The Host

I just finished this book. I LOVED IT!!! It was a little hard to get into.. and I was really unsure about even reading it. About midway through I had a hard time putting it down. I read a TON of books, and this one was so intriguing to me. I even liked it better than Twilight! (I'm flinching.. waiting for people to hit me..)

Has anyone else read it? Monica, I think this should be a book club read!

more Saint George pictures

We ate at In-N-Out Burger twice. Twice too many times for me. This place was ridiculously crowded. I have NEVER seen anything like it. Yes, the food is good, but I don't like chaos. This is Landon eating his fries "animal style."
Whenever we go to St. George we usually eat at the Pizza Factory. I know they have one in Ogden now, but in my opinion, it just isn't as good! Landon loooovvvveeeesss the breadsticks. What kid wouldn't love any type of food on a stick?
My little bro, Joseph and Dawson. Dawson loves him. He just might be his favorite person. Joseph will talk, and Dawson immediately starts to smile.
Behind my Grandma's house there is a pond where two swans live. Landon loved sneaking outside to see them as often as he could. Clothes are overrated anyway.
We went to Samurai 21 (Just like Tepanyaki) Dave took a picture of Dawson just as they did their fire thing on the stove. I don't know if he was amazed, terrified or what.. but I thought it was a funny picture!

Saint George

For Memorial Day weekend we decided to go to Saint George since Yellowstone was out. We had an awesome time! My Grandparents have a home there that they let family stay when they are not there. We love going because it is so relaxing and low key (a must with two young kids!) After our drive there, we were glad we opted out of Yellowstone. Dawson cried the whole time he was awake. Not fun. On the way home we decided to leave at 8pm (bedtime) and it was fabulous! Both kids slept the WHOLE time and we didn't have to stop once! Dave and I are both tired today, but being tired is worth a peaceful drive!

Here are some of the highlights of our trip.

Landon in Snow Canyon
Landon and Dave in a cave. Dave had to pull Landon out of the cave kicking and screaming. He was then VERY upset when some other hikers went into "his cave."
Our "hike" in Snow Canyon. Dawson's favorite part of the vacation.
Beautiful Snow Canyon. (Dawson had calmed down at this point.)
This is probably the best highlight of the trip. Dave was holding Dawson over his head talking to him, Dawson was laughing and loving this. BUT... he had just eaten. Poor Dave. I wouldn't help him until I could get a picture. Funny eh?

Mother's Day Weekend

I'm a little late posting on Mothers day, but we had a fun weekend! We decided to spend Saturday with Dave's fam due to the fact that we were going to be at my grandmas in Salt Lake on Mother's Day. We went to Antelope Island which is a Ross family favorite (not mine.. driving around sagebrush gets old) We met at Dave's parents house and we were ready to go when all of a sudden Dawson, who I am holding, fills his pants. So full in fact, that it came out his diaper, down is leg, and ALL OVER Dave's parents floor. Not just a little either, a TON! We all know how easy it is to get baby poop out of things too, right? WRONG! There will always be a little piece of Dawson in the Ross household now. SO you think a prepared mother would have an extra outfit for her baby. Well, I didn't. So I ran to walmart to grab him something to wear, while I was there Dave called me and asked if I had an extra pair of pants for Landon. Well, here we go again, what kind of mother who is potty training her kid wouldn't bring an extra pair of pants for him? (the answer is me) So, Landon decided his first ever accident would be at my in laws, why not since his little brother did it? We'll see if we get invited back.
Well, we had an ok time at Antelope Island. Landon likes to look at all the animals. Dawson hated it. He hates his car seat and hates being in the car period. He hated it so bad that we are thinking of canceling our Yellowstone trip. The thought of driving around Yellowstone all day long with a screaming baby isn't sounding too appealing.




Mother's Day was nice. Especially for my self-esteem. Landon woke up, came in our room and said "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOMMY! You look like a fat lady today!" Sweet huh? We went to church, had a great lesson in relief society, got a pretty flower after sacrament.
We then headed to Salt Lake. I love that my Grandma still has family get togethers. We've been doing this since I can remember, and I love it. There are only a few times a year I get to see all my cousins, and I love that Landon can have a relationship with all of this second cousins. I also get to see all my cousins that I hardly ever see. I have a lot of younger cousins I hardly know. One of them, who is ten, asked "are you going to have a baby?" I said "No, does it look like I am?" she said "yes" I politely said "thanks" she said "Your welcome."
So, Sunday night I felt great about myself. I took all my frustrations out at boot camp the next morning. ( I really didn't take any of it to heart.. I think it's funny)
The boys with my Grandma Haycock
This is my beautiful sister, Becky and her boy, Mike, Who GOT ENGAGED LAST NIGHT!! WOOOO HOOO!! Congrats guys!! July 11th is the date. That gives me 2 months to lose 15 pounds!!! (ok, I'd be happy with 10)

Landon Ross- Personal Potty Trainer.

Landon has decided he's had it with diapers and is officially done with them.
The other day he woke up from his nap and asked to wear some big boy underwear, so we put some on, me expecting an accident shortly after. It is now day 3 and we have not had one accident. GO LANDON! The funny thing is, Dave and I have not encouraged this AT ALL. I wanted him to be in a diaper for our Yellowstone vacation. (shame on me) Landon had other ideas! Everyone said it would just click one day, and I guess it did for him. We're happy! (hopefully this isn't a fluke..)

Boot Camp, again.

I signed up for a ten session boot camp. The cost is 55 dollars, which is a STEAL! It's at 6am Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I didn't think I could do it, but I can and I am.. and I would LOVE people to join me! My sister, Amy, got me started. She is in great shape, and I am not.. so it's nice that you can be at any level and still work out with everyone. Your first time is free to see if you like it. I have already lost 4 pounds, and it's only been a little over a week!

Who's with me?

Fun at the Park

One of our favorite things to do as a family is go to Layton Park to feed the ducks, have a picnic and Landon loves the playground there. We had so much fun! The weather was perfect! Too bad it cant stay that way year round!

Trying to feed the goose...
I thought this would be a cute picture, he was a little traumatized by the little bug flying in front of his face.
I realize my face looks weird.. I got a chemical peel the night before..
Landon and Daddy.
Landon LOVES the swing, he could do this for hours. He would get upset if any kid next to him would go higher though. Kind of embarrassing. He was screaming at all the kids to slow down, and for me to PUSH HIGHER!!!

Welcome Sweet Little Baby Eli!

My little sister, Lori, had her baby at 3:08 this morning. He is the cutest little thing, weighing 6lb 1 oz. She went into Labor last night just over two weeks early. The little guys has some issues with his lungs so he is currently i n the NICU at Ogden Regional. Hopefully he wont be in there for long!
So, Congrats Lori and Rory! You guys make some cute babies!

Here are some pictures, they don't fully capture his cuteness, I only got to snap some quick shots before they took him to the NICU.

Awwww

Isn't this the cutest picture?? These are Dawson's 3 month pictures my friend, Jenni, took. Isn't she good?