Saying goodbye to Utah!

     We took the plunge and moved to Corvallis, Oregon for Adam to get his MBA.  We have always planned on going and it has been in our minds since we got married, we just never thought the day would actually come.   Some things I will miss about Utah include: Family, Friends, weather-all 4 seasons, beautiful mountains, BYU Athletics, Provo Temple, and the wonderful Community. It was definitely a bitter/sweet move.  We were definitely up for the adventure, but knew we would miss our family and friends dearly.  The day came when we had to pack up and go and I was fighting back the tears.  We have lived across the street from our best friends/family-Russ,Trisha, and Cannon for the last 5 yrs and I relied and loved being near them.  Cannon has been Livy's best friend since she was born and would ask to play with him on a daily basis.  They loved to play outside, swim, make huts, play kitchen, watch movies, wrestle and have picnics together.  Trisha was one of my best friends, always there when I needed her even if it was just to borrow sugar.  She was someone I would laugh with, cry with, and most of all be there when times got rough.  I know we will be back, but we were lucky we lived by such amazing people.

Last photo shoot of our Provo Home!! We will miss this wonderful home, but we will always have the memories that reside in it.  We will be back soon!

Saying goodbye to Amy....

The little model pose!

MOVING

The moving process was very daunting, but was eased by so much help from family and friends around us.  We had 2 garage sales to prepare us for the downsizing process, but it still was a little difficult to fit a house full of stuff in a small town house. Our brother Aaron and his wife Steph were at our house for a week straight....We were so lucky!! There were days I would wake up and head down the hall to get Livy and Steph had already beat me to it and Livy was dressed pretty much ready to go.  We had great time laughing our way through our exhaustion while packing what felt like hundreds of boxes.  Thanks guys for your help!

Adam's Dad drove the truck and Adam's mom and sister Megan drove with us out there.  It was great to have them with us and to have their help.  

On the road in our Ford Escape!

Olivia had quite the 2 day trip.  She had some kind of bug and threw up multiple times, but she is a trooper and we got through it!

Corvallis Residence

 We were lucky enough to get into a brand new town home and we have loved living here thus far.  The ward is amazing out here and I really enjoy the laid back mentality with people around us. We know we are where we are supposed to be at this time in our life and are looking forward to the wonderful year ahead....It is crazy that we are now "Oregonians!!!" and just think our vote out here will really count!

May and June with a new addition!

Our little Asia was sent straight from heaven!  She is truly a joy and we love snuggling together.  She still is in pain and is trying to figure out breathing, but even with her eating problems she is gaining weight like a champ.  We love her different expressions that race across her face and bring smiles to all that see them.  She has so many perfect doll-like features and our favorite is her little nose.

ASIA MICHELE

Her little Angioma started at 2 wks old, 

This was what it looked like when we first noticed it.  

Same thing that Olivia had on her head, I guess this is our little trademark for our kids!!

First couple of times in her little bouncer that daddy picked out

2 week check up and already 9.45 lbs, you go girl!!!

1 Month check up-11 lbs

MOMMY TIME WITH THE GIRLS!!

Fun time with my girls!

DADDY TIME WITH THE GIRLS!!

Daddy trying to get Olivia used to the bike, 

she didn't like the sound the engine made

FIRST BATH

First bath and Livy and Asia loved it! Well, Olivia a little more than Asia!

SISTER TIME!!!

OLIVIA TIME

With the new little baby home I tried to make extra effort to give Olivia lots of time.  We made lots of castles, played with toys, painted our nails, played with chalk, watched fun shows, read lots of books,  make huts, have tea parties and more.

Grandma Lori took Olivia to Krispy Kreme on National Donut day, she loved it!

FEEDING BABY

FIRST BOTTLE at home

Olivia was so excited to give her the bottle so I pumped and she fed Asia, 

she was glowing from ear to ear and did such a good job!