Heather's Happiness: July 2008

27 July 2008

A Summer afternoon on Papa & Gigi's Deck

(And Mommy, trying to be a little artsy!)

25 July 2008

White Wave Foods Family Night at the Zoo

Papa, Gigi and Honey joined us for an evening at the zoo courtesy of Daddy's company, White Wave Foods. We enjoyed exploring the zoo, yummy food and carousel rides! What a fun night!

Miss O spent the day playing with her friends ~ Addi, Caroline, Meredith and Isabelle. Olivia and Addi kept us on our toes with all of their running around and shananigans. Caroline was right behind them and Meredith and Isabelle will be on their heels before they know it! What a fun afternoon with friends! Can't wait to get together again...hopefully soon. Thanks, Al, for having us over!

24 July 2008

Loves and Kisses

It's 8:00 pm and we're finishing up our bedtime routine, a little late tonight. Books have been read. Prayers have been said. And hugs and kisses have been given. Our little miss is peacefully tucked into bed and I turn to leave. As I shut out the light, I hear a little voice,

"More kiss, Mommy."

I quickly (and gladly) turn around and pick-up Olivia for more kisses, very dramatically given with a big "muahs" at the end of each one. And a big bear hug to finish it off.

When I lay her back down and tuck her in, I say, "I love you, monkey."

And she says, "Lub you, Mommy."

Oh, how I love this little girl. And, she loves me too!

Future Cover Girl...

...with her very own unique style! This morning I was attempting to get myself and Olivia ready at the same time. It was a challenge, to say the least! She LOVES "playing" in the bathroom! Lotion, nail polish, lipstick, you name it, she wants it! She was investigating my make-up bag as I was drying my hair and brushing my teeth. She quickly found her way to the mascara.

She very carefully and meticulously worked to apply her mascara just so. Although she didn't get much on her eyelashes, she was in the general vacinity. I just couldn't stop her and I, of course, had to grab the camera. It wasn't much to get it off, just a little eye make-up remover. It's a good lesson for me, she sure is watching her Mommy. Every move I make!

22 July 2008

Water Baby at Water World

Like always, loving the water!

21 July 2008

Yummy Burrito!

Eating a bean and cheese burrito ~ a girl after her Mommy's heart!

Eating a bean and cheese burrito with FIRE sauce ~ a girl after her Daddy's heart!

20 July 2008

Second Cousins

Olivia riding her pink pony with her cousin Garrett. (Garrett is the son of Paul, my Dad's brother, and his wife, Angie.)

Another new cousin and Garrett's brother...Preston James. Preston was born on Monday, July 14th (our anniversary!).

19 July 2008

Making Brownies...

...Mixing the brownie batter...

...Taking a taste...

...Chocolate Face...

17 July 2008

America's Biggest, America's Best...Water World

For this adventure to Water World we had a whole crew...Patti, Cindy, John, Morgan (John's friend), Nana, Olivia and me. As usual, Miss O was our little water baby. She explored, splashed, put her head under water and did the "alligator." She had such fun playing with Nana, Patti, Cindy and me. She also enjoyed all the food we hauled in, especially the oreos and chips. She did also eat watermelon, grapes, cheese and turkey!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

15 July 2008

Yay! A Turner Girl!

Kylie Diane Turner, daughter of my step-brother Matt and his wife, Kim, was born Tuesday, July 15th at 3:30 am. She was 8 lbs. and 19.5" long. She's a beauty and we can't wait to meet her. Olivia is especially excited to have a girl cousin on the Turner side of the family - now she won't be outnumbered anymore.

14 July 2008

Happy 8th Anniversary!

It's hard to believe that Jason and I have been married for 8 years today. In some ways I feel like it was just yesterday that we said, "I do," and in other ways it seems like we've always been together. We have such a happy life together and I'm so thankful for him everyday.

Our little one makes our days even more happy and joyful. It is amazing to watch this little product of our love grow and change everyday. She is just the perfect combination of Jason and I and we couldn't love her more.

Bear Trap Ranch

My Mom and Pete have been just outside Colorado Springs at Bear Trap Ranch for a 4-week Missionary Training. Olivia, Patti and I went up to their "graduation" from training. The camp was beautiful and it was fun to see where they have spent so much of their time. Since Jas had to work, Patti came along and was my navigator. I was so thankful she was with me because the 8 miles of one-lane, winding, dirt road to the camp was a little intimadating for this city girl!

11 July 2008

"Chinese! Chinese!"

Our little miss just loves Chinese food, especially Kung Pao chicken. Yes, you read right Kung Pao chicken. Our girl loves spicy food. Around dinner time, she often will say, "Chinese! Chinese!" Here she is with her first Kid's meal from Panda Express. She loved every bite!

06 July 2008

Thank you, Papa & Grandma!

We had a wonderful time in Idaho for the Stephens Family Reunion! Thank you to Papa and Grandma for getting us all organized and making this fun trip happen. Thank you also to Uncle Paul and Aunt Becky for so generously giving us a place to stay! We had such a great time! Keep scrolling down for more pictures of our Idaho adventures.