October fun!

We had a lot of fun adventures this October! First the girls and I went to the Hogel Zoo. It was great! There were baby animals everywhere - so cute!!

There was a tiger that was pacing back and forth in front of the glass. Tessa was in hysterics. She loved it!!


Baby Giraffe!


The Baby elephant was darling!


The girls in front of the elephants. We could have stayed there all day!

Then on to Halloween! Tessa was a cowgirl. This picture was after trick or treating and she had no desire to sit up. So a side ways laying down picture will have to do!!



Elise has been telling me for months she wanted to be a cupcake for Halloween! This was my best attempt!


She loved that we sprayed her hair red. I think we will have to make it permanent!!


This was Chris and I going to our Halloween party. I know - no one 34 weeks pregnant should be in that much spandex! I plea temporary insanity!


I was an 80's aerobics instructor!


Chris was suppose to be an 80's work out dude - but he decided he was more an 80's porn star!

The super busy week!

This week has been crazy crazy! I have been so busy! But from it came a lot of good!

1. First I learned if you lock your child and the keys in the car, cry a lot and ask construction workers for help, they might just have a slim jim and can unlock your door for you! (Also, you can call 911 and they will unlock your doors if you don't have construction workers nearby to help).

2. Remember last January Tessa had surgery to put her hips back in place and loosen her muscles? Well yesterday was the true test of whether or not it all worked. The result is: (doot doot doo doo) her hips looked fabulous! They were both back in socket and she has full range in her muscles. This was great news for our family! The alternative was more very complicated surgery. We feel very blessed that she has healed so wonderfully!

3. I went to the doctor and everything is looking great for the baby! She is growing great and looks wonderful! I do have to start going to the doctor weekly, but I would rather be going more often and know that the baby is alright!

Lots of blessings this week for our family! I just feel so blessed!

The better me!

So being pregnant always brings out the crazy feelings that I am huge and getting bigger by the day. It is true, but it is ok also. As I have had these feelings this pregnancy, I have been trying really hard not to let those feelings take over and let my self worth slip. I came across this article from Chris' cousin Lynne today. It really put a few things into perspective. I hope it helps you on your quest to feel good about yourself too!

http://www.meridianmagazine.com/lineuponline/090925over.html

First day of School!

Elise and Tessa started school today! Hooray! Elise was very excited to say the least! She was also fiercely independent about going into the school all by herself. I was fiercely stubborn and went in with her (which was the right decision!)! They had all the kids meet in the gym where the teachers were to pick the kids up and walk over to their new school. To say the least, the gym was total madness and chaos! About the time we walked into the gym Elise shimmied over to me and took my hand. Her teacher was heading toward the door and we followed! She did say I could leave when we got to the classroom though! After school Tessa and I went and picked her up. She was more than happy then to give us a tour of her new classroom! She had a wonderful day and is so excited for tomorrow!!



Tessa was not so excited to be awaken 2 hours earlier than usual. She did not open her eyes the entire time I dressed her. I kept telling her she got to go to school, but it didn't sink in until her bus showed up. Then she got very excited!!! After I dropped Elise off, I headed to Tessa's school for the morning. She was so excited and laughed the entire morning! Her eyes were constantly moving trying to take in all that was happening in her class. I am so glad that she loves her school and has such a wonderful program to attend!! She had pictures after school as my batteries had died on the camera - so not as fresh looking. She is also down for a nap - school can wear a girl out!

Elise's first race!

We signed Elise up for the South Weber days Kid K race. It is a 1 mile race just for kids. She had never ran in a race before, so we talked about running fast and to keep running all the time! She was very excited and did very well - especially for a 6 year old! Here are some pictures of her!


This was at the start of the race sprinting. Elise is in the pink shorts. A great action shot!



Here she is sprinting again to the finish line. I told her when she could see the finish line to run as fast as she could until the very end. She did not slow down until she crossed the finish line! Good job!


Here she is smiling right after the race was over!


To our great surprise, Elise took 1st place in her age category. We knew she had done well, but had no idea she did that good! She was so excited that she got a metal! Elise got a jump rope in the raffle too!

On a side note, Chris ran a 10K in South Weber days. He did not win a metal though! Elise could not understand why Chris just didn't run faster so he could win a metal too! Duh! He did win a wrench in the raffle though! That was so awesome!

Banff Canada

We just got home from one of the best vacations that I have ever been on. We went to the canadian rockies to Banff National Park in Alberta. Beautiful doesn't even begin to explain the scenery. I will let some pictures do the talking!



Johnston Falls. Beautiful hike that was easy and fun!


Lake Louise


Elise in front of Lake Louise.


This was from the top of the mountain, literally! The hotel below was enormous and beautiful. Notice the color of the river behind it. The water all comes from glaciers melting and is all that green, blue color. All the lakes and rivers were that amazing color.




This was Elise's first time riding a horse. She was in heaven!


This is where Tessa was happiest. She loved being in the backpack hiking.



Loved this vacation!

Summer cuteness!

Tessa has taken to loving my sunglasses! Every time we get in the car she complains until my sunglasses are put on her. I guess it is time to get her her own pair! Too cute!

Just in case...

Just in case you haven't heard, baby Kapp is a girl! We love having sweet, adorable little girls in our family! Chris was hoping for a boy, to even out the hormone levels, but is just as excited for a girl. We couldn't think of any boy names anyways! We are having a hard time with girl names too though! Hopefully something will come to us by December!!! If you have any good ones, send them our way!

Update - I am now only light green. I am keeping food down, but still feel green most of the time. Within the next month or so it should all dissipate! Cross all of our fingers!!

