Planting Tomatoes

So- I yesterday as I was cleaning my house I realized I hadn't planted tomatoes yet! This is the first year the thought has even occured to me- now that we don't have a dog to plow everything over! And thanks to Lauren's gardening advice I felt a little better equipped to start a garden.

I got Carter ready and headed to home Depot. After and hour of indecision, and $70 later, I left with tomatoes, eggplants, basil, and some honeysuckle for our planter box. I thought I was buying the cheap stuff- but I guess all those 3dollar plants add up!

Carter played while I planted the Garden, and I'm taking pictures now, because I don't know if my plants will make it to the next round of pics! This is my first try at gardening- so hopefully we'll see some fruit.

Too Big!!

So, I'm sneaking a break from my work to post my excitement for the day! I am cleaning out my closet- and getting rid of a bunch of stuff. This is a stack of clothes that are all too big for me!!! Wahoo! AND they're not even maternity clothes! I don't know if I'm brave enough to actually get rid of them- but they're definitely going in a bin, not to be looked at hopefully ever again!

27!!

Well, yesterday I turned the ripe old age of 27! I am not a person who gets all freaked out about getting older, but this is the first time I've felt really close to 30! All of a sudden it feels like it's just around the corner and I don't feel even close to 30! Anyway, it was a great birthday. It's interesting to have a birthday as a stay at home mom, because I still got to clean and do laundry (although I did take time to laze around in bed, take naps, and take myself out to lunch- drive thru) But I can't complain, because once again I've managed to drag it out for a week or so.

In Colorado, Jennifer made me a birthday cake, and everyone sang Happy Birthday! Then before we came home we went out to lunch with just the adults. Macaronni Grill! Yummy! Yesterday was our Relief Society quarterly enrichment, so I opted to go to that, and tonight I get to go out with just Jase! All in all it's been a great week. Thanks for all the love honey!

About last night. I just have to say, at first I was feeling kind of silly for wanting to go to Enrichment on my Birthday. But I can't even tell you how much I love our ward! We seriously have the best sisters! It was so great just to go have a fun night together, and catch up with everyone. There is just something about getting together with other women, and realizing how much we all have in common. Thanks for all your friendships! Love you girls!

We're Back!

We had a great time in Colorado visiting Scott and Jen and the fam. It was their first time meeting Carter, and he loved it! Thanks to Josilyn and Emri for keeping him entertained! It was a busy weekend, and we loved it. Had a crazy easter egg hunt, Went hiking at Garden of the Gods, ate out, checked out Manitou Springs city, went to see Horton Hears a Who, Watched Tyson's Soccer practice (he's a great goalie), and even went running with Jennifer! It was a blast- can't wait to go back!

Happy Easter!

Well, this is only like my 4th post for the day- but I had a lot of catching up to do. Now we're getting ready for our trip to Colorado to visit my brother Scott and the clan.

I just have to say, we are sooo going to miss the big Easter Egg hunt. For those of you who know the Sants you know about THE Easter Egg Hunt. (And no... it's not for the kids) We adults get to enjoy a crazy competetive race around the yard, hunting for eggs. Once our 7 eggs are found- we search for the Golden Egg. ($100 for the lucky winner). So, needless to say, we haven't missed one in our married life, but it's been a year and a half since we've seen my brother and this was the best weekend to go. So good luck without us! At least you can thank us for making the competition a little easier!

So, Scott and Jen, you must know how much we love you!!! We're going to miss being with everyone in Utah- but can't wait to see the Trainors! Maybe we'll have a little Golden Egg hunt of our own. (It definitely can't beat Paula's but I know those Trainor kids would love it.)

So, to the rest of you, Happy Easter! Be back soon!

Great Grandparents!

While my sister was here, Jason's Grandparents also spent the weekend with us. Jase was able to get a game of golf in with Grandpa George, and Grandma and I watched the kids. What a cute grandma- she was right down on the floor playing with them. And Carter was all smiles for them. It was so fun to have them stay, we definitely don't see them often enough!

Visitors

The week after our trip to Utah, my sister Katie and her family came to visit. It was so fun having them for a whole week!! As you locals know- there's definitely more to see than the strip(although I did brave the long walking and guys passing out their dirty cards for the love of my sister). Here's a little bit of what we did while they were here.

Has anyone ever fed the crazy ducks and geese at Floyd Lamb State Park? You can't tell in this peaceful little picture- but they are a little scary! See that duck sneaking up beside us- it's not the ones that stay in the water that make you nervous. It's the hissing geese that come right up to eat. Jake got a few nibbles on his knees and hands while he was trying to feed them.

Definitely an adventure!

We went hiking up at the Calico hills at Redrock. It was a beautiful day, and made me want to hike more. We lost the trail a little, lost some shoes, and lost our tempers (sadie didn't like the backpack carrier) , but all in all it was a good hike. Definitely one to do again.

Carter thought the rock climbing looked fun so he thought he'd try his hand at it.

After walking all the way up to the Bellagio- the garden was under construction, and they were working on the fountains so we didn't get to see a show. Luckily they got back down there to see one at night.

And we played at the park. Carter had his first ride on the swings, and Totally loved it! He was all smiles. It was sooo fun!!!

All in all, it was a great week. We even got a babysitter and enjoyed a kid free night! We miss you guys already! Carter's wondering where all the fun went!