Keeping up with the Andrews

Jackson's First Race

2013-02-25T10:34:00.001-08:00

Jackson had the opportunity to run in a 1/4 mile kids race (ages five and under) on Saturday to support the local high school's athletic department. He was adorable and so excited to run on the track. His favorite number is "5" so he was so excited to start standing on lane 5. He ran the whole time until he fell and scraped his knee and then he took a break for a second and then finished the race strong. He was the youngest by over a year, so everyone thought he was so cute! I think this is the start of a long relationship with running (if his daddy has anything to do with it). 

"warming up" on the football field

My boys

About to start

Running like a champion

The kids getting ready

Babymoon

2013-02-01T21:28:00.002-08:00

Last weekend Trent surprised me with an overnight getaway to Julian! Trent arranged for Jack to have his first overnight away from us and he stayed with Trent's parents (Jack had the time of his life-- Thanks Kiki & Pops!). Julian is the cutest little mountain town only an hour and a half from Encinitas. We stayed at an adorably quaint little bed and breakfast called the Butterfield Inn. It was so wonderful to just spend time with Trent. We cruised the town, ate BBQ and devoured the famous Julian apple pie. It was fantastic! 

Julian Apple Pie

We will go back again!

I love this guy!

Our cute bedroom

Christmas 2012 Recap

2013-01-09T17:02:00.008-08:00

We had a fantastic Christmas! It was slightly strange only having a two-day break for Trent, we were getting so used to having two-and-a-half weeks of bliss while Trent was in school! But Jackson and I loved having Trent home to play with for all of the festivities! We spent Christmas morning with the Andrews and Christmas afternoon with the Smiths! It is so nice living so close to everyone!

The best picture I got of Jackson with Santa. He was so excited to meet him, until it actually came to meeting him. He was NOT about to approach that old man.


At the gorgeous San Diego Temple Christmas lights

Kiki & Pop's Christmas Tree (straight out of a magazine right?)

Acting out the Savior's birth on Christmas Eve. Is Jack not the cutest wise man ever?

Who knew Shepherds used to have Tom Selleck mustaches?

Bryce & Pierce as shepherds

Christmas morning! Jack was so happy with his new bike! Thanks Kiki & Pops!

Papa & Jackson

Nana & Papa's Christmas Tree!

Jack, Liesl (the mermaid) & Kirra

All the Smith-side grandkids

Papa & Nana

Christmas Night

I LOVE these pictures so much, I just had to add one more!

Merry Christmas!

2012-12-25T17:12:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas friends! Here are a few pictures from our photo shoot with my amazing brother-in-law Daniel. I hope your Christmas was as magical and special as ours! 

Arizona Trip

2012-12-10T17:06:00.000-08:00

Right before Trent started work we visited my brother Collin and his family in Glendale, Arizona. It was a blast! Collin has a sweet little girl Gwenna, who is only one month younger than Jack. Jackson and Gwenna are the best of friends. The kids had fun playing (and fighting). Collin and Trent had fun golfing (a lot). And I had fun shopping and visiting with Tessa. It was an all around fun vacation! 

Nordstrom's Last Chance store on a random morning, it is like this EVERYDAY before it opens! SERIOUSLY?

Daddy is a Working Man!

2012-12-07T16:09:00.000-08:00

Trent recently started his first real full-time job as an attorney (oh, did I mention he passed the BAR??? YAHOO!). He really likes it so far!

Visiting Daddy at Work!

We went to visit Daddy for lunch at the UTC mall (his office is right across the street). The mall has the CUTEST little train EVER to ride. Jack LOVED it.

Trip to Chicago

Trent traveled to Chicago twice in October for firm-wide new hire trainings. He took some cool pictures on his trip.

Working hard!

In his new office!

Baby on the way

2012-11-14T12:33:00.000-08:00

So Jack is going to be a BIG BROTHER! We are so excited! Life could not be better! Only down-side is I have been feeling like a zombie for several weeks now. I am just about cleared of my first trimester, so I am crossing my fingers I will be feeling more energetic and less sick really soon. 

We have already had two ultrasounds and the baby's heartbeat is like a marathon runner, my doctor kept commenting on it! Maybe we will have an athlete like Trent (as though there are not enough outstanding athletes in the Andrews family). Anyways, we are super happy and wanted all of our loved ones be in on the news! 

