WARM SPRINGS

We went to Warm Spring last week for my nephews birthday. We had so much fun. The weather was amazing, nice and cool, and that's saying something for the beginning of June in Las Vegas. We were the only party there, so we had the pool all to ourselves. Mom cooked some delicious grub, Shoyu Chicken, rice, Mac and Potato Salad, fruit, and tons of snacks. So needless to say, we swam and stuffed our faces the whole day. Kaiden, the birthday boy, seemed to have fun, we sang Happy Birthday, and had some yummy cake.

Simone had a blasted, she loves the water. She is just growing up too fast. She thinks she is a big girl and wants to do everything by herself. By the end of the day all the kids we pooped and ready to go home. We are so happy for Kaiden and his celebration of his first birthday. And are happy for the chance we get to be with family to celebrate these kind of occasions. Here are some picture of all the fun we had.

Simone in her floaty, of course she hated it... but we were able to get a good shot of her in it and not crying.

The Blood Family

Mommy and Simone


Grandma and Tayvion

The Boys playing water basketball.

BABY NEWS

So we found out a couple of weeks ago that we are going to be having a BOY! We are so excited! I'm finally halfway through, I hit my twenty weeks today, and it was like all of a sudden that my belly popped. I'm finally starting to show... a little bit. I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going. Taking care of Símone must be what's making it go by so quickly. 

One of my favorite things about being pregnant is picking out names... but for some reason picking out boys names is a lot harder than it looks. So we don't have any possible candidates yet, but hopefully soon... before He comes. We will keep you updated. Here's a quick peek at what our little one's going to look like. And also a picture of me and the baby at 19 weeks. Enjoy!

I love this profile picture of him. I have one just like this one of Símone and it is so amazing how similar they look. It's going to be even more interesting to see what he really looks like when he arrives.

And here I am at 19 weeks. Slowly, but surely... I'm growing everyday!

SIMONE'S FIRST BIRTHDAY

It came and went quickly... but we celebrated Símone's first birthday last weekend. We had a total blast. Family from both mine and Kyle's side came to celebrate. Though we did miss my sister Chanele, and Kyle's brother Mathias and his family, Christy, Hunter and Haylee. As well as our nephews Noah and Weston. Other than that we had tons of fun, eating Sloppy Joe's, busting up the pinata, having fun playing water games, and a fun little scavenger hunt. Well, let's just say that the kids had most of the fun. The adults just had fun watching them. Símone did well too, she's getting to be such a big girl, she helped Daddy open the presents, and dug right into her cake, and devoured it. We are just so grateful to have such awesome family, and all the love and support they give. Thanks guys for all the gifts, and celebrating her first birthday with us.

The Birthday Girl! She is so Beautiful!

The family! They were such troopers enduring the heat while the kids played their games!

The Birthday Girl again after getting all wet!

Here's Colton... he is such a cutie, and I think he was having a blast... don't you?!

The kids were supposed to use the pool of water to wet the splash bombs, and fill their water guns, but I guess they just thought it would be much easier to just hop right in!

Simone's attempt a hitting her pinata, with the help of Grandma.

Simone's did such a good job helping Daddy open presents too. She loves that doll that Grandma Dixie and Grandpa gave her. She is going to be the best Mommy when she grow up!

And here she is devouring her cake... Yummy!

GOOD NEWS AND UPDATE ON SIMONE

I know it has been quite a while since I've posted anything. There really hasn't been much going on, except being a Mom to the most beautiful girl on earth. So I guess I'll start with the updates on Símone before I get to the Good News. Símone is learning so much I can't believe how fast she is growing. She will turn 1 in a little over a month, and I have no idea where all the time went. She ceases to amaze me, every week she learns something new. Here are some of the things Símone is up to now-a-days.


She loves to play peek-a-boo. She'll cover her eyes with her tiny fingers, but leave little cracks between her fingers so she can still see you. Love It!

She waves Hello, and says, "HAAA," like she is saying hi.

She folds her arms when we say prayers, and intently watches you as you pray. And in her own language she says "Amen," when the prayer is over.

She LOVES to climb. She can climb onto Grandma and Grandpa Blood's couch. She climbs on her little lawn chair, she'll actually push it over to a counter and then climbed on it to reach for things on the counter tops. Or like in this picture she climbed into the drawer. We just can't get enough!

She likes to play the Piano. Especially when Mommy's practicing.

She says "YAH," when you ask her questions she understands, like... Do you want to eat? "YAH". It's so cute!

She is walking like crazy. She's still really clumsy, but she just gets right back up and tries again.

She still loves food, She has a booster chair and she just lounges in it with her foot on the table. She sure is all about comfort!

Her top two teeth finally broke through, so she has a grand total of 4 teeth. Finally!

She has the biggest grin. Crunches up her nose, squints her eyes, and shows all of her 4 teeth.

