Bahama Mama!

No I know what you are thinking... I did not become a Bahama Mama, it was just the only thing that rhymed with Bahama beside Lama and I didn't think Bahama Lama was suiting... Besides the point. We went to the Bahamas and had the best time of our lives!! But how could you not with the two most awesome people in the world, Chase and Kaitlin Norton, I mean Abby and Devon Rasmussen. This was the first time we have ever vacayed with just one other couple and let me tell ya, you learn a lot from living in the same house as another couple for a week.

For instance....
Devon lives in a musical, Abby really likes to wear Falcons apparel, Devon has to be "lubed" with sunscreen every 30 minutes, Abby is Ms Activities info.
But it doesn't stop there...

You learn about each others bathroom schedules, eating schedules, (feel in the blank) schedules. You see things you may not want to see, and hear things you may not want to hear. But all in all you have the best dang time of your life! How could you not with memories like these...

Port Lucaya

Waking up to this every morning.

And this...

Seducing Chase

What no fish tacos!

Henry's Ribs

Taxi Limo

Long walks on the beach
(to go to Henry's and eat the best ribs ever)

No mom, these are swim bottoms not underwear

Henry
(Did I mention he makes good ribs)

Getting Ready for some Snorkel

Deadman's Cave
(no not our men someone elses)

Snorkeling
(you can't miss us just look for the big yellow life jacket aka Abby)

Short walk back to the hotel
that turned into a wet disaster
(four fours!)

OHHH Cute!

Right before Devon got his Record Deal
(Thanks Timmy and Footloose)

View from our balcony

Twinners!!

"I like to Snorkel"

Not Pictured.... The Canal Plunge, endless nights of Yahtzee, Golf, Kings High and Wizard, Night Ocean swims, Footloose's Corn Rows, Karoke, Abby and Devon's sheets getting stolen, Bahamian Dominos, Cookies and Cream, "We out of Coke mon.", waking up to a crazy lady in the airport, the casino incident and having the best time with the best of friends.

July In a Nut Shell- Whatever that's suppose to mean.

I can't say I recall where the summer has gone but lucky for me I took some sweet pictures to remind me of all I have done.

From biking to racing, hiking to parading (I tried to rhyme) we were able to finish off July with a bang (literally) you gotta love July fireworks! One of the most important things we did was not documented, despite the lack of documentation its true.. we no longer are living on a mound of dirt but a mound of beautifully landscaped lawn. Shout out to Chase and his posse of family, friends and neighbors and I guess I will include you Dad even though you showed up just in time to grab a slice of pizza and watch the of premiere of the sprinkler show ;) Thanks everyone for helping, we really appreciated it! Now on to the proof that despite what we thought, we really did have a great July!

Park City 4th of July:

Looking like pro bikers.

Watching the Park City 4th of July Parade,

blending in with the locals.

Beautiful Park City Rail Trail

Hobbler Half Marathon:

Need I say more?

Draper Days:

The annual Draper Day's Parade Picture.

Harlow giving the approval.

Bentlie posing for the camera

Norton Family Outing:

Wait a minute.. is he smiling?

Check out those genes.

Cute Jenica cuddling baby Pax.

After a little bribery, a smile.

Provo Half Marathon:

Typical Kaitlin face.

Carly and I after rocking the race!

Yes we did plan to wear the same outfit.

The best part of all:

Beautiful Linds was sealed to Corby.

Catch Up...

Who would have known how hard it is to blog once you have procrastinated on SO many events... so here goes my game of catch up.

ALOT has happened in these three measly months.


The 4 of us celebrated our 2yr anniversary.

Bentlie got attacked by a dog.

The result of the attack.

The result of an expensive emergency procedure.

My little baby and sister moved back!


The result of an allergic reaction.

I acquired 3 new roomies.

I left my husband for these sexy girls.


I starred in the movie Flash Dance.

I ate ALOT of gourmet food.

I swam with wild sting rays.

