Bathing Suit Season

It's that time of year again to find that perfect bathing suit. It's the season I dread the most because I can never find a suit that fits me they way I want it to and most of all, something modest that's cute. Even the ones that are one piece are emmodest! It's been an on going battle since before I even met Matt. I would have to settle with something almost modest and just wear a tank top that's tight to cover myself.
Thanks to my MIL, I was able to find the perfect suit. She discovered this cute little shop with Leanna one summer and told me I needed to check it out because I told her of my frustrations on Friday. It's called Billie Jo Clothing Co. I made my way down there that evening after Evan was asleep to see if it was open. To my luck it just closed. Since I was already out and Matt was doing Campaign stuff I decided to just go to the mall and see if there was anything. Of course there wasn't. The next morning I head down there and with in five minutes of walking in the door I found exactly what I was looking for. I tried it on and I was so excited that I finally found something that I could wear without having to wear something to cover myself.
Whoever reads this and is having trouble finding a suit (or wife), look into this place if you're in the area. http://billiejoclothing.com is their website but it's under construction but the suits that they carry are like the ones at this site http://www.hapari.com. If you don't find something at Billie Jo that doesn't fit or there's a design that you like but you don't like the fabric, they can custom make what you want. It only cost $5.00 extra per piece off the price of the suit.

Billie Jo Clothing Co.
296 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84601

Summer is almost here so good luck finding that perfect suit!

New Blog

I started a new blog called Elise's Recipe Book. It has all of my favorite recipe's that I either created or family and friends gave me that I really love. Some I found through different cook books. I love to cook especially when there is something new to try. If you love to cook and you're board with the recipe's that you have, come check it out. http://www.elisesrecipebook.blogspot.com

Our Trip

Our time in Seattle was a memorable one. We flew out Wednesday the 18th and this was Evan's first time flying. I was a bit nervous because he's at that age where he hates to sit still but he did great on both flights. Surprisingly he fell asleep both times at take off. Once that plane started to speed down the runway he was out. He is such a good travel buddy.
Thursday we spent the day downtown Seattle with just the three of us. It was sprinkling and a little windy but we still went up to the top of the Space Needle. Once we were outside the wind was even worse and it was freezing! We weren't out there that long but just enough time to take a few photos. We warmed up while eating lunch and then we took Evan to the Children's Museum featuring Curious George. We thought it would be perfect for Evan because he's so curious about everything and he absolutely enjoyed everything about it. We both enjoyed it as well and I would love to go again if it ever comes our way. This is a video of him playing with the blocks. He was too young to put them on the conveyor belt so he just watched the older kids and just played with them.

In the area of the museum where Curious George was featured it had a slide that was super fast so we were too occupied to take pictures because we were making sure he wouldn't get hurt. We also were counting on a picture that Matt took from this photo station that would email us the picture but it never came. The room had other stations like experiments with lights and colors.
We spent a lot of time in there but explored the rest of the Museum.

The Museum had a mock Taco Time and a real stage where the kids could dress up and act on stage for their parents. My favorite area was the mock Super Market. Evan had fun pushing his own cart and putting things in and out.

The kids were able to scan the food and everything.
There was an area for children under 3 years old and no one was in there so Evan had the run of the place.




The Museum also had mock homes of different countries like Japan and the Philippines. Evan felt right at home because he was able to play with pots and pans.



We had a lot of fun! We left and went on the monorail and walked down to the Fish Market. We couldn't believe how big it was. It just kept going and going. Not many people bought fish so we couldn't see the men toss the fish around but we had fun walking through a lot of the shops and looking at so many interesting things.

Friday we went to the Zoo and Aquarium with Alan and Jenny's Family. The best part was the Walruses. There were three and one was named ET and weighed 3300 pounds. He was huge! This picture isn't him but I thought it was a really cool shot.

This one is ET

It was fun watching them because they would swim into one another and hit each other and they would also come to the window and just stay there and do silly things. Not many animals were out because of the time of year but what we saw was cool. Before we left we rode the Merry-Go-Round a couple of times because it was free.


Saturday we spent the whole day in Port Townsend with our family as well. We visited the old Army base and walked though the Artillery Batteries.


We then spent a lot of time at the beach. I forgot our battery charger and our camera died so these pictures were taken by Aunt Jenny. She took a lot of great shots. She is so talented.







These are our cousins Jessie and Charlie holding Evan on the Ferry that we took to a different part of Port Townsend.


Sunday we spent the day at home with family after we went to church. Aunt Jenny's family came over for dinner and we had great food. I swear I came home a few pounds heavier.
Evan had so much fun with their dog Missy. I felt so bad for her because Evan wouldn't leave her alone and he wouldn't be gentle at times but she was so patient with him. When he woke up in the mornings the first thing he would do was find her. If we didn't know where Evan was we knew he had to be with Missy in her bed.


There are no pictures of our other little cousin Sam but he had a lot of fun having Evan around. He called him Kevin. We thought it was so cute and funny.
Our first full day back home was a little tough for Evan because he missed Missy and the interaction with other kids. Our Family Reunion in four months couldn't come fast enough.
Thank you so much Alan and Jenny for everything that you did and letting us come visit you guys. We hope to do it again.

Seattle

For the time being, I want to post some pictures of our trip to Seattle. I will write about our fun later.

Baby Shower Fun

Lately I've been blogging a lot about Evan and nothing that's been going on with us. Of course we've been busy but with nothing that's too exciting to write about except a Baby Shower I threw for my friend Holly, whom I also visit teach in our ward. She is due to have her baby today, with a girl! This is her first child. I'm so excited for her.
Amy helped me with preparations but wasn't able to make it. She had another baby shower for her sister in-law that she needed to be at. Shelly, my visiting teaching partner, also helped throw it. I had a lot of fun planning this and there were so many fun ideas that were carried out with the help of Amy and Shelly. Amy made this super cute duck out of cupcakes.

This was such a good and cute idea because there was no need to cut anything and the girls can just help themselves. I will remember this and have this again. So easy and fun!
This Diaper Cake was my idea but Shelly took the time to buy and make fun little things for it. She made handmade bracelets and head clips out of those flowers. She is so talented! We both but it together and that was Shelly's gift to Holly.


Here is a photo of all that came minus me and another girl that were taking pictures.


Congratulations Holly on your baby girl!


Now I want a little girl because ogf all the cute things she got.