Mark and Ash

2011-08-29T09:43:00.000-07:00

We had family pictures taken last week for the first time in years! So here are some of our favorites, enjoy!

The Past Few Weeks

2011-08-18T10:06:00.000-07:00

Daniel had his first soccer practice yesterday and he loved it! So, I loved it too. We had a great time going to the park and watching all the clueless kids and laughing at their cuteness. Mark saw some guys from work and we are slowly getting to know people here in town.

The boys love their uncle Tim. He took them on a ride in Mark's kayak that he built and they had a great time running from pirates and looking for fish etc. Good Times!

We thought we would go to the Potato Museum but it was closed so we just took a picture infront of the giant potato and played on the caboose. Having 2 kids is a lot easier with 2 other adults around. I enjoyed having them here sooooo much.

My mom thought the kids needed more sugar. Hahaha my parents came up to Blackfoot for the Pride Days and we watched Snowmobilers race across the water, Daniel climbed the rock wall, we rode a choo choo and my dad got to see all the cool old cars.

Idaho Falls has the coolest little zoo. It is soo clean and has a few real big animals like Lions and Tigers and Zebras etc. We went there as a family and had a blast. We didn't even bother to bring a stroller because we knew the boys would never stay in one and they did just fine walking/running the whole way. We've been to that zoo like 5 times now in the past 2 yrs. and it is fun every time.

Having a 4 1/2 yr old boy

2011-07-16T07:44:00.000-07:00

I hear that having teenagers is really trying. That your kids talk back to you, they don't obey, they think they know everything and they are lazy. Well I guess I have a teenager. Daniel is going through this "phaze" with me and just with me. He dosn't do it to his dad or anyone else... just ME! AHHHH! His new favorite phrase is "yeah...I knoowww" Then mine is, "Then why did I have to get after you?" I don't know how to get him in check. I just want him to say the words "Yes mommy" at least a few times a day. And overall Daniel is a really carring kid who just wants to be loved but lately it is tough love. I try to keep him busy and active. And we do lots of fun things but he can't do anything without arguing with me about it first. From putting on shoes to going to the store to which park we play at and when we go where. I'm pulling my hair out from sun up to sun down. Any advise? I'm about to go to a specialist.

PS I Love Daniel Truely. I just want him to be the best person I know he can be without this attitude.

Our front yard is almost done

2011-07-14T12:49:00.000-07:00

This is a picture from the corner of our property. We have a really big yard to take care of and it keeps us busy.

My newly finished flower beds.

The soon to be pond/waterfall

I dug all the weeds out of this bed and layed the bark and rocks and pavers all by myself today. It was a beast finding that grass barrier that was burried in the grass.

Its getting there.

So I was talking with my friend Emily on the phone yesturday and she said that I should post some pictures of our house. So here they are. We have been working every day on the water feature in the front of our house and on dressing up the flower beds and stuff. When we bought the house there was just dirt in the flower beds and the fountain/pond didn't have power running to it so you had to drag an extention cord out to it to turn it on. And it was dirty and didn't flow right so we have taken the whole thing apart and cleaned it and Mark the electrician wired it to the house so we can turn it on from the garage with a light switch. We should be done with it either today or tomorow and I can't wait.

Being without Internet & Disneyland

2011-05-27T20:44:00.000-07:00

The Pirate Island, they had just hosted the World Premier of Pirates of the Carribean there and we got to go on the boat that Johnny Depp was on. eeeewwwwhhh. hahaha

First Minute of Disneyland. All smiles and confusion.

I don't think we look as cute as the boys do.

Don't touch his cotton candy!!!

This is why we went.

We had the great fortune of being able to go on our first Mark and Ashley Family Vacation!!! Yes, it was great to have my family there too but we all were able to do our own thing and have sooo much fun. The drive was HORRIBLE! But the time in California was great. I have to say that the magic fairy that just comes and cleans up every day after we left the hotel was one of my favorite things about the whole trip! We left on a Friday, Jake threw up in the car 2 times and we had to stop and stay the night in a hotel and go wash a bunch of stuff at my sister's apartment in Provo. So we didn't get very far the first day... thus we drove all the way from Provo to LA in ONE DAY! ahhhh! I hated the drive!!! Sunday we ended up going to a Spanish Ward on accident, Monday we went to Disneyland and Danile cried on all the inside kid rides. Tuesday was spent at the LA zoo where we had a great time seeing giraffes and gorillas and elephants. Wednesday was back at Disneyland where we got to go on some bigger rides and we got there before the park opened so we did the whole wait on Main Street thing, so FUN! We didn't have as much fun at the Huntington Beach on Thursday as I would have liked. Jake started crying nonstop after a few hours because he felt dirty. ugh. So we went back to the hotel and just enjoyed a lazy day. Then Friday was my favorite because we did everything we didn't squeeze into the other days and we did the "World of Color" lazer show that was one of my favorite things I have EVER done! So cool. Then we drove all the way to SLC the next day and Mark got sick with a cold and swimmer's ear so he was TOTALLY miserable. Sunday we went to church with Mark's fam and had a great dinner together then hit the road. I drove the rest of the way and boy were we glad to be out of the car! I think our ward thinks we are inactive. We have been gone for 5 Sundays (2 in UT for Drew's homecoming, Roz's blessing, California 2) and we had Stake Conf. on Sunday so it has been 6 weeks since we hava attended our regular ward. hmmm.

