Birthday Bash

So yesterday was Maritza's birthday bash, and we had oh so much fun. Joshua was nice enough to wake us all up at 6:30 AM. What I nice boy. Mom was thrilled, of course, because this meant that she would be able to open presents much earlier than we thought she would be.

I had to leave for the day to go to school and get a lot of work done, but Maritza still got to play while I was gone. I got off of work a little early and came home to get ready for the rest of the fun. The thing Maritza did not know is that she had a surprise coming at 5:00. Her mom and dad showed up! And took us to the lovely restaurant...

After this lovely meal, we came back for some of the best cake in the world made by Cold Stone... Very delicious. We still have a ton of it left!

Yes, it was delicious.

The next afternoon. I had yet another surprise waiting for her. I was a little concerned about the idea, but it turned out to be one of the best ideas I've ever had. We went ice skating! And guess what.... Josh got to go too!

It was a great day. We had the entire ice skating rink to ourselves! Nothing could have been more fun. So Happy Birthday Maritza! I hope you had as much fun as I did!

-Matt

Bear Lake!

Our Bear Lake family fun weekend was so fun! Everyone was there except for Emily/Craig and of course, El Jacob. We had a family BBQ and I have officially realized that Steak is an amazing food! I love it! I never really liked it before but now am very fond of it. We spent Saturday at the lake and Joshua loved playing in the water. He generally likes water so I was not surprised. We went boating and rented jet ski's. Matt & I had lots of fun cruising around the lake on a jet ski. The first night everyone was sleeping in our condo but after realizing that if Joshua sleeps with us (he does not sleep at all), so everyone moved over to the next condo. Sorry family...honestly though he does sleep well just not with us.

I am so happy that he does sleep in his crib. His crib is way cute so it makes me feel better about purchasing one that was a little $$$. Oh, well...what do you have kids for if not to spoil them rotten! It really is easier than I thought it would ever be. I love shopping for him but hav realized that if I had a girl I think it would be even more easy to spoil her.
Joshua playing in his pack'n play. He loved playing in it and is almost too big for the bassinet feature.

Joshua took a nap with us on the beach. I love when he falls asleep in my arms. Because he is getting so big my arm muscle are getting quite defined. Which is something that I do not mind. The beach was cold if you weren't constantly moving around. So Matt & I still have our T-shirts on.

Daddy & son. They are perfect!

Stepping into the water and realizing that it was freezing! But after the initial dip it was not bad at all.

My cute little chunk!

We also celebrated my birthday up there. How fun! A chocolate Mouse cake from Parson's is better than any other cake...except for maybe a chocolate peanutbutter cup cake from Cold Stone. MMmmmmmmm.

Our first look at the Lake. Utah is really stunning. I love the mountains, the lakes, and everything in this beautiful state. I just wish summers were not so hot.

Old Friends Who Feel Like Family

My friend Christina came to visit us over Labor Day weekend. I was so excited when she sent me a message on facebook telling me that she was coming. I love her to death and love hanging out with old friends from the MSS office! I also set her up with one of my best friends and we ALL had fun. We went golfing, shopping, and to a fabulous restaurant in SLC. I'm so sad she is gone and my fun is over but this weekend I will be hanging out with family and it too will be a blast! September has been such a great month and I am afraid that October will not be as much fun. Oh, but I will have to try and make it fun...at least I will get to wear my many coats/jackets soon!


Joshua hanging out while the rest of us were trying to pretend we knew how to golf.

The girls...showing off our mad skills!

More Joshua....don't worry he hasn't figured out how to open the markers but he loves playing with them and we practice the names of the colors with them.

At the restaurant as couples.

Shopping at the Gateway. I love shopping and I love shopping with the girls!