I Need A Vaction... A Holiday In The Sun Day 1

So for our family vacation this summer we decided to go visit South Dakota since it was 8 1/2 hrs away. Well the first day we drove to Hot Springs,SD. We checked into our hotel and relaxed awhile. Then we went and visited the Mammoth Site. It was cool seeing the mammoth bones and thinking how they once walked the land. Then we went and picked up some dinner and went swimming. But it was an outdoor pool that was cold so we didnt last to long. Then we went on a walk on this pathway that ran along a stream.

The 4th of July Weekend

So on the evening July 4th we spent with Dan's brother Chris and his family. Then the next day we went to the South Platte River and went gold panning. We all had fun eating lunch and playing in the water.

June in Review

Happy 1st Birthday Miss Lilyanne

Wow where has the time go. My baby turned one on May 3rd. We had her birthday party on the first lots of friends and family were able to make it for the party. We had a bbq. She was tired and took a half an hour nap the day of her party. But she was a trooper and stayed awake the whole time. She wore her first birthday onesie but refused to wear her tutu. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends and being held my family and friends. She wasnt that big of a fan of cake. She got alot of fun stuff mega blocks,bath toys,an outfit,hairbows, and snacks from Grandma and Grandpa Stevens.


















Lilyanne had her 1 Year Well Child Check on May 5th. She weighed 16lbs 8oz and is 28 inches tall. The doctor says she is small and needs to gain some weight. So we are working on that. She still naps twice a day one two hour nap around 11 and an hour nap at 4. Lilyanne loves eating cheerios. She enjoys playing with her toys and not toys and says "ball." She rolls to get places. She spins around on her butt. She likes walking holding on to our hands. She loves getting out of the house. Lilyanne loves to be held.

Christmas Recap

So my brother Casey came from Montana to visit. We spent time playing games and we even went to the mall. I really enjoyed seeing him. Christmas Eve we enjoyed a Chili dinner at my parents house. Christmas day we went over to the inlaws to watch the kids open presents. I hand out the presents and Dan takes pictures. Lilyanne recieved a cloth book. I recieved Pink Perfume from my sister inlaw Michelle and my secret person Dans parents gave me money so Dan and I could go on a date. Dan recieved an electric blanket from his secret person which was Tim. Then we headed home and opened up gifts at our house. Then went back to the inlaws and enjoyed dinner with them. Then we spent time with my family. It was a wonderful Christmas.