Newest Info and House!!!

2011-03-01T08:31:00.000-08:00

So we are moving to Blackfoot in 2 weeks. Mark got a job there last year but we didn't think that we could stay because we thought they couldn't pay Mark as much as we wanted, so we got a job in Elko, NV and went there to buy a house. We get there, find one, buy it and the next day after we get home Mark's employers give him the raise we wanted so we decided to stay with his company in Blackfoot. Everything worked out too because they hadn't deposited our earnest money check so we were able to get out of buying the Elko house and weren't even out any money. It was VERY stressfull but Mark felt good about being wanted so much. So yep, we are in Idaho for a long time! I am excited to be living close to Mark's work and hopefully have him home a little more (he spends about 1hr/day commuting now. It's not bad but it is still an hour we could have him home for).

With the move coming up we are excited, but there will be a lot of work to do before we move in. We are going to paint the WHOLE house from top to bottom. And paint the cabinets! I can't wait to get started but it will be one heck of a job. The house is on 1 acre and has a great yard with a garden, basketball court, porch outside. Inside it has 5 bd, an office, Living Rm, Family Rm, 3 bath and they all need to be painted! It will be a great house when we move in.

Other than that we've been having a great time celebrating my birthday, Mark's birthday, Valentine's day and having a new niece born. We've been staying busy and the next few weeks won't be any different.

Jan. 2011

2011-01-13T09:23:00.000-08:00

This is our birthday season so Daniel had his birthday on the 9th of Jan. and he is now 4 yrs old!!! This is Jake and Daniel with frosting mustaches, the morning after his party.

We had some family from the area that joined us in the birthday celebration. My dad's cousin Jen and her son Payton came, then my cousin Cameron, Daniel, Jake, and my niece Lexi!!!

. Someone got a little spoiled for his b-day. Cars and trucks gallor, scooter, picture fram of Daniel and Lexi (sooo cute), football, soccer, hover craft, hamster that rolls around (hilarious!) and more!

This is Jake and Soliel (Courtney's brother's daughter) at an elk ranch cabin we stayed at for New Years... so fun!

And her are the babcock cousins! Daniel, Maelle, Will, Jake and Lily! We went to go see them for the day in SLC but the roads were sooo bad I thought we were going to die on the way down. It was just me and the boys and I thought that if the weather is too bad we'll turn around and go back home. But... the exits were all snowed over with like a foot of snow and there was no way my honda accord was going to be able to turn on them, so we just kept going. In the end we stayed the night with Mark's parents who are so wonderful and I got to go to Gardner Villiage with my Babcock mom and sisters! AH HA so fun!!! But after lunch at Archibalds I had to pick the boys up and head home. The roads were great and we survived!

I had to include this picture of my dad helping Daniel put together a Home Depot tool set that you can build a car with. They stayed busy for quite a while and Daniel had a blast!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Laptop!

2010-12-13T08:21:00.000-08:00

So now that we have a new computer I will be able to update our blog more than 2 times a year! I am so excited!.... But to catch up on our going ons....

1- We had a great time having Mark's family come visit us in Rigby for a few day in August! They took us to Bear World and we took them to the Sand Dunes and Fishing! We also went to Blackfoot Fair where the kids just ooohed and aahhhed all day then on the way home they crashed after only 2 min of being in the car!

2- Jake turned 1 in September!!! Wow, my baby isn't a baby anymore (don't worry that isn't code for "I want another one")

3- October was fun to see the kids old enough to be excited about Halloween. Daniel and Jake were both cowboys! So cute! This is a picture of the kids at a trunk r treat at World's gym, my niece Lexi was Ariel the Little Mermaid!

4- November we sold our house! We had been trying to sell it for 6 months and it was officially on the market for only 2 months when we sold it. The only catch was that they wanted us to move out 2 weeks after we agreed on a price! Ahhhh! Thank goodness for all the help our families were! We had lots of help and were able to move into my Grandpa Robertson's house in Pocatello, ID until we catch up with stuff and find something more permanant. This is a video of Jake eating oatmeal by himself!

*We also went to Bear Lake for Thanksgiving with Mark's family. I had a great time relaxing, watching football, shopping and eating great food! I think I might overwhealm people sometimes with the stories I tell but Mark is good to tactfully say "enough!" So I appologize to anyone at the condo who got a full account of my life when you weren't expecting it.

5- December has brought a lot of crazy bussiness! We have been out of town every weekend and we will be gone the rest of the weekends till New Years! So much for getting to know our ward! No we feel bad but we have tons of family stuff going on and it is Christmas time!!! We will spend Christmas with my family this year in Rigby and Then New Years we will spend snowmobiling with them at a Cabin we are all going to for a few days! And somewhere in there we will go on a quick trip to SLC to see Mark's family and our new niece Maelle!!! We are so excited!

I think that about takes care of any major things going on right now other that the boys just getting older and more activing and I am getting older and less active! uhhh. I will stop coaching at the gym starting after today so I am sad but it will be nice not to drive up to Rigby twice a week.

We are so blessed to be here in my grandpa's house. He is so generous and it has helped us a ton! We are now debt free where a few months ago we were really worried about finances. I have a testimony of tithing and the blessings paying it can bring. It isn't always financial, but it is always what we need. I love the Lord and I love this time of year that is dedicated to him let us remember our blessings and family at this time of year. And let us remember that it is because of Him that we have all that we have.

