Day 2

Saturday we continued on our way to Bear Lake, stopping at the USU Creamery to enjoy some delicious ice cream. Emma managed to show off one of her impressive spit ups all over the floor as we ordered- Awesome!!!

Bear Lake Vacation- Day 1

My friend Lisa has inspired me to do a better job with my blog. She started a 365 days a year book and takes a picture everyday so she can remember the simple little things in life. I have a hard time remembering what happened a week ago, let alone a whole year so I thought it was a good idea to start recording the simple pleasures of being a stay at home mom with 4 little people. So brace yourself, you are about ready to take a sneak peak into the Rasmussen family.

FRIDAYA whole year has passed and it is time for our annual Bear Lake vacation... YEAH!!! It is one of our favorite places to go as a family and we have so many great memories with Grandma & Grandpa Rasmussen.

Our trip started on Friday morning at 6:30. We had breakfast at a park in Flagstaff, lunch at the Glen Canyon Dam, and dinner at McDonalds in Beaver where we stayed for the night. The kids enjoyed swimming in the pool and hot tub, and Mom even got a little exercise on the bike after the kids were in bed.

Teeny Weeny Bikini

My neighbor and lactation consultant told me that swimming is good exercise for a baby and makes them very sleepy, so we thought we would try it out. Plus we had to see Emma model that cute swimsuit.

Emma's blessing day

We decided to top Father's Day by blessing Emma today. It was the perfect ending to a wonderful weekend. My sister and bro-in-law were in town and we wanted them to be apart of it as well. Emma was perfect, she slept through the whole thing like a good little babe!


I made this dress in my children's sewing class at Ricks College (11years ago). It was such a relief, during this insanely crazy time, to pull it out of the closet and have everything done. All I needed to do was add a few accessories. Whew! Thank you sis-in-law for the beautiful blanket, and Marci for the bracelet.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day Kirk. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband who is the best dad in the world.

Emma Jean

Emma was born 05/22/2009 at 4:50 AM. She was 7lbs 9oz and 20.5 inches long.

Here we are driving home from the hospital as a family of six. Unfortunately dad forgot to bring Emma's clothes to come home in, so he had to make a mad dash to the gift shop to make amends. They had one girl outfit that was 0-3 months. It was a little baggy to say the least, but she didn't go home naked.

The first meeting between the Irish twins (11 months apart). Neither one seems too excited

These two however were very excited to see their baby sister.

Happy Mother's Day to Me!!!

My friend and neighbor was so kind as to let us be her models for her Mother's Day mini photo sessions at her house. All I had to do was get the kids dressed and she did the rest. I absolutely love these pictures and it is a Mother's Day present I will remember and love forever. Thank you Ashley for these priceless pictures. You are amazing.