oh summer, it's nice to see you again

FINALLY, the weather in Logan has warmed up. I get awfully crabby in the Winter, especially when it lasts way longer then it should. But then again that is Utah, so unpredictable. I hope maybe someday that Jordan and I can move back East. I miss it terribly.

Speaking of Logan, Jordan, Kyra and I moved back to Logan almost two months ago. We are loving it! Although Logan is a good thirty minutes from the I-15, we at least have a Walmart in town (which Tremonton did not). I am closer to a few friends and Jordan is mintues from his job! Soon Jordan's brother and his family will be moving over too!

A few weeks ago, my Mom and sister Brooke flew into town. Another sister of mine, Hope graduated from Pleasant Grove High School! It was nice to spend time with them. Jordan was actually in Lake Powell with his Dad and brother, so it was a girlie week! All 5 of us girls packed into a car, trolling all over Utah! Kyra got to go swimming for the first time, at the pool in the hotel we were staying at, and she loved it! She also did fairly well in the car, which we were in for most of the week. I had to give her a few days not in the carseat for her to forget about the long hours she spent in it.

It was Jordan's 1st Father's Day this past Sunday. We didn't do anything too special. He actually had to work most of the day. Once he got home, Kyra and I gave him a couple of presents and then we had a BBQ with his Dad and brother (and his family!). It was a good day! Good weather, good food, and good company. Now we want to have a BBQ every night! : )

I hate to say it, when Kyra is only just about to turn one, that I am getting baby hungry again. (I'm sure Jordan would love to hear this! : ) not.) My brother and sister-in-law just added another baby to their family: Olive May born on May 21st! And my sister-in law and her husband had their 2nd boy: Brody Spencer on June 18th! Maybe just cuddling my new neice and nephew will buy Jordan a few more months before I bring up the "b" word! : )

I started a new endeavor and signed up to be a consultant to sell Scentsy. For those of you who don't know what Scentsy is, they are a wickless candle that you burn in a warmer. Most everywhere sells them now a days, but Scentsy is the brand that started them. Check out my website if you are interested in what we do! rbartholomew.scentsy.us

Bring on the summer! Fairs and fireworks, pies and hamburgers! 

And sun, oh yes, the sun!

a mountian to climb

Oh life. I usually find my life pretty boring. Contently boring. Sometimes we hear of stories and just thank heavens that it wasn't you or someone you know. Or think, 'how tragic-how could that have possibly happened?' I do believe things happen for a reason, although we might not be able to understand the purpose at that exact moment in time. My husband lost his younger brother last month, in a fatal car accident. He was only 20 years old. It's hard to understand why someone so young would get taken so early on. I am grateful for the teachings of the church that have helped calm those of us who are mourning this great loss. Instead of thinking that we will never see him again, we can look forward to the day that we will! He will be greatly missed, until we meet again. . .  .

Spencer Henry Bartholomew

5.22.90-2.12.11

On a different note and back to the contently boring life, Kyra is growing way too fast! :) She will be nine months next month and it seems like I just barely brought her home from the hospital last week! But I have a feeling that I will feel that way her whole life! She has her first tooth coming in. She is a much happier child than she was probably three months ago. I chalk it up to getting over the painful teething part (for now) and also being able to crawl around and pull herself up to things! I see her personality unfold more and more everyday.

Leaning against the couch...

Out for some dinner

Jordan and I have decided to move back to Logan! We just can't seem to get way from that town. We found a 3 bedroom apartment that will fit us just fine. We move in at the beginning of May, which will give us plenty of time to pack up all of our stuff and acquire certain furniture we don't have. We are currently living with Jordan's parents, and have been very grateful to have been here so long, but we are glad to be back out on our own! I am going crazy thinking of all the decorating that I will be able to do!! Gardening, sewing Kyra crib bedding (which will be a task for I have never sewed before but have always wanted to learn!), and deciding on color schemes in our kitchen, living area, and bathroom! 

I have had the opportunity to make a few cakes, in the last couple of months. I am slowly putting my Culinary Art skills to use! I have always been into baked goods, but I am furthering my knowledge of the master of cake baking and decorating. I have been for a few years but I am just now getting comfortable!   

A rockstar birthday cake for my friend's two year old!

Bring on the April showers and May flowers! My favorite time in Utah-when it gets WARM! I have decided to take on a goal: to run a half marathon in August! So I busted out my spandex shorts and sweat-bands and have been walking up a storm. Occasionally a jog. And soon to be a full on run! Wish me luck! :) 

a new year, a new me

The holidays are finally over! They came and went so fast. I basically spent all my time making lists and buying gifts. And then obsessing over if it was the right gift and then making more lists. Now I don't really know what to do with myself during the days. Kyra and I have the same routine every day:

Get up.

Make the bed.

Do Pilates.

Breakfast for me.

Feed Kyra cereal.

Shower. 

Both of us get dressed for the day.

And then pretty much just pal around the house, doing different things to keep Kyra occupied.

And it varies some, but not by much. Sometimes I do actually get to get out of the house. It doesn't bother me that we only have one car and it's sole purpose is to drive Jordan to and from work every day. Usually the winter time I almost hibernate in the house anyway. I don't like going out much in the snow. But then again, the snow makes me depressed. So if I don't get out from time to time, it could get ugly!

Kyra is now rolling over and is starting to scoot. Before I know it she will be crawling! I know that some parents say that it is a nightmare once they start crawling and walking because then they will be getting into things at all times! But I just cannot wait for her to crawl. Up until this point Kyra has been a handful, and so I am not worried about her being even more of a handful when she is mobile. I think she will be happier once she can move herself. She already seemed happier once she started rolling around. 

We might be moving soon! Jordan is a manager at a call center in Logan. They are opening up a new center in Roy in March. Jordan let his boss know that he would be willing to move. So we are hoping to hear soon if we will be moving or not. I would LOVE to move anywhere but Logan. I love Logan but I hate it so I am hoping that we will get the go ahead for Roy. We are still living with Jordan's Mom and her husband so it would be nice to move too, so we could get our own place! I just have visions in my head of decorating our home. Any home. An apartment most likely. So I can't wait for the day! Even if he doesn't get the Roy job, we will then be moving to Logan so he can be closer to work. (Cross your fingers for Roy!)

My brother's family's Christmas tree!

  

Opening her first gift, and loving it!

Her cousin Atalie loves her so much!

Fell asleep on the bed by herself, which is a rare occasion.

Almost too heavy to do this anymore!