New Pictures and Update

2010-04-29T08:14:00.000-07:00

I finally got these pictures lodaded!!! I have been trying for months!

Daniel's favorite song is "We will Rock You" so this is him listening to to Mark's MP3 player not stop. Not even when he needs to go to the bathroom did he stop!

Just as an update.... Mark is now working for Tanner & Sons in Blackfoot doing drafting and a little engineering. They design and manufacture potato harvesting equipment. He is enjoying it except for the drive. I am still working at the gym. I have been in charge of the preschool program there and now I get to do the Cheerleading program too! I am excited. We start our first practice on Monday. The boys are doing great too. Jake is getting around by doing a form a crawling (he is 7.5 months old already!) . Daniel is a busy boy just playing and helping with Jake. He will be taking 2 classes per week at the gym this summer so hopefully he will get all the energy release he needs.

^^^^^^UPDATE^^^^^^^*

2010-02-18T12:18:00.000-08:00

Yes, I know, I know, I know... I haven't blogged in a really long time but we left our camera in SLC over Christmas and recently just got it back. So, here is our update on life and pictures!

Christmas was really fun because we were able to see all of Mark's siblings (except Drew who is on a mission in New Zealand). We got a lot of things we needed and a few things that we just "wanted". It was so nice! We also went to the children's museum in SLC at the gateway. That was totally cool. Daniel had a blast and got to go in a helicopter they have there on the roof. We also spent a few days with my family before we left and then spent New Years sledding and playing in the snow with them as well. I have a totally fun grandpa who still goes sledding with us and I had to include one of those pictures. He just turned 75! I don't think he acts like it though.

Mark has a few promising leads when it comes to employment so we are hoping that he'll soon be able to have a new job. He also recently had his 27th birthday! We celebrated on Sunday in SLC with his family, in Rigby with my family, and at his aunt and uncle house on the 17th (his birthday). So fun! Mark loved everything he got. He went skiing with my brother Justin in January and enjoyed himself. And last but not least...he got his snowmobile running! He and my brother have been working on it since last year!

I had a birthday on th 31st of January (the big 24!!!). I don't feel that old. I had tons of fun because Mark and I went out to dinner on Saturday and they he took me shopping to get some new pants that I desperately needed after having a 2nd kid. Then on Sunday we had a big dinner at my parents house and just played and had fun. I am really excited that I am teaching the lesson in RS on Sunday, I have taught in our Married Student ward many times but never in a Family ward so I am a little nervous but excited. I love teaching! Oh... and LOST started again!!!

Daniel also had a birthday! 3 years old...can you believe it?!!! He is growing up fast. He loves to go to gymnastics, visit aunts, uncles and of course Grandmas and Grandpas. Daniel is also really into anything that crashes! Example: Cars, planes, snowboarders, skiiers, dirtbikes, etc. The Olympics is really fun for him to watch but he is a little dissapointed when people cross the finish line instead of biffing it.

Jake did not celebrate a birthday. He is growing well and takes a bottle a little too well. Our little boy is getting very chunky. You can't tell from the pictures but it is true. His favorite thing to do right now is to talk to the ceiling lights, play with mommy and make faces at daddy. Jake's life is in peril every time we leave Daniel in the same room with him so we are trying to teach Daniel that people are fragile.

Bear Lake Pics and Recent Events

2009-11-04T13:59:00.000-08:00

So here are some pictures from Bear Lake. Mark's family has a time share there so we went and enjoyed Conference weekend there. Too bad Mark hit a deer there the first morning and our 4 Runner would drive. We had to have it towed to a repair shop in Logan. Thank goodness Mark wasn't hurt and that we have insurance. It also gave me a good excuse to go see my friend Emily who moved to Logan a few months ago.
While at he condo we spent time with Mark's family and had a great time just relaxing. I had never been to Bear Lake before so I was amazed at how pretty it was. It also snowed for the first time while we were there.

This weekend we are excited because we are blessing Jake and we have a ton of family coming into town. We would love to see any of you friends there if you are able to make it. Our church is at 11 and we are eating at 2 at our house.

How Could our Lives get this Complicated?

2009-10-15T13:33:00.000-07:00

So to add to the stress of our lives right now... Daniel has the Swine Flu. Yep, the day Mark was going to go hunting we took Daniel to the Dr. expecting like an ear infection or something. No he has the flu. So Jake and I (ash) are staying with my parents for the next week while Mark and Daniel are quarantined in our house. They said not to take him anywhere for the next 8-10 days! Other than the fever he really isn't too miserable though so it could be a lot worse. We have to be ultra above and beyond careful though so that Jake doesn't get sick. Any friends in the Idaho area be careful!!! Wash wash wash! This is not fun!

Baby Pictures

2009-09-29T08:20:00.000-07:00

So I look a little bit better in this picture than I did when I had Daniel so I thought I would post it. This was just the next morning after the c-section which was at 11:50pm. And incase you were wondering I have a pack of ice on my neck because I was so blasted hot!

We didn't have a camera with use when we went to the hospital so we didn't take any pictures until Mark mom came. Thanks for the rescue Susan!!!

Daniel's first picture with Jake where he didn't scream and run away!