I learned how to survive a boat crash.

I celebrated Cinco de Mayo and turned 23.

I became their favorite aunt Kaitlin.

Bentlie had her first experience at the lake.

and enjoyed the sand a little to much.

I celebrated the best year with the best husband!

And played a nice game of catch up.. hope you enjoyed.

Here's To You...

Here is to the first year of the best time of my life.
I love you babe. Happy first anniversary!

We didn't see it coming....

Projectile: capability of being impelled forward as a missile.

Last Wednesday Bentlie lost her woman hood..
As we were driving home from the Vet
she started smacking her lips and convulsing.
Expecting her her to be a little sick
after the surgery we were ready...
I stuck my hand under her mouth
ready to catch whatever was about to come out.
Then it happened...
Vomit Projected from her mouth
all over the dashboard and steering wheel.
Then she turns into Chase's Lap and starts to throw up
again and again and again.

And all I could do was laugh.....
It was one of those somebody trips, falls and gets hurt
but you can't help to think of how hilarious it was.

Chase looks at me vomit covered and said "Do something"

I was helpless! I couldn't do anything..
Twenty minutes later, vomit everywhere we finally made it home.

And yes... Chase is alright.

A few much needed pictures

My Baby Girl

Chase and I on our Hike in St. George
(no we are not naked)

Me by the sweet waterfall

Chase by the same sweet waterfall.

Bentlie, Wussing out because the water was cold

Bentlie and her best friend Maggie (Lindsay's Dog)
They love each other!

Dog Parks, iPhones and Sunshine

So this past weekend we decided to go to St. George for a little fresh air and while we were there we....

Took Bentlie to the Dog Park for her very first time!

I have never seen her more happy in her life and would have to say I was a little proud.
You see Bentlie is a very pretty pup. She is full of energy and loves to play, so naturally she was the center of attention.
I was loving this until the chauvinistic Beagle came along.
You moms think it's tough watching your kid get pushed at the play ground?
Try watching your 5 month old pup get mounted!
It was horrifying. I ran my butt over there as fast as I could and pushed that Beagle off.
Where was his Mother!

Had to buy Chase a New iPhone!

So Saturday Chase ditched me for a little male bonding time (love ya babe)
and went golfing in Mequite with some buddies.
While there he managed to drop and lose his iPhone.
Was I mad? Of course not, I was thrilled!
This means no more iPhone games.
Those of you with husbands that own iPhones know EXACTLY what I am talking about.
But needles to say he got a new one as soon as we got back.

Played in the Sun!

Oh how much I miss St. George! We went hiking and took some quality photos on my high end phone, I roll with a sweet Samsung. I went running every morning and managed to get a few honks, (ya I still got it). And soaked up some Vitamin D.

Overall we had a great weekend!

Struggles of Blogging

About seven months ago...
after countless days of blog stocking...
I decided I needed to start up my own.
And this is where my blogging life began.
At first it was easy...
Wedding, honeymoon, new house, Harlie's death, Miss Bentlie,
then is started to get tough...
What does a girl write about?
-I don't have any kids,
-I haven't gone on any vacations lately,
-I'm already graduated.
So what else is there? What possibly would interest whoever reads my blog to keep reading?
I could tell you that Bentlie now knows how to give a high five, lay and shake,
or
that she has lost almost all her teeth.
I could tell you that Chase spent the whole day watching football playoffs
or
that he is the best husband in the world.
I could tell you that I work 40 hours a week and long for the days that working out and laying by the pool in St George was a daily ritual
or
that Bentlie is almost 5 months old and about 22 lbs,
but is that really what people want to read about?
Headlines like Bentlie's first day of puppy school!
Or Finally Potty Trained!
Go Colt's or I Miss St. George?
Well those lucky few (and I mean very few) of you that do read my blog,
I do apologize because until Chase gets his priorities right :)
and decides we can have some Mini Nortons...

That's what your getting!