THE EDWARDS: August 2008

Okay, Okay, we're back!

It's hard to get back into the groove of things after being out of town. And the fact that I've been feeling like crap nearly everyday, all day... Baby #2 is on it's way! It's amazing how different this pregnancy is from the last. I feel so much more sick all the time. Blah. I'm hoping it doesn't last 5 1/2 months like last time. We are really excited though and look forward to Jake having a baby brother or sister

Mom and Dad Vick's Home

My parents just moved to Saratoga Springs in Utah and so some of us were able to go out at the same time to see their new place. Here's Lea and Amanda while playing cards

Mom and Dad

Amanda on Scott's shoulders

Another reason for this get together was to celebrate my grandma Lola's 90 birthday as well as my parents 39 wedding anniversary. Here's me and my hubby chopping veggies

A day at the park

Lea and Taylor

Jeremy and Brooke's boy, Brenden

Brooke holding Jake on the swings

Look closely at Abby's static hair

Cute Caden

Grandaddy at the park

Shad and Jen's family

Grandma Lola with me and Jake

Amanda and Scott just had a baby, Simon. Here's their cute family

Felecia and Logan

Me and my sis, Lea

A few of us kids being silly

Our family - the challenge is getting Jake to smile

I had some friends come to visit, some from my mission and also my friend Emily who I grew up with. Here's me and Em

Shad and Jen's girl, Gabriella

Mom and Dad by their fireplace

Brooke with her youngest boy, Isaac

Here's the view from my parent's backyard. Gorgeous!

Amanda and her boy Simon drove home with us for a few days. She is a demonstrator for Uppercase Living. I hosted a party while she was here. Here's Jake holding Simon. He's learning how to share the attention with other babies.

Edwards Family Trip Part I

We all got together at Wesley's parent's house and had lots of fun activities planned. One day we went to Toads which had go-karts, mini-golf, climbing wall, batting cages, laser tag and arcade games. I felt so lucky that Maddie wanted to ride with me on the go-karts. We had lots of fun!

Kara and Marilee after riding the g0-karts

Jake on the merry go round

Mini-golfing

Wesley's parents went all out this trip. They got a slip 'n slide, jumbo inflatable slide, kiddy pools and a fire pit. Here's Jake and Wes on the jumbo slide

Daddy and Jake on the slip 'n slide

Just a couple of kids hanging out in the pool

We also went to Fat Cats to go bowling. Here's Kara and Maddie

Jake's first attempt at bowling. He didn't get a strike, but a great first try.

We had a baby shower for Lis and Jay. Here's the cute mommy and daddy to be

Candy bar diaper game. We also had the apple juice in baby bottles that the men had to drink.

Alana on the tree swing

Eating smores and hotdogs

Cute baby Tyler

Edwards Family Trip Part II

After the Edwards Family Reunion ended, we stayed through the next day to spend a little extra time and go to Pineview Lake. It was Jake's second time on a lake, but first time to really experience and enjoy it. He did NOT like wearing a life vest.

I just learned how to waterski a couple of years ago and it's my new favorite thing!

Our little family riding the tube

Wes and I on the tube

One of my favorite pictures of this boy

Wesley will say he's not good anymore at slalom, but I think he's amazing.

Jake loved being in the water. He was playing catch with grandpa and Aunt Lisa

Wesley's sister Lisa. She's going to have her first baby in September. We can't wait for Dallas to get here!

Jake cuddled with grandma and took a much needed nap. He warmed up to grandma and grandpa really well this trip.

Dessert Night

Any excuse to get together with friends is great, and any excuse to eat dessert is great, too so we had friends over and ate lots of desserts a few Sundays ago. HEre's some pictures of the kids playing in the backyard.