Jake Gordon Babcock 8lbs 20.5 in. 9/14/09 11:50pm

2009-09-25T09:33:00.001-07:00

So Jake has arrived. Last Monday, the 14th, I was feeling sick with a headache and cough and nastiness. So I went into my OBGYN and I saw the PA who was going to put me on some antibiotics and send me home but I complained that my back was hurting so he called in the Dr. to pop my back and when the Dr. came in he couldn't get it to pop and I was so uncomfortable. That is when he asked if I was having contractions and I said "uh...I dunno know" so he sent me to the hospital for a Labor check. When we got there they hooked me up to the machines and found that Jake's heart rate was not looking good. It was way too high and didn't fluctuate enough so they immediately put me on antibiotics and fluid to try to make him better and after a few hours it worked but I was still having irregular contractions and my previous incision was hurting so they decided to give me a c-section to prevent a possible rupture. That is how our day went and how we got our little Jake. Amazingly enough I only was in the hospital for 3 days and I am doing better than I thought I would. I'll put some pictures up later but Blogger won't let me do it right now.

We Have A Name!!!

2009-09-01T15:33:00.000-07:00

But we're not telling!

Mark and I finally decided on a name for Howard (womb name). We have had a list for a while but until recently we didn't really want to settle on any of them. We still could change our minds last minute so we will wait to tell everyone until he is here. Until then here are some more pictures from my sister's wedding...I am still waiting for pictures from Mark's brother's wedding.

Delivery Plans...

2009-08-26T17:41:00.000-07:00

So I don't have a new official due date but we will do a c-section on or about the 23rd of Sept. if he hasn't come by then. So pray for us that our little Howard (that is his womb name) will decide to come before then and that I don't have do end up having a c-section. (In my dreams right?) Anyways, all the wedding and mission stuff is over with as of today. My brother went into the MTC today and things should start to slow down. I couldn't help but post this picture of him at my sister's wedding last weekend... this is totally his funny personality that I will miss. So with all this free time we have now anyone up for a movie night or anything?

We should really decide on a name...

2009-08-02T18:32:00.000-07:00

Trenton Lee Babcock?.... our little guy was 3lbs 11 oz. 2 weeks ago when we had this ultra sound. Everything looks great and I go back tomorrow and hopefully we will get more details on when I'll have him.

New Due Date?

2009-07-22T20:43:00.000-07:00

So I went to my appointment on Monday and while there the PA measured me and I am still 2 weeks ahead, so I asked if I could get an ultra sound (I'll scan those pictures ASAP) to check the due date and I am measuring 11 days early according to the ultra-sound. Potentially then my due date could be September 19th and I could be having a baby by early September if they induce me early so I can try for a VBAC. All these ifs are making my head spin. Oh well, hopefully our next appointment with the doctor in 2 weeks we will find out more delivery details. Stay tuned...

Update

2009-07-09T21:45:00.000-07:00

So if we thought our summer would be boring and easy since Mark is able to work from home then we were wrong!!! We have been so busy with family reunions and 2 weddings. Mark's brother Tim is getting married to a great girl... Ariel, and my sister is marrying a guy named Justin that has been her friend (and our families are still friends) since they were like both 15 (sweet isn't it?). Oh and they are getting married a week apart from each other. So apart from getting ready for our little guy to make his appearance (I think he will be born mid Sept.) we are also running around attending events for our siblings.
July- 4 birthdays, Conner's endowments, Baby's room (we want it ready before we don't have time with all the wedding stuff)
August- Corinne's bridal shower in Pocatello, 3 birthdays, Tim's wedding in Washington, Corinne's endowments & wedding in Rexburg, Conner's farewell and mission
September-BABY!!!
Ahhhh! I love being busy though and it will make time go by faster. We couldn't be happier for our siblings. Oh and I love all of my friends but I am sorry I am not very social lately... busy.

Girls' Night

2009-06-08T20:35:00.000-07:00

Anyone interested in a Girls' Night on Thursday? They have some good movies at the cheap theater or we could go out for drinks and dessert or something. Let me know, and spread the word! Any questions? Call me!

Have I mentioned that the Flu Stinks?

2009-06-01T20:23:00.000-07:00

Ugh! I got it, luckily Mark had some anti-nausea pills left over but man heart burn can kill too! I got it really bad because I am prego and I had been throwing up stomach acids all day. But it is done and over with! I am back to my usual... 75%, Mark is back to his 90% and Daniel is back to his 156.5% energy levels (hows that for a random but true number?). Anyways we are on our way to SLC again this week because my brother is graduating and Mark has some work stuff to do. Can't wait to be distracted! I got to go to work today at the gym and get some stuff done and if was so nice to get out of this "man house". I love my boys but I need to chat with girls every once in a while too! So...Girls' Night next week ladies? I am very serious. How about Wednesday? (Let me know what you think)
Hope all is well with you, thanks for all of your Flu sympathy...I hope nobody else gets the nasty bug.
I was so glad to hear that people approve of Tallahassee as a mission. It is going to be hard to send my brother off while I am so over emotional right now. Thanks! It helps to know he's not going somewhere scary.

Oh I said I would try to have some good news this time...
Daniel is Binki Free!!!! We "broke" it last Monday in front of him because he had bitten a hole in it and he thinks that is gross, so instead of getting him a different one I took some scissors and cut the nipple off in front of him and told him it was broken and gave it back to him. He got this look like..."darn it" but now he understands that it isn't a big deal and he doesn't need it. There, I actually accomplished both New Years Resolutions before the year was half way over, hah! How's that for being positive?

