G.K.'s Room

I have been meaning to blog about the baby room for a long time but it still isn't finished and we are running out of time so I figured I'd just show the pictures anyway. Patrick has been amazing. He has really worked hard on it, and I love it. He has so many ideas that I don't understand until I see them so Thanks Baby~  Our baby will Love it! 

T-A-G

O.k. I've been tagged!

List 3 Joys, 3 Fears, 3 Goals, 3 Obsessions, and 3 Suprising Facts.

Then pick 3 people to Tag!

~Joys

1. Patrick

2. Family & Friends

3. Summer Time

~Fears

1. Spiders

2.Being alone (like Job alone)

3.Being Cold

~Goals

1. Finish School

2.Be a good Mom & a better wife

3.Try a Triathalon

~Obsessions

1.Running

2.Lying in my hammock!/Just being outside

3.Books

~Suprising Facts

1.I don't like to drive

2.I can't swear

3.I am O.C.D. with a few stupid things that I shouldn't care about

and the things I should care aboutm, I don't!

~3 People to be Tagged

1.Wendi

2.Tarese

3.Lyndsey

Astle Family Reunion

This weekend we went up to Grover Wyoming for the Aslte family reunion. Every 3 years our family is in charge and we took it to an extreme this year. We had no running water

but thank heavens Jason has some connections for the Port-o-Potties!

We had lots of fun activities planned. We had a zip line that worked really well. We had a shooting range. And we just played lots of games. The kids got to make a Sheriff's hat, and everyone got in on the watermelon eating contest! There was even a bubble gum blowing contest.This four-wheelin' ride  got me into a lot of trouble, but it was really fun. I think the ride in the truck was more bumpy. Patrick took it really slow. The canyon was beautiful.It was Patrick's Mom's birthday while we were there. What a fun way to spend your birthday! All of her kids know how much she like to go "haunting" so they planned a few outings for the birthday girl. Jason and C'aira's boyfriend were the culprits. Patrick knew all along and was "pretending" to act scared when I heard he fell really hard on his back. It is still hurting him.

My Mom and Dad came up to cook some dutch oven for everyone. It was delicious! They made chicken, spare ribs and 2 kinds of potatoes. It was really fun for me to have them there. I don't get to see them as much as I'd like to. My Dad can sleep anywhere (really!). I think this is his heaven.

These kids were full of mischief! They sure are adorable though! 

They were really good helper all weekend!

This watermelon was so yummy! I couldn't stop eating it. I think I swallowed a watermelon seed because my stomach is all bloated. J/K I think everyone joined in the contest, even those who don't like watermelon.

We had a lot of fun. At the end of the day we had an auction, and got a chance to talk a lot about Norma and Ralph Astle, Patrick's Moms parents. It's amazing the legacy that parents have on their children and their grandchildren. It was fun for me to learn more about them and some of the rituals and traditions that were made a long time ago and a lot are still being done by their kids and grandkids still. It make a little anxious and excited to know that Patrick and I will be in charge of carrying out these and our own family traditions soon. 

Chalk Festival

Last weekend we went with Jenn and Brandon to the Farmers Market and the Sidewalk chalk festival. The Farmers Market was really fun there were a lot of venders and a lot of people, it was starting to get hot so we went to the Gateway for the Chalk Festival. Now I have never been to one of these before, the artists were so dirty! I couldn't believe it. It is amazing what people can do with chalk. 

After the Chalk festival we went to the Demolition Derby. I had so much fun, I had never been before so it was pretty awesome. I was glad Jenn was there to help explain things to me. She is a Wiz with demolition derby info. We had a really good time but I forgot my camera but Jenn has some cute pics on her blog so check them out! (Thanks for the cotton candy!)

Softball

Thursday night Mike and Brandon's Bach Property Management softball team was in DESPERATE need for an extra player. They were kind enough to ask Patrick to play with them. (He's always the last one picked, even in our little family!) It was a really close game and they came pretty close to winning after a few O.T. innings. I was very proud that he hit the ball every time. Good Job Tiger (Love Kitten)!

Mike Brandon and Patrick

Brandon showed off his slow pitch soft ball skills. He's pretty good!

Mike and Tarese have the most well behaved kids I have ever met. This is McKayla, Brooklyn, and Parker. (I'm sure I spelled all the names wrong!) They were so sweet. I don't think their Mom wanted them in the dirt but they didn't make a big mess at all.

Thanks for invited us to come and hang out at the game, we had a great time!

Birthday Party

Since Jason and Jennifer were in town we also had Adam and Alyssa's birthday party. We are just one partying family. We got in a good family picture which almost didn't happen. Carson is pulling a face but he will have to explain to his 12 kids why 5 year olds could smile nice and he couldn't. Naughty Boy!

The Family

Alyssa and Adam
Patrick, Kortni, and Jason

Baby Party!

Denise, Layne, Shawna, and Jack

Alyssa, Dyllan, Paxton, Jenn, Emily, Hayden, and McKell 

Cami, Erin, Braydon, Jason, Ryan, and Karen

Patrick's Dad and Grandma Pat

Chaye and Lyndsey

Mimi and Steve

A Whole bunch of kids!

Hayden, McKell, Patrick, and Heidi

Sorry I am so slow. Almost two weeks ago we had our Baby shower. It was a lot of fun. I thought it had been too long since we had a big party so instead of a traditional shower we had a huge party. ( Thanks Vickie, Lyndsey, Michelle, and Jenn. Sorry I am a pain!) It was so nice to see everyone and all their families. I think a lot of the kids preferred the park. But I was really happy to see them. We had lunch and it was delicious.  Then we played some games: decorate the onesie, diaper changing relay, a picture game, and a bottle drinking contest. (Don't worry it was apple juice!)  We had such a good time and I know that we got spoiled rotten, or at least our son did. We are so grateful for everyone coming and for everything for the baby. It was really too much. I promise I'll post a picture of the baby's room soon.