Sunday, August 30, 2009

Rise and Shout the Utahns are Out!...Week 2

sleep, eat, swim, repeat...


add in a some awesome shopping and life couldn't get much better



We are so lucky to have this generous, courageous, gentle, and stylish Grandma in our lives!

Mom Trump is an amazing photographer. She captured these sweet shots:







We took advantage of the pool in the backyard as much as possible of course.

Here's Bry showing off his neato tricks.


Hyrum learned to swim in a matter of days. He's had months of swimming lessons, which frightened him more than anything, all he needed was his own pool and lots of cousins to lead the way. So, to anyone who is struggling with their own child's swimming dilemmas- just buy a pool! I'm sure they're not that expensive...



Ivy lovin' life

Hyrum and his "best cousins" Sarah and Robert

They looked out for him and showed so much patience the whole trip.

And what did we do when we weren't in the pool you ask?

Action packed ping pong tournaments

Amazing displays of acrobatics

Swingin'

Zoning on shows

Swingin' some more
Eating

Did I already mention eating?

Running 10ks
and just being darn cute

We spent a fun afternoon with our dear dental school friends the Lamms

My fam even came to enjoy the water


Grandpa was the babysitter







AND this darling baby bump turned into...

this DARLING BABY!

Being away from this new little life is so painful. Missing birthdays, baptisms, vacations, holidays, and simple family dinners is plenty rough, but babies- pain.

Everyday Hyrum asks when we're going to live in Utah. "Why do you want to live in Utah?" I ask. "Because my Grandmas are so sweet" his simple, but insightful answer.


5 comments:

Unknown said...

Awww...too sweet, Erin! I got a little misty eyed reading this. What a party we had while you guys were here...if it makes you feel any better we don't do anything nearly as fun when you aren't! We miss you guys and love you lots (so much that I won't silently curse you for posting those pictures of my HUGE preggo belly in a bathing suit!).

Build It,Sew It,Love It said...

That is so sweet, and one darling baby girl! She is beautiful. Looks like you have an amazing family. I can see why you miss them so much.

Way to go Hyrum on his swimming!

Carrie said...

I am so glad you had a fun time with your family and Brian's family in UT. The pool party looked like a blast. Brian's got some diving moves...cool:) We really enjoyed your visit today...we are glad you are back in VA now though;)

Ash said...

Oh:( I didn't even know you were in Utah. Sad. Seems like it was a super fun time tho! I love all your posts! I'm glad life is going so beautifully for you. I tried texting you on your birthday...you must not text:) That, or you didn't get it. I suppose I should have tried calling! I'll be a better friend next time. Miss you.

love ash.

us... said...

oh my word that family picture is so cute of you guys! Oh how I love the utah life....it is so fun to live else where but really when it comes down to it! Utah is where it's at! So when are you going to live in Utah? give us a call when you decide to come to zion:)