The New and the Old

Raelyn's old lovey, Tigger (from the classic edition), was starting to fall apart at the seams, literally. She's had it since she was only a few months old, when she picked it out herself at the store by devouring it's head into her drooling mouth.

Tigger's been machine washed quite a few times over the course of his lifetime and it was time to replace him with the new Tigger (bought at the same time as the old one for a "just in case" replacement for a lost lovey).

Here are the New and Old.
As you can see, the old one lost his stripes, fluff and sheen.
But now Raelyn's lovin' on her new lovey, happy as can be!

Chips and Salsa Anyone?

You won't believe that this is made with watermelon and peaches.

It's soooo good. Find out out to make it here.

3D Ultrasound of Baby Girl #3

These pics never look quite good after scanning, but it's better than nothing. If you are skilled, you'll notice that she has one arm and elbow on the left of her face (with her hand on the top of her head). Another arm is cutting across her right cheek and chin.

Baby Girl at 26.5 weeks

Working Hard

It takes over 2 hours for Trevor to mow our entire green lawn. There's just so much of it!

Brynlee helps by sweeping the grass off the driveway, the loooong driveway.

Meanwhile, Raelyn and I work (play) in the kitchen making dinner together.

She loves to roll the dough.

And then we all enjoy our delicious pizzas for dinner!

Find out here, how to make your own in just 30 minutes!!!

This girl cracks me up.

Farm Field Trip

Brynlee's first field trip ever! This was from the last week in May, but as we were in the midst of packing that week, I didn't get a chance to post this until now. Brynlee's preschool went to a farm and I got to go! It was a great place.

Just off the bus, standing in front of the large barn.

Kids' playground

Hay ride

Lovin' the horses and couldn't wait to ride one, until the cowboy explained all the dangers that can happen with a horse. She was too scared to ride now. I didn't make an issue of it and just let it go (which always works for B) and she came around and decided she still wanted to try it.

Here she is, on the biggest horse.

Inside the barn were tons of animals for the children to pet and feed, including this cute little piglet.

B's favorite was this gosling "Gus". She spent most of her time petting him.

In love.

B holding a rabbit with her teacher Mrs. Miller at her side.

Farmer John showed the kids how to milk a cow and described how butter and buttermilk is created. Then we got to make some butter, by just shaking some fresh cow's milk in a jar with a lid. The agitation of shaking, caused the fat in the milk to stick together and become butter in 5 minutes! So cool.

B's turn at milking.

Happy little milkin' girl.

There were baby goats too. B especially loved this special breed which looks like a lamb. It's name was "Lilly". Brynlee has a collection of lambs at home.

B got to ride the bus for the first time. She was just as excited about the bus ride as going on a field trip.

The next day was Brynlee's last day of preschool before we moved. She wanted to have some pictures with her teacher, whom she ADORED. Seriously, Mrs. Miller is the perfect teacher. So kind, lady-like, patient, beautiful and all of her children fall in love with her.

B took this pic of Mrs. Miller.

Videos at the Farm

Brynlee is riding a horse.

Brynlee feeding a baby goat a bottle.

From Brynlee's View

The following pics are ones that Brynlee took. She asked me if she could borrow the camera.

Mrs. Miller, Brynlee's school teacher and a classmate (name unknown).

Half pic of me.

There, she did better this time and got all of me!

She wanted to take a pic of the haystack.

Goat

Bro. Tenney (from our ward) with his son Ben (also Brynlee's classmate.)

Barn shot.

Chicks.

Kittens

Magical Wand Ultrasound

2 weeks after our ultrasound at 18 weeks for the baby, I found the girls playing on the floor like this. Raelyn was the ultrasound tech with the "wand" (really, it was a new flat pencil). They were looking for the baby. It was really cute!

I decided to whip out the camera and document it. And then Brynlee goes on to deny everything that they were doing. Oh well. Silly girls.

Trevor's Graduation Banquet

On Thursday, June 4th, Trevor had his awards ceremony for AZPOD 2009 (his graduating class). I was excited to see some of the wives again of his classmates since it's been awhile since we've all been together. And some nice catered food sounded pretty good too.

One of my favorite people from Trevor's school is Dr. Page, the dean of Podiatry at MWU. Anyone would agree that this man is so kind and very knowledgeable. He was the first person Trevor contacted and met when he first heard about MWU having a Podiatry program. We were able to get a quick photo with him.

One of Trevor's best study buddies was Jake. Jake is such an intelligent guy and was also known as the class clown. Also one of the nicest guys ever. He was a lifesaver to Trevor's sanity during all those grueling hours of study time. His wife Camille and I got along great too. I've really enjoyed our friendship and have learned so much from her. We're going to miss them as they are on the other side of the country for their residency.

Trevor, me, Camille, Jake.

Here's Trevor getting a class pin to put on his white coat.

I didn't get any photos of the other friends that we've made along the way. But it was fun to see everyone again and to learn where everyone is going for residency. Life goes on.

Meet Dr. Trevor DPM

Trevor officially graduated from Midwestern University on Friday, June 5th!

Ben and Charlie are helping save the seats...err I mean entire row for the whole family.

Brought some activities to help pass the time (quietly) until Daddy's turn.

Aunt Becky and Rae.

Trevor brought in a crowd!

Funny, those pics that you wait for 4 years of medical school to take,

and then they don't even turn out well...

Kids with grumpy faces and a darn tassle flying in your face!

Sisters.

Trevor with his proud Dad and Mom.

It was almost surreal. Trevor spent so many hours of hard work, sacrifice and determination to finally graduate and move on to the next step in his career. I couldn't help but cry as he walked across the stage. I felt such immense admiration and all that he has gone through to make his dream a reality. All that our little family has gone through in supporting him with it too. It was a moment we'll never forget.

Here's a little tidbit from being"hooded", his walk across the stage and receiving his degree.

Hard to see, but he is in the group to the right.

And here he is, 2nd to the last in line.

Friday, June 5th Family BBQ

After Trevor's graduation, we headed back to Mesa for a family BBQ in Trevor's honor! There was lots of good food and great company. Isn't that what BBQ's are for?

Jack & Carolyn (hosts) and Kirsten, with little Ella at the bottom of pic.

Trevor's life-long bud Sharod and his wife Emily and son came too!

Kirsten giving the bunny ears to Jacob, his date, and my mom.

Little Braden and Ella are attacking Jacob's food.

Corey and Kari with Bryant.

Trevor's cousin Dustin came with her adorable son Braden.

Tiffany, Mom and Dad Whiting.

Cousin Matt and Trevor.

Malinda holding Daniel, Me, Ben, Becky and Andy.

"Word Up" Yo.

Quick shot of Charlie hugging his wife.

Andy and his son Tanner. Awww, so cute.

Angie is the super star cousin for keeping all the kiddos entertained.

Sunny was reading away.

Mom chatting with Trevor.

Jack and daughter Ella.

Carolyn, Kirsten and Me.

Charlie is getting some practice at holding a baby.

Doesn't he do a great job? Awww.

Ben's pretty good at this baby holdin' stuff too.

Yo Daniel.

Brynlee, in dress-ups of course.

Ellie is such an angel.

She loved playing dress-up with the girls.

After the BBQ, the girls found a quiet moment to share the hammock at Corey & Kari's house. This cuddling stuff just doesn't happen very often for them, so pictures MUST be taken to document it. They are usually so competetive with each other. Sigh.

But aren't they cute?