Way too long. . .

Firewoman Eva (the binki is going away soon. . .I promise)

Eat this. . .

The Curious Case of Eva Button

Concert Pianist

Sorry about the long silence. I have started back to work in the mornings which has kept me busy and tired. I only have a few more weeks of work, then it's back to being a stay at home mom. I thought I had better post these adorable pictures of Eva that my sister in law Rachel took while she was here in Utah with her daughter Sophie. We had a really fun time together. Only five more weeks before Beck is born so it was good for Eva to see me holding another baby. She hated me holding someone else, but she'll just have to get used to it. . .

Family Time

Eva trying on Mom's new boots

Where's my belly button

Dancing on Granddaddy's shoes

Family time

We have had a wonderful Saturday! We went to a party this evening and since we all were ready decided to take a quick family picture. We haven't posted one in a while, so here it is. . .

More NYC pics. . .

Jenna and her Crif dog

Waiting for Wicked to start

Hanging out where there are free refills

New York City

Sightseeing

Friends Zack and Brenda

Eating at the Burger Joint

Deep Fried Hot Dogs here we come!

Clay's deep fried BLT hot dog

Clay and I were very fortunate to spend a week in the big apple. We arrived late Wednesday night and left at the crack of dawn the following Tuesday. We had an amazing time. Last time we came to the city we had Eva with us; which was great; but a stroller around New York is tough. Janae watched Eva for us, so it truly was a vacation. We felt completely spoiled. We stayed with Jenna and Chuck in their apartment which is in the best location. We were only a block away from Time Square and all the action.
The first day we went to a taping of the Daily Show. We had VIP seats thanks to Jenna. Afterward we were able to tour the studio and offices. Pretty cool! The next day we met up with our friends Zack and Brenda. We went to a place called the burger joint. It's hidden in this fancy hotel, no signs for it, nothing. It was delicious. We hung out with them for a while and looked at sights and went up to a revolving restaurant to see the city. That night we hung out at Qudoba where there were free refills with Jenna and Chuck. Clay must have drunk a gallon of Coke.
On Saturday we stood in line to win the lottery tickets for Wicked! There was a huge group of people wanting to win them, but we actually won them! We couldn't believe how lucky we were. We paid $25 to see the most sought after show and sat in the second row. The show was unbelievable. I got emotional throughout it. Later that night (Valentines Day) Jenna showed us around the the village where we ended up at Five Guys burgers and again drunk a gallon of coke. On Sunday we went to church, met up with friends again for a few hours, then made dinner for Jenna and Chuck.
On Monday we woke up late then decided to tour around the east village. There were so many cool little shops. Then we ran into a candy store called Economy Candy. They had such fun candy at a very affordable price. It was really fun to look around and buy a few things. Then we went to this place where they serve deep fried hot dogs. Clay got the BLT hot dog. It was wrapped in bacon then deep fried covered in lettuce, tomato, mayo, and mustard. It was delicious. I know, crazy. We had an amazing time in New York. It was just what we needed before baby number two comes in a short two months. This wouldn't have been possible without Janae, Jenna, and Chuck. Thanks again!

A Few More. . .

New Years Eve

Our Family

Ashley and Clay

A Warm New Year. . .

Sleeping in Denver

Thai Cousins

Sea Life Park

I love my Aunt Rachel

Swimming Buddy

This year we were able to spend a very relaxing week in Hawaii for the new year. The weather was gorgeous the entire time. 80 degrees felt pretty awesome compared to the frozen wasteland we're used too. We spent time swimming, eating, going to the beach, eating, going to a sea life park, eating, shopping, spending time with family, and eating. I don't have many pictures of myself because my hair was a frizz ball the entire time, (I don't do well in humidity) and being in and out of the pool so much, make up was non existent this trip. Besides all that, it was a wonderful vacation. We feel extremely lucky to have gone. The warm weather must have put Eva in a coma. She slept about 18 hours a day there which was great because we were able to party a lot without having to worry about her.
Our plane trip to Hawaii wasn't so luxurious. We flew to Denver where we supposed to have an hour layover and then continue non-stop to Honolulu. Well, it turned into a seven hour layover because they were servicing the plane. Seven hours in the Denver airport with a one and a half year old is crazy. She thankfully fell asleep for about an hour, but all of us had about had it when we had finally arrived in Honolulu. Thankfully Jenna was flying with us. She was our life saver. Eva only fell asleep in her arms on the plane. Jenna and Eva definitely have a connection. The trip home was a piece of cake compared to that. Enjoy the few pictures. . .

Christmas

I apologize for the lack of posts in the last month! Once my family came into town it was a whirlwind of events. Christmas was very successful this year. My family's annual Christmas Eve program was the best yet. We had everything from a dance contest, to a knight who would eat anything you wanted her to, to a deal or no deal game show. Clay, Eva, and I spent Christmas morning together at our house. Eva gave us the best gift yet by sleeping in until 10:30 that morning. Clay and I were able to get ready before she even woke up! We gave each other our gifts which included a kitchen play set for Eva. Then we were off to Christmas with my family, eating breakfast and opening gifts. Afterward we went and spent time with Clay's family eating once again and enjoying a leisurely afternoon. We took a video but no pictures that morning which Clay will have to post soon.