A few new things

I know I have been a slacker lately in updating my blog, but I feel my life is somewhat monotonous. There have been a few things worth blogging about however. A few weeks ago my parents came up to Utah for Stacy’s baby, Kysa’s, blessing. We had such a good time just being together. The blessing was so nice and there was a huge luncheon afterwards at Stacy’s in-laws house. My dad took some adorable pictures of Lexi and Kysa together that I had to post.

Aren't they adorable!?
"Um, she is falling over on me!"

"Your ear is very soft, Kysa!"

The Shaw and Rime family

Grandpa and Grandma with the girls

"Cheese"

The next day we were all able to go to the new temple open house. I hadn't been to an open house since the Las Vegas temple and I was eight years old. The temple was beautiful and such a neat experience to walk through. After attending the open house, my mom, Stacy, Kysa, Lexi and I went shopping while my dad and Jaron hiked up to Timpanogos Caves. I guess it was a pretty strenuous hike. It was very rainy that day and the path up there is a mile and a half all uphill. They said they had a great time and luckily the weather wasn’t too bad for them.

Can we say WIND!

Two very handsome men

Last weekend we met up with one of Jaron’s old roommates, Scott, and his family. Scott’s wife’s father rides horses and was in a competition over at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds. We went to watch and had a good time going to lunch together. Afterward, Lexi got to sit on one of the horses and she wasn’t really sure what to think. I believe she liked it at first, but got a little worried and upset after a few minutes when the horse started making a lot of sounds with it’s mouth.

Jaron started a new job on Monday with a different mortgage company, which we are hoping will be really good for us. It’s in Lehi though, which means Jaron has a bit of a commute. He has to be at work now from 9-5 like most people, which makes for long days. Alexis misses her daddy, but loves playing with toys and reading books. She learns something new everyday and has such a cute personality. One of our favorite little treats in the summer is a little Hawaiian Hut that sells shaved ice. It is fabulous and the medium size we all share is huge. It's also only $2.50, which we think is quite a bargain and in our price range.

Our blue mouths

Lexi also has acquired her old bouncer as her new recliner. We bring it out when Stacy and Jaden are visiting for Kysa, but Lexi has reclaimed it. She does have a chair that is more her size however. My grandpa made all of the grandkids these adorable little teddy bear chairs for our children. Luckily, Lexi has now moved on from the bouncer to the teddy chair!

A little vacation

On May 5th we traveled down to Vegas to be there for when my sister, Mindy had her baby. McKenzie was born on May 6th at 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 18 1/2 inches long. She had tons of black hair and was a cutie! It's crazy because I think once you become a mom, you get choked up at the sight of a new mom and baby! Mindy had a much better delivery and recovery with this baby and seems to be doing great! She looks fabulous too! She now actually weighs 20 pounds less than she did when she got pregnant! Who does that!?! If we could all be that lucky!

It was great to be there to hold the new baby and be with my family. We stayed there until Mothers Day to be with my mom and to talk to my brothers. We only get to talk to them twice a year since they are serving missions so we wanted to be there for that! They are doing fabulous and it was great to hear all the stories about those they are teaching. I really miss them when I go home to visit, but I know they are doing the right thing over there. Austin loved playing with Lexi and they had so much fun together.

Lexi with Papa

The next day we drove down to California to stay with Jaron's parents for a week. We had such a good time. We went to the beach twice and took Lexi to a pool. It was the first time she got to wear her swimsuit and play in the sand and water. She loved the beach and especially loved playing in the sand with a pail and shovel. She actually threw a tantrum when we tried to leave. She wasn't as crazy about the pool however, probably because there wasn't any sand and the water was a little cold. She looked adorable in her little swimsuit though.

We celebrated Dianne, Jaron's mom's birthday and enjoyed a fabulous ice cream cake from Coldstone. Over the course of the week we also went to dinner with one of Jaron's best friends from high school and his family, got frozen bananas, and visited with the rest of the family. We really had a great time but it is nice to be back in our own home and not living out of suitcases.

Now we are just getting back into our normal routines and watching Lexi wander all over the house. She loves talking on her little play cell phone and paces back and forth down the hall while babbling into the phone repeatedly. Alexis has now discovered how to open cupboards, drawers, and my jewlery box but is pretty good about closing them when mommy says to. She is definitely full of energy but we love watching her grow and learn new things everyday!

My Little Beaver

Need I say more . . . ?!?

Alexis is now "sleeping" in the pack n' play until we can obtain some form of protection from her razor-sharp teeth! Who would believe that a face like this could do something so damaging!

Don't you just love her little puff vest

Lexi with her baby

Busy travelers!

Yes, we are still alive! We have been so busy lately traveling and such that I have neglected the blog. So I will give you a quick update over the past month. Alexis turned one on March 9th but unfortunately her and I were both very sick. We had planned a little party for her but ended up postponing it till Friday the 13th. Jaron had bought lots of balloons and a single red rose for her and we had also gotten her a Little people bus that she can ride on. My mom and brothers were here too for the birth of Stacy's baby, Kysa. Lexi destroyed her little cake I made her and loved it. She is a big fan of squishing food in her hands anyway so she thought it was great! I also made cookies and ice cream cake for everyone else.

Lexi on her musical bus

YUMMY!

Anybody want some?

Cookies and Cream ice cream cake I made

A few days after Lexi's birthday, we drove down to Vegas for Thomas and Tyler's farewell. It is so crazy that my brothers are even old enough to serve missions! They did a great job on their talks in church and I know they will be awesome missionaries! After church we had a large social gathering of mostly family and friends. Of course there was an enormous amount of food! After the farewell we rented a car and drove back to Utah on Tuesday to drop my brothers off at the MTC on the 25th. It was so much harder for me than I even thought it would be. Those of you that have experienced it, know it is a bittersweet experience. Lexi was being very fussy that day, which didn't help the mood. We drove home is silence because I was having a hard time keeping it together. It was great seeing how grown up my brothers have become and I am going to miss them so much. They are going to be such amazing missionaries though!

Elder Tyler Scoble and Elder Thomas Scoble

On Thursday there was a huge snow storm so we ended up leaving late that afternoon and drove my grandma's in New Harmony. The next morning we drove to Vegas, let Lexi play for a couple of hours at my mom's house and then drove to Surprise, Arizona. Jaron's sister, Shelly, was blessing her baby girl. It was very nice and warm there so we were able to take Lexi to the park with Shelly's little boys. They have a cool Radio Flyer wagon, that we just got from Jaron's parents as well :) , that we took her in. She absolutely loved it! The blessing was wonderful and it was so fun to see all of Jaron's family together. Lexi loved playing with her little cousins and all the fun toys there. Shelly and I exchanged lots of yummy recipes and it was great to just be there and visit since we don't get to see them very often. We ended up staying until Monday morning and then drove back to my parent's house.

Nicki, Jaron, Shelly holding Paige, Kim, and their cousin Mike

Adorable baby Paige

Lexi in her birthday crown and necklace she got from aunt Nicki

Talmage and Lexi

Ella and Lexi

Loving the swing

Bryce and Lexi in the Wagon

We stayed the week at my parent's home for Mindy's baby shower. There were so many people that showed up and I was able to see people I haven't seen since I was in high school. Mindy got so many adorable things and the shower went really well.

Mindy gave Lexi her first haircut while we were down there too since she was getting quite the mullet!

So we ended up driving back up here to Utah on Monday, April 6th. So yes, you can say we have been busy! Now I am just getting back into my old routine of cooking, cleaning, and playing with Alexis!

Lexi in her Easter dress