The Fritz Family

Tyler's Blessing Pics

2011-09-11T08:42:00.001-07:00

Thanks Aunt Noni for making such an adorable outfit for him!

Baby Fun!

2011-09-10T08:27:00.000-07:00

Posing as a model for my friend

Goofing around while trying to get his picture taken..one a the few smiles we've seen yet.

Family Photo Shoot

2011-08-03T08:34:00.001-07:00

We had a bit of a tricky time getting Brighton to look half way serious with a smile..he's just such a goofy kid, but we love him dearly!

Please Welcome Our New Arrival

2011-07-25T06:48:00.000-07:00

Tyler Scott Fritz

July 25, 2011

6 lbs 4 oz

19.5 inches

We're pleased to announce that Tyler joined our family on July 25 at around 3:00 pm.

He is perfectly healthy and was released from the hospital just 20 hours after birth.

Mommy and Tyler are both doing great and he is adored by his older brother and sister as well as the many loved ones that surround him.

Lagoon Day

2011-07-12T17:12:00.000-07:00

LAGOON DAY!

Ever since Leo started working at Lagoon the kids have been begging us to take them to play there so we finally got a chance to take them on Leo's employee friends and family day.

They didn't want to do any of the rides at first but as the day progressed they got more adventurous and had a ball!

On the Wild Kingdom Train

Baby Boats, the mildest ride there but the first one I was able to get them on.

Brighton was all too excited to drive the cars and loved it, Lilly didn't know what to think at first, but later on in the day she wanted her own car and loved it!

Surprised that Brighton wanted nothing to do with the Merry-go-round but Lilly insisted on it and it was the one thing she wanted to do that Brighton didn't...just kinda funny to me. I thought she would want to be on the horses since she loves horses so much, but after seeing the tiger on the train ride she wanted the tiger the most, and then the kitty cat when she went on with Daddy.

LAGOON-A-BEACH!

The kids really got into the kid sized water slides...I tried but after this big belly went down a couple times I was DONE!
Leo made up for it by going down over and over and over and over with them...good times!

More rides, fun and excitement.

Lilly was brave enough to try the roller coaster with Daddy,
but didn't quite know what to think of it

We stayed until the park closed and I think it was quite a successful day and

very grateful to Leo for taking they day off his busy schedule to spend with us...it was great quality family time.

Some Random Summer Fun

2011-07-07T15:55:00.000-07:00

Swimming at Farmington Pool

These are two goofy kids.

Courtesy of Dan and Mari we finally have a good camera to take all these fun random pics with!
Thanks Dan and Mari!

4th of July Festivities

2011-07-04T16:40:00.000-07:00

Our first event was Fireworks at Eaglewood Golf Course in North Salt Lake
The kids had fun running around and playing with other kids while we waited for the main event.

They also got a huge thrill out of the fireworks.
It was a lot of work to take them by myself very we still had fun and it was well worth it.

Above photo is evidence of WAY too many sweets while we waited...but hey if you can't pig out on treats at fireworks...when can you?

Layton Liberty Days at Layton City Park with Aunt Noni
with Fireworks at the end.

I wasn't going to spend money on rides but this was the one thing Brighton REALLY REALLY wanted to do so....Noni and I gave in although Lilly didn't quite know what to think of it.

Aunt Gwen was there with her booth and spoiled them by giving them each their own little glowing spinning fan thing that they loved and played with all night.

Thank You Aunt Noni for going with us. I don't think I could have done it without you!

Visit with Cousins from South Carolina

2011-07-02T16:30:00.000-07:00

Mike, Brooke, Leila and Andee were able to visit for a couple days at Papa and Grammi's house.
We met up with them for a play date and birthday celebration for Mike and Brooke.

I was so happy that everyone got along so well and had so much fun playing in the pools in Papa and Grammi's backyard.

The kids worked together to decorate Mike and Brooke's birthday cake.

Swimming Lessons

2011-07-01T15:45:00.000-07:00

Brighton took two sessions of swimming lessons this summer and he did so well! I am
just so happy that he's not afraid of the water near as much anymore. His teachers were great and he had so much fun.

Lilly and I took a Mom and Tot class too but she didn't actually like swimming until a couple weeksafter lessons ended...then she wanted to try the games we learned...funny girl.
Sorry no pics from our class :(

Visit with Papa Dan and Mae Mae

2011-06-18T16:15:00.000-07:00

Dan and Mari did me a great service and flew down from Billings for a weekend just to take the kids away from from for 2 days! I was so grateful and the kids had fun staying with them at the hotel too.

First day was spent just messing around at the hotel and the pool.

The 2nd day the kids really got spoiled when they went to the Hogle Zoo for the day.
The kids had so much fun, and such great quality time with Papa and Mae Mae!