New Year's Resolution #1 Potty Training...done

New Year's Resolution #2 Go Binki Free....done

Busy, Busy and...Sick, Sick

2009-05-28T17:38:00.000-07:00

Two weeks ago I got Strep Throat and was feeling pretty crumby, then last week Mark got sick and couldn't stop throwing up because he was dehydrated and had donated blood. I ended up taking him into the ER Monday morning at 1 am and they had to give him fluids and anti-nausia. It took him about 4 more days to feel back to normal. Now this week we went to the Splash Park in Rexburg and Daniel was being really whiney and just wanted me to hold him. Sure enough after being there for about an hour trying to cheer him up... he puked. I should mention that I cannot handle puke right now. Mark puked while we were driving home last week and I pulled over in-time but then after I smelled and heard it I lost my cookies out the driver's side door. So needless to say I handed Daniel over to Mark this afternoon because I just can't take it! Fun huh?
So in between all these fun going-ons we drove a moving van down to my parents rental house in SLC and helped load it up, finished some work on Mark's parents deck in SLC(with the help of our wonderful brothers, Mark built his parents a new deck a few weeks ago) then drove back that night and helped them unload it here in Rigby the next day. Memorial Day was spent in Pocatello and that was fun, and tomorrow my parents are bringing up hopefully the last load of their stuff and we will help them unload it on Saturday. Wow. Did you get all that? So pray for me that I will not get this flu bug, the last time I got the flu was when I was prego with Daniel and I can tell you that is about the worst thing ever!!!
On a good note!....My younger brother, Conner received his mission call today and he is going to the Tallahassee, Florida mission in August. Yipppeee! We are so proud of him. I was hoping he would be around to see our baby before he left and maybe even help bless him, but I am just too happy for Conner right now to wish anything more. Well hopefully my next post will be a little more happy. Sorry.

Good News and Bad News

2009-05-15T08:59:00.000-07:00

So most of you have heard that we are having another boy! That is our good news... everything is looking good, I am feeling better (other than allergies ugh!) and now we are 1/2 way done with the pregnancy! Oh and I am the size of a small bus, by the end of this pregnancy I will be the size of a large one!
The bad news however is that Mark lost his job a couple of weeks ago. His company was not doing very well and then they just tanked. About 3/4 of the employees were laid off and Mark was one of them. That's what you get for being the last one hired! Anyways... we are currently looking for new employment, we have had a few good leads already and Mark has been able to apply for jobs and do handyman work for friends and family that is bringing in enough to get by on. Also we get to keep our insurance so we don't have to worry about paying for our baby when he comes so all in all it could be worse!
But if any of you have extra time in your prayers (I know a lot of us need them right now) if you would remember us we would be grateful. We can't help but feel gratitude at a time like this when we have so many people there for us and giving us encouragement. The Lord has prepared us for this challenge and I know we will come out on top.

Anniversary

2009-04-22T12:34:00.000-07:00

So the 23rd is our anniversary, along with about 300 other couples at BYU-I.... but we are excited to celebrate the 4 years that we have been married. It is hard to believe that we have know each other for almost 5 years and that we are already overwhelmed with blessings. Anyone who says marriage is easy is crazy or a push-over, but marriage is worth it. I had a crazy morning trying to get some things done in Rexburg and I wasn't so happy about carting Daniel along, but he was so fun to talk to and he is getting better at communicating which makes both of us happy! I love my boys and I love the life that we have worked hard at creating for our family. We can't wait to welcome our second child but we are pretty happy right now too. I am so proud of Daniel, my little helper and comic relief... even though it may seem like he is the constant sore in my side! And I am also proud of Mark, for the man he is, the man he is becoming and the Dad he wants to be. I am looking forward to this next year and at accomplishing new goals alongside Mark. We have not intending to make each other better people but I believe that the Lord has guided us and given us strength to overcome trials that have improved us as people regardless of the struggle. Maturity has been thrust upon us no matter how hard we struggled against it. I just want to say thank you to all of our friends and family who have been there to babysit, to visit with, to help us move and to support us. I also want to say thank you to Mark and Daniel for making my life meaningful and interesting. I love you.

Boy or Girl?

2009-04-10T07:34:00.000-07:00

Just so you all know we will find out what we are having on May 4th! We had a doctor's appointment on Wednesday and everything is looking good I just have low blood pressure so my body just needs to play a little catch-up but we are doin well and can't wait to find out what we are having. Any guesses?...honestly we would love another boy but it would be fun to experience having a girl. Also we are planning on attempting a vbac. Any suggestions? I have heard horror stories and good happy endings... so we are going to pray about it and decide later but we value the opinions of our friends and family.

FISHING!!!

2009-04-08T08:18:00.000-07:00

We are getting excited for this years fishing season so I thought I would post a few of my favorite pictures of our fishing quests.

I am so tired!

2009-04-08T08:06:00.000-07:00

Do you ever have those times where you just want to sleep all day? That is how I feel 24/7! I am constantly not exciting enough for Daniel who just wants to wrestle, play baseball and run outside. I have my second Dr. appointment today so hopefully he can give me some energy info! Then after today I get to schedule my ultrasound!!! Things I will not miss when we have the baby and I am no longer pregnant....

