What's Happening...

So it has been 2 months since I said that I would put some new things on my blog and I have failed to do that...yet again. I'm having issues with getting pictures up so as soon as I fix that I will do my best to get some current ones up. I just wanted to give an update of what's going on in the lives of the May family:
Lilly just started pre-K on the 16th of August. She seems to be enjoying it so far and has a lot of her little friends in class with her. She also got her ears pierced (to the dismay of Grandma and Grandpa Williams) and looks super cute! She's talking more and more like a big girl and loves to sing in the car, just like her mom.
Makayla is our little daredevil and getting quite a personality...and attitude I might add. She has started to say "no" and "i don't want to" a lot more frequently. She can be quite independent, but also loves to cuddle with mommy and daddy and tell us "miss you" as she hugs our necks. She's getting alone time with the babysitter while Lilly goes to school, which I think she enjoys. She takes a lot longer of naps with sister gone.
Steven and myself are enjoying our new house and ward. Steven is working in the YM while I am a teacher in the YW. We're getting to know a lot of new people so that's been fun. Steven's finishing up softball and working on getting our backyard done. I am enjoying being with the kiddos in the mornings and then working in the afternoons.
We have had a busy summer and look forward to the rest of our year. We have a family trip to San Antonio coming up in October with Steven's family that we are so excited to go on. Everything is going well!

It's Been How Long?

Oh my goodness! I can't believe I haven't posted anything on here for over a year! That clearly shows how bad I am at this type of stuff. I will definatley strive to do better (I always say that!) Pictures and updates will follow soon...promise!

Our Awesome Trip...from February!

Ok so anyone who really knows me or has been checking my blog knows that I'm not good about getting pictures up in a very timely manner of when they happen. I'm just going to stop apologizing and come to terms with the fact that I'm a slacker! I admit it! Even so, I hope you still enjoy these vacation photos! We sure enjoyed this trip with Steven's family!

Love San Diego!

I can't get over how beautiful this temple is!

Makayla with the Grandparents!

What big ears they have!

Three men and a baby!

Makayla just adores her grandpa!

San Diego 2010!

Lilly loved the beach...probably because that's one of the times I don't mind that she gets dirty!

Me and cute hubby!

Grandma showing Lilly the animals!

Taking a breather from all the walking!

Cute panda mommy getting a bite to eat!

More, more, and more...

Grandma and Auntie Nani with Makayla at the zoo!

Silly daddy and Lilly!

Lilly didn't like Elmo life-size as much as she does when he's in the TV!

Here we are at the USS Midway. Very cool!

Look at those sea lions just laying on the beach! They were so stinky!

Some More San Diego...

What a good daddy to ride the carousel with his Lilly bug!

We're ready for our day at Seaport Village!

On the shoulders is the way to go!

See what I mean?! Makayla especially liked riding this way!

Me and my cutie girls!

And yet some more San Diego!

Everyone looking at a little sea monster coming out of the seaweed bulb. Kinda gross, but also kinda cool!

Makayla all bundled up with Grandma and Grandpa May.

Grandma and Lilly playing in the sand at the beach!

Makayla was all smiles in the car on the way to San Diego!

Lilly stayed happy and occupied with her DVD player and stopped for just a moment to pose with Mommy!

Our Cute Family!

Our little girl just happy as can be in her jumparoo!

Steven got out his harmonica to play us some songs and Lilly decided she wanted to join in! So cute!

Lilly and Makayla rolling around on the floor. Anytime Makayla is on the floor hanging out, Lilly can't help but be there right next to her! It's pretty cute...most of the time! :)

Soon...

I will continue to say that I'm awful at blogging, but I am planning on posting more pictures in the next couple days (Christmas, etc.). Be patient with me! :)

Some Recent Pictures!

Steven and the girls with Grandma May at their house in Montana where we went for Thanksgiving!

Lilly watching a movie on our way to Montana. She did really well, except for when she threw up everywhere! It was pretty nasty!