Elise was at Grandma's camp for a couple of weeks and had a blast! My mom is great to take her and the other older grandkids and give them fun together! We are glad she is back though!! Love that girl!

A few of the events!

Here are a few of the highlights of the last couple of weeks!

First, Elise had her first dance recital. Doesn't she make the cutest little cowgirl! She loved the performing and can't wait for the next performance!

Next, I love this picture. Elise with her friends Kailey and Megan. They wanted to watch a movie but couldn't bear not to sit together. This is friendship! Yes, they watched the entire movie sitting like this together! And yes, the entire couch was open to sit on together also!

On Friday, Tessa finished another year of preschool. She loved her teacher Lynell this year and we are sad she won't have her again next year! Tessa wouldn't look at the camera! Stinker pot!

Lastly, Elise had her kindergarten Hawaiian program. It was really cute. Elise loved the singing and dancing to the music. Honestly, if I hear the Hukilau again I may go crazy! It was fun to watch. Elise was so excited that her and Olivia got to sit together as they are good friends too!



Elise will be sad to end school this week! She is growing up so quickly! Such an amazing girl!

Hiatus

So I guess you can say I have been on a blogging hiatus. Not that I am back again for any amount of time, but I thought I would write a little post.

If you haven't heard, I'm pregnant! Yeah - kind of! I get pretty sick to say the least. So if you don't see me for a couple of months, just know I am praying to the porcelain gods and trying to stay hydrated at least. Hopefully this will pass quicker than with the last two and I will soon be back a part of the world. I am due 10,000 years from now (that's how long it seems anyways). Baby Kapp will come sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas but not on either of those days! I know, that is next winter - didn't winter just end??? We are excited though!

Elise is ecstatic as you can imagine! She rubs my belly and kisses it good night. She is constantly asking questions. Like: What time and day exactly will the baby come out? Why is the baby naked in my tummy? How big is the baby today (everyday this is asked)? And many more that are a bit personal! She can't wait especially for my tummy to be HUGE!! Won't that be so fun!

Chris has been the mom and the dad for a few weeks now. He is doing everything! He is looking tired for it too! I am so blessed that he is willing to do so much for our little family!

Most important is trying to stay happy and positive through all of this. I am tired and feel green all the time. Then comes all the other sick problems. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming!!

Happy Birthday Tessa!

I can't believe my baby is 4 years old!

Just a little post!

So I am just loving this weather! Don't tell me it is going away, I know that and I am decidedly ignoring it! Sat at the park for a couple of hours enjoying every minute too! Yummy!

Does anyone know of a good allergist? I am in need! If you like your, or know a good one, let me know! Thanks!

Random updates!

Elise has started to speak and sing in spanish. No, she does not know how to really speak spanish! But she just loves other languages and wants to speak them all the time. She has started to have me only play the spanish music station on the radio in the car, then she sings and loudly. The girl makes me laugh!! Also, if anyone knows how to count to ten in chinese, we really need to learn!

Tessa is doing wonderful! I am asked how she is doing all the time. Her muscles were really sore and tight after the casts came off, but after a little therapy, she is moving along nicely! That girl is so cute and I love that she is so happy! Bless her heart, she would love to run and follow Elise around until I heard the normal older sister plea for reprieve!

I have found out recently that I love spin/cycling classes. Could it be that I should let my husband buy me that road bike and start being a biker chic?? I don't think I am "sporty" enough! It just feels so good! I have always wanted to do a triathlon (that info has been really hidden deep in the dark places of my brain). Now I just need to learn to swim and not just doggy paddle!

Purse Party!

You're invited to a Spring Purse Party!

When: Next Saturday the 28th of March
Time: 7-9 pm
Where: My house - if you need the address, let me know!
Who is invited: You are and anyone you know!

Designer Inspired Purses similar to:
· Prada
· Coach
· Kate Spade
· Brighton
· Dooney & Bourke
· Louis Vuitton & More
· Wallets & Key Finders too!

Purses range from $2 - $48! Great prices and great styles with The Purse Lady! Come and have fun and find a new purse for the new season! Also there is a bargain box where everything is under $26.

Do you love purses? Then come check out a selection of over 100 purses—plus, wallets and key finders! With such a large selection, you’re bound to find your favorite! Purses will be available at the open house; if you plan to buy, please bring checks or cash as The Purse Lady cannot accept credit cards at this time!

If you blog stock me, now is a great time to come and see me in person! Invite all your family and friends too!

My many memories of....

When I finished my mission, my mom and 2 older sisters came to pick me up. I remember exactly where we were when they said to me that there were two things that they didn't write to me while I was on my mission because they knew they would upset me. The first was a funny thing - the second did make me sad. It was the day I was told that John Denver had died in a plane crash! I still feel sad! He was an amazing song writer and singer. My biggest regret is that I never had the opportunity to see him in concert. It would have been so amazing. I love how happy all of his songs are and the messages are so beautiful. The other night on KUED they had a tribute to John and I recorded it and have watched it a few times. I just love his music. At my wedding lunch we had a little music time. Chris sang and played on his guitar "The Power of Two" from the Indigo Girls (love, love that song and the Indigo Girls). My dad and I sang together the duet "Perhaps Love" by John and Luciano Pavarotti. My dad has always thought he was Pavarotti and I have always been John Denver. So we sang the duet that way! Chris had no idea of my love of John! Over the last 10 years he has started to understand! Don't ask me my favorite song because there would be no way of narrowing it down to less than 20 songs! I sure am missing John Denver today!Music beats to the rhythm of my soul! It fills me!