The Ord Family

This summer has been so jam-packed I’m not sure I will be able to remember it all! This is what the past 2 weeks have been like!

We’ve been kind of scrounging for creative ways to keep the monkey entertained. My mom bought Gav this tunnel at Ikea and Chris set up the tent in the basement….the kid plays in that thing for MINUTES (and trust me, when it comes to Gav…anything that keeps his attention for more than 30 seconds is amazing!) He takes balls and blocks in the tent and thinks he’s hillarious! Unfortunately, the kitty also likes it too, she has a tendency to use it as a litter box.

The weekend of August 8th-10th we headed to Vegas to go spend some quality partying time with these wonderful people:

On the 13th we went to the Payson Pool with Uncle Trent, Jaimie and Tahsha and Leah:

On the 15th, Trent, Jaimie and Daniel came down and we went to the Utah County Fair where I think Gavin took to really liking wearing a cowboy hat and saying “MOOO” :

On the 15th, the wonderful Crafty Mama’s came over and we had a blast making Halloween banners and eating popcorn and homemade oreos.

Saturday, I had a wonderful day of the spa, thanks to my wonderful husband (It was a Christmas gift that has been long needed!) Sorry no pictures, microderm abrasion isn’t a pretty thing.  Trent and Jaimie were kind enough to watch The Gav for me so I when I went to pick him up in Eagle Mountain, I ended up staying the rest of the day helping with wedding preparations. 

That night we got a call from my mom saying Chelle was in extreme pain and that she was planning on taking her to the hospital.  Turns out Chelle’s appendix was 3 times the normal size and that it needed to come out asap! By Monday morning she was as good as new, if not a little sore and stiff, but all the better. 

 Sunday night, my friend Hayley, and her new flame Daniel, came over for some games and snacks. She taught me the “proper” way to stand for a picture in order to look “thinner” and I think it worked! Well maybe on me, hehe!

Monday Gavin got to hang out with Hayley while I was at work and we got a few errands done, and while in the car Gavin learned another animal sound, saying “quack quack!”

Tuesday I was in desperate need to do something and Annelise was stuck at her house sans transportation so we decided we’d hang out with our boys by the backyard pool and give them both their first popsicle! It was sooo much fun, but wouldn’t you guess neither boy sat still for very long! Gavin continued his streak by learning how to say “bubble” when we pulled out the bubbles!

Wednesday was a rather uneventful day until we headed to the doctor’s office for Gavin’s 15 Month (even though he’s 16 months) checkup and while in the waiting room learned how to say “banana!”  I’ll write more about that event later!

Thursday morning we picked up Chelle at the airport so she could stay with us while my parents went to the Grand Caymen Islands and attend Lindsay and Whit’s wedding. And that night we headed over to the Conley’s to have dinner thanks to Charlie Boys’ BBQ.

Friday we ran a few errands, getting wedding gifts, groceries and then we headed up to my new favorite photo spot to do an assignment for Chelle’s photography class. This is where I found my new favorite piece of furniture…..for only $10!!! Another photographer was there and we both had the same idea, thankfully she only took 3 of the 4 chairs and I was able to take the last one!

Saturday was the big day for Lindsay and Whit, but it started out with a haircut for Chelle and Reams donuts!!!mmmmmm Yum! Then from about 10:30 to 2:30 is a blur! Whit and Lindsay were sealed in the Salt Lake temple at about 12:30 and the reception was at the McCune Mansion at 5.  It was an amazing wedding, with a stunning dress, duck hamburger appetizers and a bluegrass band.

I think my favorite part was the bull grooms cake! Steel Magnolia’s anyone? Yes, it was red velvet cake on the inside!

I have more to post about yesterday but don’t have the pictures on the computer yet!

Lets just say we seem to be encountering lots of unusual animals this summer!

P.S…. I need to stop with these monster posts… its getting old!

I have loved this fabric from the moment I saw it, so I just had to enter this contest because, seriously, who wouldn’t want some of this YUMMY fabric goodness?

The girl who’s holding the contest, inspires me all the time! I adore reading her blog, and not to mention soaking in some of her creative genius!

 Take a gander and enter this contest! http://vintagechic.typepad.com/ 

When I found out Chris’ old co-workers wife, Connie, was having twin girls, I was green with envy! And boy was I excited when I found out that these little sweethearts would arrive after I got semi-acquainted with my new camera! For part of Connie’s shower gift, I told her she was entitled to a photo session, free of charge before or after the babies came. 

 So when she called me and said “is TODAY ok? Or is it too last minute?” I immediately replied with an “oh heavens no!” So, Gavin and I went over their house for a 3 hour photo shoot!

and yes their walls really are that blue color! I love it!

check out my website http://t2ophoto.sk8erord.com for more photos of these tiny little ladies!

Here are a few more:

Well, my tiny little family is back from our speedy trip to Lovely Las Vegas (pictures to come soon!)

But the Crafty Mama Night Group is on it’s way for this Friday night if you’re in the know about it! Here’s a sneak peak at what we’ll be making this (or something that looks like it)

If you didn’t get to me before about joining the group, please email me if you’d like to join this group.

For those of you who know us fairly well, you probably aren’t surprised to hear we’re headed to Vegas again! For those of you who don’t know how often or the reason we go to Vegas here’s the lowdown!

 Chris’ Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother-in-law, neices and nephews, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins all live in Vegas…

This weekend we’re going for Chris’ grandparent’s 50th Wedding Anniversary(being celebrated about 5 years late! Better late than never I say!) They’re amazing people and we’re so excited to see them! I’m in charge of pictures so you can be sure to expect lots and lots when we get back! We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!