing ( when they decided ) both families are coming to Utah for Christmas!!!!! We get to welcome our little girl here with lots of family! We are so excited!!!
It's funny last year we went camping in Colorado with Jamie, Jared & Jackson, we talked about how fun it would be to have kids at the same time, mostly Jamie and I doing the talking......it ended up happening anyway! Congratulations to Grandma & Grandpa Abraham and Nana & Papa Carver on your new little Grandaughter!!! We love you!!!!!

Father/Son time

Nathan is always so busy with the bank and school. One weekend we decided to get away and go for a little drive. We went up to Huntsville. We would LOVE to live there. It's a beautiful little town away from all the busy life of Orem/Provo (college towns). It's a perfect set up for Nathan, he could have his little house for his family and then some land! That's all Nathan would ask for in a "dream home". He doesn't really care what the house looks like as much..... he just wants some land for his kids to go exploring. I think it's cute and fun....I support his wishes, as long as we don't have to deal with lots of "critters" (not going to happen I know).We would love to move there someday.....but it is really expensive so we'll just keep it a dream for now. Here's some fun pictures of Nathan & Ethan playing at the playground.



This is also the week when Nana was in town so there's a couple with her too. Ethan loved having his Nana here. She taught him the "Hello" song (primary). She also taught him some dancing numbers from her play of "My Fair Lady" (her and Caitlin's broadway debut). I was amazed at how Ethan picked up on them so quickly. She taught him a little dance and some hand motions that go with it.




He surprises me all the time on how quick he picks things up. I think he has a real ear for music, but that could just be a hopeful mom. I always catch him leading music with his hands if he can hear any and dancing around, since he was little. It might just be a phase and all toddlers do it, but I'll take what I can get!

Best Friends & Sons

Congratulations to Quintin & Rachel! Quintin and Nathan have been buds since they were little. We're so excited for them and their new little boy, Kaden.
Now Ethan and Kaden can be buds too! Ethan was so excited to see the baby. He was very gentle with him too, he even talks in a little baby voice when he's talking to him....even though he's barely older, ha ha. He thinks he's a grown up like mommy & daddy. It was a very good sign to watch Ethan with another baby to see what may happen in the future. He was very sweet and soft with him.

4th of July

What a great holiday! We went up to Boise to visit Brent & Janeen. We also were able to spend time with our cousins. We had a very busy, fun weekend. There was shopping, golfing, fireworks and of course camping. We found a great camping area that was very pretty and secluded.....of course after searching for a couple of hours. It was worth it though, it was a great place. There was a pretty fishing location less than a mile away. Brent is an excellent fisherman so he was trying to educate us on what to do. We didn't catch any fish but still had fun. Of course Brent & Neen being the pros they are caught plenty for all. We also were able to shoot off some fireworks with our Idaho cousins. Ethan had a great time. Every time one shot off he yelled out this cute......."whoa", ha ha he's so cute. He loved playing with his cousin Tanner, he would follow him around & of course Kaylee too. 4th of July is a big family holiday for us and this one was very memorable....Thanks to Brent, Janeen & Christensen cousins!!!