1-low energy level

2-peeing in the middle of the night

3-not fitting into my underwear and clothes

4-sleeping on my back or side all the time

5-acne!!!...oh wait... that's right... I'll have that for the rest of my life.

I am almost 4 months now...well next week I will be. Time flies by with your second! That is one thing I have to look forward to. Any volunteers to come live with me and be my helper when this baby is born? HAHAHA....Just kidding. My parents are moving back to Rigby next month so I will have help, just not the middle of the night kind unless you count Mark. He has been getting up with Daniel every night since the first month of my pregnancy...lucky me! Now I just need to start slipping him pills so he can lactate and feed the baby too! hahaha, yuck... I just grossed myself out!

Hair Cut!!! and so much more...

2009-03-26T08:53:00.001-07:00

So this weekend is going to be jammed pack full of fun stuff. #1 we get to go to Mark's brother's mission farewell down in Salt Lake. We are so proud of our Drew! He is going to New Zealand, Chinese speaking! Best of luck to him!!! #2 we get to see Mark's sister Sarah and one of her twins, Will. It will be the first time seeing them since they were born and now the twins are about 5 mo. old! So excited! #3 we are going to Mark's brother's play "All Shook Up" in Orem... I love plays. #4 I get my hair cut and colored!!! I am going to do something different this time so be prepared for shorter and more glamorous. #5 I always love seeing my fam... can't wait.

Tagged!!?

2009-03-26T08:45:00.001-07:00

So my sister-in-law tagged me to post my 6th picture of my 6th folder and explain it. I'm not exactly what a folder is and I haven't posted too many pictures so instead I thought I would remind everyone of the post I made in March 2008 of Potato skiing. You should go check it out, needless to say we don't have time for fun things like that anymore but who knows...

Sandlot

2009-03-20T11:09:00.000-07:00

I don't know how many of you have seen "Sandlot" but it is a hillarious movie about these kids trying to get a ball signed by Babe Ruth back from over a fence. It is Daniel's new favorite. And by that I mean he now sleeps with a dog, screams like the kids, throws a ball like a pitcher, wears a ball cap and carries a mit and ball around everywhere. And that is just to name a few! We never know what that kid will absorb next. Kids are like spunges right? So far Daniel's top 5 movie list is...

Sandlot

Winnie the Pooh

Cars

Shrek

101 Dalmations

New Photos!

2009-03-17T14:51:00.001-07:00

So I haven't been able to upload pictures lately from my computer to our blog so I am happy to have these on here! The first picture I look pretty bad in because I wasn't feeling good that day, we are at Cabella's, the 2nd one is Daniel huggin both Mark and I (which he thinks is hillarious) at Olive Garden, then did you guys know I am a model? I am shown here as Miss December! haha... We went to a cabin in Island Park for New Years and we had a blast ridding the snow mobiles but Daniel got really sick so it wasn't a happy ending. And lastly there is Daniel here with Mark's little brothers eatting dinner, I think it was nachos so we took all the boy's white shirts off so they didn't become spotted. They look related right?

Potty Time!

2009-02-24T16:00:00.000-08:00

So my New Year's Resolutions were to have Daniel get rid of his binki and to have him be potty trained. Now that we are expecting again I have decided that potty training is priority #1!!! And this week it worked! Daniel is now going to the bathroom all day! He hates it when he even pee's just a little bit and his underwear gets wet. Yes!!!! The true test will come when we take him public places because as of yet he hasn't left the house with underwear on. I am procrastinating that one. Wish us luck!

Mark's B-day!

2009-02-14T10:18:00.000-08:00

We are going to have a party for Mark on Tuesday the 17th at 6:30. I'm telling people they don't have to bring a gift, we just want our friends over and have a good time. Dinner, cake, ice cream and games!!! Hope to see some of you there! Mark is going to be the big 26! Come celebrate with us!

Yes a Baby!

2009-02-14T09:57:00.000-08:00

So we were not exactly planning to have a new little one but we found out last month that we are expecting our second child. My due date should be some time in September, but since my first appointment isn't for 3 more weeks then I am not exactly sure. So we are not too far along but I figure that we could announce anyways. We told our families by putting a shirt on Daniel that said... I'm going to be a big brother! Then we waited to see who would notice first! The funny thing is that at the beginning of January I went shopping to Old Navy and bought a ton of clothes for $1 ea. so I didn't try anything on, I just looked at the size and threw it in the cart. Well when I got home I started trying on the things I bought to show Mark and I tried on this pair of cute white shorts. They were huge! I couldn't figure out why, then Mark asked if there was elastic on the waist, sure enough I bought maternity pants by accident but turns out they are going to come in handy! I am going to be huge pregnant all summer long! yea!

Hope it's warmer in Salt Lake...

2009-01-29T13:19:00.000-08:00

Daniel and I are off to Salt Lake City for 10 days! We are going down to watch Mark's little brothers and sisters while his parents go on a long deserved cruise! We are looking forward to spending time with family and hopefully a few friends. Saturday we are going to the Mayan restuarant to celebrate my birthday and then Mark heads back here to work Mon-Friday. And then back down to pick us up the next weekend. We can't wait, this will be our longest trip over at the Babcocks and I'm sure the kids will get sick of me but it will be nice for Daniel to have kids to play with every day. We'll be taking lots of pictures and I will keep bloging so... to be continued...

Today....