I Voted

2012-11-06T20:59:00.000-08:00

Today I voted for the first time. I have to say, the joke was on me. The moment the polls in California closed they automatically added the electoral votes to Obama's basket? Um hello? I voted, did you not see that? Did you count it at all? It is pretty depressing to go out to make your voice heard and not have it heard at all, but have it swept under the rug without any acknowledgment. How discouraging. There, I said my two cents. 

On a happier note, look how cute Jack looked wearing my "I Voted" sticker when we went to vote! He called it the "vote band-aid". If nothing else, I am one lucky mama. 

I know I have been very absent from blogging lately, but I am going to do a huge update pretty soon here! I promise!

Birthday Festivities

2012-09-30T14:56:00.000-07:00

Jackson turned two! His birthday was on a Sunday, so we had a quiet family dinner and cupcakes to celebrate. Then, a few days later we had the real party! Jack had been telling me he wanted a "surfboard" birthday party, for weeks, so we had a themed pool party. It was a blast! Most of his friends are cousins, so we really just had a pool party with all of our family members! Kiki and Pops were kind enough to let us have the party at their house (especially since we are still homeless). This was the perfect way to have a laid back birthday for my laid back boy! 

WHAT ARE THOSE???

I guess I will blow them out...

You shouldn't have!

No, really, you shouldn't have!

Didn't anyone hear me? I do not like cake, or frosting!

I will just put this thing right into my cup holder to get rid of it.

Emmy & Jack checking out his hotwheels.

WHAT? A Michael Jordan shirt? So stylish for a two-year-old!

The cake for Jack's "surfboard" themed pool party.

Luckily Nana and Papa are completely prepared and own a bouncy house. Seriously, they own this!

Blowing out candles again!

Cousins!

Everyone touch the birthday boy!

Daddy, Jack, and Mommy

There was a major present theme, CARS!


Lightning Mcqueen rainboots (he has not taken them off since his party).

Andrews Family Reunion

2012-09-18T21:20:00.017-07:00

A few weeks ago we were able to attend a giant Andrews family reunion in... wait for it... wait for it... PROVO, Utah! We just could not keep away! A mere three weeks after our move we were back for some family fun. It was a very memorable weekend and we loved being surrounded by our loved ones.

Jack learning to play some baseball

Allie and Jack

Family Games in Provo Canyon

Baby Stone (isn't he just the cutest little thing ever?)

Doug looking pretty with a lost-and-found bow

Jack-attack being competitive with the balloon game

They even rented out "Jump on it" for a few hours for our private event!

Kiki & Jack

Kiki, Pops, & baby Kinsey

Bam & Kinsey

Jack sliding away

Some of the young cousins: Emmy, Malan, Brinley, Maddie, Rylie, Jack, & Weston

Two-years-old!

2012-09-02T19:56:00.005-07:00

Happy Birthday to me!!! I am two-years-old today!

Bubba Love

2012-08-22T21:38:00.003-07:00

Trent's parents have a pet chinchilla named Bubba and the kiddos all love him. At a recent family gathering we had a great time petting and holding Bubba, we also snapped these cute pictures of Jackson and his cousins with him.

Kirra

Gwenna

Jack-Jack

Jack, Gwenna, and Bryce

Aubrey and Kirra

Somersault!

2012-08-18T22:24:00.002-07:00

We have a somersaulter! Jack learned to somersault yesterday and he is so funny he spins like a little top and then tumbles over. I laugh so hard every time.

Barlow Visit

2012-08-14T22:07:00.008-07:00

Our friends the Barlows came to visit us last week. It was so fun! Jack was very confused that his Utah friend Bradley was at Kiki and Pops house, but he loved having his buddy here.

Bradley giving Jack a big hug

Garrett, Cash, Bradley, Leanne, Jackson, Me and Trent

I LOVE this girl! I will miss not living right around the corner from her!

Jumping!

Playing

Cash has the most amazing blue eyes!

Four Years!

2012-08-11T22:19:00.003-07:00

Trent and I celebrated our fourth anniversary on Thursday. My mom babysat Jack all morning so we could go on a date. We had a wonderful time cruising up the coast to spend the morning in San Clemente. It was a gorgeous day and we had a great time checking out the surf shops. Such a great outing!

I love him more and more everyday.

Billy's has the best sandwiches EVER.

