National Aquarium

Owen and I ventured out on our own today and had so much fun! We drove into Baltimore and went to the National Aquarium. Owen did so great and loved to see the fishies and turtles. He wasn't too interested by the dolphin show - mostly because he didn't want to sit still - but we had a great time. Afterward we went to a yummy sandwich shop called Potbelly and had a pineapple-coconut smoothie. It was such a beautiful day to be down in the Harbor. Here are a few pictures!

Hello from Maryland!

We have been out in Maryland for the past few weeks for Sam's work training and we have a few more to go! We are having a great time; trying to do as much site-seeing as possible. I have been leaving most of the picture taking to Sam and we forgot the thingy to upload his pictures, but I did take a few around our hotel the other day so you can at least see where we are!

We spent the first weekend in Rochester, Palmyra and Niagra Falls and last weekend in Washington DC. Can't wait to show you more when we get back!

Here is the view from our hotel - we are staying across the street from Ripken Stadium and they have about 10 practice fields behind the hotel.


Here is Owen's park looking back at our hotel:



Here is Owen in front of the froggy he just LOVED outside of one of the restaurants we went to:


And here is Cousin Joe! We were so lucky to pick the right ward and run into him! He looked so great and seems to be doing so well.

Happy 18 Months!

I can't believe I have an 18-month-old already! Owen is so fun - learning something new every day!

Trip to CA

We had the BEST time Oxnard, CA! We got to stay two whole weeks while Sam was in training for work. We stayed in the Embassy Suites right on the beach, went swimming, played at the park next to our hotel, went for a bike ride, hung out with an old mission companion of Sam's and just had so much fun! Mom and Dad came out for a weekend so we went up to Santa Barbara and a cute little town, Solvang, where Mom and Dad got their engagement ring many years ago. We also toured the Ronald Reagan Library. We spent most nights watching the sunset on the beach! Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Mr. Independent

It's Been Too Long...

...since I have posted any pictures of this cute little guy. I think from now on I am just going to put up pictures - no title, no message from me...cuz let's be serious - you aren't really reading this anyway. You came for one thing and one thing only, so here you go:

Hanging out at Grandma & Grandpa's
Visiting Great Grandpa

Cousins!
Just looking adorable...
Gila Valley Temple
Another cute one...
Play date with the Bells
Thanksgiving Point

Draper Temple with Nana and Papa


Mmmmmm Nutella!

One of these days I will learn how to post a video and then you will all be in for a real treat!

Muscles!