I got to go with Graham on his very first fieldtrip! It was to Black Island Farms, the local pumpkin patch, and it was too fun! We got to go in the wagon and pick a pumpkin and then play on the giant slides, in the corn, and on the barrel ride. Graham had a BLAST.
It’s been a beautiful fall, so busy and moving 100 mph but also full of delicious soup and yummy treats and General Conference and music! We’re getting ready to move and wishing the time would slow down. Wells is SO close to rolling, laughs CONSTANTLY, and sleeps all night long. It’s a dream!
I can’t believe it is already OCTOBER. The leaves were showing off BIG TIME and we had a blast driving up the canyon and taking a family walk. Life is so crazy and busy with both Randy and I having nuts work, but spending time together as a family is the best. I want to remember forever how much Graham loves playing with his friends, watching Tik Tok late at night with Randy, the way Graham looks when we pick him up from preschool, the deep belly laughs Wells will give us when Graham teases him. All of it is just too good. Wells got to meet the Thorne’s which was so fun as we watched Duncan give his mission farewell talk. It’s crazy how fast people grow up and change–it’s crazy! PLUS it is MOVING MONTH. We move at the end of this month which is WILD. I can’t believe our house is almost done and it is looking incredible!
We had a great time taking the boys to Lagoon for the first time! Graham LOVED every ride, except for the Space Scrambler. He was so tough and ran to ride on every single thing. He was squealing and giggling on the Tidal Wave, the Dino Drop, Puff the Magic Dragon, Bombora, and really everything he rode. He just loved it all! Wells was SO good, chilled in the stroller or slept the whole time. He was a champ. It was so fun to take Graham on roller coasters getting ready for Disneyland next year! It was so fun. Liv and mom went back and rode on some other rides in the evening, but it was PACKED. Overall, it was the best day!
We can’t believe it but our house is getting so close! The kitchen is in, the flooring just got put in, and we have a closing date! We are starting to get things ready to move at the end of October and it’s just insane.
We love that fall weather is coming! The best thing about Utah is getting all the seasons and I’m so excited for what fall is going to bring! Graham is LOVING preschool, mom and dad are both killing it at work, Wells is such a sweet and chill baby who loves laughing. It’s a great time!
I had the BEST birthday week. I ran 28 miles in the week leading up to my birthday which was INCREDIBLE. I’m SO proud of myself. I’m not as fast as I’d like to be yet, but I am faster than I thought I would be and I did it! Randy and the boys came with me a few times which was so fun.
The day before my birthday Randy brought a TON of pastries home and we enjoyed yummy food to do “birthday eve” which Randy and I are ALL about.
On my birthday Randy worked from home and that morning gave me the most BEAUTIFUL Tiffany ring. He talked about how we used to play a game called 4 years and daydream about where we would be in 4 years. We imagined him being home from his mission, us being married, us having kids, a house. And Randy teared up as he said “For the first time I don’t want to play 4 years. We still have big goals and dreams, but I’m super happy right here, where we are.” And I cried. He’s the sweetest person.
We worked that day and had a relaxing time with the boys, and then Graham had a soccer game! He is SO cute at soccer. He runs around, playing Spider-Man while he’s trying to kick the ball. He scored a goal in the wrong goal and was SO proud of himself for scoring. He’s just adorable and I’m obsessed with him.
Then this weekend we went to Valters Osteria for the most DELICIOUS dinner I’ve ever had. It was absolutely incredible. Pasta, bread, tomatoes and burrata, tiramisu, gilato, dipping chocolate. I’m obsessed! We won’t go back for a LONG time because it was so expensive, but it was delicious!
I’m so happy with life and I love our boys, our house that’s being built, just everything is wonderful and I’m super lucky.
Graham started preschool! I am so insanely proud of him. The day before preschool started he was so nervous. Did not want to go, was crying, and I was SO worried he would lose it on that day. He was nervous the morning of school and said he would rather stay home with me. We talked about how we’d been to the open house and it was fun, about how he should give it a try…
We took some pictures and he was EXCITED. He wanted to get in the car and then when we pulled up to school, he said “Mom I’m ready.” I helped him get out, and he marched up the stairs. So brave. I was SO proud I broke into tears.
He’s loving school already and I’m so happy he loves it so much
It’s September! My favorite month of the year! BIRTHDAY MONTH.
Graham and Wells are the cutest brothers and I love spending slow mornings playing with them.
I also have been running this week! It’s birthday week and I made a goal a while ago to run 28 miles during my birthday week, to celebrate turning 28! It’s been super great so far, and hard because I’m just barely postpartum. But it’s been awesome!
Beth’s birthday was September 1 so we celebrated by getting nails done, shopping downtown, and eating at Pleiku. It was so fun to be together with my sisters and get to hang out!
Work is crazy and fun and life is crazy and fun. I’m super happy and we feel so lucky!
I can’t believe Wells is TWO MONTHS OLD. He’s the sweetest, best baby and we are so insanely lucky to have him. He weighs 11 lbs 11 oz, is 22 inches long, is still a GREAT eater and sleeps 8-10 hours at night which mom is OBSESSED about. He rarely cries, is starting to get interested in things around him, has started to smile and laugh, but usually has a very inquisitive look on his face. He and Graham are little pals and it makes me so happy. We can’t remember what our life was like without him!
And the house is coming along! All wrapped up with all the walls inside, it’s starting to feel so real and I can’t believe it!
I can’t believe how fast time has flown this summer. We’re so lucky to have had the best summer with lots of trips to Cherry Hill, lots of time with cousins, driving by our new house being built, lots of new recipes, tons of weddings for our cousins, and more. We’ve been super busy with work, figuring out things for the new house, and loving the warm weather while it is still here.
I can’t believe Graham is finally old enough to play soccer! I was worried how he would do for his first time and he was honestly amazing! He was excited to go meet his coach and the other kids. He was nervous about all the kids crowding around the ball but he did get a few kicks in and started warming up the longer he was in. Randy and I both suddenly turned into THOSE parents, yelling so loud at him to run and get the ball. It was amazing.
We’ve been loving having 2 boys, back to normal life and figuring out our new routines. Graham is doing SO good with his brother and I’m so proud of him. Wells is gaining weight SO fast and is such a good baby, I can’t believe how lucky we are!
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