BABY BOY!!!

I've had a lot of bugged people lately when they find out I've known forever what sex the baby is. I cannot find his cute little picture but as soon as I do I will post it. But yes, we are having a BOY!!! We are really excited. I'm not quite sure what we will do with a boy. Everyone tells me he will be my little side kick just like Raiyah likes to be with Ryan. we will see. Ryan made them do a double check when they did the ultrasound just to be positive he was getting his little rugby player. :) We are excited for this new adventure. Jenn made me laugh the other day. She pointed out that Me, Jenn, and Em (we grew up our whole lives together) have all had a girl first than a boy. So, if trends keep up I will just depend on what Jenns ultrasound (in a couple of weeks) will say for the third kid. I love that all of my friends started their families before me. it's nice to know I can always call someone with a question or concern about my family.
Anyway, it's a boy. No more complaints from anyone that I didn't tell you it is a boy.

USA RUGBY GAME

We had so much fun going to the USA Rugby game! Ryan bought the tickets months ago and has been waiting in anticipation. I really enjoyed watching it as well. I don't know how anyone gets excited watching football after they've seen rugby; the game never stops. They just keep getting up and going. Love the action. Ryan was able to get his Viewmont Rugby boys to be the "ball runners" I believe they called it. They were pretty excited to be so close to such big name rugby players. Ryan also swore in for his next three years of National Guard. We both obviously have mixed emotions about that but felt like it was the right decision. It was an honor to have the General come to swear him in at the game. They decided to do it at the rugby game to show how someone in the National Guard can impact the community. I've been proud of Ryan for being in the National Guard, coaching Viewmont Rugby, and playing for Utah's Mens Rugby Team, Haggis. He loves this game!

October Update

Yes this is late but I thought I would blog Raiyah's cute Halloween pictures. She LOVES flowers and was such a cute one. Once she caught onto the idea of knocking saying "Trick or Treat please" and then you get candy she loved Halloween! It's funny how proud you can be of your little girl just for going trick or treating. I love being a Mom. What more could you ask for.

We had fun going to Grandma and Grandpa Flanders to see Raiyah's cousins dressed up and ready for Halloween.

Okay so it's been a little while. I thought I would start with October and maybe start updating our blog again. Raiyah loved carving pumpkins if you can't tell by the "grossed out" face. It was fun. And her cute frined Brinkley came and joined us for a little Fall fun. They both love being together, everyday they ask "Where is Brinkley Mommy" or "Where is Raiyah?" It's pretty cute.

Logan Canyon, Ryan's Family Reunion

Everyone loved swinging on the rope swing into the Logan River.

Ryan was very proud of building the shower. It heated up during the day by the sun and then several people got a hot shower. Funny thing is I don't think Ryan ever got a shower. But I guess sometimes the fun is building something not enjoying it afterwards.




Ryan and Tanner slept in our other tent the last night. Someone woke up during the night and toilet papered them. I wonder who it was... (Alex and Christen?) :)



Raiyah loves playing with her cousin Tyler.



One of our fun adventures was on the Crimson Trail up Logan Canyon. Wayne (our brother in-law) fell down a steep part of the mountain. He ended up having to have surgery, with plates and pins. So Ryan and another guy we found had to literally carry him down the mountain until they could get a four wheeler on the trail. I know Wayne was grateful and I thought my cute husband was well on his way in his Search and Rescue Career.

Raiyah and Easton playing while the rest of the family cleans.

We hiked to the Wind Caves, they were beautiful. It was a little scary being in charge of our four nephews who wanted to venture all over. The drop offs were a little scary. But we all had a good time. Well, all of us but Bella. I think it was a little rough on a puppy. She slept the rest of the day as soon as we got back and limped all the way down the trail. I felt bad but hopefully she'll be more ready for our next hike. Raiyah loved it as usual in her caravan ride up the mountain.

It was pretty tough hiking up this cliff hee hee.

Wyoming Weekend

Me, Ryan, Raiyah, Jack, Luci, and Paul Hollingshead, Brian and Tamara Hills (Todd and Natalie left before we took this picture).

We went to the Webb's Cabin in Wyoming a couple of weeks ago. It was so much fun. I always say how strange it is that we've made such strong bonds with our friends we made in the Canyon Ward from Centerville. I could call any of them for anything and they would be there. It was so nice to just relax and have no agenda. We loved playing two on two soccer, I believe Todd and I dominated :), swimming in the river, shooting, hanging out around the fire, and just being with good friends. Brian and his cute wife Tamara are heading to California for law school next week so it was great to see them before they left. It was also nice having two little friends for Raiyah to play with Luke, and Jack. Thanks for having us up it was alot of fun!

S&S Railroad Choo Choo!!!!

We had so much fun at the S&S Railroad! My Uncle Gordon invited us to join his family. We loved it. Every day Raiyah goes around saying , "Choo choo" and informs me she wants to ride the train again.
For those of you who don't know about this place you need to go. My Dad's cousin Steve Flanders has put together the most incredible place for kids to get a chance to ride a real train, hand crank trains, and a tiny train. They love it. It's in West Farmington but is only open the first Saturday of each month. I recommend it for a fun day with the family.

Raiyah's second cousins Mara Michelson, and Mykell Flanders.

Dress Ups

Raiyah loves playing dress ups at Grandma and Grandpa Flanders with Abby. They always get very excited when the princess outfits, and the animals are pulled out for them to play in. Her favorite is the Ariel neclace. When you touch it the song Ariel sings to give her voice away plays. Raiyah loves to sing it with her. We love having Abby around for another girl for Raiyah to pretend and play with.


The toy Raiyah has in her hands is pretty funny. Since I was ridiculed growing up about being the "Mormon Flanders" from the Simpsons we all thought the toy was fitting. It's Ned Flanders, when you pull his hand he says, "There's always room for one more Flanders." Okay maybe you have to be a Flanders to appreciate it but it's funny.