Nana Nancy and NC

Warning: Long, long post, lots of pictures.

Before Julies wedding we decided to change our tickets to stop in Nevada City to see Kaity and the kids and new baby Iris, and hang out with Nana Nancy and make sure she was doing okay after her emergency surgery. It was so fun to see everyone as always.

The first day Tuck together.


For all of you that are hungry for more pictures of Iris we are happy to oblige. This was one of the 5 times she was awake the whole time we were there. And I'm only exaggerating a little. She is one serious sleeper. So perfect.


Doug got us all up and out the door to "hike" the Independence Trail. The weather was pretty beautiful while we were there. Warm sun and then snow.








Stopped at the picnic area and ate every snack that Kaity brought. This was only like 10 minutes in. Lily was very hungry.


I really love love love this kid.














Gio found a few mushrooms!


And Zeke found a salamander, them main reason the boys wanted to go on this hike. It was so cool looking. They let him go in Grandads pond in the back and we could never find him again.




Sleeping beauty.






This was Iris' spot on the couch. She can sleep through some serious noise. Doug managed to capture this sweet smile.




I seriously hope this is what we have in store for us in a few months!


Nana with the newest addition.




It was actually really nice having Nancy home the whole time we were there. We got to just hand around more and relax and be with her, not so much running around, and Doug wasn't freaking out so much about getting out and doing something.


Grandad and Iris


Now this little one is a firecracker.


Where is he?? Tucker loves to hide. Loves it. He always looks at you conspiratorially and whispers excitedly "hiding".


I did warn you this would be a long one...





Practicing their surprised look.


Hopefully he's still smiling when the baby is here to stay!




Love this picture even though it's blurry.




Not sure who let this homeless guy in off the street much less hold this baby. Oh wait, that's my husband. Yes, he did not shower the entire time we were there. Please help me.




It was really nice to be there for General Conference weekend. Even though I missed about half due to 5 kids around, it was nice to be there with everyone. Can't wait to read and watch them all again.



Hanging out on Grandad's new trail in the backyard.


Over at the Ranch for an afternoon walk.




Lily taking charge of Tucker.




Quick scenic stop on the way home from snowboarding for Doug. The lone tree.


Seriously not sure how Grandad gets Tuck to sit with him at all after all of his blanket stealing shenanigan.


Doug when he was a baby.


Tucker not happy at all to leave. Nana up and walking around pretty good before we left!! We went shopping the day before, her first big outing, and it went great. She didn't even break a sweat.


We are always sad to go.

Oh, and grandad took us to 49ers fun park for race car driving. It was soo fun. I didn't read the sign that says absolutely no bumping and no pregnant people. So I was happily riding and slamming into Doug :)

Holli-Aynn in Mesa

Holli came for a quick visit and it was sooo fun to see her as usual. Tucker totally agrees and it is so cute to hear him say Holli, more like Olli.

The wedding day

This is pretty much the only picture I got of them. Pathetic, I know. But she had an awesome photographer who will have a million good ones soon. I can't wait to see them!



I love that she's wearing the dress that Katie had made and then Erin and Cass wore too. So beautiful. And mom with her fancy hair. So lovely.



The boys were so cute in their little outfits. Handsome guy.



And now for a few of the random shots that we got while were were waiting. It was pretty crazy. Hot, Tucker was pretty much freaking out, I almost broke my ankle in the heel I was trying to put on, almost took Chris down with me on the way. But I really can't wait to see her pictures! Everyone looked great.



Nothing great but I want to remember the day.



Lane's family in case you were wondering what they look like :)



And I'm so mad! This is the only family picture we got this day all dressed up at the wedding. What were we thinking?









Poor Luke was so sick this day. It was a long week for these babies.





This is kind of how I felt after waiting around and doing pictures for an hour in the hot sun.


Don't worry, got the cutest one of these guys though!



Love this one. Handsome guys.





Uncle Derek and Tuck spending some quality time together.









This is what he was feeling like most of the time.



Thanks Aunt Barbara for calming him down.



He wanted Daddy.



And everyone was happy that we were finally heading to get some lunch!

Julie's bridal shower

We had a quick little shower for Julie right before her wedding. It was fun to get together real quick and be girly. The guys all went to the opening baseball game, dad went to the pool to read and opened gifts and laughed.



Not a great picture of me, that's for sure, but Julie sure does look great and it's her day. Isn't she just lovely.





Luke and Tuck were there enjoying the show. Whatcha got there Luke? Love how his tongue is sticking out!





I love this picture even though everyone's eyes are closed. Lots of laughs with everyone together. It was really fun.



And we pretty much have no pictures of Tuck and Luke together this whole trip. Bummer. This will have to do for now.

Due one month apart

I'm so excited that Cassie is due only one month after me. I can't wait until we all live together and our kids get to grow up being best friends. Pretty please can this happen?



Why does she always look so much more put together than me? And aren't Julie's bridesmaid dresses made by the fabulous Julia DeMartini LaSeuer absolutely beautiful. Everyone loved them. It completed the Rathgeber sisters bridesmaid dresses, all the same dress just different colors/fabrics. Awesome. Thanks Julia!

5 Years of Service

We had our Employee Appreciation dinner a few weeks ago and I got recognized for 5 years of service at BYU-H. Whoohoo! It came with a beautiful black single pearl necklace that I got to pick out. Not too shabby. The dinner was delicious and the music was really fun. We actually had a really great time. I say actually because you never know how these work things might go. I'm glad Doug came, it was a really fun date night. They had section set up for photos and for some reason Doug was willing to oblige.



On another note, I love my husband. I love this picture of him, and when he smiles like that, especially when he is smiling at me. I love that he is so sweet and proud of me for my accomplishments and makes me feel special. Yes, I love him. How can you not love that face?

Julie got married!

The last sister bites the dust. The wedding was so beautiful. Julie was of course gorgeous. Julie and Lane seemed so happy and wonderful together.  Lane's family seems awesome. And I hardly got any pictures or any time with Julie!! I'll get mine up on the computer to post a few soon, but thanks Kylie for posting these. Can't wait to see the rest soon.