2009-01-27T17:52:00.000-08:00

So how many things can go wrong in one day? Apparently many...it started at 12:01am when Daniel finally went to bed for the night, or so I thought. He woke up at 4 and took my place in bed so I slept on the couch. Then he woke up for good at 7, unloaded a box of cereal onto the floor, got into some painting stuff (I caught him before it was too late), got into my make-up, threw toy cars into the bath (while I was in it!!!), threw a tantrum at the gymnastics and almost jump off the tramp 5 ft down into the pit (I caught him there too), hit every kid in the McDonald's play place, screamed all through Kmart and Les Schwab (we broke a wheel on our car on our way out to run errands-ugh! and we were there for 1.5 hrs), scattered a box of checks, unloaded every toy in his closet and didn't play with any of them, and finally he almost took a trip down the stairs in his ride on car (once again... mommy saves the day!) And these were only a few of his tasks he performed today, joy! I read my friend Tiffani's blog and it sounds like her day was similar to mine, sorry...maybe if you come up for a visit we could just lock the kids in a padded room and go shopping while we pay a babysitter to watch them for a whole day. I would have payed a lot of money to have Daniel be watched by a babysitter today!!! I can't complain too much because I think the little bugger is asleep and it is only 7 o'clock...maybe i just jinxed myself. The problem was mostly me, I was so cranky today that my fuze was 2in long, I've promised to be better tomorrow. Thank goodness Mark volunteered to do the dishes tonight!

Ice Fishin and 4-wheelin

2009-01-25T10:59:00.000-08:00

These are pictures from Mark and Daniel's ice-fishing trip they went on with my uncle and cousin. The other boy on the 4wheeler with Daniel is my cousin, David. They had so much fun and they caught 30 fish!!! They went out again yesterday with one of Mark's work buddies and his boy, but I don't have any pictures of that.

Winter Pictures

2009-01-14T16:28:00.001-08:00

So this is our house, I don't think I have put a picture of it up yet so there you go...and then there is Daniel and I at the Church History Museum, Daniel and his cousin Lexi, Mark snowmobiling with the guys from work and Daniel shooting the Deer we see on the side of the road with his realistic rifle (don't worry folks we won't be getting him a real one for a real long time!).

Daniel's Birthday!!!

2009-01-13T19:15:00.000-08:00

We had a blast at the gymnastics playing and opening gifts, now Daniel sings "Happy Birthday" to himself every day. He got a lot of gifts, including... a nerf gun (Justin and Courtney), playdough (Clews Family), Trucks (Gramy and Grandad), golf clubs-spiderman backpack-Cars movie (Ash and Daddy), and my parents are giving him another truck that we will get this weekend. Over all it was tons of fun and Daniel loved his cake from Dairy Queen that had a deer on it.

First Post of the Year

2009-01-05T10:54:00.000-08:00

So we are back in town from being in Salt Lake for Christmas and Island Park for New Years. I have some pictures I will have to post but I need to get some from my family first. We did have a lot of fun and Daniel got a lot of fun new toys, but he got sick last week while we were at the cabin and is just now feeling a little better. A double ear infection will do that to ya! Now we are back to our normal life but are feeling the loss of all the money we spent on Christmas stuff, my surgery and Dan's doctor bills. Also this week is Dan's birthday, Jan. 31 is mine and Mark's is Feb. 17 so we don't have too much relief in sight. Happy New Year to everyone and I hope your resolutions work out for you and that this year is better than last.

2008-12-18T14:45:00.000-08:00

I hate insurance! It took me just over an hour today to get new insurance... granted we will now save $57/mo so it was worth it. Ok and how many times can a kid poop? Daniel had like 6 poopy diapers today, all of which he took off to show me! It has been one of those days!

Dan's Shout-Out to his new cousins!!!!

2008-12-16T09:00:00.000-08:00

Mark's sister Sarah and her husband had twins in October and Daneil loves seeing pictures of them and here I was able to get him to say hi to them on camera and it cracks me up to watch this. This is how Daniel is ALL DAY LONG! Most of the time that is a good thing, like on this day...but some days...well...

2008-12-12T11:49:00.000-08:00

So here are a few more pictures of our summer. At the top, we went to Zion's National Park and hiked the narrows. Daniel had so much fun, we carried him in our baby backpack and he got to throw rocks into the river. It is a beautiful canyon. If anyone wants an idea for a cheap vacation that is a good one. Then the second picture I had to add because that is what Daniel looked like all summer long! He was only half dressed and always had food or mud on his face. Too cute right? I love it. And lastly that is a picture from Mark's graduation. He graduated with his BS in Mechanical Engineering. He is working for a firm in Idaho Falls called ES2 and the company is great. Now we are preparing for the holidays and can't wait to see all of our friends and family. Merry Christmas!!!

Pictures from this summer

2008-10-21T07:21:00.000-07:00

Here we have Daniel this summer when we went boating. I have wanted to put this picture up for a while. My dad sold his boat this year so we were excited to go out on it for the last time! Daniel loves to drive anything. He didn't ever want to hop in the water, he was just fine manning the stearing wheel.

So it begins...

2008-10-13T07:57:00.000-07:00

Ok so we are moved into our new house, our internet is now working after this being our 4th month here. And we have found our camera. So I will be posting more now for sure!

