Summer Fun

We have had so much this summer! Camping, campfires, smores, hot dogs, fishing...We can't wait until next summer to have little Ashlyn along on our adventures!!

We went to the demo derby in Rexburg. This is my 2nd time but my first with Enoch there. He had to work last year. Our fave was Batman and Robin! They really didn't last very long....

A couple weekends ago, we went camping by Heise and I caught my first REAL fish! Ashlyn helped! It was pretty interesting trying to sleep with that preggo belly. Enoch packed absolutely everything we would need. He's such an Eagle Scout! We cooked hot dogs over the fire and I had just sat down with my ketchup and mustard smothered goodness...and one fell off and used my leg as the path to the campfire. I was covered in red and yellow. Enoch only thought I dropped my hotdog and then I lifted up my leg. I could tell he tried not laugh but he couldn't hold it in.

I wasn't as patient as Enoch was when it came to fishing. I want instant satisfaction and he could sit by the river all day and fish. Good thing I don't have to fish for a living...

We had a fun 4th at Rigby Lake. Look at my belly! Goodness...that's not a maternity suit by any means but I made it one. Enoch buzzed of his hair the day before...and his head was roasted by the end of the day...That kid and sunscreen...you would have to tie him down and mist him with it to get it on him. We had fun splish splashing around and eating shave ice.

Enoch showing the proper way to indulge in s'mores.

We had a fun family dinner at Enoch's parents house earlier this summer. Everyone was there for it and it just so fun. We made burgers and hot dogs, good ol pasta salad and the piece de resistance, smores!

After eating the main meal, the boys took it upon themselves to rid the property of pesky birds. Since Enoch's parents were re-siding their house, they destroyed all the birds nests...These are very vengeful birds...they pooped on their cars and driveway all day long everyday. There was no point in ever washing the cars because they would be pelted by the end of the day...Enoch with his bow and Joesph with the pellet gun took care of some of them. It was the funniest thing to watch. A few weekends before I went out to their house to wash my car and my father-in-law was out with the pellet gun going after those winged marauders .

Dresser Project

Enoch and I found a fun little dresser we decided to make over. Enoch spent a good part of last night sanding and painting. Enoch looked at it as a good reason to by a sander. The kitchen was covered in sawdust...I didn't get any before pictures of the ugly veneer. But trust me it was hideous. I went and hid in the bedroom while sawdust flew. But Enoch being the good man he is cleaned everything up and there isn't a spec of sawdust left anywhere. He did a wonderful job painting the dresser and waking up the hardware. It was a very very ugly gold before.

My turn on the project is putting "Ashlyn" on the dresser in pink and green. I want to put a cute stencil border around the top but I haven't found one I really like.

Beginning of stenciling

Finished stenciling!

37 weeks and counting!

Oh my lands she is getting big! We're down to an appt every week and braxton hicks every 10 min.... So far the doc says I won't be having a baby this week. I just want her to come out. We're so anxious to see her plus she's not fitting in there very well at all and is still moving herself in all different directions. Just a quick update for everyone! I would show pictures of the "nursery" but since we are going to be moving 2 weeks after she is born to Rigby, there is no point in putting a lot of energy into decorating just to take it down plus she'll be in the bassinett in our room for a while. Well go hog wild when we get into the house we're renting.

35 1/2 weeks

Well only 4 1/4 weeks left until little Ashlyn is here. I haven't posted a belly picture in a while. So here's the 35 weeks belly. Not much different than the 32 week belly. As a matter of fact, I don't think there is any difference at all....She's somehow making more room in there without sticking out more....Oh boy... She's up so high I can hardly breathe at all but it will all be worth it in the end. I'm starting to get really nervous about labor. I guess there will be no mistaking when I'm in labor. When I can't even walk or stand up straight because the pain is too much, time to go to the hospital...The braxton hicks contractions are getting pretty intense and really really tight. Quite uncomfortable. If I'm sitting for more than 5 min and get up, BAM! Can't breathe for at least 15 seconds. And the crazy thing...us girls will want to do this again! Maybe 2, 3, 4 more times! You just can't squash that maternal and spiritual desire to have children.