Cleaned Up!

July 25, 2012

I had to post some pictures of our apartment in Logan so I can remember it.  We lived there from May 2007-July 2012.  My mom, Ellie and I headed up to Logan the next Wednesday to clean the apartment and get the rest of our stuff all out.  We had so much help and I am so grateful to all the girls in my ward for coming over and getting dirty!  I know it is never really fun to help clean up others stuff, but it was seriously appreciated!  And to Makenzie for watching Ellie for me while we cleaned.  It made it much easier!  

Dining Room

 Kitchen

 Family Room

 Our Bedroom

 Ellie's Bedroom

 Hallway-Bathroom

 Front Door-1043 North 560 West, Apt #1, Logan, UT  84341

Happy 24th

We had a pretty low key 24th of July.  We did do a few sparklers to celebrate!  Ellie loved it and had  a great time sitting with Patrick and holding the 'firework'.

Cassity Family Reunion

The day after we moved, we had a Cassity family reunion.  I'm so glad Kati took the time to get everyone together for the weekend so we could spend some good quality time together.  I thought this was a great picture of Patrick and Mike...both on there phones!!!

We had a lot of fun.  We all met up Friday, July 20, 2012, and had a BBQ.  Then we set up the tents.  Ellie thought it was so great to be able to play in all of the tents and sleeping was so much better than expected.  She did great!  Of course we had to get a bunch of pictures in the tent.

The next morning, July 21, 2012, Kati and I went and got a pedicure.  I didn't take a picture, but we got crackle nails!  They are awesome!  We headed swimming after at a family friends pool.  It was great to have the pool all to ourselves.  Grandma Judy got a really cool floaty for Ellie and she spent a ton of time in that being pushed all around.

She loved the goggles also

That night we met my parents to drop off Ellie and headed to the conference center to see Katherine Jenkins.  She has an amazing voice and we all really enjoyed the concert.  Baby boy was going crazy with all of the music.

We definitely need to make this an annual thing even though we all see each other often.  It is fun to have something actually planned and official! 

All Boxed Up and Moving on

July 19, 2012

Today we moved away from Logan!  I can't believe this time has actually come.  For many years, Patrick and I have looked forward to "getting out of Logan" and moving on.  Now that we are actually doing it, it is really hard.  We met here...We had Ellie here...have made so many friends...and now are heading out to our own new adventure.  Patrick got a job in South Jordan and we are moving in with my parents in Orem for a few months until we can make sure everything is set and good to go so we can buy a house!  Here is our apartment all boxed up and outside.  

 Ellie and I really didn't do much to help move.  We had a chair brought out to 'supervise' and relax.

We did have a few mishaps while trying to move.  First, we ordered a 16' truck that ended up being WAY to small for all of our stuff!  After everyone loaded it all up...and couldn't fit everything...Patrick called budget and they didn't have any trucks.  We weren't sure what we were going to do and decided that we would see what we could get rid of and have to take a couple of trips with other cars later.  Then, Budget called back and said that someone in line had heard the conversation and they had a 24' truck reserved, but really only wanted the 16' truck!  What a huge blessing.  They were willing to trade us and we ended up not even having to pay more!  So the boys headed to get the other truck and had to move all of our stuff into that one.  Then back to the apartment to finish loading everything up.  It was a really long day and really hot!!!  Once we finally headed out, we were exhausted and Ellie was super tired!  It was almost 4pm by now.  I took the lead in my car and once I got to Brigham, realized that the truck was no longer behind me.  I called Patrick only to find out the bad news that our truck had broken down:(  They were sending a repair man and Patrick's dad was stopped with him, so he told me just to keep going.  I got to my parents house 2 hours before Patrick and the truck:(  My mom had called the Elders Quorum to have some people over to help unpack, but since it was much later than expected we called to cancel them coming.  When we found out when he would be pulling in...around 8pm...we hurried and called and luckily had quite a few people come to help!  Thanks to everyone who spent a long day packing and loading and re-loading and unloading:)  We really appreciate all the help we received.  My parents were great and made room for us so we didn't have to rent a storage unit.  There house is extremely full now, but it will work for a few months until we have our own place. 

 Dining room

 We put half our couch in the living room and half in the family room

 Disaster area-the garage!

 More stuff hidden behind my parents couch-this will end up being just play area for Ellie

 Our bedroom-this is actually the day after-we had cleared a ton out already!

 Also the day after.  We decided Ellie's room should be all put together first to help her adjust. 

A month later, the house is looking pretty good.  We have cleaned up the garage and my mom can actually park in there now!  Almost everything is put into a storage room downstairs or into closets.  and the upstairs hallway only has one box that isn't unpacked.  I seriously can't believe that we have fit everything and it is pretty comfortable.  I hope that my parents don't feel like we have taken over there house...even though we have!!!  I think they are enjoying having Ellie around and all the entertainment that she brings with her.  She loves being able to see Grandma and Grandpa everyday and I really like the help that comes with being here.  I know that will be especially nice once the baby comes!  Thanks for everything mom and dad!

