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Thursday, August 30, 2007

Our Little Mini Vacation

Last week Shelly, Riley and I set off for a few relaxing, and fun filled, days in Park City. We rented a Condo right on Main Street so that we had complete access to shopping, food, and fun without ever having to get in our car. It was wonderful!!!

This was our first get away with Riley and we were anxious to see how she would handle being outside of her routine and every day surroundings. She did fantastic! She was such a happy baby! She slept good, she ate good, and she smiled a lot. She also LOVED being in her stroller and seemed to get a little mad when it wasn't moving. She slept in her Moses Basket next to our bed, just as if she was in her bassinet at home, and slept through the night as always. Through the night usually consists of about 8:30 pm to 5:00 am.

I so needed a get away with my girls. During the week I don't get to spend much time with them because of a little thing called work gets in the way. Once the weekend comes I feel like I have to spend time reconnecting with them and just as I feel reconnected Monday hits again. So this mini vacation was needed!

Below are some pics from our trip. You'll notice there was a party crasher. We realized every picture we took Day 1 had Lambie (one of Riley's favorite toys) in it. So, we continued the theme and made sure Lambie was in EVERY picture. Enjoy!

Oh, wait, one last thing, we weighed Riley yesterday. 12 lbs on the dot!
"Mom, I love Lambie."

"Seriously Mom, are you sure these are 3 Month jeans because I'm feeling a little self conscious about my waist line right now."

How cute is Riley's butt in these jeans!

Riley and Lambie ignoring Mommy Shelly as she enjoys her Adult Beverage.
MMMM, Margarita
"Lambie, the Mom's are acting a little funny. I think there's something in those cactus shaped cups they're drinking from."
"Lambie watching over Miss Riley while the Mom's enjoy their Mexican Fiesta."
"Hey Mom, watch this dance move, I can do the Sprinkler!"
"I'm tired, too much dancing."
Lambie watching over the princess as she sleeps.
Lambie thought this sign at Cisero's was funny. We did too. Sorry Riley, no puppies or espresso for you this trip!
"Oh Lambie, I love you."
Lambie watching over Riley as we have a wonderful dinner and wine at our favorite restaurant in Park City, Cisero's.
"Hey Moms, this trip was AWESOME, let's do it again soon!"

19 comments:

Deb Williams said...

Awww those are so cute! I swear I feel like I am missing so much in the "family" living so far away! all you girls are looking pretty cute!!! Love and miss ya!

Stacey said...

Sounds like a nice getaway! Glad you had fun with your girls. Love the pictures--Riley is so sweet!!! She looks like a happy baby. :)

my--four--sons said...

Now you made me want to head up to park city and have some margarita's!!! Those pics are way cute my favorites are the 3month jeans (her look is priceless, I think we all feel that way sometimes) the sprinkler, and the expresso to the kids sign(way funny). I'm glad you had a good time.

Holly said...

Love the pictures! So glad you guys got away - and were able to enjoy a beverage or two!
I love Park City!!! I love Ciceros!!
She looks so adorable and I'm so glad she (or you guys) had so much fun!

Merr said...

It is always fun to get away as a family, and it is always needed too. Those pictures are way cute. She is looking so much older now a days! I love the little lambie!

NiaCP said...

How great is that!! Enjoy those fun get aways while she is so little because it gets a bit harder as they grow up. You are so lucky to have such a wonderful girl!

K J and the kids said...

I love her. I miss her. I want to hold her. :( uuuuhhh hhhhh uhhh
She is SO stinking sweet. LOVE that last smiley one. Shelly gets her smiling so big.
She looks darling in her levis too.

(that sign at ciceros is HILARIOUS)

Thanks for posting pictures. LOVE IT !

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a ton of fun! Darling freaking pictures.. You 3 are the cutest girls EVER.. (don't tell anyone I think that) LOL

Stef said...

We were going to go to Park city while we were in Utah, but we ran out of time.
Maybe the next time we are there we could meet up with you guys !!

ajs4ever said...

That sign in great! I know you are so proud of that little one:) She seems like such a good baby! I hope to get one like her soon:)

Jen said...

What a precious little girl...she is so dang cute! MMM...those margaritas look GOOOD!!!! Glad you enjoyed a little getaway!

Casey said...

So, so, so cute! Love lambie and Riley is so cute!! Glad you were able to have a mini-vacation; everyone needs those every now and again.

And I am soooo envious of your good sleeping baby! Mine *still* don't sleep like that! :)

Jennifer said...

So cute! I love Lambie and I love that sign about espresso and puppies!

Miss riley seems like such a easy going baby! And you both look so happy and rested!

Wendy and Karen said...

Love the pictures! Riley is so pretty and looks so happy! Your post makes me want a lambie

Jojo said...

She is just doing beautifully isn't she!

Unknown said...

I love the pic's! I am trying to catch up on blogs after being sick! Riley is such a doll.... I love her jeans!

Shannon said...

Awesome pictures. Riley is so cute! Glad you had a little getaway.

Anonymous said...

looks like you guys had a blast!!

hotomiky said...

you looked had fun!

what an adorable baby girl you have.... Look so HAPPY baby!

thanks for sharing...

the signs - so funny!

Our Conception Story

After eight years together we were pretty sure we'd spend our life with our four legged kids, doing lots of camping, and traveling the world. On August 12, 2004 that all changed with the birth of our God Daughter Tate. We immediately fell completely in love with her and soon began to re-think our decision of not having kids.

In October 2005 we began the process of trying to conceive. As soon as we started trying Shelly began having very erratic cycles which made the process that more complicated. After four tries over six months we decided to schedule a consultation with the a Reproductive Specialist. We were desperate to conceive and on a limited time frame since Shelly had just turned 41. Dee was 35 at the time but not able to conceive due to a medical procedure.

Our first appointment with the Repro Man was May 2006. He suggested we try IVF using Dee's eggs and Shelly as the gestational mother. He felt this scenario would give us the highest chance for success of a healthy pregnancy. We spent a short amount of time weighing our options and decided this was the best choice. We began our first IVF cycle in August. They did the Egg Retrieval and Fertilization on 8/31. Three days later, 9/3, they transferred three embryos into Shelly. Then the wait began.

Shelly promised not to begin the home pregnancy test too soon. Dee had to travel out of state for business a week after the transfer and asked Shelly to please wait to test. BUT, the wait was too much for her and she started testing after a week. At first there was no line. But after a couple of days testing a faint line started to appear. When Dee came home from her trip Shelly told her, "I know I'm pregnant." Dee didn't believe her and insisted the line wasn't dark enough so she tested herself to compare. There was absolutely no line. She began to believe Shelly was pregnant but still had doubt. Dee went to the store and bought another brand of testing strips. After five home tests, we were convinced we we're pregnant due to all positive results. A blood test at two weeks confirmed it; we were going to have a baby!