Tuckered out after a long day at the zoo....but so worth it!

Hawaii Vacation 2011

2011-06-06T16:42:00.008-07:00

We decided to get our one and possibly only family summer vacation in early before I couldn't fly anymore and baby comes. Our trip this time...O'ahu Island, HI.

Hotel room view in Waikiki..42nd floor..pretty cool views.

North Side of the Island.
Awesome coastal mountain views...Misty rain made it look cool too

Visit to Laie, HI Temple

The kids got a kick out of all the tropical flowers everywhere.
We couldn't stop them from picking them and putting them in mine and Lilly's hair.

Laie Point Penninsula and water arch.
This was referred to me by a guy on the plane. Just a neat spot 10 minutes from
temple that's not too touristy but good picture taking.

Polynesian Culture Center
Great demonstrations of the different Polynesian Islands.

It was supposed to be storming all day but we lucked out.

Canoe Pageant

It only started storming right before our dinner and "HA Breath of Life Show"(sorry no pics of that..they weren't allowed)

The kids seemed to enjoy all the singing and dancing and Leo and I really enjoyed such a neat cultural experience.

Pear Harbor

USS Arizona Memorial

Brighton and Lilly didn't understand it all of course but he enjoyed all the boats and
the ferry ride out to the memorial

By my left arm and the 2 items sticking up over my right shoulder are part of the
USS Arizona and attached to the massive sunken ship below me.

BEACH DAY!

The water was so perfect...It felt like swimming in a huge warm bath(with the exception of the waves, salt, and fish swimming around us)

It was a short trip but we did a lot and had a good time. Our flights to and from and the time difference really threw us off and we were completely exhausted by the time we got home but it was definitely worth it. I think we all needed this time together before baby #3 arrived.

Brighton's 5th Birthday

2011-05-25T09:57:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Brighton!

Getting ready to enjoy his Hot Wheels themed birthday party!

Brighton loved the cake I made for him.."It's just like I always wanted" he says

Nothing Like an Empty pool to keep kids entertained
while we waited for more guests to show.

Playing a game of Musical Chairs. Congrats to our winner Berkeley Kirkham
(in the front there between the two girls) who received a special prize!

Pull string pinata....great invention, quick and easy and fair for everyone!
The kids loved it!

Time to open presents!

Darn wind kept blowing out the candles, so we had to light each one and
let him blow them out separately before the wind got to them.

Opting for a green apple sucker instead of cake and ice cream...whatever Brighton!
It's your birthday!...
....Although he did have cake and ice cream later.

Thanks to everyone that came and for all the fun gifts and toys!
We had a total of 12 kids there and I lost track of the grand total.
Brighton had so much fun and was still wound up until 10:00
that night playing with all his new wonderful toys!

Phoenix Trip

2011-04-21T08:41:00.000-07:00

We had a great time visiting with Todd and Tanya's family in Phoenix. It was so great that the kids are so close in age. They all got along so well and just enjoyed being together as cousins and friends.

It was so nice to spend time with cousins and friends and get away from our long lasting cold spring and enjoy some warm Phoenix weather for a weekend.

Enjoy the pics!

Tate was so generous in sharing his power wheels with Brighton and Lilly, and they had so much fun 4-wheeling around the yard!

Lilly and Taylee each pretty much kept to themselves but I think they just enjoyed having another girl around to relate to.

The kids and I enjoyed a cool refreshing swim in the pool. I think Brighton would have stayed in all day if we had let him...he kept asking to get back in the whole time we were there.

Our thanks goes out to Todd, Tanya, Tate and Taylee for showing us a great time in Phoenix and for their warm hospitality. It was definitely a trip worth repeating in the future.
(After our baby is born and it's less than 100 degrees in Phoenix again of course.)

Visits with Grammi and Papa

2011-04-14T08:56:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day Visit

Random Play Date at Grammi and Papa's

Lilly's 2nd birthday

2011-01-18T12:39:00.004-07:00

Lilly's birthday was so fun. We just had a small family with a few family members and it was great. We had over 50 balloon filling up our tiny living room and she absolutely loved all the attention.

Her theme was hearts so this is the design I came up with for her cake.

Just goofin' around in her new birthday outfit I made for her.

Blowing out her candle....#2!

Brighton loved this part... He got to participate in it more than the gift opening at least!

Lilly got the baby cradle and care set from us and the big Minney poster was from Brighton.
Other gifts included, outfits, baby dolls(of course) and stuffed animals. She loves and plays with all of them on a daily basis.

Lilly's birthday was so fun. We just had a small family with a few family members and it was great. We had over 50 balloon filling up our tiny living room and she absolutely loved all the attention.

