Longest Post EVER

So the reason I decided to make the longest post ever is simple.  I'm not a scrapbooker of any kind.  I'm not even good at creating simple photo albums.  Not sure why.  Especially because I LOVE looking through pictures so much.  On May 26th, Travis and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary (if you can call going to Wingers for a total of 30 min celebrating).  Anyway, five years is a long time, and memories fade.  So, I wanted to create our story in pictures.  For my sake really.  So here it is.

Five years worth of crazy adventures!

We were engaged in Feb 05'.  Best day ever!

It's crazy to think we were married before the time when it was popular for photographers to give you a CD of images.  All I have is a photo album.  Someday I'll scan my wedding pictures in.  Man that makes me feel old.  Really old. 

We've definitely been on some pretty awesome trips.  Like when we went to Guaymas, Mexico to build houses.  This was when we were engaged.  It was AWESOME!

I learned a Ton (Travis already knew everything) and we got to meet some great people and hilarious kids!

Travis and I enjoy all sorts of things together.  Like Shooting. . .

4 wheeling. . .

Wrestling. . . .

And exploring the outdoors.  Man I totally sound like a redneck huh?

We've seen some breathtaking places. . .

And hiked some incredible cliffs. . .

Travis is so good at making me laugh, and is even better at embarrassing me.  He totally tried to catch me in the middle of taking a leak.  I had hiked a ways away too, the jerk!

We spent our honeymoon in Paradise. Literally. . . It was called Paradise Village in Puerto Vallarta.  It was incredible!!

We enjoyed para-sailing. . .

Kayaking. . .

Boogie Boarding (one of our all time favorite hobbies). . .

And even had some entertainment on a Pirate Ship!  Travis was hilarious!

We loved snorkeling (even though it was jellyfish season, between the two of us we were stung 9 times!)

And really enjoyed our pink dolphins!

It was all super fun :)

We've had some pretty amazing travels.  Including Cour D'Alene, Idaho. . .

And New York City where we were able to enjoy a Yankees Game. . .

Mama Mia on Broadway. . ..

Eat delicious food like this. . .

Visit some great Museums. . . .

And of course eat at the Seinfeld Restaurant.

We definitely loved our many walks through Central Park. 

We were lucky enough to go on a cruise with my family (although I had the flu the entire time),

And had fun going to Disneyland with Trav's fam. 

We've been on some really spectacular rides. . .

And have met some incredible friends.

I've never laughed harder than on some of those fabulous camping trips. . .

Some of my favorites have been our Canyoneering trips.

Rappelling is incredible by itself!

I love Backpacking with Travis.  He's so patient and makes it so fun!

When I first told Travis I would never live in Richfield, I didn't know about all of the beautiful 4-wheeling trails that I've grown to love so much. 

Rappelling down this waterfall was absolutely incredible!

I've absolutely LOVED our midnight 4-wheeling adventures and hikes!

I may have woken up like this one too many times. . .

But it's still so worth it!

I've come to really enjoy fishing.  Especially on a float tube. 

But Travis is still the pro!

I think I'm catching up though!

However, I'm not sure if I'll ever grow to love ice fishing.  Too cold and too early for me!

We've sure seen some amazing sunrises and sunsets! 

We've been owners of two labs, several puppies. . . .

And a horse which we eventually sold.

We've definitely spent a fair amount of time in hospitals (I take that back on the we part.  It's been all me!)

And welcomed an absolutely beautiful little girl into our family.

And we are SO close to welcoming our second girl!  I'm so lucky to have gotten to share these last 6 years (including dating time) with such an amazing husband.  I love you Travis!!  Thanks for everything. 

Together we have: 

.....Moved 7 times

.....Built 1 house

.....Fought 1,876 times

.....Made up 1,876 times

.....Said "I Love You" more than 12,323 times

.....Laughed more than 978,698,564 times together

.....Cried a handful of times together

.....Held 9 different jobs

.....Gained 85 lbs

.....Lost not near that many lbs!

.....And spoke in Sacrament Meeting 17 times

I'm looking forward to finding out what the next 5 years holds for us.  All I know is that with Travis, it'll definitely be interesting and hilarious!

Catching Up

A big Happy Birthday to this guy who caught an impressive 23 lb Mack last week. He turned 28 on May 12th. Holy cow he's old!

Breezy is getting so so big!

And yet she's still so playful and CRAZY!

Our BIG news?! We've had some great successes here: Brielle went potty in the big girl toilet yesterday!! And then again today! I know it'll be a slow process because she's only 18 months old, but I couldn't have been more thrilled!! I'm trying not to expect too much, because I know it's a lot of work for both of us. We've been talking about it and practicing for quite a while now and she thinks it's so fun!

In other news: We went to the Rhodes Family Reunion and of course I didn't take any pictures until right before we were ready to leave. I'm so forgetful. This picture can sum up a great deal of what went on for Brielle though. She had fun climbing the tables by herself and then sneaking the food. She also had fun playing with her cousins and running around like a crazy child.

Cute little Cayson:

Uncle Randy and Uncle Ryan:

Brielle has played her little heart out at park after park. That's our favorite thing to do now. She loves EVERYTHING at every park! We've been so busy playing that I actually only remembered to take pictures at one park. Go figure. You get the idea though. She's very independent and wants to go down all the slides and swing on the swings all by herself.

Travis enjoyed it just as much as Brielle! I love my husband!

My mom and dad came with us to this particular park and we all had so much fun playing with such a funny girl! This is my dad pushing her on the swings:

She kept trying new tricks on the swings and got to be pretty dang brave!

We are loving the warm weather!

Boozer's Nose

Have you ever seen a nose the size of Carlos Boozer's on an average sized girl?

If not, feel free to come knocking on my door. 

Seriously though.

I have a Boozer nose.

I definitely have man hands again.

And I have big ole' sausage toes.

I'm not kidding.

I can literally feel the water swishing with every step I take.

Everyone who has seen the pictures of my ankles (which are currently the size of my pre-pregnancy knees) has laughed and laughed. . .Couldn't believe it really. . . . . .

 Except my mother and mother-in-law. 

 They were worried. 

I don't mean to sound like I'm complaining. 

At least not A LOT.

Just stating really.

Because the thing is, I'm so grateful for the reason behind my swelling.

I couldn't be happier that I'm pregnant with another sweet baby!

I love this little girl growing inside my belly so so much!

I would gladly endure much more for her.

She's well worth the Boozer nose.

And the nasty sausage toes.

I'll just try not to wear flip flops until after the C-Section.

For your sake. 

Even though I already made you picture it in your mind just by writing it.

Suckers!

6 1/2 weeks to go.

I'm Pretty in Love with This Girl!

That's right.  She's not ashamed to eat off the ground.  Crazy kid!

A BIG Thanks to my talented sister-in-law Abbey for taking these pics! 

www.abbeykyhl.com