Think Blue

Last night we got to go to a Dodgers game against Colorado with my parents, and let me tell you, our seats were amazing (thank you Devore's). We debated taking Oliver, after all he does have a Dodger's jersey grandma got for him, but then decided agaisnt it cause it would have been so late. It was seriously a lot of fun and now I guess we are officially L.A. residents. The weather was so perfect and we caught a gorgeous sunset too. Did I mention I love living in California?? Did I also mention my belly is getting large and in charge these days..note the picture below. Let's also talk about the fact that I have 3, count it, 3 months left, summer months no less. I remember perfect strangers saying at the end of my pregnancy with Oliver that I looked really uncomfortable (which I actually wasn't). I'm pretty sure I'll be getting those comments in about a month.

A birthday surprise

So I had quite the little birthday surprise planned for Ryan this year. He knew I had made reservations somewhere along the coast for a night but just didn't know exactly where. So we dropped off Ollie at the Facer grandparents house and I got in the drivers seat and drove. It was fun to have him guessing the whole way. When we pulled off in Santa Monica to take the PCH up he was sure we were staying in Malibu. Then when I passed Malibu he was sure it was Ventura. When I passed C street he knew it was Santa Barbara. We stayed at the cutest place by the beach that had bikes to use, wine and cheese (mostly cheese:), milk and cookies in the evening, and a hot tub all to ourselves. It was so nice. They even put a bottle of Martinelli's in our room with a birthday card. We had dinner on the pier and basked in the beauty of Santa Barbara. It is totally La Canada on the beach. We knew that's all La Canada was missing these years. The best part about surprising Ryan is that he gets so excited about everything. I think I might have to do this every year. He is the sweetest, cutest birthday boy there is!

The Happiest Place on Earth

Of course we just HAD to get Ollie a Mickey Hat with his name stitched on the back. Coupled with his shirt, this kid was made for Disneyland. Too bad his hat was like 14 bucks and his shirt from Savers 2.

The very first and last ride we went on. The entire rest of the day and then some, we heard "rocket ship!" By far the favorite.

We went through Mickey's house and didn't even realize at the end we'd meet Mickey. It was worth the wait in line to see Ollie get so excited. Plus he got to show off his twinners hat to his new bestie.

A classic...the Dumbo ride.

The castle of course.

His hat read "dead men tell no tales!!" Amazingly, we got to eat at the Blue Bayou even though they were only taking reservations. They must have known it was Ryan's bday. Ryan had never been but always wanted to go. Disneyland, making dreams come true. This is the restaurant in the middle of Pirates of the Carribean.

This picture turned out very fuzzy but I love it still. Ollie and Ryan went on the teacups 5 times. I was happy to be the camera man for this ride. This might have been a tie to the rocket ship.

By this time Ollie had not taken a nap all day, I mean who can! It was 8:30 and we were all pretty much exhausted. I'm impressed we lasted until 9:30 when we left. Oliver fell asleep approximately2 minutes after getting in his car seat.

We went on Ryan's birthday which was awesome because he was free. He even got to wear a birthday button on his shirt and Ollie and I got to wear "I'm celebrating" buttons. It took the first ride to teach our little Oliver that waiting in line takes a lot of patience. After that he was a pro. I do have to say that if not for the tag teaming powers of a husband and wife combo, this day would not have happened. I was thinking of getting a season pass and just bringing Ollie on my own. Not so much anymore. Ryan took Ollie on some of the shorter rides while I waited in the big lines and then they caught up with me in time to get on. That's pretty much how we survived. Maybe when I'm not almost 7 months pregnant and dealing with a 2 year old, I'll try the solo trip. We are planning on hitting up my birthday in Oct. with baby girlfriend. You just can't pass up a $69 ticket for free. Disneyland, as usual, we love you...

Family Temple Day

The day before we left Provo, we were able to go through the temple with Laura for the first time and almost all of my family was there. I don't think there's a better feeling in the whole world. It was a really fun day and the Salt Lake Temple was gorgeous, I had never been. And in the true Mormon spirit, we went to the Olive Garden afterwards. We got to see my Grandpa Kelley who came down from Logan and tried desperately to get a good picture of Oliver with him. Ollie is not a camera kid.

Happy Birthday Baby!

We have a tradition in my family that on someone's birthday you write what you love best about them. I love getting to write about my hubby:) And we were just at Disneyland all day and I am exhausted but still wanted to do a little shout out to my one and only on his bday, so I just copied and pasted what I wrote on that email.

This is a little late going out but we were at Disneyland all day...so here it goes. Ryan is absolutely, positively hands down, my most favorite person in the whole world. Ryan has always been someone I trust my whole heart with, even before we ever dated. We are so much alike it's sometimes a little weird. When he isn't with me, I feel at a loss, like I can't really be myself completely. I love him so much more now than the day we got married. He constantly amazes me with his compassion, generosity, and kindness. Ryan is basically the ideal husband, seriously. He is always asking how he can help and better yet never complains about it. He makes anything better just by being there. He LOVES his family. I always know we are #1 in his book and really what more can you ask for. I always think that even if other things in life aren't going as planned, I have a happy, loving marriage and a happy family, and really, that is the most important thing. In large part, that is all because of Ryan. He is the joy of my life and I love him so much. Happy Birthday baby!

Too little too late...

After years of searching for it, we found it, just days before leaving Provo. Really really good pizza. I guess we hadn't been searching very hard considering I drove past it all the time. We went to Ryan's Aunt Amanda's house for dinner and this is what they had. Now we know where to come for Pizza whenever we're in Provo. Do yourself a favor and eat here. These guys should stay in business if you ask me. Oh it's called Nicolitalia Pizza...yum.

In other news, Ryan just left to take his last final tonight. This is the face I saw leaving the house. And might I add, he has been an amazing student even with his wife beckoning the occasional skip of school. This man does not mess around...until now:)

For some reason I just get on these posting kicks...so there are five below. You're welcome.

Bedtime Photo Sesh

Ryan went and grabbed the camera tonight before bed because bedtime is a love fest around these parts. I hope at some point, everyone in the world can feel this loved.

25 weeks

And I just have to throw in a belly shot right? It is growing. Today was the first day I put on maternity pants and oh man, I love those things. I know people have issues with maternity clothes, but really, the pants are so comfy. I mean you don't have to undo anything to go pee. It can't get much better than that. And if you happen to eat a little too much, they just stretch right there with you. Glorious. I will most likely still be rubber-banding my favorite jeans. The only downside to maternity pants is that they do not stay on. My lack of booty and hips refuse to keep them on, but you work with what you got. The name department is still empty. I think I'm secretly waiting for a dream or a vision or something to reveal her name to me. Maybe we should just kick it Bali style where they name their kids first, second, third and so forth. Not my favorite thing ever but definitely simplifies. Ps don't you love the dark clouds behind me in the pic? We prayed for a summer like this last year and it never came. I'm so glad we get a few rad storms before we leave. It is after all, our most favorite thing about Utah. Thanks for the sendoff.

A farewell dinner with friends

We had a lot of fun hanging out with Nicole, Brent and of course Crash (Oliver's favorite pup).

Ryan with fellow construction management friends, Brent, Ty, and John. We told them all they could join us in California anytime. I think Brent and Nicole are on board, we'll just have to convince the others:)