"Camping is Great."

Last weekend my parents took Aubree camping and if you know me... I couldn't resist tagging along. Hope campground is up by Squaw Peak, and its only about 15 minutes away but it feels like wilderness and it was the perfect temperature the whole time we were up there. I packed everything I could possibly want except for an air mattress!!! I tell you I was crying at about 11pm "I want to go home....! I want to go home!" and then Michaela chimed in "lets go home!!!". Luckily Rob would not give in even though he wasn't comfy either. I am so glad he did even though I am just barely recovering from the aches and pains incurred by the rocks and roots we slept on.
It was beautiful and was actually sort of renewing to the soul. It just makes me realize I am not the hardcore camper I would like to be :). I told Rob that I will dig my own toilet and carry a fifty pound backpack but I will have to have an air mattress or a really thick pad from now on to sleep on.
Michaela was so excited to go camping. She was running around the house signing about going camping. I was telling her how much fun camping is and she would tell everyone that "camping is great" and that she was a camper.

These are pictures of a hike we took in early June as a family. We only made it like a mile and a half up Rock Canyon but I fell in love with it! It was the perfect time to do that hike and everything was green and the water was rushing and all the other hikers were friendly... so beautiful!!!

In Las Vegas (and at the Temple)

The bottom pic is Michaela at Uncle Bryan and Aunt Shannon's house ruining their baby doll crib. this is just about the first thing she did as soon as we got there. She and Owen had a blast running around and playing. It was fun staying on base with Bryan and his fam. And since Rob had ditched me at the last minute I felt much safer staying with them than anywhere else. Thanks guys, especially for the Leatherby's run.
Aren't the temple pics gorgeous too?! I can't take full credit for those except they were taken on my camera. Aubree actually took most of them during the Sealing while she and Mic were waiting outside the Temple. Good photography Aubs!

Trip to Las Vegas- Bryan's Wedding

This is the main reason we ( Aubree, Michaela and I) went to Las Vegas this March. Bryan Got married!! I would say Finally!! but I think that he found a really great girl, Morgan, who seems to fit him perfectly and I like her so I am glad he took the time to find her.
The Sealing was beautiful and and the day was gorgeous. Just perfect. The reception was decorated wonderfully too. LOL have I used enough superlatives? I loved it all and I had a great time too. Congrats Bryan and Morgan.

Old pictures that need to be seen

This picture of Milo is from the same time as the pics of Michaela. He was so funny that day and I took about million pictures of him trying to get over that tiny little step in the front room. Lool at that face!!! Its adorable! Good Job Carrilyne!!!
This is from the end of February I think... It's been so long that I can't remember :). Michaela was having fun posing with the puppy at Old Navy.

Drumroll please....!!!

It's a BOY!!! Rob has been right all along and we are both very excited. Michaela wants to name him Charlie and Rob wants Leo and no one cares about what I want ;). I think the mom should have the biggest say but what can I do? hehe I will work my wiles and see where it gets me.
The due date is still November 22nd and he is growing just right. Heart and brain and other organs all doing what they are supposed to do thank heavens!
Any boy advice will be appreciated. I am much more nervous of having a boy not being one myself. Michaela seems like a mini me so I generally know how to handle her but boys are a new can of worms. Rob says not to be scared, that he will be here to help.
I will try to get pictures up asap but my sd card is on the fritz, so be patient.

Baby 2.0

I just realized that I have not posted the fact that I am PREGNANT! I am very excited and happy. On June 22nd we find out the sex of the baby and I can't wait. I am hoping that I will be able to post some of the ultrasound pictures soon. Anyway, YAY me. Post more later :)

Engagement Photos :)

I was just surfing my Mom's computer for a good profile picture and I found some of my engagement photo's that Tanya did for us! Isn't she great?!!?! I really loved all the photo's she took and she is such a great photographer. (Tanya Richardson for all those that don't know) Tanya if you read this one, can I get the whole set from you? Email me :) thanks. You really saved us a bunch back then and the pictures were better than anything!!!
This was an old quarry up in Colfax California on a rainy day and still the photos all turned out beautifully.

St. Patricks Day Dinner

This is Rob chilling his martinelli's apple cider for our Family St. Patrick's Day dinner. Ashlin and Michaela sitting up at the counter eating snacks. Thay had fun together and though I don't have a picture of them Brit and Owen Were Mic's "fwends".

This is Annaliese Malcolm The youngest of Brian and Shannon's 4 kids. She is soo adorable! She has ringlets in the back that I (as a stick straight hair owner) pray that she keeps as her hair gets longer.

Irish Weekend

This weekend was a very awesomely Irish weekend! On Saturday Rob, Michaela and I went to SLC and met up with a large chunk of our Malcolm family to see Kelsey and Ashlin dance at an Irish Festival at the Hellenic Cultural Center. They did so great and it is really fun watching them. After they danced we all drove up to Logan to have the Malcolms famous Corned Beef and Cabbage which Rob raves about anytime corned beef comes up. Rob's mom, Kerry, is a really great cook so its understandable.

This is Gunnar driving home! Michaela and I were cracking up. "I was screaming Gunnar watch the road!" and Mic was falling apart laughing. It was one of those moments... you just had to be there. lol

Cousins

Milo is so deliciously fat!!!! He wants one of whatever you are eating and he tells you! Michaela wanted to sit on Ellie's lap and cuddle with her and Momo and Milo really wanted Michaela's sippy. I think she did give him a taste but then she was like wait don't drink all my milk!! Ellie was really strong to hold Mic cause they are the same weight.

Bath Time

This is bath time in the Malcolm/Chord residence. Everyone comes to say hi or goodnight to Michaela and she loves it. The picture of Michaela is her doing what we call a "pretty mermaid". It's how I get her to rinse out her hair.