Sunday Best

Maryanne gave her farewell talk on Sunday.  I wanted to get a picture with her and after that I was able to convince Brandon to take a few with me. (A rare occasion) I bought this dress from F21 when I was nearing the end of my pregnancy. I was huge and all I wanted to do was buy cute things to fit into after. I must admit, I tried it on a couple of times right after she was born hoping it would fit...but I had to wait longer than I thought. Pregnancy weight does not come off as fast as I thought it would. Brandon and I just finished a round of 21 Day Fix with my dad and I am feeling awesome. I am just a couple pounds shy of what I was before I had Eleanor and I don't plan on losing them because I am working on gaining more muscle. It is an awesome program and my dad is going to start another fitness challenge group soon if any of you are interested. Let me know! I would join it again myself but we are going on vacation and plan to eat whatever we want. :) We'll get back on the workout wagon once we get home.

Eleanor was just done with being held by everyone at this point. She was getting so much attention.

Gotta love this stylish couple.

I'm going to miss you Maryanne.

Pioneer Day

We spent Pioneer Day at Brandon's parents house in Mapleton at their new house and their backyard had the perfect view of the fireworks going off at Ira Allen Park that night. We went early and had dinner, then played a few games of volleyball while we waited for it to get dark. My parents joined us and our friend Ron. It was a good night, with some of my favorite people. 

Thor loves going over to play with Jenny.

She is hiding, but my dad is feeding Eleanor. :)

Eleanor loves french bulldogs as much as we do.

A couple iPhone pics of her whole outfit. Also, Addison holding Eleanor? It's just adorable. Brandon's siblings always fight over who gets to hold her.

These two are peas in a pod.

Okay, so it's been a long time since I've watched fireworks. At the beginning of the night I thought this was as high as they were going to go. Boy was I wrong.

The fireworks in the finale were so bright and loud we thought Eleanor may have a problem with them. Every time I looked over at her though...she seemed pretty content. 

Oh Eleanor.

Can't Stop. Won't Stop.

You guys, the struggle is real. When Brandon and I got Thor, my phone held hundreds of photos of our little dude. Now that we have Eleanor, I can't help but take a picture of her every five minutes. She is growing up so fast and as her mom I of course think every single thing she does is the cutest thing on the planet. So instead of posting every single image to Instagram, (I really try not to) I am going to overload this blog post with my favorites from our life the past couple of months since Eleanor joined us. 

Some of my favorite moments in the hospital. Late at night, once Eleanor was taken to the nursery and it was just Brandon and I again for a few minutes. I love this man. There is no one I'd rather go through life with.

After bringing Eleanor home, Thor wasn't quite sure what to think of her.

Nap with daddy.

After a visit to the pediatrician where she got another shot in her heel. She was a champ.

Thor still not sure what to think.

Thor didn't like E taking his spot.

After playing outside in the heat, Thor likes to lay on our cold glass coffee table.

A better hair day.

My closing reception for my BFA show.

It's amazing how often I find them doing the same thing. 

Brandon was burping her and I turned around to see this fuzz ball.

Thor has decided he likes her. They snuggle now and he gives her lots of kisses.

My FAVORITE thing. I love when she naps on me and wraps her arms around me.

We took a stroll with Danica and Eliesa and their babies.

A walk with Steph in Mapleton.

Brandon, E and I drove up to Salt Lake for some shopping and Ramen and on the way Brandon surprised me and took a detour for me to get some dippin dots. <3 Best husband award.

My mom sent me this while they were watching Thor one day. I DIED. 

Hanging out in Brandon's parents basement playing ping pong, I looked out the window to see this...the cutest little buddies.

Our little peanut.

He thinks it's his blanket too.

Those chunky thighs!

Nap time with mom. I love when she lets me sleep.

Date night to an RSL game.

Editing photos while she watches.