Happy Birthday Ana!

Monday was my friend Ana's birthday. We got to celebrate with a nice lunch and cupcakes for dinner. Ana is seriously the best friend to have. She is super supportive of me and my family, she is always there when I need her, she never gets mad at me for taking a week to return a phone call, she knows all the best places to eat and shop, she is very generous and always shows up with candy or presents, she is just fun to hang out with. Olive loves Ana, she is constantly looking out our window and asking when "Shana" is coming. I'm so happy that we finally live close enough that she gets to be a part of our lives. 

Ana and her cupcake, which, I made from scratch.

This is Franky who is also a part of our lives. 

He is the love of Ana's life (next to her boyfriend Tony)

We had to celebrate Olive's "birthday" too. 

Ana didn't seem to mind her thunder being stolen.

World's Best Dad

I feel so lucky to be married to Zach. He is a great husband, and an even better dad. I never have to nag, or even ask twice when it comes to Olive. He has always been willing to change a diaper, give a bath, make a bottle, cuddle, have a cup of "tea", dance, sing, read, etc. He works very hard to provide for me and Olive and we have always had a more than comfortable lifestyle. I am so grateful for him and all he does for our family. 

Speaking of everything Zach does for our family, this weekend Zach bought me a new couch and a kitchen table! 

This was our couch and kitchen table... sad isn't it?

Now, we get to sit on this...

...and eat off this!

Thanks Daddy! We Love You!!!

Hunter Family Reunion 2009

The Boyd & Gene Hunter Children

We just got back from another Hunter Family Reunion. I always come back from the reunion so grateful for family. I am so happy that the Hunters started this annual tradition and have continued it for so many years. This was my third time attending, and there are always so many people there it seems impossible to learn who belongs to which family, what their names are, where they live, etc. But, every year I come home knowing a few more cousins through camp fires, gorilla sightings, military-style meals, talent shows, and helping out with the hundreds of children that are all over the place. I love the WHOLE Hunter family and am so thankful to be a part of it.

Zach, Olive, and Brennah

Some of us couldn't get enough of the all the babies!

Pop Pop and Gi Gi enjoying the popcorn I made on my new camp stove. 

Thanks Mom and Dad!

Olive and some of her cousins.

Olive and Maggie getting ready for bed.

Notice Maggie before...

and after she rolled in marshmallows...

I no longer recommend bringing Shitzus camping!

Our family picture

 (that is Olive, not a monkey) 

Olive had so much fun getting to run around bare foot, be dirty, climb on things, and 

love on her cousins.

I never had to worry about Olive because I knew either Tayla or Cypress would be taking good care of her.

When Life Hands You Olives...

I keep getting asked about my baby and the pregnancy and every time I do, it's a little sad. So, I've decided it's time to announce that we have had a miscarriage.  We went in for a check up thinking everything was fine, and our doctor couldn't find a heart beat. I was about 14 weeks along but the doctor said the baby stopped growing around 8 or 9 weeks. I still haven't actually passed the baby and if I don't by the end of the week I will go in for a d&c sometime soon. We've had a couple weeks to deal with it so we're doing ok, and are just spending our time loving our little Olive girl. It's really hard to be sad when you've got a girl as funny as she is.

Olive pretending to be Liza Minnelli

What Olive put on when I told her we had to get ready for church.

What Olive put on when I told her we were going to Gigi's.

Olive and her Daddy playing in the fountains at Riverbend.

Another Beach Trip

When Shauna came out to visit we made a trip to the beach and had a great time. Olive never has anyone her age to play with, so this trip was especially fun. 

Daisy enjoying a mouthful of sand.

Baby Kaylee in her new suit.

Scottie almost in his birthday suit

Olive having an accident in her "soup"

Nothing can ruin a day at the beach for this girl.

Potty Training: Day 1

I finally decided to potty train Olive. As you can see, we are making a lot of progress.

 

 

The Past Two Months

After a VERY long two months we finally have internet! It feels like we have done so many fun things that I haven't been able to blog about, I don't even know where to start. So, here is a list of the "Top Ten Things We've Been Up To"

#1o: Olive Turned Two! 

We celebrated by having a bbq with the Hancocks and the Hunters at Hammon Park. We had a great time! As you can see from the picture, Olive got her first Princess dress.

#9: We moved!

This was our last night in our old house. We packed up everything in about two days and got it all down to Fremont in one trip. Thanks again to both our families!

#8: Olive fell in love with her Prince Charming.

We got to watch Uncle Sutton play the prince in Gridley High's "Cinderella". The following month we got to watch him in the Modern Dance production. Olive cannot get enough of her "Suttie." 

#7: Olive got a new room.

After about a week of unpacking and trying to fit our belongings that filled up a house into an apartment, we finally felt moved in. Olive loves her new room and our new home. 

#6: We've gone to the beach...A LOT!

With the ocean only 45 minutes away, who can resist?

#5: Easter

We got to spend a great day at the beach with the Hunters. Zach had to work all day so it was very nice having some company. Our Olive girl discovered how to shove whole Cadbury Eggs into her cheeks, we could not be prouder.

#4: The Taylors came to CA!

We have been having so much fun visiting with the girls...and Shauna and Ben. We haven't seen them in two years and we are trying to make up for lost time. Olive and I have been staying at my Mom's so we can see them a lot while they are here.

#3: Zach and I went to Vegas!

Dave Matthews was playing in Vegas and since we haven't seen him the whole time we've been married, we decided it was worth a trip. Zach also surprised me with tickets to the Cirque Du Soleil show "Love" for Mother's Day. Both shows were amazing and well worth the drive. Don't ask me why but we didn't take a single picture the whole trip. This is just Zach and Olive in Dave Matthews hats.

#2: I left Olive for the first time.

We decided not to take Olive on our trip. I take that back, Zach decided to not take Olive on our trip. I had a really hard time and just had to keep reminding myself she was in good hands.

#1: We're Pregnant!

We are about ten weeks along and could not be more excited. We are due December 9th and have already begun prepping Olive for the huge change in all of our lives. We keep telling her that Mommy is having a baby but all she's put together is that everyone has one. So please don't be offended if she suggests you have a baby in your belly.