Sugar and Spice

Sugar and spice and everything nice
that's what little girls are made of

Sunshine and rainbows and ribbons for hair bows
that's what little girls are made of

Tea parties, laces and baby doll faces
that's what little girls are made of

We are proud to announce that we are going to have a little girl! I was totally convinced that this baby was going to be a boy, so I was really surprised, but now the shock has worn off and I am excited to go buy some pink dresses!


















During the Ultrasound, she kept waving her fingers at us....it was so cute! We are so excited to meet our princess.

Family Vacation Part II

Our last stop on our vacation was Seattle. We ended up getting to Seattle later than we hoped because we missed the first ferry leaving the Islands, so we extended our trip a day so that we could have one more day to see everything in Seattle. It was my first time in Seattle. I really enjoyed the city.....and the fact that we could shower everyday!!! (While camping we went three days without showering)
Seattle Aquarium
























We went on an hour Argosy cruise of Seattle. It was really fun, the announcer had a lot of interesting facts about the city, and the view was awesome.

























While in Seattle we went to a Mariners game. Actually we planned our trip around the game so that we would be in Seattle while they were playing at home. The game was really fun...I think I actually understand baseball now;) Brogan was so good....we were both really nervous about how he would be, but he just sat there and clapped his hands when we cheered!




















It's not a complete trip to Seattle unless you stop at Pike's Market Place...or so I hear. It was fun to walk around all the stores and see all the fresh fish, fruits and vegetables. Everything looked so fresh and good. If I lived there I would be tempted to buy fish there, a lot.





















After the market we went to the Pacific Science center.















































Last but not least, we went up the famous Space Needle. It was awesome to be at the top, but by the time we went Brogan was so tired, we had to hurry.
He was actually crying in this picture but the lady taking it for us somehow got him to smile!


















I think that about sums up our vacation! It was so nice to have unlimited time together as a family! Jason keeps saying how nice it was to have all that time with Brogan and I. Now it is back to the real world working hard to make up for the time we took off! Wish me luck on the piles and piles of laundry!

Family Vacation Part 1

Our long anticipated, long planned family trip to Washington has come and gone. We had a wonderful time!

First stop was Othello, the town where Jason grew up. We stayed with Grandpa and Grandma Hirschi. It was so fun to see where Jason grew up and get to know his grandparents better. They are so sweet.

Brogan and Grandpa playing together

Next stop was Leavenworth,a tourist town that feels like you are in Germany....at least I think that is what Germany would feel like....that's what they were going for anyway. It was fun to walk around the shops....there was a cheese shop that had tons of imported cheese that was so YUMMY!




After spending a few hours in Leavenworth we went to Wanatchee to stay a night with Grandma and Grandpa Hart. Wenatchee is beautiful, we enjoyed our stay there.

After Wenatchee we drove to Anachortes where we drove our car onto a ferry and sailed to the San Juan Islands! We camped on Orcas Island for three nights! We had so much fun hiking, see bald eagles, searching for wales, eating dutch oven dinners and cobbler and enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

Driving onto the Ferry
On the Ferry
Brogan learned how to walk really well while we where on our trip. The rocking Ferry started out as a challenge, but now he walks like a pro.

Hiking up Mount Constitution. The view was amazing, you could see the other islands and a little bit of BC.

Playing on the lake right by our campsite. Brogan loved being in the boat with Jason.

Brogan was so good on our trip. He is such a trooper. He loved camping.
Posing for the camera

Lime Kiln Light House
























The weather was chilly the whole time we were on the Island, but we were lucky that it didn't rain more. It only rained the night before we left. We had to pack up our tent wet. O well....
Brogan on the Ferry on our way back to Anachortes.























The San Juan Islands were so awesome. I am so glad that we had this experience together.
Next stop : Seattle
More to come later....stay tuned.

Camping Trip

Last weekend we went camping at Payson Lakes. It is only about 30 miles from our house and it is really beautiful there. We are going to Washington in two weeks and we will be camping some of the time, so we wanted to do a test run to make sure we think of everything. Brogan was a trooper and in dirt heaven.......I think we are prepared now for a our camping adventure in Washington....we are totally excited.

Our awesome tent that we had to take back because there was a hole on the bottom and now Costco doesn't carry that tent so we have to find another one....bummer

My Mountain man building me a fire!
Brogan had a smile on his face the whole trip
My first time fishing.....no luck, I even chanted "here fishy fishy."
Jason caught five fish, Brogan loved watching Jason fish, but he wasn't to sure what to think about the fish.

Brogan's First Birthday

Brogan's Birthday started out with a nice long road trip from Gooding to Twin to Logan and finally to Provo to see daddy after six long days!

After we were reunited with our daddy we went to the park for some fun!




After the park, Brogan wanted to eat dinner at Chilli's, so to fulfill his birthday wish we went.

After dinner Brogan was just too tuckered out for cake and ice-cream so he went to bed. Sad but true.......So the next night we made up for it and had a little party for him with some of the neighbor kids.
Notice the Birthday boy isn't so happy....we waited for Jason to get done working....let's just say Brogan was way ready for bed. Once he had some cake though he was content.

I can't believe our little boy is one already! It has been a year full of sleepless nights, a lot of learning on my part, and overwhelming happiness and love for Heavenly Father's valient children that he blesses us with. I feel blessed everyday to be his mommy!

Memorial Day Weekend

Brogan and I went to Idaho to be with my family during memorial weekend. Unfortunately Jason had to stay home, but we still had a good time.

Saturday we went to Silver city. A Ghost-town that used to be a mining city. All of the houses and stores were in there original state, but we couldn't go through them because they have all been purchased and now people use them as cabins.

This was once the Silver city post office

Mom and Dad
Jaymie was trying to teach me how to "pose" for the camera...... I need some practice...and a tan!
Brogan enjoyed the view of Silver city

Sunday morning we went to the Buhl cemetery to decorate graves. This has been a tradition in my family since I can remember. I love hearing Grandma Quigley tell us the history of our ancestors.

On Monday we had a big yummy BBQ and a May Madness birthday party for Five nieces and nephews. The party started out with a little game of pin the tale on the Jackalope....(Courtesy of Jaymie!)

Then it was time for cupcakes. Brogan turned one on the 26th! (More to come about his birthday in post to come.)



After the Birthday bash we went to the movies.
At Grandma Quigley's house there is always time to catch a few snakes

Thanks family for the wonderful weekend!

Outdoor Fun

Last weekend Jason and I went up to the Mountains with our friends Ben and Chelsea to enjoy a day outside. We wanted to maybe fish, but when we got there we relized the lakes were still frozen. (Sorry I can't remember the name of the place we went.)

Brogan chillin in the car on the way there

Our Plan was to roast hot dogs for lunch but we forgot matches. This is the fireless fire we made. Luckly we brought enough snacks to be satisfied without hotdogs.

After lunch we went on a hike. We had to trench through snow, and mud but it was worth it. The scenery was gorgeous. Brogan had a blast on Jason's back in the awesome backpack we got from Jason's Dad! He had a smile on his face through the whole hike.
We are looking forward to many more Saturdays spent outside together!