I just had to post this picture... she is so beautiful!!!

I could go on forever, but I think thats good enough. Now for the Good News... drum roll please. Kyle and I will be expecting baby #2 in mid-October! We are totally thrilled, scared, excited and nervous all at the same time. We can't wait to have another little one added to our family. It will be great to have a buddy for Símone to hang with.

So far this pregnancy is going a lot better than my first. I had morning sickness for 3 weeks where I was actually up-chucking (excuse the details). And other than that it has been controllable nausea. I just feel like BLAH! Oh, and my taste buds are out of wack too. Other than that I can't complain too much. I'm finally in my 2nd trimester, so it's down hill for while. At least until I get too fat to move. Here are some of my first ultrasounds. She or He looks so cute already, even though her or his head is still a little alien looking.

MY VERY FIRST TAG... THANKS CARLY

Well, as lame as it sounds it is true, this is my very first tag. So here I go!

6 Things Tag
1. Post the rules on your blog.
2. List 6 random things about yourself.
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post.
4. Let each person know the have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

1. I am quite a clean freak, I think I get that from my Dad! Clutter bugs the crap out of me. I am totally OK with throwing thing out, or sending things to D.I. if I know I will never use it again. Of course, my husband is the total opposite. He still has T-shirts from high school, and little nick-knacks here and there that he just can't seem to part with. And claims that he might one day need it, yeah right! So, sometime when I happen to be cleaning things out and I find something of his that I think needs to go... I retire it for him!!!

2. I got my first cavity when I was 22 years old. Of course, I wish I could say I've never had a cavity, but I think it's pretty unique to go 22 years without a single cavity.

3. According to my family, I am a BIG stresser! Which I am... I can stress over the smallest things, and I know for sure I get that from my Dad too! My Mom tells me all the time. One day, I'll be able to prefect the art of optimism, and live a stress free life... one day.

4. I am a very big family person. I have to most fun when I'm just hanging out with my family or my family-in-laws. We have the best families ever! And I enjoy all the fun time we spend together. My family, and Kyle's family are literally our best friends. I have to say that I am very blessed!

5. A funny story, when I was in High School I played basketball for our school team. And in an attempted to save the ball from going out of bounds, I ran straight into the wall totally missing the padding. I blacked out, but I was fine, I just walk away with a nearly broken wrist.

6. One day if not in this life, for sure in the life to come when we are perfected, I am going to be a professional photographer, a baker/chef, a knitter, a quilter, a creative scrapbooker, a
hairdresser, a make-up artist, and a guitarist. My list can go on, but this is just a few things I want to be when I grow up!

I Tag Sherrelle, Heather, Laura, Erin, Krista and Vania... Get on it girls!!!!

WEEKEND WITH THE BLOODS

This past Saturday we went up to Hiko, Nevada. If you don't know where Hiko is, it is just outside of Alamo, Nevada, and if you don't know where Alamo is... get a map! I had no clue until the first time we went. Anyways, we went to visit with our family and eat some delicious dutch oven chicken and potatoes. Kyle's parents are building a house up there and spend every weekend working on their beautiful home, and land. Kyle's oldest brother Mathias and his family, Christy, Hunter, and Haylee came down from Pioche, and it was so good so see and visit with them as we don't get to see them very often. Also the newlyweds, Chelsee and Billy made it up as well. Unfortunately, not all the family was able to be there, we definitely missed Sherrelle, RJ, and Colton, as well as Nathaniel and the boys, Noah and Weston. But we still managed and had fun. We rode around on Mathias' 4-wheeler, ate some good grub, visited and talked story, and finished with the kids having a bath in Grandma, and Grandpa's jet tub. It was so nice to get away from the city for a few hours, and enjoys some fresh air. Thanks Mom and Dad for a delicious dinner and a good time. We really enjoyed ourselves! Here are some pictures of our little trip...

Símone's first ride on a 4-wheeler. She had so much fun, and loved it!

Pretty picture of the sunset, with Billy and Hunter.


Mommy and Símone


Grandpa cookin' the yummy grub.



Haylee and Símone! Thanks for playing with Símone, Haylee, you're the best!


Mathias and Hunter jumping the 4-Wheeler.


The View! It's beautiful...

The "BLOODSTEAD"

HERE THEY ARE!!!

Today we got 2 black Labrador Retrievers. Thanks to Mathias and Christy, we are all so excited! And thank you Chelsee and Billy for picking them up for us. We official have a full house, the Bloods, the Blocks, Mom, and our cute little puppies! We got a boy and a girl, named Rugby, and
Maile (My-lay)... Tayvion, and Kaiden seem to like them, but Símone is not taking it well, she is acting like they are attacking her every time they come near. I'm sure it will take her time and then she won't be able to get enough of them... just like her Dad!

Maile

Rugby

Kaiden and Maile

Grandma, Símone, and Rugby.