Jackson Hole

Well I survived camping at 7 months pregnant. You might say I'm a really good sport for attempting that, but I have to admit that I did my fair share of murmuring. All in all we did have fun and Erik did create a pretty sweet sleeping setup for us in our car. The Element really earned it's keep while we were there. I mean it's no Mini Cooper, but it's finding a place in my heart :)

I'm pretty sure I'll never be willing to sleep in a tent again.


So, the advantage of bringing preggers along is that you always have a photographer! Here they are at the rapid known as Lunch Counter. Pretty intense. You'll be surprised to know that Ashleigh (in the back of the boat) actually stayed in the boat. I think she was completely submerged!

And here are all the happy campers at the end of their ride. They said the water was really cold, so that made me feel a lot better about sitting on the sidelines.

On Saturday we rented a boat and rode around Jackson Lake. We also stopped and had delicious pizza for lunch. It was beautiful and pregnant-friendly. Just try to ignore the fact that I was swelling up like a balloon at this point. The hot weather really did a number on me, but you'll be happy to know that the swelling has since gone down (like anyone cares but me). I strategically cropped my ankles & feet out of all pictures. Not a pretty sight. The scenery on the other hand was gorgeous!

 Chad was really getting the full experience

On the way back we stopped at Jenny Lake, which was equally beautiful. I also soaked my balloon feet in the freezing cold water and it felt amazing. Sorry for all the prego references, I guess it basically consumes my life right now.

And I'm super excited to say that we actually saw some wildlife! I feel like I'm totally jinxed in this department because I never see wildlife, but we were on a roll this year.

You can't see him very well, but that brown thing in the trees is a bear.

And then a few minutes later we saw a moose with her calf. It was awesome - nature at it's best!

So, that was our trip. And once again I have camping checked off of my list for another year. Yipee!

Birthday Boy!

Erik had a birthday a couple of weeks ago, so I've been a major slacker on the blog, but better late than never right? Plus I'm finding that being 30+ weeks pregnant has turned uncomfortable and exhausting. I'm not complaining though, overall pregnancy has been amazing. So, back to Erik. We celebrated all weekend long for this guy who is now 26 - so old, right? If only he and I could switch ages, I think that would be a lot more fair :)


On Saturday we had a pool party and dinner at my parent's house in Midway with both families. It was lots of fun. Erik's dinner menu choices consisted of Cafe Rio salads, Mexican sodas, fruit and cheesecake. It was delicious!


Birthday Boy enjoying his soda.

This little munchkin liked them too.

Brothers.

A BIG thanks to these two, as always, for providing such a wonderful getaway in Midway. 

We also had a party at the Ingebrigtsen's House on Thursday (I accidently forgot my camera) and the traditional Sunday dinner in Erik's honor at my parent's house on Sunday. It was a party weekend!

Uncle Erik is so cool.

These two crazy kids who are living out of state drove home for the weekend and totally surprised us. No one knew they were coming. It was so fun to see them. I can't wait for them to move home this week.

Happy Birthday Erik!!! Thanks for being so awesome and keeping me young and adventurous. I was so smart to marry a younger man :)

Erik is a kid at heart and has some MAJOR life changes coming up. I could not be more proud of him and he is going to be the best daddy ever.

Love YOU!