April showers brings lots of cute baby gifts!

This weekend my sis-in-law Mary threw me a baby shower. With games, gifts, and a yummy food (the green salad with strawberries, cucumbers, and olives was my fav) what more could you ask for? It was so much fun, plus who can complain about getting all sorts of adorable gifts for Cole. It made me even more excited for his arrival in roughly 6 weeks or less! I really appreciate all those of you that were able to make it and for all the cute things you gave us- Cole is spoiled already! Thanks Mary!

Wendy- Should I be sad that you thought I was that big or happy that I'm not? This was a fun game where everyone had to guess my waist circumference- it was funny because the other four prego gals there were using their tummies as a reference- and one of them won- good job Michelle.

Prepare to see Cole in this cute number a lot because he's stocked in blue puppies for every size!

Daddy's helper- how cute!...I wonder what Cole' daddy is doing right now...hmmm...

I should have known the answer to that before I asked the question although Uncle Zach is the one riding in this picture. Jared knows better than to document any of his stunts for fear of spousal prosecution.

Here are all the boys enjoying their time away from the women during the shower.

(Jared,bro-in-laws Chance & Zach, Jared's dad Daniel)

Where sweet things grow?

Sugar City's motto: "where sweet things grow" needs to be changed. Jared and I went on a walk this evening and I spotted this little number in the grass next to me at the park! Jared took the law into his hands and safely disposed of the machete, but he felt really awkward carrying it down the street to a dumpster.

Don't try this at home

The stunts you are about to see were performed by trained professionals (professionals defined as hillbilly adrenaline junkies!) and should not be attempted by anyone. The sanity of the following individuals is still under question.

Jared told me he was "working" all day and then his brother showed me these pics at the sand dunes. Jared and his posse got rained out so they went out to test the laws of physics.

Camping in Moab, Utah- Jared and his brother Zach were all business from dawn to dusk. Zach is in red on the orange bike, Jared is in yellow on the blue bike.

Houston: we have lift off!

Here Zach is performing a "heel clicker"

No participants or equipment were harmed by the completion of Mission Moab 09.

All good things must come to an end.

Happy Easter!

April Fool's Day came late for Jeanne. My mom gave me the clever idea of putting plastic easter eggs in the nests of Jeanne's chicken coup- and boy was it a great idea! Jeanne came back from checking her eggs with a big grin on her face- we got her! Caleb loved the funny joke too as you can see from the picture. Happy Easter everyone!

Jared and I drove to warm river today where you can throw bread and see rainbow trout jump around for it. We had 100 of them right next to the rail in clear view- it was so neat. How many fish do you see?

Rachel Home for the Weekend!

This weekend Jared's sister Rachel came for a visit from sunny California and thankfully she brought the warm weather with her. Here are some pics of the fun we had we her- it was so nice to see her and next time we'll have a new newphew to introduce her to. Here's what we learned this fun filled weekend...

SOME THINGS CHANGE...
#1- This isn't an indian leg war Rachel, Jared beat you this time

Playing games at Caleb's party at Mickey's- I mean- Mary's clubhouse

#2- Our little Caleb won't be little forever...but at the rate he's going he'll be little for a while! Here's to turning the big T-W-O Caleb!

#3- Say what?! Jared in the kitchen?! This pick is from family home evening when Jared and I cooked authentic chilean cuisine for the Morris fam. Here he is frying up his pino empanadas.

#4 Jared looks skinnier that me? Look at his legs and then mine-yikes! This one better change back as soon as Cole's born!

#5- Wyatt Cook had a special change because he was baptized today. Here he is with his brother Owen. They are the sons of our family friend and Jared's co-worker Jason.

#6- Jeanne got some chickens! Everyday is a treasure hunt she says, when it comes to collecting the eggs

#7- WOW Jared that's a new look!


SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE...
#1- No matter what you always eat too much bread!
Mary with Caleb, Rachel, me, Jared's Grandma Curtis, and mom Wendy enjoying a yummy lunch at Johnny Carino's.

#2- Country livin' in good ol' Idaho

#3- Nothing beats the first cook-out of the season

#4- Family bonds

#5- Jared & Rachel's special bond- it was neat to see how close they are no matter how long it's been since they've seen each other...plus I loved hearing Rachel's stories