2008-04-29T12:11:00.000-07:00

OK, so I haven't figured out how to put a video on here from our video camera so Mark will have to help me soon. Just as an update, we have started the new semester and Mark will be working more so we are excited for the extra income. This weekend we are attending Mark's cousin's wedding reception in Idaho Falls and then Justin and Courtney are blessing their baby in church on Sunday so we will have a lot of family in town. Time to clean house! Speaking of which... gotta go.

After a long absence...

2008-04-12T13:49:00.000-07:00

Today we did a little spring cleaning and boy did our apartment need it! It is the end of the semester and with that there is always mixed emotions. We are always happy to have Mark get a break from school but we are always sad to see friends move away. Mark now has one more semester left and he recieved his official job offer the other day and we are now looking for a house to buy in this area. He already works for the company (ES2) as a drafter but he will be an engineer now.
It kinda stinks that now that we will be moving in the next 6mo. my brother and his wife and little girl are moving in the apartment behind us. Just when they get closer we have to move away!!! Tonight there is an open gym and movie at their gymnatics and we are going. So we will take some video and have some good shots to show in the next few days. Congrats to everyone who graduated and to all who are still in school we are glad because we want you around longer!!!

No Camera!!!

2008-03-12T21:21:00.000-07:00

Sorry no new pictures yet, we can't seem to find our camera! Guess what we are going to buy with our tax return? Eh? Well the news lately is that I have started a new tradition. A couple of weeks ago I decided I wanted to "hang out" more with friends. I believe that girls need each other, and they need to get out of their house, away from their kids and yes husband too for just a few hours a week. Last week we went to "27 Dresses"- so fun! and this week we went to "Enchanted"- that movie cracks me up!!! Next time we will be going to a restaurant here in town for drinks and dessert. Having quality girl time is priceless. Don't get me wrong here...I enjoy my dates with Mark more, but it is still nice to talk about periods and ugly hairdoos and birthcontrol with someone who is just as interested in the conversation as you! Everything in moderation right? Since I am very excited for Spring I also included a little video from a few years ago when Mark and I had only been married a year. Yes that is Mark and yes that is dirt!If anyone is interested in "Potato Skiing" just let me know!!!

This picture is.....special

2008-02-25T14:43:00.002-08:00

I posted this picture of my family on my Facebook and I have gotten so many comments on it I decided I should post it here. It is definitely a picture worth a thousand words.

This is the face of Mischief

2008-02-25T14:43:00.001-08:00

Alright I have to tell you what happened on Sunday! We sat down for Sacrament Meeting with program in hand, I look at the ward spotlight of some friends of ours. It had a picture of the two of them (Rachel Horrocks-one of my counselors when I was R.S. Pres) and it had a list of questions they answers...Where are you from...Whats you favorite activity...and my favorite-What will make you smile no matter what the circumstances. Their answer?-"We love watching all the little children during church, especially Daniel Babcock he is hilarious!" We just laughed and laughed-our little man is quite the infamous little child and church!

Alexis Dee Packard

2008-02-25T14:43:00.000-08:00

We got our first little niece last Wednesday. She is so cute! Her name is Alexis Dee Packard, she weighed 6lbs 3oz and I think she was 18" long. Courtney did an amazing job bringing her into the world. I went and visited them in the hospital that morning and I was too excited to shower so I arived a little frumpy looking. So wouldn't ya know Courtney looked better than I did! Not a hair was out of place. Good for you Court! We love our new addition to the family. She is the first girl on my side of the family in 12 years, so neadless to say we are pretty excited. Although Daniel doesn't know what to think of her yet, he gives her "loves" when he sees her. It is a good thing he has someone to share the spotlight with now. He is a little spoiled already.

2008-02-19T09:48:00.003-08:00

2008-02-19T09:48:00.002-08:00

February 2008

2008-02-19T09:48:00.000-08:00

Ok so this is our first "post". I am new to this whole Blog thing so bear with me. Also I am horrible at spelling and at grammer so just read what I mean not what I write. I wanted to start our blog with a few of our favorite pictures So todays entry is all our favorite pictures.

Mark and Ash

The Past Few Weeks

Having a 4 1/2 yr old boy

Our front yard is almost done

Being without Internet & Disneyland

Newest Info and House!!!

Jan. 2011

Merry Christmas and Happy New Laptop!

New Pictures and Update

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Bear Lake Pics and Recent Events

How Could our Lives get this Complicated?

Baby Pictures

Jake Gordon Babcock 8lbs 20.5 in. 9/14/09 11:50pm

We Have A Name!!!

Delivery Plans...

We should really decide on a name...

New Due Date?

Update

******Girls' Night******

Have I mentioned that the Flu Stinks?

Busy, Busy and...Sick, Sick

Good News and Bad News

*****Anniversary*****

Boy or Girl?

FISHING!!!

I am so tired!

Hair Cut!!! and so much more...

Tagged!!?

Sandlot

New Photos!

Potty Time!

Mark's B-day!

Yes a Baby!

Hope it's warmer in Salt Lake...

Today....

Ice Fishin and 4-wheelin

Winter Pictures

Daniel's Birthday!!!

First Post of the Year

Dan's Shout-Out to his new cousins!!!!

Pictures from this summer

So it begins...

After a long absence...

No Camera!!!

This picture is.....special

This is the face of Mischief

Alexis Dee Packard

February 2008

^^^^^^UPDATE^^^^^^^*

Girls' Night

Anniversary