Our Princess Priesie is ONE!

Our sweet little Capri turned one on Sunday August 14th.  We were already in Idaho for Caleb's parent's homecoming so it worked out perfectly to celebrate her birthday with all our family and cousins.  We had a little party for her after dinner with cupcakes and ice cream.  

Capri is such a precious little angel.  I can't believe she is one already!!  Seriously, where did that year go?!?   I feel like she and I have a special bond because she helped me get through that long year of Caleb being away month after month.  She (along with my other kids) was my reason to keep going each day.  I think the Lord knew I was going to need someone to cuddle and hold at night when I was lonesome.  I can't imagine life without her.  Thanks for coming to our family, Priesie!  We love you so much!  

First bite of cupcake--yum!  Thanks for making them, Mom!

How do you like Caysja's goofy face?

My mom with Capri and Caysja

My dad with Capri

Aunt Chalise and Priesie

Priesie and me

Some fun facts about Priesie:

1. She has super blue eyes and very blond hair
2.  weighs approx. 18 lbs. 
3.  loves to crawl but no signs of walking yet
4. VERY picky eater (even more than Caysja was at her age!) but it might be just a stage
5. favorite food:...who knows right now!
6. first word:  "mama" --can also say "dada" now too
7. knows how to sign "all done" and "more"
8. favorite toys:  LOVES the remote control or my cell phone and camera 
9. patient disposition:  Caysja likes to carry her all around the house--including up and down the stairs and in and out of the pack'n play and for the most part, Capri lets her
10. good sleeper as long as it's dark and quiet!
11. can wave bye-bye, clap hands, blow kisses, give high fives
12. She can drink out of all kinds of straws!

WELCOME HOME Grandma and Grandpa Roberts

Caleb's parents, Lorna and DeLoy, got home from their 23 month mission to the Dominican Republic on August 1, 2011.  Unfortunately we didn't get to see them fly in that night because Caleb had to work.  But we drove home two weeks later to hear them report their mission in church.  They did a wonderful job and really helped the PEF (Perpetual Education Fund) expand in the Carribean.  We're so proud of their service!

Caysja and Crew were so excited to see them again after nearly two years!  The first thing Caysja told them was, "I haven't seen you for forty years!"  Ha ha-- I'm sure that's what it felt like to her!

A pic of the guys after church in their matching ties.  

Luncheon after church at L&D's house

Marisa, Kynda, me, Isaac, Davis, Andy, Capri and Mariah

Lorna and DeLoy had four new grandchildren to meet for the first time--including Capri.  As you can see she wasn't too thrilled about it...

Dog pile on cousin Mosiah!

Caleb and his brothers playin' a quick game before saying goodbye...

Two Weeks of 100% FUN!!

Wow!  What a fun summer we have had!  The first two weeks of August our cousins from Idaho came to visit us.  We played and played every day and it was non-stop fun.  I was so proud of us because most of  the things we did were free or we had 1/2 off coupons.  Our kids get along so well and they're the same age.  I took tons of pictures....here are a few of my favorites:

The Children's section of the LDS Family History Museum downtown had this cool dress up section that our girls loved.

...okay, maybe the boys loved it too!  (Ha ha--good blackmail for later!)

Hogle Zoo

Waiting for the bird show to start (that was awesome, by the way!)

Crew and Davis at the new Splashpad by our house

Caysja got to see her friend Halle who was in UT visiting her cousins

The Ogden Children's Museum had a free day--it was so busy, but totally worth it!

King Crew

Hiking Ensign Peak

Caysja and Nelah took swimming lessons together and loved it!

Wheeler Farm

Jumping on our tramp

The Aquarium in Sandy (this is the penguin display but my picture didn't turn out all that great)

Come visit us again, guys!  We miss you!

Seven Years on the 7th!!!

Today is our "SUPER" Anniversary--seven years on the seventh!!

One only has one of those in one's lifetime and I have to say that it's been pretty wonderful.  Friday night I surprised Caleb with a little overnight stay at Anniversary Inn, the "Phantom of the Opera Suite"--(I'd been saving up for that for quite a while) while my sister-in-law watched our kids (thanks, Kynda!).  Today (our actual anniversary) Caleb made me dinner --dutch oven-- which was delicious.

The Phantom of the Opera suite 

Our yummy breakfast

The dutch oven dinner Caleb made me on our actually Anniversary (Sunday)

"Apricot cake" Caleb made me for dessert--sooo good!

I seriously can not believe that we were married seven years ago.  Most of that time has gone by so fast (except for the fourth year of medical school when Caleb was gone for most of the year).  I love Caleb more than I can say.  He is not only my best friend, but someone that completes me and makes me a better person.  He helps me not to stress and worry so much about things.  He helps me laugh and see the good in life.  He is a wonderful father to our children.  It is so great to have him come home for dinner every night again (at least as often as he's not on call at the hospital that is).  And last but not least--he's super handsome!!!  I love you with all my heart, Caleb! 

Here's to eternity, my LOVE!