Playing in the Rain and Hot Cocoa!

Ellie has been obsessed with the rain.  It hasn't rained much, but when it does(even if just for a short time), she insists on going out and splashing in the puddles.  It cracks me up and I remember doing this as a kid too.  What is it about puddles that just makes us happy?!?  After grocery shopping, Patrick and Ellie played in the puddles.  July 16, 2012

We then had some hot cocoa to warm us all up! 

 It was a big hit and tons of fun!  I am sure we will be watching for rain each day.

We're Moving!

It's official...Patrick got a job at Mediconnect in South Jordan and we will be moving by the end of the month!  I still can't believe that everything has happened so fast and we are moving away from everything that we know since we've been married.  I am so excited and sad and overwhelmed all at the same time!  We are going to be living with my parents in Orem for a little while until we can find a place in or close to South Jordan:)  Wish us luck and know that we will miss you if you are in Logan and would love to keep in touch with everyone!

What We Have Been Up To

Here are some fun things we have been up to lately.

 

Patrick took a shot at doing Ellie's hair the other day.  I keep telling him that he needs to be able to do something in case I am out of town so he should practice now.  He actually did a much better job than I expected!  May 7, 2012

We took Ellie to her first movie in the theater on May 28, 2012.  We went and saw the Lorax.  We made sure to get popcorn and a drink.  I didn't think she would make it, but she loved it!  She didn't like the flash of the camera though:)

 Sunglasses are a must around here.  Ellie will put them on and say cool dude glasses.  She even tells Patrick he is a cool dude when he puts his regular glasses on.  May 29, 2012

Patrick's little brother, Eric, graduated from high school.  He did an awesome job at his guitar solo.  June 1, 2012

We have been to the splash pad a couple of times.  It is funny because Ellie doesn't want to actually get the water and will play at the park for the first little while.  But once she finally tries it, she loves to play in the water.  June 12, 2012

June 30, 2012

My mom got Ellie some window clings for Easter.  They were such a big hit that I had to get some 4th of July ones.  Ellie will spend lots of time playing with these.  June 12, 2012

We went to story time at Willow Park zoo.  I think it's pretty cool because they get to see/touch an animal at the end.  This time, they brought a snake!  Ellie really likes snakes, but I was glad that she was a little apprehensive to touch it.  June 14, 2012

Ellie is a social butterfly and has lots of little friends.  She gets so excited when we get to play with someone and loves to talk to everyone.  One of her little friends, Peter Ahlstrom, moved to Texas a while back and it has been a sad transition.  She will ask to go to his house or have him come over and I have to try to explain that he isn't there anymore.  Luckily we have had other friends to distract her.  We had Cache and Season Swenson over and her and Cache watched Mickey Mouse on the chair.  It was so cute.  June 19, 2012

We played in our new little pool from Aunt Kati and Uncle Mike.  June 27, 2012

She thought it was fun to have the towel wrapping her up completely.

Lots of bike rides around the block.  June 27, 2012

Then we had a fire in the canyon with the Booth's and Ellie and Dutton had a great time playing on the fence, sharing a chair, and throwing rocks in the water.  June 29, 2012

 Ellie also enjoyed her first s'more

They found a perfect spot to sit on in a tree

I've been trying some new hairstyles with Ellie.  Her hair is so long, that it is so fun to do, but it falls out so easily because of how fine it is.  Here are a couple.

Ellie loves to help get herself dressed.  She can actually do pants/skirts now and does a really good job.  She still gets pretty frustrated with shirts, but she will get it soon.

Happy 4th of July, 2012

We had a great 4th of July this year!  We were able to head down to Orem on July 3, and spend the night with my parents.  We were up bright and early the next morning to head over to Provo to watch the hot air balloons.  By the time we got there, they were all up in the air, so we pulled over and watched for a few minutes.  Ellie loved the Pig hot air balloon.  

I was a little disappointed because I think Ellie would have really enjoyed seeing all of the balloons as they were blowing up.  On our way home, we noticed they were landing in the University mall parking lot so we made sure to stop and watch them as the were on the ground.  It really is so cool and I am always amazed at how big they are!  

Ellie had croup last Saturday and still wasn't quite up to a lot of stuff, so we decided to veto the parade and just hang out until heading up to Layton for a BBQ.  

 Lots of yummy food and family.  Ellie played in her little pool.

Then she played music with Uncle Derrick and Eric-I love this picture.  They are so good and always take the time to play with her.  She loves them so much!

Daddy taught her all about rolling down hills

We did the annual family snap war...seriously crazy fun!  We even change shirts because of how the snaps burn them!  Ellie was not a fan at all and we had to go inside for a lot of it.  She did decide it was okay to step on the snaps...

Later that night we headed to the Layton city fireworks.  Ellie had a little bit of a hard time with these when they were loud, but overall she loved them.  

Grandma Judy got her a fun glow wand and glow bracelets!

Grandpa got to be the lucky one she snuggled with.

She fell asleep just before the finale:) 

  We had a great day and are lucky to have family close enough that we can see them for the holidays!