Makayla and her toys, trying to keep herself busy while in the car for 20 hours! She did so well!

My little family hanging out at home! I love them so much! They make my life wonderful!

My big girl and me! I can't believe she's already going to be 3 years old this year! Crazy!

Grand Caymen!

I never did post pictures from our trip to the Grand Caymen Islands! We went there in October with a group from Steven's work and had a blast! I'm excited to see where we go next year!

Caymen Islands!

Here is a view of the beach just down from our hotel we stayed at, the Ritz-Carlton.

Makayla and me hanging out by the pool! She wasn't very happy on this trip. It was hard to get a smile out of her. She just wanted to sleep!

Here is everyone (including the guy taking the picture, Mike Mooney) at a restaurant we went to that was so delicious! It had a dessert called Sticky Toffee Pudding that was to die for! I licked the bowl clean!

Steven and Makayla spending some daddy-daughter time in the ocean! Again, she wasn't thrilled about it.

Here is the view from our hotel room! It was so beautiful! Super muggy and hot though!

Finally...

So I know that I'm not the best blogger because it takes a couple of months after each post for me to do another one. Well, here are some pictures from the past little bit to catch everyone up. We're all doing well...Makayla is growing like crazy and is totally over whatever had her at the hospital; Lilly is busy being a 2-year old and likes to get right in Makayla's face, but she's a good sister to her. Steven is staying busy at work and is finally getting over his severely sprained ankle that he's had for a month or so now. I'm doing well staying busy with the 2 kiddos and school. Steven and I get to go to the Grand Caymen Islands in a few weeks so we're super excited about that. We also are going to a Broncos game soon. Steven would much rather see the Packers play but is being a good hubby and taking me to see my team. Go Broncos! Other than that, there's not much else going on. Till next time...

Some Recent Pictures!

Hanging out in Mommy's room!

Having fun on Lilly's swingset!

Sleeping on Daddy...his favorite thing!

Lilly with Dayna and Reese checking out the seals at the zoo!

Lilly was just having so much fun on the way to the zoo! Can't you tell?

More Pictures!

Kind of a funny picture of Makayla but I just love that she's smiling now! Lilly's such a good big sister!

Sisters! Cute Girlies!

Makayla sleeping on Grandpa when they were here in August!

Cute little Lilly posing for Mommy!
This one was from a while ago when Makayla was still pretty new! She looks a lot different now!

Unexpected, But Wonderful!

I know I'm a few days late, but I finally got some pictures up of our unexpected early arrival of Makayla. For those who don't know the story, I'll try to sum it up real quick. I had a routine appointment on July 1st and was told that I had been measuring a bit small so I got an ultrasound done. Unfortunately, it looked like Makayla had stopped growing and only weighed 5 1/2 lbs. at me being 38 weeks, but measuring 34. We were all worried that she wasn't getting the food she needed and so they decided to induce me. To our surprise and relief, everything went very smoothly with my labor and Makayla came out a healthy 6 lbs. 10 oz. and 18 1/2 inches long! Everything was okay with her and me and we were able to bring her home the next day. Needless to say I was so relieved after being so worried and stressed the previous few days. We're so blessed and grateful to have Makayla in our lives now, even if it was a couple weeks early! No complaints! She is a wonderful and sweet baby girl!

New Arrival!

Our sweet new baby girl Makayla!

Here's Steven with 2 of his favorite girls! So cute!

When Lilly first came in the room after I had Makayla, she wouldn't come near me. I think me being hooked up to a bunch of machines might have freaked her out. But once I got my food, she was more than willing to come close enough to share some of my fries and cake. I was able to sneak in a kiss!

Here's our new family!

Since I knew I was getting induced, I was able to make myself look decent before having the baby. I didn't look too bad afterwards...a lot better than my last time with Lilly! :)

Here's our new girl right after coming out! She came out crying with a good set of lungs!