Marina Park in San Leandro

Gretchen took us to a really fun park on Monday while we were there!

Grethchen and Hank!

Abe instantly found the slide!



Hank tried out the bouncy toy! Abe didn't want to be left out, so he tried!

Then we found the sand!

FEET!!!

Mom and Abe by the water!

Pretty cool!

Gretchen and Hank

Side Note

We were supposed to leave friday the 21st, but when we got up that morning, this is how Abe looked. We went to the Dr. as soon as they opened. Aparantly Abe had an alergic reaction to something. We don't know what, but we are suspecting either Honey, or Squash, (the two things he ate out of the ordinary) and we have eliminated nuts for awhile, just to be on the safe side. The Dr. gave him some Zyrtec, and said we were safe to travel, and to call him if the rash didn't go away by the time we got back. Thankfully it was completely gone the next morning, so we decided we could go!

This kid....What are we going to do with him! Left Arm

Right Arm
Right Leg
Left Leg

We Went To California!

My sister Gretchen and her family came out for Hugh's wedding, but her husband had to fly back for work before she was ready to leave. So, on August 22, Abe and I drove the 13 hours to San Leandro, California with Gretchen and her little guy Hank! I didn't get any pics of the ride out there....(you wouldn't have wanted to see them anyway!)

This is the Lewis Home

The Lewis Family

Cute Hank Taking a bath!
Abe and Hank! Matching Cousins!

We had a lot of fun! And a ton of adventures! More pictures to come!

They Got Married!

Hugh and Melissa HInkson got Married August 15th, 2009 in the Manti Temple! We are so Happy for them, and Are super excited to have a new sister in the family! Thanks for a great day guys! And we now LOVE the Manti Temple!

The Lovely New Couple

An attempt to get all 10 of the grandchildren together for a picture
Our Family!

Had to include an embarrasing picture of Hugh!

Our Granny!

She broke her ankle two days before the wedding! What a trooper!

What a cute couple they make!

I am so excited for them and the journey they are going to take together!

Congratulations! WE LOVE YOU!

Abe got sick

The week after the reunion, we went to Bear Lake, (with no pics) for the day! It was so much fun, but Abe came home with Herpingina, which is sores of the mouth. Terrible, I know. He was such a trooper. He broke out in a rash too, on day 2. Here are some pics...enjoy.

Do you see the rash on his face? All around his mouth...so sad!

This is his leg

Palmer Family Reunion 2009

As always, we had our Palmer Family Reunion over the 24th of July this year. It was alot of fun. Everyone was there except Nick's oldest brother and his family. They were greatly missed, but even with out them, we managed to still have a good time!

We had pools, and a slip-n-slide!

Nick even instigated a water fight that would make Ellen proud!

We had our service project...

The men helped Craig clean out his metal pile in the back,

and the ladies tended to the flower garden out front!

We had a potatoe Derby at Hollie and Rods! Nick was among the winners!

It was a great time, and we can't wait to do it all again next year!

Fun With Cousins

This summer Nick went with his Brother Dustin to a Trade show in St. George. The show was a success, but while the men were away, the women did play...or the kids! My sister in-law Amy and I took our kids to the Discovery Museum at the Gateway! It was so much fun! Abe loves his cousins!!

The Palmer Cousins

Levi, Addie, Bre, Leia, and Abe

More Summer Fun!

We tried to make this summer fun for Abe, even though we were super busy.

We played with friends...

We got a new chair....

(at a thrift store in colorado for $5)
We even got to go swimming a few times!
It was a good summer!

Our 4th of July

THe week of the 4th was a busy one. I spent it at Girls camp, (which I sadly have no pictures of), and came home to go and meet my family while they were camping. We came home late that night, only to get up early the next morning to see the balloons...

Abe spent most of his day like this...

Or like this!

We love the 4th of july, and all the family fun we have, but this year was a little less then pleasant! Hope you all had a good one!

Huge Acomplishment!

This is huge for us... Abe learned Uncle James' name! He is no longer the "other Paul"!

We Love Uncle James!

Some Summer Fun

Abe is a fun little guy, and keeps us on our toes! We love having him in our lives, and all the fun things he does!

While at my parents house, he apparantly asked my brother Kent, to go out the window. My little brother ran to get me, and this is what I found! So cute!

We have been letting Abe go potty on the potty when ever he asks. Not true potty training, just getting him used to the idea. Anyway, I guess he felt like he could do it all by himself one day.

I found him like this...and had to get the camera, before throwing him in the tub!

My Birthday Suprise!

I know I already told you about my birthday, but how could I leave out these awesome pictures!

Nick got me flowers, and had Abe give them to me!

It was the sweetest thing ever, and Abe was so excited to give his Mommy, "Fleur"!!

Then we went to Tepanyaki, where Abe wanted to Order for himself!

LOVE IT!

Summer

We have had a great summer this year! So fun infact, that I have completely fallen behind in my blogging!! I have missed it so much, that I am going to bring you up to speed! Check back for more!

This is how Abe looked most of the summer! Wearing his "cool", and ready to play!

5 Years

Today is our five year anniversary. Congratulations us!

5 years ago, when my mother asked me if I Truly Loved him, and REALLY wanted to get married, my Reply was an astounding YES! I told her this...." Nick will make me happy for the rest of my life!" He has been proving me right for the past 5 years, and I can't wait for to see what's next!
I am so glad we made that choice 5 years ago! I don't think we could have known then what our life would be, but through everything, I love him more now than I did then! Thanks for the adventure Nick!

Here are some pics of our day! Enjoy!

Isn't he Handsome!

I love you Babe!