We thought about buying some new sandals at the Rainbow's outlet, but even at the outlet they are like $40, come on?!? We just graduated... Maybe next year when we have an income.

RUN DUCKS... RUN!

2012-08-10T21:00:00.007-07:00

Chasing ducks and throwing rocks are two perfect activities for an almost two-year-old. We will forever miss the duck pond and nature trail just south of BYU campus. We went one last time to say goodbye just before we left Utah.

Throwing rocks into water is Jackson's happy place, he would have stood there all day if we let him.

RUN DUCKS... RUN!

Goodbye Utah

2012-08-06T22:48:00.013-07:00

We officially moved from Provo to Encinitas. Last week was emotionally and physically draining. We said goodbye to so many loved ones. It was surprisingly hard for me to want to leave, we have been working toward the goals of graduating, getting a job, and moving back to San Diego for so long, but when it all happened and it was time to go I wanted to cry! We truly made some forever friends and we had such a wonderful support group of extended family, and my heart already aches when I think about how much I miss them!

Trent's amazing dad flew to Utah just so he could help us pack up and drive home. We rented a truck and he was instrumental in patching holes and touching up paint, organizing all of our stuff, and moving everything into the truck AND out of it. He also drove the truck so Trent and I could both go in the car with Jack to keep him happy on the eleven hour drive. We are SOOOOO blessed to have had him, we honestly would not have finished everything without him! THANKS DOUG!

Moving Day! Goodbye condo, you were such a happy place to live!

It was exhausting, but he was not too tired to clutch a toy in each hand.

I LOVE these girls. I will miss them everyday. Lauren and Erin were a huge reason I had such a hard time leaving Utah, they are not only fantastic moms (examples to me), but they are hilarious and amazing friends. A few days before we moved we went on a girl's night out and got frozen yogurt, it was so fun!

Jack loves his Grandpa Jim! We miss him already!

Jack playing with his buddy Scott a few days before the move.

Bam and Grandad were so wonderful to live by, they always took care of us.

Our last play-group minus a few friends (sad face), I pray that Jackson will meet-up with some of these awesome kids later in his life if he goes to BYU!

The boys

Tate and Samantha

Benson & Merrick

Kortney & Elanore

Scott & Erin

Jack-Jack

Professional Wedding Pics

2012-07-24T19:44:00.010-07:00

Here are some pictures from Katy and Coulter's wedding taken by the beautiful Stefany Willie. We are actually good friends with Stefany and her husband Matt (he went to BYU-Law with Trent), so it was really fun hanging out with Stef while she took pictures as the professional photographer at the wedding. She was able to capture some stunning pictures!

Our family

The entire Andrews family

I LOVE these two of Doug with Jack. So precious. Just two of my favorite guys relaxing!

Adorable sign

My dad being silly at the reception... My dad claimed the Brazilian BBQ served at the reception was the best he had ever had, quite the compliment coming from a man who has traveled (and eaten) all over South America.

Mouths full

Me getting my CRAZY on!

Daniel, Liesl, & Chelsea

At the beach

Mama's Car

2012-07-23T21:21:00.004-07:00

With the big move coming up I have had a hard time keeping certain areas of my life organized. Packing and planning is taking over my life! The thing taking the biggest hit... MY CAR! It has been a complete disaster zone. The other day I was feeling ambitious and decided to clean it out, I mean scrub it from top to bottom and empty all the nooks and crannies. What I found was amazing. I found 15 cars, 7 trains, 6 pens, 5 stuffed animals, 5 diapers (clean), an entire basket of laundry, a pair of shoes, and 2 things of hair gel. Seriously, hair gel? It was time. Apparently, when you are a busy mom your car is the first thing to be neglected.

4th of July

2012-07-05T19:37:00.003-07:00

I hope you all had a wonderful fourth of July! We sure did! We ate BBQ with family, swam, and Jack stayed up WAY past his bed time to watch the Stadium of Fire fireworks at BYU. We are currently teaching Jackson his colors and every time a new firework was lit Jack would attempt to name the color (he guessed red 90% of the time), it was so fun to see him so excited! The fourth of July was such a wonderful day full of family time!

