St. George and Zion National Park

This last weekend Casey and I took a little weekend getaway. We met up with a bunch of friends in St George, Utah. We spent the day at the pool while the boys golfed. I have never stayed in St. George- only driven through. So it was kind of nice to see what it is all about. The weather was perfect. It is
crazy how all of a sudden it seems like almost all our friends have kids! We are definitely re-populating this earth haha.  Sunday was Mother's Day and all I really wanted to do was to go to Zion National Park. Casey and I have both never been and it is only a couple hours away from where we live! We aren't very good at taking advantage of Utah. It was so cool! Such a beautiful place. And very accessible even with a baby. They have tons of hikes/walks that have paved paths. So we were able to bring the stroller with Chase. The Europeans loved baby Chase. He was a hit! He doesn't get much attention in Utah because babies are everywhere! I'm excited to take him to California next and see what happens haha. Here are some pictures of the trip. I am so mad that I did not bring my good camera :(

 the boys with the babies

 The heat made Chase extra tired

 How have I never been here?!?!!

 waving for the pic

It's tulip time!

If you are ever in Utah during spring time the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point is a necessary activity. Casey had never even been! So we went up with our friends Dale and Chelsey and their little girl Summer. We know Chase is a little to young to enjoy these type of activities but it is still fun to just get out and enjoy all the great things Utah has to offer :)

Seriously? I feel like this could be a garden of a castle in Europe. 

nope it's just good ol Utah

Chase has not really learned how to smile yet...

a baby blessing

In the LDS church we give our babies a name and a blessing when they are infants. Last Sunday Casey blessed Chase at our church. We were lucky that it was such a beautiful day (you never know with this crazy Utah spring weather).  We had a great turn out of lots of friends and family. All of our immediate family was there plus almost all of the grandparents. It was so much fun to have everyone together. We are so grateful for all the love and support we receive from those we love most!

 the grandparents

 Grandparents and Great-Grandparents

 Chase did not like the sun!

 The whole group!

Andersons and Holidays (my side)  

Baby's first night out!

 We were lucky enough to spend a night up in Park City at the Stein Ericksen Lodge thanks to Casey's work. They treated us to a amazing dinner on main street as well. It was Chase's first night out of the house! He did pretty well in the hotel crib. It was so nice to get away even if just for one night. And of course I took a bubble bath is the huge jetted tube :) Having a fireplace in our room wasn't too bad either. 

My Sister's Graduation

 Last weekend was a pretty big one for our family. My parents and little brother came into town for my sister Becca's graduation and Chase's baby blessing. Both of my grandparents came too! Becca graduated from UVU after 5 long years of getting her associates in culinary arts and a bachelors in hospitality management. We are very proud of her! But secretly sad that she now has a full-time job at the country club (less time she gets to spend with Chase face) :( 

Congrats Becca!!! We love you!!!!

Ellen

Lately I have been watching Ellen pretty much every single day. I look forward to when 3pm rolls around. Chase usually eats around then so I plop myself in front of the tv ready to be entertained. With out fail Ellen does just that for me. This clip is from one of the games she played on her show the other day. It was so funny I actually made Casey watch it when he came home from work. 

Enjoy!

Life with a baby

No one tells you how tired you are going to be

No one tells you what it is like to only sleep in 1-2 hours increments

No one tells you how much you are going to love that little babe

or that you will change 10 plus diapers in one day

and they will all be poopy!

No one tells you that you might feel crazy for a couple of weeks especially in the middle of the night

No one ever talks about the recovery "down there" and how bad it can be

BUT it's all worth it in the end right? 

Of course !

I'm starting to see that light at the end of the newborn sleep-deprivation tunnel. 

My body is finally getting used to not sleeping although I still wake up with a headache almost daily. 

This week I have my 6-week check up and I'm getting pretty anxious to start exercising again and lose these last 10 lbs of baby weight. I need to get my summer body going! and it would be nice to fit into my old jeans. 

Here are some pictures of my little Chase face. Sorry there are so many...

Chase met his Great-Grandma Anderson. He is the 34th Great-Grandchild!

crazy Grandpa! 

He likes to sleep with his hands up 

 Chase and his girlfriend Greta

 milk drunk :)

Chase met my friend Al Pal's daughter Elle!

 He turned one month! Crazy how time flies