The Big 10

Terry and I celebrated 10 years of marriage on August 25th!! I can’t believe we’ve been married that long!

Back in the day

The big day, August 25th, 2000

Me & my sista’s

Me & mom *sniff*

 

10 years later…

We had dinner at The Roof, which is where Terry took me before he proposed. We had the neatest experience! The day we were married, Elder Dallin H. Oaks was also married the same day and in our room. It was taking so long they had to move our family to a different room in the temple. He passed us in the hall after his ceremony, and we thought it was so neat to see him! Fast forward 10 years, and who do we see at the restaurant? Elder Oaks!! He was there with his wife celebrating their anniversary. We told him the story, and he was so thrilled! I thought it was the coolest thing :)

 

This is where Terry proposed! Just behind the tabernacle

    

Terry, simply put, you’re the best. In 10 years we accomplished all our goals that we set out to do. I made it through hygiene school, and you made it through pharmacy school. You are the hardest worker I have ever met. I am able to stay home with our boys because you work so hard for us. Our boys have such a wonderful father! I love you so much. I hope the next 10 years are as good as the last 10 have been!

 

5 months old!

Evan turned 5 months old on the 9th! Here’s what we’ve been up to:

Bear chair picture

Lots of hugs from brother

Lots of sleeping in the bouncer

Lots of hugs and playtime with cousins

We visited Wheeler Historic Farm, but it was a HUGE disappointment. Of course we picked the hottest and most humid day to go, but it was a snoozer of a place. Not much to do but walk around in dirt and smell pig poop, but Deacon still looked cute by this wagon.

Evan was loving being out of the car seat

We rewarded Deacon with ice cream for being such a trooper

Evan has found his voice and is squawking like a bird all the time!

I also looked up the meaning of Evan’s name (yeah, I didn’t know it before I picked the name; I’m a bad mom!) I was surprised to learn that it means “God is gracious”. I think that is so fitting considering what happened while I was pregnant with him. Heavenly Father HAS been gracious with him. He is healthy and happy and we couldn’t be happier to have him in our family. We love you, little bunny!

So blessed

Our 4th of July weekend was jam packed with activities! My brother got married (okay, it was in June, but close enough).

How cute are they?

Then we had the annual Rees family pool party. Luckily Deacon still loves the pool (he managed to jump in while I wasn’t looking – SCARY!)

Working on my tan is sooooo hard…

Our new nephew Nixon! He’s 6 weeks younger than E but almost bigger than him!

Then we blessed Evan.  He wore the same suit as Deacon (precious!).  We also continued our tradition of NOT getting a family picture on blessing day!

Grandpa Ross & Great-Grandpa Carl

How yummy is this kid?

Deacon isn’t sure what Addie thinks is so funny…..

…and Evan did his best Al Bundy pose

Of course we had to light some fireworks, Rees style (in the middle of the road blocking traffic)

Before…

After!

Poor kid takes after his momma – we hate loud noises!  I still remember freaking out at fireworks when I was little

Hugs from dad made it all better

  

Last but not least… 

Deacon’s new favorite thing is to “sleep” in my bed when E is in there.  How can I say no that cutie?

  

Do they get more adorable than this?!

  

What a zoo!

It was perfect weather, and Terry finally had a day off, so we packed up the two monsters and headed to the zoo! It was definitely way better than I remember, and most of the animals were out and about.

Terry HAD to have a wagon for Deacon (so much for the double stroller!)

A monkey on a monkey!

The elephants enjoyed some lunch (didn’t get to see the baby though)

Deacon loved the monkeys!

Taking a break…

The famous lion fountain!

Checkin’ out the giraffes

Deacon decided it was Terry’s turn to ride in the wagon

Evan was having a blast too!

Only one mishap the entire day: I spilled my grape sno-cone all over my purse and Evan’s blankie! If you’re keeping score, that’s two blankets ruined in three days (gusty winds blew one off at the mall parking lot, then a car ran it over). But hey, at least I wasn’t wearing these shoes (or the pants):

This is Deacon about 2 minutes after we left

Going,

Going,

Gone!

What's going on

This guy turned 3 months old

Terry’s mom got married Congrats! We love you!

Deacon discovered cupcakes (and loved them)

Evan practicing his adorable smile

Deacon discovered wagons (also loved them!)

Warm summer weather means lots of lawn mowing (we’re training him early)

Lots of playing at the splash pad and park too, but I’m a ding-dong and forgot the camera.

Warm weather = 2 happy kids and one happy mom!

2 months old

Evan turned two months old on the 9th! He is such a sweetie and we love him. He weighs 11.7 pounds and is 22 inches long. Pretty sure he is going to be my tiny little guy compared to Deacon!

2 month bear chair pic!

And in case you didn’t get an announcement, here it is:

He’s a pretty mellow kid so far, but when he does cry it’s pretty cute (see for yourself, and I apologize for Deacon’s ear-splitting scream)

And what has the goofball been up to? Check it out: