Early September

On Labor day, Chris was supposed to go white water rafting but he thought I was going to have the baby that day :) I'm so glad he stayed with us because we got our last boating day in for the year. So sad. I'm having a really hard time staying goodbye to summer. We went to my favorite place, the sandy beach at Levy Landing. The kids and I stay on shore building sand castles, playing in the water, and sun bathing.

 Emily

 Addysin tubing with dad!

We made it to the Connell Fall Festival parade this year. 

 Addysin doesn't like competition (I've decided). At parades, Easter egg hunting, and with pinatas, she hates having to be quick and would rather just not do it once she has enough candy to suffice.

I put this picture on to show how round and uncomfortable I was. This was 39 weeks exactly, and 3 days before I had Jocelyn.

 Chris had the flu so Jessica came with me. That was nice of her.

We sat with Melissa and Ryan and their kids.

 My absolute favorite part of the parade. There was a Mexican band  and a whole pack of "dancing" horses. They picked up their hoofs so high, It was like they were really dancing! This picture doesn't show it though.

The rest of August

We celebrated Chuck's birthday at Melissa and Ryan's house

Funny story... After we sang to Chuck, instead of blowing out his candles he "clapped" them out. There were only 3 candles, but everyone thought it was really cool. ESPECIALLY the kids. Then on Caiden's birthday a couples days later, we sang to him, the song got over, he sucked in a big breath to blow out his 3 candles, and a brilliant idea came over him. He tried to clap out his candles! Chris and I just about died. Nobody else knew why that was so funny. 

On the first part on Caiden's birthday, we went to Chuck E. Cheese's with my sister in law Kerrin and Austin and Nova. Addysin and Caiden absolutely LOVE those two. I'm not really sure why Caiden loves Austin so much because they are both at non-sharing ages and kinda fight alot :)

Caiden knows how to work it

Their prizes. 

Then we had a pizza party with my family and Caiden's cousins. He is REALLY into Disney Pixar Cars and he got a lot of fun stuff that he was so excited about. 

Cutest little outfit ever!

On my birthday, Jessica was so sweet and highlighted my hair for me. My mom and sisters took the kids while we did it, and kept them the rest of the day while Chris and I went out. It was the perfect simple birthday. I found this Snickers on my kitchen counter. I dont know who left it, but I definitely ate it right up. Thank you Snickers fairy.

Before our date. Looking big at 35 weeks.

We ate at Fiesta...

...with Daryl and Joanna. Afterwards we went to the movie "The Help".

The next night Alise and Trisha took me out the Red Robin. That was a lot of fun too!

For my birthday I got some money from our parents that I used to redecorate a little in our living room. Pictures to come when I'm finished. From Chris I got a rocking recliner!!! I'm super excited. Its supposed to come today. Its for our living room. 

I was almost 36 weeks when I decided I REALLY needed to prepare for the baby. I cant believe I waited that long. So I dug out all the baby and girl stuff and had to sort and wash. It was a huge pain and took all day. The kids thought it was fun though.

 Addysin has become a MUCH better eater. She still isn't great, but I am soooo happy with her progress. When she eats healthy food, especially vegetables, I like to take pictures because its so unbelievable! That encourages her even more :)

Bleazard Reunion

Aug. 4- 7 we had a Bleazard family reunion at my parents house. It was for the children and posterity of my grandparents Mary and Grant. They have 8 children, who have 44 children, who have over 80 children! At the reunion, there were 150 people!!! We all know each other very well and it feels like a small, close knit family, not a big awkward gathering. 

 The day before the reunion we went boating with some of the family that had gotten here early. 

 Prepping for the fun...

•  Fun things to do:

1. Zip line over a canyon
2. Water slide down a big hill
3. Crafts for the kids
4. wading pool, slip-n-slide, playground for the kids
5. Watermelon launching and shooting
6. Obstacle course competition
7. Dress a cow competition
8. Horse back riding
9. 4-wheeling
10. TONS of food
11. Fireworks on first night
12. Talent show on last night

 Family history

 Playdough

 Ping pong

Birthdays

 Wading pool

 4-wheeling

 Telling stories

 Cheering people on

 Chris was one of the brave ones to try the water slide first. It was a little dangerous and VERY funny when the first three guys went flying off!

 Dress the calf competition

 Singing on the mic

 Catching up

 Hula hooping

 playground

 Zip line over the canyon!

 High Jumping

Limbo-ing INCREDIBLY low!

 Acupunture! Ouch!

 Bryan showing his talent for making hats

 The day after the reunion, anybody still here came boating. Even Grandma got to come on the "yacht". That was fun for her since she hasn't been boating in years.

Please ignore my disgusting t-shirt tan line... I guess I fit right in with the rest of the farmers out here. 

34 weeks

It was the hottest week out of the summer so I was a little miserable, but I really had a blast. We had a full house with three of my cousins staying here who all had spouses and kids. Every night we were up until 2 talking! I really have the BEST family. Its amazing how close we all are, even though we are all spread out now. We are so blessed! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Bleazard for all you have given us!