This summer we've reached a number of milestones and had a lot of fun and grown a lot together. We've also had different opportunities to spend time with family and friends. Here are a few highlights from our summer and hope you enjoy.
We started the summer off right with our annual skimboarding trip in St. George with the k-town crew. We always appreciate Taylor and Kelli Jacobson's hospitality and missed those who weren't able to make it this year! We had fun under the moon and in the sun. We also enjoyed some Japanese food at Samurai 21. Most saw the new Terminator movie and although I was there in person, my cinematic narcolepsy got the best of me this time.
We went in for our first ultrasound and saw the first images of our baby at the end of June. It was a bittersweet experience in some ways (Jac's due date was moved back by 2 1/2 weeks from Nov. 5th to Nov. 23rd) but it was so neat to see our baby and find out that everything was going well. We'll be naming her Olivia. There are a few middle names in contention that include: Grace, Paige, Joy, and Jean. I know that I've posted some of these pictures before so sorry to those who have but we really like them (A LOT!). :)
Full body from head to toe, Obviously a Girl!
We spent the 4th of July weekend at Bear Lake and in Malad, Idaho. Both of Jacquelinne's parents grew up there and it was fun for me to experience Malad and spend time with her side of the family. We had a dodgeball competition, a waterfight, watched Malad Idol, and saw some great fireworks. Jacquelinne got me (us) a camera for my birthday that we absolutely love and have a had a lot of fun taking pictures throughout the summer.
Triple Rainbow from I-15, Bear Lake Early Morning, Wakeboarding
At the Malad Parade
For my birthday, Jacquelinne surprised me contacting some friends for a fun night at the Salt Lake Bee's baseball game. She only told me to get off work an hour early so we could celebrate. I had no idea why we were driving into Salt Lake until we got to the exit and then I figured out that we were going to a baseball game. We had vicariously won voucher tickets and I thought that's we were using but it turned out that a bunch of people were there to wish me a happy birthday and it ended up being a really great day!
At the Game - The Game
Our next fun vacation was over the 24th of July weekend. We missed the Altom family reunion in Oakley but it was for a good reason. Jacquelinne's dad had been planning a trip to Lake Powell forever and I'd never been. I really did miss being with family but had a great time on the water. We were on a houseboat for 4 days and 3 nights and it was a very relaxing and much needed vacation. We spent the majority of the time surfing and did some wakeboarding. I had hoped to do a Tantrum (backflip) but the water and I just weren't good enough this trip to allow it. Hopefully I'll do one eventually. Jacquelinne is an incredible surfer and can stay up for 3-5 minutes without holding onto the rope. I can surf without the rope for 3-5 seconds.
Attempted Tantrum, Jacquelinne Surfing
Gorgeous Lake, View Cool Cliff, Jac in the Flinstone's Car
Besides vacations, we've also been purchasing items here and there to get ready for Olivia. We feel semi-prepared and will do more in the next months to be as ready as possible when she is born. We are grateful for the love and support we've received from our family and friends and we already have clothes, a crib, a rocking chair, a carseat, bottles, and much more. Jacquelinne has been busy sewing a baby blanket, and baby crib bedding. They are still in the process of being finished but she is so talented and I'm glad she's able to add personal touches to most things we'll be giving to our baby girl. She's going to be an incredible mother!!!! Here's a link to previous posts about some of our things...LINK More to come later as we complete the nursery. To finish the summer here are the most recent ultrasound images of our beautiful baby girl. We had an ultrasound this past Monday (8/31) and found our that everything is going well. Olivia already weighs 2 lbs 8 oz when 2 lbs 6 oz is normal at this point in the pregnancy. Her heart is strong and she has a good heart rate. They tell us that she is developing very well and we hope this trend continues. We're so excited to become parents and to have our family grow. Thanks again for the support. Also, thanks to anyone who took the time to read any or all of this post. I know it was long but we had a lot happen (some of which was not even mentioned).
Our Chubby Baby Olivia!!!!
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Sounds like an awesome summer! Congrats on the baby! Can't wait to see her! :)
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