Finally Know Gender of Baby

Well thanks to a friend in my ward, she was able to hook me up with her sister-in-law to give me a free ultrasound. So I went in on Friday night at 9 p.m. and tried to get a second guess on what we were having. I almost thought we were going to have the same problem as the last ultrasound because the baby was crossing its legs at the ankles. It would stretch but just keeping its ankles crossed. So after drinking 2 orange juice glasses the baby moved a little just in time to let us know what it was and then SHE crossed her ankles again. Yes, it is a little girl!! :) I am excited! I didn't think I would have two girls straight in a row. It will definitely be easier since we already have a bunch of girl stuff. :) Now we need to start thinking of names...fun fun.

August 9, 2008 Salem Days 5k Family Run

Roy, Jessica, Ammon and Amanda went to the Salem Days 5k race. I didn't go since I had only 1 1/2 hours of sleep with the long trip from Idaho (Brittany's wedding). But they seemed to have a wonderful time. Ammon came in 3rd place in his age division (6-7 year olds) and he even won a prize in the drawing!

My Niece Brittany's Wedding on 08/08/08

It is hard to believe my nieces and nephews are getting married, yet they were getting married before I did! :) I am just a late bloomer I guess. :) Here is a picture of my sister's (Marilyn) family, with the new bride and groom (Brittany & Tyler) at the Idaho Falls Temple. It was beautiful there!

I also got a chance to go back to Rexburg to BYU-Idaho. I haven't been back there for several years! So much has changed since I was there last, but yet the spirit is still there with many wonderful memories. The temple there is just beautiful!

Grandpa Richardson's Tractor - July 2008

We were hanging out at Grandpa Richardson's house on the 4th of July. Amanda and her cousin, Julia, were having a good time playing on Grandpa's tractor.

Jessica's 10th Birthday

We were able to have Jessica on her birthday this year. We were up in Tremonton for a Critchfield reunion earlier that day and then celebrated her birthday later that afternoon. It is hard to believe she is 10 already and going to 5th grade! She is a great student and is definitely a leader! She has been in a choir group at her school up in Herriman, Utah for the past couple of years. She loves Littlest Pet Shop toys & Polly Pockets.

Amanda's 2nd Birthday

We brought donuts to Amanda's Daycare (Iliana's home) to celebrate with Amanda and her friends on her birthday. Amanda was pretty excited to see us! Here are some pictures!

Amanda's First Hair Cut

Here is Amanda modeling her new hair do! This is the Saturday before her birthday.

Orem Owlz Game - July 2008

Roy's brother invited us to go to a Orem Owlz game earlier in July. It was our first time going and actually had a great time! Hootz the Owl was a big hit!

Art City Days June 1, 2008 in Springville

On June 1, 2008 Our family had quite the day. We ran the 5k run at Art City Days in Springville out in the rain. Roy stayed with Jessica and Ammon to motivate them and they were big troopers to keep going. Amanda stayed warmer in the stroller while mommy ran/walked with a full bladder. :) I guess that is what you get being pregnant and being in the rain. :)

Right after the race, I got Amanda ready for the Springville Days Baby Contest. Jessica and Ammon were in the baby contest when they were younger and placed in the top 3, so we thought we would keep the tradition. Well we were excited to learn that Amanda came in 2nd place in her age division. :) She sang with Roy the song, "I'm so Glad when Daddy comes Home". Roy would start it out and Amanda would fill in the words and do the little actions. She sang the song for 2 out of the 3 judges. Looking at the pictures...the kids were suppose to come in a white onsie and since it was cold and raining they said they could put their pants on to keep their little legs warm...so Amanda's outfit is quite white. :) The following Saturday, I rode on the float with Amanda. We snacked on grapes and she waved at different people. Amanda every once in awhile would yell "Hi!" Once she saw Roy, she was yelling, "Daddy! Daddy!" She was definitely excited to see him. :)

General Conference (2)

This is what mommy looks like when the kids are good during General Conference.