August and September

August and September came and went with many comings and goings!

Jenna and I taking a Sunday afternoon nap.

My belly has gotten too big for her to cuddle up to the front of me,

so she used my thigh for a pillow.

Wearing Eliza's socks and cowboy boot slippers at the cabin.

She is such a silly girl always looking for the reaction she'll get for doing things!

Playing her plastic spoon violin.

I don't know where she comes up with these things!

One of her many days waking up with "crazy hair".

We spent some time with Grandma and Grandpa Cowley at Aunt Whitney's house.

Jenna had a fun time helping to rake their millions of leaves!

Wanted to have a go with the shovel.

 

My 32 week belly.

Jenna had a rough day.

She had fallen at preschool and scrapped up her elbow and

when she got home she turned right into the cutting board.

She ended up with a bump on her head.

Poor thing!

Showing off her owwie.

School started and we have been running ever since!

Austin is at a new school this year and working toward his Master's degree in Administration.

We're just biding our time till baby sister arrives!

The Cabin

The weekend after the 4th of July we spent a couple days at the cabin. It is uncertain how many more years we will have the opportunity to do this, so I wanted to get up there at least once this year. It was nice to get away and spend some time in the peaceful mountains. It was a beautiful weekend with beautiful weather.

Taking an evening walk down by Tibble Fork Reservoir.

Jenna throwing rocks into the creek.

Cheese!

Looking at a fisherman trying to catch a fish.

Mount Timp

Jenna all bundled up in the chilly morning.

We decided to take a drive down to Cascade Springs to walk around. I hadn't been there in a few years and thought Jenna would enjoy being outside and seeing all the pretty scenery.

Fast asleep.

It cracked us up to have turned around in the car to
see how Jenna's hat had nicely fallen down onto her face.
I felt bad having to wake her up.

The beautiful springs.

Daddy and Jenna

Mama and Jenna

After getting back from the springs and taking a nice afternoon nap,
we took another stroll down to the reservoir.
The weather was so nice, we couldn't help it!

Jenna sitting in the dirt, and not enjoying it.

Putting her fingers into the freezing water.

Jenna wanted to get in the water really bad.
I don't think she realized how cold it would be.
She sure loved splashing in it!

Standing in the freezing cold water.
Jenna kept wanting to go in.
It was too cold for me!

The End.

The Cabin

Our family has a cabin up American Fork Canyon near the Tibblefork Reservoir. Every summer for as long as I can remember we have spent time up there. It isn't extravagant by any means, but cozy and very homey. I love it! I haven't been sleeping well because of the pregnancy, so we opted out of staying at the cabin this summer. The beds aren't all that comfortable. Next summer for sure!
My mom, dad, and two youngest sisters were spending a week at the cabin, so Austin and I went up one night for dinner. Alyson and Claire also came up for the evening. I love being up there. The air is cool and fresh and it is a great place to relax! It is the place where I get to do whatever I want. I love doing my crocheting, cross-stitching, reading and movie marathon watching! It's the best!

When we arrived at the cabin I noticed a nest in the eaves by the front door. When I looked a little closer I saw a little mama bird. I don't know if she is sitting on eggs, or little babies. My family, who had been up at the cabin for a day already hadn't noticed it. My sisters and Austin went out onto the porch to look at it and the bird flew out of her nest and dive bombed at Austin. He jumped pretty far. It was funny. Well, it was funny until the same thing happened to me a little while later. :)

Eliza chillin' in the hammock!

One of the things my sisters, mom and I did at the cabin while the men read their books, was make bracelets and earrings. It was a lot of fun to pool our ideas and create fun and pretty jewelry. My sister Alyson and I are in the beginnings of making and selling the jewelry we make on Alyson's website. Her business is called Aly's Creations. She also makes and sells baby hair bows and pacifier clips. I don't know if her website is up and running yet, but when it is I'll put a link to it on my blog so you can check it out!