Sorry about the picture, my camera tends to wash things out- or maybe I don't really know how to use it.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Ahh Chocolate Chip Cookies
For the last couple of weeks, I've been craving chocolate chip cookies. I haven't made them because I haven't wanted to heat up my house with using the oven, but Saturday I finally broke down and found that I wasn't the only one excited to have some freshly baked cookies. Both Zach and Lincoln parked themselves in front of the oven to watch the cookies bake. It was Lincoln's first experience with them and he loved them(of course- he does have Shamo blood in him)!
Sorry about the picture, my camera tends to wash things out- or maybe I don't really know how to use it.
Sorry about the picture, my camera tends to wash things out- or maybe I don't really know how to use it.
Aunt Tammi
My sister Tammi came to visit since she gets a month of from school and was kind enough to spend her birthday (July 24th) with Lincoln and I.
We did a little shopping and spent no money, then grabbed some lunch and hit the water park. We had the water park to ourselves probably because it's been so incredibly hot outside that most people have taken to either hibernating or living in a pool- which we don't own.
Lincoln has started to really love the water and I can't say I blame him. But really, what kid doesn't love getting wet when it's 108 degrees outside?
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
July '08
Because I'm trying to use this as a sort of journal, I've been feeling the need to update it. However, I've been sucked into books and various other things and have not yet gotten around to an update so here it is.
Fourth of July:
Zach and I forgot the camera and were therefore unable to get any pics of the day but- we had a great day! We woke up early to attend a flag raising ceremony and breakfast held by our ward. Then we went out and ran some errands, which was kind of hard to do since many things were closed as it was a holiday. Then we headed out to Boulder City for a BBQ with the fam. We had tons of great food, Zach got to play a little rock band (the only X-box game he's into), there was a rather long and big round of croquet which was won by the birthday boy (my brother Darrin) and we watched some great fireworks which Lincoln fell asleep through. We were exhausted but happy when we finally made it home.
The pictures in this blog obviously have nothing to do with Independence Day, but they're what we've been doing since then.
Lincoln tried out his pool and didn't seem to be much of a fan of it. You can see the scowl on his face, then him climbing out of the pool. However, since then, he's acquired a love of the water, particularly the hose as I've been trying to rescue our lawn with some handwatering.
We've also put Lincoln to work. We have a huge Mesquite bean tree in our front yard that drops bucket loads of beans each year. One day I started picking them up and Lincoln started copying me. I thought it was great, until he decided he wanted to put rocks in the bucket as well(our landscape rocks). Anyhow, we got a little good work out of him.
And last, we've finally decided to start telling people, other than our family of course, that we're pregnant again. I realize this probably deserves it's own post, but this way only the most dedicated readers of our blog will know 1st. Anyhow, I'm out of the first trimester (yea!) and starting to feel good and have my energy back. It's amazing, the second trimester is sooooooooooo much better than the first- I'm finally able to get more things done around the house and I don't feel like I have to constantly have something in my mouth to keep the nausea away.
I'm about 15-16 weeks along and will therefore be due the first part of January. That means Lincoln and this little one will be right around 18 months apart. We're excited, nervous(only because Lincoln is still quite young), but excited.
Fourth of July:
Zach and I forgot the camera and were therefore unable to get any pics of the day but- we had a great day! We woke up early to attend a flag raising ceremony and breakfast held by our ward. Then we went out and ran some errands, which was kind of hard to do since many things were closed as it was a holiday. Then we headed out to Boulder City for a BBQ with the fam. We had tons of great food, Zach got to play a little rock band (the only X-box game he's into), there was a rather long and big round of croquet which was won by the birthday boy (my brother Darrin) and we watched some great fireworks which Lincoln fell asleep through. We were exhausted but happy when we finally made it home.
The pictures in this blog obviously have nothing to do with Independence Day, but they're what we've been doing since then.
Lincoln tried out his pool and didn't seem to be much of a fan of it. You can see the scowl on his face, then him climbing out of the pool. However, since then, he's acquired a love of the water, particularly the hose as I've been trying to rescue our lawn with some handwatering.
We've also put Lincoln to work. We have a huge Mesquite bean tree in our front yard that drops bucket loads of beans each year. One day I started picking them up and Lincoln started copying me. I thought it was great, until he decided he wanted to put rocks in the bucket as well(our landscape rocks). Anyhow, we got a little good work out of him.
And last, we've finally decided to start telling people, other than our family of course, that we're pregnant again. I realize this probably deserves it's own post, but this way only the most dedicated readers of our blog will know 1st. Anyhow, I'm out of the first trimester (yea!) and starting to feel good and have my energy back. It's amazing, the second trimester is sooooooooooo much better than the first- I'm finally able to get more things done around the house and I don't feel like I have to constantly have something in my mouth to keep the nausea away.
I'm about 15-16 weeks along and will therefore be due the first part of January. That means Lincoln and this little one will be right around 18 months apart. We're excited, nervous(only because Lincoln is still quite young), but excited.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Hills Family Reunion
Sunday evening, June 22, we headed up the mountains above Annabella to begin the camping portion of our trip. We had a beautiful spot close to a lake up high in the aspen and pines. It was gorgeous.
Zach went on a 70 mile four wheeling trip one day, then took Lincoln and I on a shorter trip the following day.
Lincoln was so funny with the four wheeler. He loves it! Whenever I'd put him down anywhere close to one, he'd walk over to it and pat it with a big smile on his face. Also, anytime he was every really ornery, I'd just put him up on one of the four wheelers and he'd be all smiles.
I took Lincoln down to the lake where my brother-in-law Tim taught me how to fish with a lure. Lincoln also had a chance to for a ride on a horse with uncle Chris.
We all got filthy, but no where near as much as Lincoln did. It also seemed good for Lincoln to have to practice his walking on such uneven terrain.
Tuesday evening, we descended the mountain and attempted to rid ourselves from some of the layers of dirt. Then we headed home Wednesday. It was so good to get out of the Vegas heat for a little while.
Zach went on a 70 mile four wheeling trip one day, then took Lincoln and I on a shorter trip the following day.
Lincoln was so funny with the four wheeler. He loves it! Whenever I'd put him down anywhere close to one, he'd walk over to it and pat it with a big smile on his face. Also, anytime he was every really ornery, I'd just put him up on one of the four wheelers and he'd be all smiles.
I took Lincoln down to the lake where my brother-in-law Tim taught me how to fish with a lure. Lincoln also had a chance to for a ride on a horse with uncle Chris.
We all got filthy, but no where near as much as Lincoln did. It also seemed good for Lincoln to have to practice his walking on such uneven terrain.
Tuesday evening, we descended the mountain and attempted to rid ourselves from some of the layers of dirt. Then we headed home Wednesday. It was so good to get out of the Vegas heat for a little while.
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