Bear Lake

Two weeks ago we went to Bear Lake for Raspberry days. I love to go and look at the great craft ideas. We don't really buy anything cause we think "oh, I can make that", which we seldon ever do. Thats ok, its fun to look anyway. It was fun this year cause I would look at the childrens booths just as much as the others. There were tons that had bows and outfits for little girls and boys. We actually got together last weekend and made some birp cloths and bibs that we saw over there. They are really cute. Thanks Kara for your help. While we were over at the lake we went tubing, well Ethan, Kara, Ryan and my Dad did. I am really good at holding the flag : ) Anyway, we put Abi on the launch-pod and dipped her toes in the lake for the first time. I was expecting a reaction when her toes hit the cold water, but it didn't seem to phase her. She likes hanging out on the beach. Next year will be a lot more fun cause she will be able to run and play in the sand and water. Hopefully I will update soon, next on the agenda Toby Keith and Trace Adkins. I am so excited for that concert. Take care.

Abi's cute hat and bow we bought at the craft fair

Abi dipping her toes and bum in the lake

Abi chillin with dad on the launch-pod

Abi hanging out around the fire

Ethan on the tube

Ethan backwards on the tube

Kara on the tube

Ryan on the tube

Grandpa on the tube

Relay for life

This past weekend my family and I participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. It was a 24 hour walk that started Friday night and ended Saturday Night. I had a lot of fun. It was a great experience, taking one day out of the year to celebrate and remember those effected by cancer. Cancer is such a terrible thing that effects people of all ages. I am glad I had the opportunity to walk and show my support. We had items up for raffle to earn money. Kelsey, Mataya and their new friend Josie were great saleswomen. They would ask everyone walking by if they wanted to buy a ticket. They definetly did their part to help, not mention all the walking they did. As part of the relay you could by luminarias to show those who had survived or died from cancer. Here are the ones we got and decorated.

Megan Augustine- Ethan's sister

Sally Meikle- friend and co-worker of my mom's

Chris Bair- Melanie's husband

Carrie Andersen- Justin's wife

They had a dunking booth there, you could pay $5 to nominate someone, and they had to pay $10 to be un-nominated or face the water. Well as you can see in the picture Lynette was nominated, by her own grand-daughter. Mataya nominated Lynette and she bravely participated.

Lynette anxiously waiting

Into the water she goes

Ethan, hanging out at the relay

Abigail hanging out

Update

I guess I should update my blog with what has been going on. Not anything too interesting, but we have been busy the last couple weeks. First, Abigail got to meet Grandma and Grandpa Duffel on Friday June 26th. They were driving through on there way to Washington. We are so glad we were able to meet to see each other.

Grandma & Grandpa Duffel and Abigail

We spent th 4th of July weekend at Bear Lake. I am so glad it was a nice weekend. Every other time we have been to the lake it has rained. We were able to take Abigail down to the beach. The water is still a ways away, but has come up from last year. We had alot of fun hanging out on the beach.

Abigail sleeping on the beach at Bear Lake

Abigail in her cute hat that doesn't match her cute outfit- Oh well


Abigail in her cute sunglasses Grandpa had to buy her

Abigail hanging out with Grandma at the beach

Abigail just chillin with dad at the beach

Abigail's first pedicure- how cute she matched her mommy

Abigail turned 2 months last Friday. I can't believe she is 2 months already, it seems like just yesterday... She had to go in for her 2 month check up yesterday. She is doing really well. She is up to 11 lbs 6 oz and 22 1/4 inches. She had to get her dreaded shots too. She was so brave. She had such a sad cry. It broke my heart. She is doing very good though. No more shot until 4 months. Wow I am sure the time will fly. I guess thats all for now. I will update soon.

Abigail sleeping after getting her shots with her bugs bunny bandaid- Poor girl

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day! To all the fathers out there. Especially Ethan who has been a wonderful father. He does such much for Abigail and me. We love you! ♥ We spent father's day at Bear Lake. It's too bad the weather has been so rainy. Hopefully by the 4th of July it will be warm enough to at least go sit by the water. Not much new going on. Abigail is still coming to work with me. So far its been pretty good but we haven't been terribly busy. Hopefully she will continue to be good. She is getting so big. I think she has almost doubled in size and she is only 7 weeks. She is learning new things everyday. It is so fun to watch her. Hopefully there will be more to report often. Tata.

More Pics

Nothing new, well I returned to work today. I am taking her with to work which hopefully will work out. The first day here was ok, hopefully it will get better each day. It will be nice to be on a more permanant schedule. Anyway I have more pictures. I can't believe she is already a month old. Wow, how time flies. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARA!! ♥ Tata for now.

Isn't she adorable

Abigail

This picture is super cute, but I can't figure out how to turn it

Here are some more pictures. Not much new has happened. We finally got her bilirubin levels down, which is good. Other than that not much new. We are just enjoying eveyday. Enjoy the pictures. Hopefully I will be able to update often with more pics and info, until then enjoy.

ITS A GIRL!

Abigail Duffel blessed our lives on Sunday May 3. She was born at 1:44 pm after 16 long and anxious hours. She weighed 7 lbs 7 oz and was 19 inches long. She is so perfect. What a blessing. She has lots of dark hair and dark eyes. She has been a great baby. Who knew you could love someone so much. She is an absolute blessing and we are so happy.

Abigail looks so cute in anything she has on

Abigail peacefully sleeping

Abigail at the hospital