Callaway Gardens

Callaway Gardens is one of my most favorite places in the whole wide world. A good part of my childhood was spent pedaling as fast as my little legs would go around the infinite azaleas, lilies, orchids, Pansy's, Japanese Maples, magnolia trees etc. Unfortunately, along with this blissful biking through the gardens came crashing into other bikers, trees and lakes. These instances in turn made me develop a phobic fear of riding bicycles and I've avoided it most of my adult life.

Drew was in town last week and wanted us to join him and the family for the day. I broke out in a cold sweat and my pulse elevated with the very thought of getting on a bike. But I braved up and mentally prepared myself for a day of bike riding fun. It seems karma had something else in mind. My parents let me borrow a bike, and after adjusting the seat and gears, test driving, hitting the brakes and screaming a few times, I felt confident enough to start the trail. My bike was making weird noises and everyone told me it was normal. NO! My chain broke and almost sent me catapulting onto the pavement. So dad takes that bike back and gives me his to ride. It was of coarse way too tall for my stumpy legs and I seriously injured myself trying to dismount. Jon, seeing that I was about to loose it, takes the initiative to go rent me a bike. And I'm so glad he did!!! I got a bike that lets you sit up instead of lean forward, is automatic, and most importantly, has a bell. It was awesome!! We all ended up having a wonderful day and I think I might have overcome my fear of bicycles. Until next time that is......

This is Jack's new face for "smile for the camera". Glad it's such an attractive face...

Jack's favorite thing is to be outside. He SCREAMS when we won't let him outside then SCREAMS when we try to bring him in. So Callaway Gardens was like a day of heaven for him. We let him run around and touch all the trees and fountains.

He was plum tuckered out!

Chris is married!!!!

This past weekend Jon and I were able to attend the sealing of Chris and Tina in the Idaho Falls Temple. Everything was beautiful and the lovers looked positively giddy the entire time....kissing every few minutes and gazing into each other's eyes. Sickening. :) But GLORIOUS!!! I'm SO SO SO excited to get my first and only sister in law!! She's wonderful and I'm soooooo excited to have in our family. They had their reception the night before the sealing at this flower shop in Idaho Falls. It was probably the cutest venue ever and it smelled divine! Food was fabulous, but I spent most of my time trying to soothe my very tired, but very cute baby. The sealing was the next morning and the day could not have been more beautiful!! Now the honeymooners are off to Disneyland, then here the first of May for the Georgia reception.

I must apologize but I only took one picture the entire time, and it wasn't even of my adorable child in his tux. This is me after this blessed trip was over:





Despite my strong protesting, the groom requested that his nephew be at the wedding. So Thursday morning, I wake my child up at 4 am to catch our 6:30 am flight out (by myself by the way. Jon couldn't come in until that night) so after a fun 6 hours of plane and layover adventures, we arrive in Salt Lake. My dear friend Jazmin and Jack's girlfriend Jadyn came to pick us up. We spent the rest of the day shopping and just hanging out. Jack and I were asleep by 7 o'clock local time. Jon got in late that night, so next day we meet up with my awesome x-roomie Liz who let us borrow a car and we drove up to Idaho Falls. After the wedding, we drove back and spent the night with Liz, and I finally got to meet Jack's future roomy, Remy. She made us 2 DELICIOUS meals and we all cuddled in bed and watched a movie. :)

We headed out the next morning! The one good thing about flying with my baby is that I finally get some cuddles!! He did sleep some and I loved just getting to hold him and have him be still for more than 2 seconds. :)

So life as normal for a week and a half, then I fly back to Utah for my friend Vanessa's wedding!!! Excited to go back and spend time with my friends, not so excited for another flight, alone with the Jack.