St. Nicholas Day 2010

2010-12-06T12:13:00.001-07:00

Our family has taken on the tradition of eating our Santa Clause gifts on St. Nicholas Day which is December 6. Here are some photos of this event.

Brighton got a train set ....

and a Dora the Explorer game for the computer.......

and a sled!

Our humble tree with all homemade ornaments and garland.

Lilly got a big ol' play kitchen with all the food and dishes accessories to boot!....and her pink tu-tu that she loves!

LA Beach Day

2010-12-05T12:46:00.004-07:00

We went to LA for a day trip desperate to get some sunny warm weather.

Leo and Lilly flying a kite on the beach in LA.

These are a couple starfish we found on the beach. We tried to bring one home but the dang seagulls stole it from us when we weren't watching.

Montana Thanksgiving That Wasn't

2010-11-18T12:45:00.001-07:00

Quick Story:
We were supposed to go up to Billings to have a nice early Thanksgiving Dinner with Leo's dad and step-mom...The kids and I went up a couple days ahead of Leo since he had to work, well, come the morning of our Thanksgiving celebration, Leo got called into work and missed his flight. On top of that Mari got very sick and spent most of the day in bed, unable to spend anytime with the kids and I. And just to add to our mayhem, the turkey just WOULD NOT cook so what we did have for dinner were things prepped the day before and potatoes and gravy...basically it was a vegetarian thanksgiving that was missing one of the main hosts. We did have missionaries and a friend from Dan's work join us too, so the whole day was labeled. "The Thanksgiving that Wasn't" The kids and I flew back home that night...the turkey still wasn't done by the time we left.

Kids' Photo Shoot @ Papa Dan and Mae Mae's house

2010-11-18T08:34:00.005-07:00

Being on a tight budget we set up a small photo shoot for the kids for their Christmas pictures at Papa Dan and Mae Mae's house during our "Thanksgiving That Wasn't" trip

Getting Lilly to stay on her seat was the hardest part. She thought it was hilarious to run toward the camera.

Then getting her to smile was a chore...She just did not want to cooperate.

Finally we got a couple nice ones.

This was the best we could get of the two of them....Lilly refused to let Brighton touch her or put his arm around her in anyway.

Brighton was just goofy. He loves his picture taken, but gets pretty cheesy about it.

This one melts my heart!

Silly boy!

Halloween 2010

2010-10-31T16:52:00.004-07:00

Lilly was a cow(unless you ask her, then she was a horse)

My friend dared me to dress up with the kids, she lent me this spider witch costume. I actually had a lot of fun with it, except my dress kept getting caught in the heel of my 3" stiletto boots I had to wear with it since the dress was so long and I'm a shorty.

I took the kids to the local pumpkin patch and let the each of the kids pick out a pumpkin as well as one for me and Leo to decorate. They had a blast pushing(and being pushed) in the cart and finding the best pumpkins.

Our pumpkin creations although Lilly's had a little mis-hap so it's not shown here.
From left to right: Leo's, Liz's and Brighton's which he drew the face but had a little help cutting out.

Brighton's favorite animal lately has been the elephant so he begged and begged for an elephant costume(which wasn't easy to find by the way, but that's what we do for our kids).
He had fun pretending to be a baby elephant that swallowed a boy.

Montana Visit

2010-09-18T16:51:00.004-07:00

The kids went with me up to Montana. The kids played at a friend's house while I went horseback riding with Leo's step-mom Mari. Here are a few pics of that trip.

Brighton went fishing with his Grandpa Fritz while we were there.

Logan Home Renovations

2010-08-30T16:48:00.009-07:00

Our home in Logan before and after minor renovation photos.

Before After

Family Room

before After

Back Yard

before after

Dining Area

before after

Master Bath

before after

Bedroom

Front Entry Room

before after
Kitchen

Master Bedroom

Our 6th Anniversary-Fishing Lessons

2010-08-27T16:50:00.002-07:00

For our anniversary this last year, Leo took me fishing and tried to teach me how to fish. I didn't catch anything but I sure got some good casting practice. Thanks Mom and Dad for watching the kids for us all day!

Leo and his Dad's Fishing Trip

2010-08-18T13:42:00.004-07:00

Leo and his dad enjoyed a 2-day fishing and camping outing together.
First one in a long time and they both had a great time catching up, and catching fish!

Here are just a few photos from that trip.

Brighton's 4th Birthday

2010-05-24T09:55:00.011-07:00

Brighton wanted nothing more than an airplane themed birthday party which included an airplane pinata which took forever to find one. But he got what he wanted and was thrilled!

The party was actually a month early so he could have a party with his friends before we moved.

Just another Birthday Cake Creation. He wanted an airplane cake, but this was the best I could pull off. I'm not a cake artist afterall.