Baby shower

I was so lucky to have a baby shower and so thankful for my great friends who put it together! I felt so loved and know this baby is already so loved. We loaded up on diapers and received so many thoughtful, wonderful gifts.

The food was delicious (I couldn't eat much because of my diabetes) but it looked really good, the decorations were so cute and many friends and family came!

Afton had so much fun. She acted as if the shower was for her. She opened all the presents, loved putting little favor bags together for people and really loved the yummy treats!

Thanks to my friend Jess who took these fun pictures!

  By the end of the night I couldn't help myself with these pretzel bites. I finally ate a couple and boy were they delicious!

 The girls had a basket of diapers along with markers to leave messages for me or Brett... very cute!

 Mindy and Becky - what would I do without these two??? Love my face in the back. Boy am I happy!

 Crystal is the best. She is my amazing visiting teacher and has worked with me in Beehives. She also made me the most delicious peanut butter cookies to eat during my diabetic pregnancy!

 Ranae, Ashley, Abby and Mindy are all amazing and supportive friends and I was so glad they came!

 Seriously love these two!

 My sweet mom came for a bit as well as Grandma Karen and Tiff! So grateful for a supportive family!

 Lisa and Candi

 Belly shot

 Julie and Jill - those smiles just make me happy!

 Diana and Mary have been so good to me. Diana has been Aftons' primary teacher and Mary is my amazing visiting teacher!

 Jessica and Lisa are wonderful. Jess took these great pictures and is a great friend. Lisa and I have worked together in YW and I hope to still see her!

 Liz is my amazing visiting teaching partner (I am not a good partner) and her daughter Abby is one of my sweet Beehives.

Afton was so excited to have so many diapers and proceeded to organize and rearrange throughout the day!

Maternity photos at Cove Fort

I was so glad I dragged Brett and Afton to Cove Fort for pictures today and kind of surprised at how many turned out. Afton is turning into a great little photographer and Brett is always a good sport. It's still hard to believe I am even pregnant and I love being able to have this experience one more time!! It's fun for Afton as well and she's so excited to be a big sister!

Cascade Springs and Deer Creek

At least once a year we like to drive over the Alpine Loop and go to Cascade Springs! We usually go in the fall but decided today was a great day to go for a drive.

After Cascade Springs we drove over the hill into Midway. We stopped at Deer Creek to throw some rocks and soak our feet but I actually had Afton's suit, towels, and sand toys in the trunk.

So Brett being the great dad he is got into the water in his shorts and the two of them had a water fight! I love watching Afton smile and laugh and I love hearing her giggles as she's trying to get away from Dad.



This fish was dead and was soooo stinky. Brett finally got a stick and went and threw it in the bushes. Yuck