Talented Kids!

My girls are so very talented! We have quite the swimmer--"diving" into the pool over and over--OUCH! We also have quite the dancer. Actually Tally is our great swimmer right now and Ash is the little dancer. I guess they just wanted to challenge themselves! Very funny stuff!

4 Months!

We cannot believe our little guy is 4 months old already! It is too crazy. Marshall can now roll over from his tummy to his back. He has almost gotten from his back to his tummy--hopefully the first time won't be off of something! Marshall really likes to smile and "talk" to everyone. He is very social, unlike both of his parent:) Hi says "hi" and "momma" or "mom" all the time (ok, it is babbling, but he makes noises that sound like these words--even Rob agrees with me which never happens!) Marshall is just so much fun to have around. He makes us smile everyday, no matter how bad it is going. He is even full of smiles today after his check-up and shots. He should be crabby and crying all day and instead, he is playing, smiling, and talking. Such a sweetie! For those of you keeping track, the Marsh-man now weighs 13.5 pounds and is 26 inches long. Long and skinny! He does have chubby cheeks and a double-chin though! He is wearing a 3-6 month, but can fit into a 6-9 month size as well. He is growing up way too fast!!!

More Summer Fun!

We have been trying to fit in as much "summer" as possible! It has been a little more difficult since the girls started school, but we are makin' it happen. Marshall is now 3 months and soooooo cute if I do say so myself. He is such a happy little man and very full of personality. The girls have their own little personalities that come through in these photos as well. Our kids are all definitely unique from the inside out.We had tons of fun at Cowabunga Bay with Nikki and her kids--thanks for taking us Nik!

Happy 4th and other July happenings

We had so much fun in Park City for the 4th of July. The girls had fun at the parade down main street--lots of fun things to see. We did lots of swimming and walking to "Cows" for ice cream. I am back to work now. Bummer! It was a nice break off though. I just wish it hadn't rained every day for the first 2 months. Oh well. We are trying to enjoy what is left of summer. The girls will both be back in school next week. Back to a schedule & homework.

Cute Kids

I have the cutest kids ever! We have been busy fitting in all the fun things there are to do in the summer--swimming, zoo, playing at parks, riding bikes, etc. A lot of fun stuff now that it has not rained every day. Marshall went in for his 2 month check-up and now weighs 11 1/2 pounds and is 25 inches long. We definitely make them long and lean. He has been such a good boy so far. This is a good thing since his sisters are quite the handfuls! I go back to work in 2 weeks and cannot believe it. 3 months have flown by. We are off to Park City for a week for our family staycation. It should be fun. In the meantime, here are just some random summer photos of my QT pies.

11 Years of Marriage!

I can't believe Rob & I have been married for 11 years now. It means we have been together for 16. That is just crazy to me! It seems like yesterday that we met. We are old now. I guess it is a good thing we still like each other after all this time. I have spent just about half of my life with Rob & wouldn't change a thing. This is the boy who taught me how to drive a car (or tiny white datsun truck with gold flames:), took me to all my school dances (even though he went to a rival HS), put up with & also helped support me through nursing school, overlooks my shopping habit, & has given me 3 beautiful kids. I am not an easy person to live with as most who know me are aware. Rob deserves an award in my book for this alone. He is also a great daddy, even if our kids don't think so most days (he is the enforcer of rules). He can keep our household running & care for our kids while I am working (I work when he is off) which I know most men wouldn't do. I could go on and on I am sure. I just want Rob to know that I love and appreciate him every day. I know I am a lucky girl with a husband who is waaaay hotter than she is! How did I get so LUCKY? Rob suprised me with roses (one of my faves) & we spent a night at the Marriot Hotel downtown. We went to PF Changs for dinner & had the brilliant idea to walk there. Well, as has been the trend, there was a huge downpour that we got to walk back to the hotel in. It did make a pretty rainbow outside of our window though. We just stayed in and utilized the hottub & relaxed without the kids. It was a fantastic little gettaway for our anniversary.

Tubby Love!

Marshall loves his bath! He just kicks and coos the whole time. He also loves to look at himself in the mirror. He can always make himself smile! Marshall has been so much fun this last 2 months. It is hard to believe 8 weeks have gone by. He is a great little guy-very easy-going most of the time. He is sleeping much better which makes me happier (the girls are anyway--I don't yell as much when I sleep) & a bit more productive. Marshall has been sleeping from about 9pm until about 2am then sleeps again until between 4 &5am. Somehow I have managed to birth what appears to be another "morning person" because he is up for the day smiling and talking by 7. It is too bad his mommy is not a "morning person". Rob usually takes Marshall while I get ready or sleep another 45 minutes before he goes to bed for the day. I am thankful for this because I know first hand how tired someone is after a night shift--all you want is that bed. So, thanks honey! Hopefully someday our 2 morning people (Ash & Marshall) can hang out together and the rest of us can sleep!

Marshall also seems to be like Ashlyn in the way he always wants attention. If there is activity happening around him, he wants in on it. He is very social (does not get that from me:) & loves to be held. I have resorted to wearing him in his baby bjorn carrier while I clean up a bit around the house. I haven't gotten any big projects done though. I do love just sitting around and holding him so maybe it is my own fault for "spoiling" him! Anyway, we are having a blast with our little family around the house these days. Now if summer would just arrive...