A run to remember

2012-07-01T13:51:00.008-07:00

A few weeks ago, a man maintained his manhood, and that man was Trent. Trent's talented sister Katy has been running for BYU for the last four years and she challenged Trent to a one mile race. Winner could claim the rights to the fastest Andrews family member (Wade and Pierce were no-shows). If you know the Andrews, they are all athletic, and by athletic, I mean outrageously fast, fit and competitive. Trent kept saying "man, I think Katy will win, she is so fast right now." So, at 6:30 pm on June 19th, 2012 at the La Costa Canyon High School Track the race was set.

Some necessary stretching... this was a very big deal. I mean, there were spectators and everything.

All smiles... don't be fooled, Trent was inwardly praying for speed.

On your mark... get set...

GO!

The first few laps they stayed very close

And then Trent started to pull ahead

Trent pushed himself to the limit and ran a 4:48 mile and Katy came in very close behind him right around five minutes.

I am pretty sure it was pride and pride alone that kept Trent running at such a quick pace. He was not about to be outrun by a girl, even one as talented and fast as Katy. Trent's fastest time in high school was 4:37, so he did pretty dang good for an old man and without training.

Katy & Coulter's Wedding

2012-06-27T19:34:00.014-07:00

Trent's baby sister Katy married her sweetheart Coulter this last weekend and we were lucky enough to be a part of the festivities. On Friday we had a family dinner at the beach with the Andrews and the Neves (Coulter's family), it was a blast! On Saturday morning Katy and Coulter were sealed in the San Diego Temple. Then, Saturday evening was the reception and everything was gorgeous and so well planned. Get ready for picture overload because it was a great weekend and we could not be happier for Katy and Coulter!

Dinner at Ponto Beach

This picture depicts Jack's attitude at the beach

Trent and his crazy cousins decided to go for a dip even though it was freezing.. Crazy boys.

At the Temple

It was a perfect day. Literally.

Amelia & Stone

Katy actually wore my wedding dress and it looked incredible on her!

With the parents

Trying to get the kids happy for a picture... unsuccessfully.

At the reception at the Carlsbad Flower Fields

Weston & Jack

Stylin'

Gorgeous decor

Cake cutting

Liesl & Chelsea

Jack & Papa

my boys getting their grove on.

Adorable sign Katy & Doug made

Welcome to the family Coulter!!!

Happy Father's Day!

2012-06-17T21:58:00.007-07:00

Today is a special day, it is Father's Day! We are so blessed, we have the best Papa (Smith grandpa) and Pops (Andrews grandpa) in the world, Trent and I truly were blessed to grow up in homes with wonderful fathers! Jack is constantly surrounded by men that love and support him. I want to especially thank my sweet Trent for being the best husband and father ever. Trent is constantly outdoing and over-stretching himself in order to make our lives better and more comfortable. He constantly works his bum off and then he still manages to pick up my slack and even has time left over to play with, wrestle with, and read to Jack. I am so in love with my husband and I am so glad that he is Jackson's dad. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the wonderful dads we know!

Wagon ride with Bradley

2012-06-12T16:35:00.005-07:00

The other day we decided to go to the park with our good friends Leanne and Bradley. Jackson loves Bradley, he is a year older than Jack and oh so cool. We often go to the park, so what made this occasion blog-worthy? Bradley and his determination to pull the wagon all by himself. Oh my goodness, a two-year-old pulling a one-year-old down the street in a wagon is one darling sight to see. Bradley was so adorable and pulled that wagon all by himself all the way to the park.

best break ever

2012-05-31T21:33:00.018-07:00

About a week ago we returned to Utah after spending three glorious weeks in sunny San Diego with our families. We had so much fun relaxing and enjoying time together. This was pretty much Trent's first real break from school and/or work in years. Get ready for picture overload...

At the Wild Animal Park

Jackson and me on the tram ride

Chelsea and her cute girls Liesl and Bella

Jack & Liesl waiting for the tram

At Sea World

Jack loved the polar bears

One even came to say hello

Weston & Jack

In the shark tunnel

Do you see the creeper above my boys?

Family Time

Emmy on the jumbotron at a Padres game!

Tessa reading to Jack

Kirra "reading" to Jack

Jackson eating one of practically a million bananas he ate while we were there.

Weston, Jackson, & Emmy riding in the Jeep

Kirra, Jack, Aubrey, and Melrose going on a wagon ride

Cousins watching a movie

Gwenna & Jack

Funny face

Now it is Bar time. Send good thoughts and prayers Trent's way as he studies for the CA bar for the next few months!