Labor-day Weekend

Naturally, we all love it when Miah gets an extra day to spend with us!! Miah decided to take Adin on his dream day-trip. First we went to check out Daddy's work


Going for a ride on the forklift

Then Miah took Adin for a ride on Phil's motorcycle (his boss)



Adin ALWAYS points out that they wear a helmet on the motorcycle... so he was thrilled to get to put one on

Then Miah took Adin to the truck stop to check out the semi-trucks (sorry I didn't get any pics of that), and then he drove us out to the pier to see the ships!

Adin LOVED the big rope tethering the ship to the shore



Overall, it was just a great day spent together as a family!!

First Family Campout

This weekend we took our family on our first campout to Ensign Ranch! We had a blast! Adin was so excited to sleep in a tent.Adin loved seeing, petting, and feeding the horses Adin even pretended to drive the hay-wagon Miah with the Kids Mommy and Isabella Adin went frolicking in a field of Daisies
... and even brought some back for Mommy :) There is so much to do at Ensign, we canoed (sorry, we didn't get any pics) and Adin played on the swingset... I like this picture - it makes me dizzy! Adin even got to drive around the camp... what a great driver!Adin loved the wide open spacesMostly, it was just wonderful to get away from the crummy Seattle weather, and enjoy some quality time together as a family!!!

Back to Blogging... Our new baby girl

Okay, so it has been half a year since I posted anything, and a lot has changed. We now live in University Place, WA. I broke my leg. And we have a beautiful little baby girl, Isabella.
Although everyone knows, I want to record the story of how eventful Isabella's birth was. Isabella was due May 10th, and as my due-date approached, I was getting extremely anxious! I went to church on Mother's Day (the 9th) hoping that it would be my last time going with my preggo belly. As I was walking out of church, talking and laughing with Mom and friends that were around, I barely missed the handicap ramp that I was headed towards, and fell on my leg. I managed to break my right Tibia and Fibula (both bones in the lower leg). They called the ambulance and took me to St Joseph's hospital. They admitted me that evening and at quarter to 3 in the morning, I started labor. By about 6:30, I was 7 cm dilated and so they rushed me up to the labor and delivery floor. I was barely able to get the epidural in time... thankfully. This slowed down labor so that they were able to set my leg in a cast before it was time to push. Isabella Louise was born at 12:11pm, 19"long and weighing 9lbs.
A week and a half later, they admitted me back into the hospital, but this time for surgery. They decided that due to the angle of the break and the faster recovery options, it would be most beneficial to insert a rod down my leg and then to secure it with four screws. It took a few days to recover in the hospital, and then we returned to the Crozier's for it to heal more fully.

Silly Adin

Adin has always been a very playful little guy. Lately, I have been able to capture a few of these on camera.

A drum... has many uses other than making music:Playing guitar hero with Daddy:Begging with Chet for fudge:Wearing uncle Sandy's boots (he tries on everyone's shoes lately, but these were the cutest!):

Adin loves Dogs

For those of you who haven't noticed... Adin LOVES dogs! He loves to bark like them, and he loves to play with them. For the most part, he is usually gentle with them (he has his occasional moments, but compared to most one-year old's, I think he does great).

Two week-ends ago, we had the chance to go visit Maria, and she was able to capture some great pictures of Adin with her HUGE golden lab. Adin pretty much thought Otis was a horse, meant to be ridden. Thanks for sending the pics Maria.

LOOK, no hands:

Good-bye Arizona

Although we are of course excited to be here in Washington, leaving all of our friends and family there was really hard! The last week or two was filled with lots of packing and cleaning, and lots of lasts:
Last time babysitting my sweet Brooke:
Last time hanging out with Jill and her kiddos:
Last mutual (softball):

All the YW at the end of the game... sorry my flash caught all of the dust that had just been kicked up:
Macey and Sarah:Caitlin after her awesome slide:Megan, Mary, Deanna, and Erika:
Last time seeing Grandad and Tami for a while:
Last dinner with my best friend Jatana: (or as she called it: The Last Supper)Jatana's daughter Alex with Adin:Adin playing with their big dog:I love you all in Arizona, and we really do miss you!!!!

Utah Trip and Adin's First FIRST Birthday

I had the opportunity to go up to Utah to visit with Miah's mom. I drove up with Adin on Monday, July 13th, and then Miah flew in the next Wednesday, the 22nd. We had a lot of fun!!!
The first weekend we were there, it was "Draper Days", and so we went and watched the parade Saturday morning, and then the fireworks at night.
Watching the firetrucks
Enjoying a sucker thrown during the parade

Possibly the best video EVER... this is Adin enjoying the Fireworks!




ADIN's BIRTHDAY
Saturday, July 25th was Adin's first Brithday. We celebrated it with Myself, Daddy, Grammy, and Adin of course. When Adin woke up from his nap, he climbed up stairs to find his party all ready for him. Of course, we could have ended it as soon as he saw his bouquet of "ba-ooms"
So excited, he's getting all tangled up!After the excitement of those died down a little, we sang to him and gave him his first birthday cake. He didn't much know what to do with the cake, but he wanted to grab the candle. Then once he touched the cake and got the sticky frosting on his fingers, he wanted nothing to do with it. We put a piece on a plate for him, and practically had to force feed him the first bite. After trying some though, he thoroughly enjoyed it!

Then we helped Adin open presents.
Grammy got him a super cute Safari outfit... but I think I am more excited than he is!
We got him a mini Radio flyer wagon, some little carsa shape matching toy and some books.
Happy Birthday Adin!! We are so grateful to have you in our lives.

Thank you Grammy for a wonderful visit! We Love you!!!!