July 2009....

Well once again, I find myself procrastinating updating my blog. I could use the excuse that I was soooo busy, but the truth of the matter is I've been READING entirely too much (thanks to anita stansfield) and working hard on my farm town farm (ha!). Needless to say, we have had some exciting things happen this month.

July 10-18th we were traveling to Utah and Arizona and it was a lot of fun. Jake got all of his school shopping done in Utah and was able to spend some well needed time with his family. From Utah, Jake went back to NE to work 65+ hours a week and I went to AZ with Jake's family. I will say this much it was very nice to get away. On top of spending time with the in-laws, I got to see my great friend Suzanne who has an adorable 1 month old baby boy.

The most memorable part of this trip was my flight home from the Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. I was running a little late, and got to the airport 40 minutes before my flight left. I really thought people only ran through the airport in movies, but somehow I WAS THE ONE RUNNING! Callie was in one hand and my bag was in the other. She started out giggling and then proceeded to say "owe, Owe, OWE!" With the help of some wonderful people we made it to our terminal 10 minutes before the flight left. However, when we arrived at Denver we had to wait another 3 hours for the carseat because it was late checked. I learned a great lesson that day. ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT EARLY!


Other than the trip, the month has been pretty uneventful. I have spend a lot of time relaxing because I have been having sciatic never pain. I finally went to the chirpractor and basically he said there wasn't a whole lot I could do. If I'm sitting down I'm not in pain. If I work I am. I only hope that going back to work won't be too uncomfortable.

Well I am sure I have missed a ton, but until next time...



Pa Pa Martin and Callie....they had lots of fun on the bike



Great Grandma Martin....came up to visit from Thatcher, AZ




Tatum~Callie's first cousin



Bodie~Callie's 1st cousing and Brock~Jake's uncle's son




Having fun in Utah



gotta love bathtime with the cousins



Bodie isn't strangling her, he's tring to get her to look at the camera! :)



So pathetic



Uncle Ben~he's going to Houston Texas Mission and leaves Oct. 21st.



She loves goggles



Aunt Becca



Grandma Pam and Grandpa Jeff



Aunt Liz



Madison, Aunt Marci, Aunt Tish, Aunt Merri, Grandma Kay and Grandpa Phil


My friend Suzanne and her adorable son, Sam



The Happy Dad...Brian



Callie loved the baby. She just needs to learn to be gentle.



Uncle Sam

Excitement!

Well, this past week was a crazy, exciting, and hectic one. In fact, it was so busy that I don't even remember everything that happened, but I will try my best. Last week, the week of the 15th, Callie and I spent most of our afternoon's at the Zoo (I decided to get a family pass since it includes the splash pad and the price was very reasonable). Callie loves to learn about all the animals and says "Monkey, Monkeys" whenever we drive up. It is so cute. I am trying to teach her all the names of the animals and the sounds that they make.

Jake and I also played softball a couple times last week. I subbed for my sister's boyfriends team of Wednesday and then played on our team on Friday. We really enjoy getting out and socializing while getting some "easy" exercise.

Probably one of the biggest happenings was on Thursday the 18th. Callie went potty in the potty for the first time! Basically, she woke up from her nap dry and I put her on her potty chair not really expecting anything. I turned on the water and let it run a little bit and got her a book to read. Pretty soon I hear "dun dun ta da". I look in the potty and she had went. She hasn't went since but I haven't really pushed it either. She'll get it when she is ready.

Another big happening of the week was that on Sunday, Jake was called as the ward clerk. We were both shocked. I am excited for Jake because he will grow spiritually, but am always nervous about the time commitment. However, I know that we will be blessed if we perserver. Oh....I have to tell you the story behind this because I think it's funny. Before we moved to Scottsbluff, Ne we lived in Chadron, Ne. The Sunday that we talked in Church, Jake said that he loves football and loves to watch it on Sunday. After his talk the High Council Man, said "if you won't give it up, the Lord will give you a calling that will make you give it up." Low and behold, he knew what he was talking about because Jake will be busy every Sunday until he is realised. Ha.

Anyway, Callie just woke up from her nap. Until next time....