Mt. Rushmore

This one is for you Ingela... I hope it is up to your expectations!

Summertime in Evanston

We thought it was an exaggeration when we were told that it snows here every month of the year, but this is what we saw out our window this week. Depressing, yes but in order to raise our spirits we bought watermelon and corn on the cob to make us feel like spring or summer really was here. It definately raised our spirits . . . until we again looked out the window!

This was Kyler's first experience with eating corn on the cob, and he was quite the pro. We are going to train him for the upcoming Fair for the Corn eating contest. I think he has a chance, don't you?

More Motorcycles

This weekend was the annual Christian Biker Day in Evanston. We decided to check it out, I mean Travis does have a motorcycle and all. The event was complete with vendors, beer, and tatoos being done in the pioneer building downtown. And never fear Kyler did get his own "Fly with the Lord Glider" from the fishing booth for children.

Anyways the big news is this is the new bike we got for Travis. We traded in his two and got a discount low enough to buy this one. Which includes a nice comfy seat for me when we go across America, alright I doubt we'll make that trip but hey you never know!

Alright, alright so I was just kidding, we didn't really get this bike! We still own two very old but very affordable bikes! Poor Travis might some day get a bike of his dreams!

Masterpieces and Motorcycles

Well I've always known that Kyler was artistic, but it wasn't until just the other day when he showed me how truly talented he was. While trying to follow the teachings of the prophets, I was writing in my journal not noticing that Kyler's drawing went from coloring book to body art. This was the final result . . . my shoes made the work complete.

And yes, the broken motorcycle that Travis got when we were first married made it's first trip! Travis got it up and running and is now using every excuse to drive it. Now if we could only get the other one to work too, then we will be well on our way with our Hogman Biker Gang. (We will not be exclusive to only Hogmans, let us know if you would like to join! A panel will review your application and a small acceptance fee will applied.)

Father and Son Campout

Friday and Saturday was the Stake Father and Son Campout. Travis was so excited to take Kyler on a little camping overnighter. Unfortunately Travis didn't get off work until almost 8:00 but they got there and got their tent up before it was too dark. They had a camp fire and a testimony meeting, which Kyler spent the whole time going around giving everyone "high-fives" and "knuckles". And when he wasn't doing that he was tapping the people in front of him and waving at them when they turned around.

Both Travis and Kyler seemed to have such a good time but came home on Saturday exhausted and ready for a nap. I'm so glad that they could have some "man" time together and that I could have an evening to myself so that I could do . . .the laundry and clean house. But never fear I did paint my toenails in the effort to do something girly while the men folk were away!

Pregnancy Dreams

Alright so I have a little over seven weeks left and I am already starting to have those wierd labor dreams. For instance one night I dreamt that I was playing poker at the hospital just waiting for the doctor to show up to deliver the baby. While we were playing my friend and I decided that since her hubby wanted a boy and I had wanted a girl that we would just switch children after they were born.

Then just the other night I dreamt that my doctor was in a broadway musical while delivering my baby. So inbetween my off stage pushing, he'd run in and finish his choreography and song. Not to mention that my doctor was this guy from Scrubs . . . I don't even watch the show so I don't know where this is coming from!

These are just two of the crazy dreams that have been coming to me lately. As strange as they are, it does make me excited to fall asleep at night just to see what my dreams are going to come up with. What are some of your crazy pregnancy dreams?

Mother's Day

Since we were already down there for the reunion we got to celebrate the day with my family. After church we headed down to Provo to have dinner at my Grandma and Grandpa Porter's home. (Now you know where I get it from!)

It is always great to be with family, no matter how crazy they are! Here are the few cousins that could make it to the occasion. My cousin Rachel (in the black shirt and red skirt) leaves for her mission on Wednesday so it was good to see her again before she goes!

We always jump at the opportunity to get a picture of Kyler with his great-grandparents. We are so lucky to still have them.

And we couldn't resist a stop on our way home (mostly cuz I had to go to the bathrooom again, to take a walk in nature. As you can see Kyler really liked it!

Blast from the Past

On Saturday I put together a Madrigal Reunion from my Senior year in high school. We had a great turn out, with all 18 out of 24 of us there! Spouses, children, and girlfriends/boyfriends attended. We had so much fun just catching up. It is so fun to see how everyone looks and acts the same. Thank you so much everyone for coming! It was great to see you and for those of you who couldn't come we missed you!

Just eating and chatting . . . and Kyler randomly doing something!

Angie and me, the lone pregnant women of the party. Both born in July and giving birth in July!

Kyler learned how to climb a fence while at the party. Thanks Papa for teaching him that one.

Bear Lake and 9 Week Countdown

It is yet another Monday and we were so happy to have our busy Papa all to ourselves. It was such a pretty day that we thought we'd take a little drive and see what adventure came to us. Well it turned out that we drove all the way to Bear Lake, about 51 miles from our house, and explored.

I think Kyler would be happy anywhere as long as there is a bunch of rocks. Seriously he sat in the middle of these rocks forever, just looking at them and throwing them.


. . . and this is who Kyler takes after.

And of course no exploring expedition is complete without a visit with cows.

Ta Da! I'm 31 weeks pregnant and only nine more weeks left! YAHOOOO!!! We are getting very anxious to meet this little man and I am anxious for my frequent bathroom trips to come to an end :)

Let's Try This Again!!