San Diego....So far....

Our trip to San Diego has been so much fun!  This is a view from our condo.  Right on the beach....so nice!  We got in yesterday and just relaxed after the drive.  We left Tuesday night, drove to St. George and stayed at the condo there.  Woke up early Wednesday and drove straight here.  The boys did really well.  And so far, my feet haven't swollen up.

This morning we went down to the beach.  It's been cloudy and a little chilly, but it was still beautiful.

The kids had a fun time building sand castles.   I would have been more help, if I could get off the towel easier.lol

Das thought it was funny to throw the frisbees into the water.  Tristan and Ashton kept freaking out that they were gonna be lost.  so after a few times of them crying, he would just start going over to the frisbees and pretending like he was gonna do it.  At one point Ashton was gonna sit on them.  It was pretty funny.

Tristan didn't think so though. lol

Notice Ashton's hand on the frisbees?  They became so protctive of them.

After we showered we headed over to La Jolla to check out the seals.  Gotta love my huge belly in this photo.  I could go lay with the seals, and you wouldn't be able to find me. hehe  We actually ran into a friend of mine, Talia, from high school.  So crazy to see someone miles away from home, who I haven't seen in ten years in my own state.

These two baby seals were so cute, just playing.

We are loving every minute of our trip.  I am so thankful to be able to travel with my family to so many different places.  Life doesn't get any better than to have my husband by my side, and my wonderful boys along for the ride.  I wouldn't want it any other way.  Next trip we will need a bigger car though.:)



Charity Function

Our friend Christy has a charity function at the school she works for each year.  This is the 2nd time we have gone, and we always have a great time.  It's nice to catch up with everyone.  Especially since we are all popping out babies. lol

Kevin and Leesa. 

Ben, Heather, and Kevin

Leesa and I

Ben and Heather

I hate this picture of me....but its all I had with Das and I.:)

The function starts out as a silent auction.  Everyone puts together some sort of basket to bid on.  There were so many great things.  Many Utah bags put together.  We didn't see any for the Y....I wonder why? lol  Then they serve dinner, and do dancing afterwards.  The food was pretty good, but the company was better.  We appreciate the support we have gotten from our friends for the changes we have made in our life.  It is important to have those people in our lives.  I am also very proud of my husband for the choices he has made this year to strengthen our family.  He is such a strong and loving man and I am lucky to have him.  Family should always come first, and he has always put us first regardless of other things going on.  We have so much to look forward to.  And Das has already proven to be a wonderful father.  The boys absolutely adore him.  And this little boy will as well.  Our friends are throwing us a couples shower next month, more for his benefit.  Such an exciting time.  Thank you Das for all you do!  We love you!

Kiddies at the Korn Maze

Last night we took the boys to the corn maze out by us.  Tristan was excited.....at first.

But as we were walking to get our tickets, the scary crew came out of the trailor and walked right past us.  There were about twenty of them with freaky masks on, and everyone of them looked down at the boys as they passed.  Das thought it was funny to push Tristan into them.  And Ashton emediatly crossed to my other side to hold my hand.

The beginning of the corn maze, and Ashton was already freaking out.  Tristan was a little unsure.

Not even around the first corner of the maze, and you can tell by this picture Ashton's fright. lol

Das threw him on his shoulders, and he held on for dear life.  We had to turn around and ask for our money back.

Ashton had this look the whole way to the car. lol  It was a lot of fun though.



Our Little Soccer Boys

The White Dragons, and the Green Gators!

Tristan and Ashton started soccer last week.  We have games Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

 They both seem to really love it.  

My brother Mark is the coach of Ashton's team.  His triplet boys are on that team as well.  They played last year and are really good.  Tristan and Ashton haven't learned yet how to get in there.  But they are learning fast.  I don't think Ashton likes all the other little kids pushing him to get to the ball.  I asked him if he had fun after his first game.  He told me yes. So I asked him if he was excited for his next game and he said no. lol "Mommy, I don't like fighting over the ball." he said.  But when he gets the ball, he is a great kicker and runner.  I am glad we signed them up.  But my weeks just got hectic, and no more sleeping in on Saturdays with Das for a few weeks.:(

Machine Gun Fire

These pictures were taken from our backyard.  This one was around 4:00 when the fire hadn't gone over the mountain yet.

This is the moon taken around 6.  The sun was still up.

This was still early in the evening, but I couldn't get a good pic with the flash.  The fire just coming over the mountain.  By the end of the night, it had consumed the whole side.

This was taken the same time as the one above.

This was around 10.  You can't see the mountain, but the fire is burning in the middle of it.

These next two I took from my friends facebook. 

Heaven and Hell?

The last days?

What a tragedy!  We were just outside the evacuation zone.  I drove up through Herriman before it came over the mountain and it was creepy.  My heart goes out to those who lost their homes.

Ready-Set-Hike! Football Season is Here!

The last couple of months Tristan and Ashton have made quite a few friends in our circle.  I love watching them run around with all the neighbors playing games, from house to house.  The boys are all older than them, but no one seems to mind.  Sam across the street has been playing basketball and football with them.  It is so neat to have older boys willing to teach Tristan and Ashton a thing or two about sports.  As I was watching them the other day I saw how good they were getting.  They are both able to catch and throw really well.  So I told Das we needed to get them a football and stuff.  To my surprise, Das on his way home from the airport, picked some up.  The boys have been begging him to play all weekend.  He played with them a few hours on Saturday, and after church on Sunday(between games of course.)  And during the games they sat with him and he coached them on what was going on.  They start soccer this week and Das is going to help assist my brother coaching when he can.  I am so excited that they are getting excited about sports and they have such a great dad to teach them.

Ashton still needs a little practice....he closes his eyes.  But the boys aim seems to be pretty good. lol

28 weeks down.....12 more to go.

The last couple of weeks have been so busy.  Das was home for a week and we took off to St. George for Labor Day.  Unfortunately....I forgot the camera.  We had a great time though swimming at the pool and Sand Hollow and mainly just taking it easy.  Just what I needed.  Some time to sit and not think about all the things that are coming up.  I know Christmas is still 4 months away, but I have already started making lists.  With the baby coming in early December, Christmas is gonna be crazy. I need to go through baby clothes and the boys start soccer this week.  And to top that off, I have no clothes that fit.  But I did buy a few shirts today and my visiting teaching companion is lending me some of hers.  Our little boy is quite the active one.  Sometimes I can't even sleep at night he is moving so much.  We still haven't decided on a name yet, but middle name is going to be Ralph, after Das's dad.  I can't wait to meet this little man that is kicking me all the time.  3 months still seems like a long time, but I know its gonna fly.