We're home!

we are back from our amazing trip to New York. Oh, we had such a great time and when I say "we" I mean, even Travis, who was not looking forward to this trip (crazy guy). He loved it! I just put the 265 pics on my computer and I know my mom and cousin both have about the same so it will be a little while before I post pics....oh it was so great! We are NOT glad to be home, thats for sure....we went from 75 degrees and no humidity to 115 w/humidity...yuck. AZ sucks this time of year. Pics to come....

Our little guy!

So we got to see our little sweetheart again yesterday...and had the total shock of discovering it is a BOY!!! We are still trying to get used to it but I have already done some shopping and that has helped. He is quite the cutie!

Disclaimer: For Mature Audiences Only due to Nudity...

There is no doubting his manhood in this one below!

"Hey everyone, can't wait to meet you!"


Isn't that the perfect profile???

Friends

Ella played with all sorts of friends last week...from spending time at Anne's with her 3 kids, Mason, Blake, and Camryn, and our old friend, Kelly, and her two boys, Aaron and Eli....to going to the movies with her buddies Brent and Taylor....to celebrating the 4th at Brett and Mae's with Brooklyn and her cousins, Michael and Marcus...to spending some down time with her "friends" the WonderPets and Dora :) It was a busy week. Now we are taking it easy while getting ready for our exciting trip to New York on Wednesday...yeah!

Ella with the boys (just missing her girl, Camryn) - Mason, Eli, Blake, Aaron eating lunch
Brent, Ella, and Taylor watching Kung Fu Panda - other than standing, Ella demanded to sit on Ally's lap the entire time

So smiley and cute!

Playing in Brett and Mae's newly landscaped yard

Marcus and Ella wanted to see how far Elmo would fall down the stairs...sad but funny!

Brooklyn and Ella....and I thought Ella was tan...

Ella and the Wonderpets, Dora, Boots, and Swiper all watching tv together.

Happy Anniversary Babe!

It was 6 years ago today (and just about the same temperature -113 on our wedding day) that Travis and I got married....crazy how time flies. We just got home from celebrating at the beautiful Montelucia Resort in Paradise Valley and we enjoyed every moment of it. The resort is brand new and amazing, all set up to look Moroccan but at the base of Camelback Mountain. We dined at our favorite place, Houstons, last night and then headed back to the resort for some cooler poolside relaxation. Today we slept late, had amazing room service for breakfast (always the best) and then ventured out to the pool once more. We felt like we were at a party with the cast of "The Hills" as Skyy Vodka was having a private party and we found ourselves awkwardly right in the middle of it - my 4.5 month pregnant belly just didn't fit in :) The amount of plastic and hot bods was a little unbearable but we still had fun in the sweltering heat and refreshing pool. So it was a great way to celebrate 6 amazing years....thanks babe!

We had a fun visit from Adam and Katelyn at the beginning of the week. We relaxed in my Dad's pool on Monday afternoon, enjoyed dinner at Kona Grill and a movie (The Hangover) that night. Tuesday, Adam, Katelyn and I ventured out to IKEA for their first experience there - lots to look at and want, especially when you are getting a new house (they close July 7th - yeah!). Then it was time for some Wii - we then had to stop at Bahama Bucks, an old time fav. and then off to my mom's for dinner. The trip was pretty short but better than nothing. We will see them again soon. Thanks for coming guys!

Ella is obsessed with Katelyn - she was just calling her "my sister" but I told her hopefully it will be more like "my aunt" sometime soon :)

The boys were so embarrassed that I even asked the server to take our picture...oh boys!

Travis HAD to order this Crispy California Roll to try it for the first time....as expected, one little bite was all that was consumed by him....Adam had the rest.

Not liking his first taste of "sushi"

Ella wouldn't leave her side for a second....it was a nice little break for me :)

Trying out the Wii Fit....and not really knowing what he is doing.

Father's Day Fun

First and foremost, Happy Father's Day to all the amazing fathers out there, including my husband and all my "dads". You are all magnificent role models for your children.

We just got home from a fun day at the Mantle's. My parents came along too! We had lots of great food, fun swimming in the pool, more great dessert, and great chats. I am so lucky that our two families get along so well and actually want to spend time with eachother. Thanks for a fun Father's Day! Tomorrow my bro gets into town to celebrate a belated Father's Day with our dad at his house for lunch and swimming...Ella loves seeing Uncle Adam and Katelyn and her Papa Mac...it should be lots of fun.

So exciting...

Yes, this is our new washer and dryer! I am so excited! We have been wanting these for a long time and Ultimate Electronics was having a fabulous sale; we couldn't pass them up. It was a preventive purchase...meaning our others were so old, we knew at any moment they could die on us and then we would be in a bind... having to buy new ones at full price. Anyways this was the excitement of my day for sure!!