Zach Turns Twenty-Seven!

We were out of town on Zach's birthday earlier this

month so when we got home we made sure to par-tay! We celebrated by going out and doing some of his favorite things; Golf, Sushi, and Shakes!

Tokyo is where we love to get our Sushi. It's kind of a dive, but it's not too expensive and still super good.  They waitress even knows us by name, which is awesome because I hadn't been there since before I was pregnant!

mmmm, we LOVE our shakes.  Our faves are either Iceburg or Shivers.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACH!

Classic!

One of the things I look forward to every summer is this. . . 

Our neighborhood water slide party at Classic Fun Center. Eli and I enjoyed watching and taking pictures of family and friends, what a great night!

Zach felt like a kid again.  As soon as he would land in the pool at the bottom, he was running right back up to the top to go down again.

  I can't believe my little guy is a month old!

My cute nieces, Ellie & Ruby

I am already excited for next year!

4th of July

The 4th of July is one of my FAVORITE holidays!  I love summertime, the BBQ's, playing outside, swimming, picnics, and the fireworks!  

 This year as always, we went to our neighborhood breakfast and parade.   

Aunt Jules, Granny B, Gramps, Dad and Debs, Ellie, Ruby, Zach and Eli.  Thanks Granny B for saving us the usual spot on the curb.

After the parade, we met up with the Whitchurch family for their annual picnic.  This year we went up to Silver Lake at Brighton.  The weather was absolutely perfect!

Later that evening, we went to our most favorite neighbors, the Bailey's for a pre-firework show BBQ.  The ginormous mallo's made for some awesome smores.

The night ended with watching the Sugarhouse Park Fireworks show.  Our sweet little Eli did sooo good the whole day and slept right through the entire show. 

Introducing. . .

Eli James Whitchurch

June 22, 2010

7 lbs 12 oz

20.5 inches

At 41+ weeks pregnant, I was beginning to feel as though I would be pregnant forever!  I will say I will never forget the feelings I had after holding my sweet baby boy in my arms for the first time.  He was definitely worth the wait!

This picture was taken just after we got checked into the hospital. Soon enough, that basketball belly would turn into pizza dough, muffin top belly.

I was induced because I was so many days past my due date.  I was skeptical about the whole inducing process, but after experiencing it all, I absolutely LOVED labor.  It was so much more 'chill' than I thought it would be.  Yes, I did get an epidural and it was awesome.  I had full feeling in both legs and was able to still feel my contractions without actually feeling pain.  9 hours and 7 pushes later and the baby was out! 

This is what happens when you get bored waiting to have a baby.

Along with Zach, my wonderful sister Megan and my step-mom Debi were the best support group.  We had a blast just hanging out in the delivery room.  I feel so lucky to have such great family around. 

Moments after Eli was born

Proud papa and Eli the day we got home

We LOVE our sweet baby boy!

In Case You Were Wondering. . .

Yep, still Pregnant!  I am 4 days PAST my due date. This kid is already showing who's boss around here.

Baby Showers

We have the most amazing family and friends!  Thanks to everyone who has put together and attended the baby showers for little babe Whitchurch.  I know a lot of time and effort goes into getting those together, we just feel so grateful to be surrounded by so many wonderful people!  You guys are great!

Erika, Molly, and Lynsie put on a par-tay!  I couldn't ask for better friends!

 Debi and my sister Megan totally outdid themselves.  From the decor to the games and gifts, it was an overall amazing day! 

  The Whitchurch family also knows how to do food! Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures from that one, but we had a dang good time!

Thanks again to everyone!

Best of State 2010

Zach, along with my colleagues at the Best of State Gala last weekend.

Also, congratulations to my Uncle Jeff!! His restaurant, Holy Smoke BBQ & Grill won for best Western Barbecue food! 

If you have never been to Holy Smokes, I highly recommend you go, the food is delish!