Mammouth 2009

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In July we took our annual Viehweg family trip to Mammoth. I was a little apprehensive as we began the five hour drive to Mammoth I wasn't toosure how Ashlyn and especially Nathan (who was only three months old) was going to handle being in the car for that long, but the trip up went great. We left around nap time so right away both kids took a nap. About three hours in we stopped at a rest stop so I could nurse Nathan, and so Ashlyn could use the bathroom. When we got back on the road we put in a DVD we then stopped for gas in Bishop, and then when Ashlyn was starting to get really fed up with being in the car we pulled out the big guns and put on her Dora DVDs (thanks uncle Kiel) which kept her entertained until we got to the condo.

We had a laid back day the first day we were there. We went to our favorite pizza place ate and then went and hung out at the park. Nathan loves to be outside, and just loved hanging out on the blanket with his cousin Luke.

Ashlyn loved hanging out with Grandpa and Grandma.

The next day we all went on a hike. I think it was about 1/2 a mile up to a really cool lake. Ashlyn did awesome and walked all the way. Here she is with Aunt Jessica, Aunt Laurel, and cousin Luke.

What a cute family!

Ashlyn was so excited that Koa (Jaroms parents dog) could come with us to Mammoth, and she laughed so hard when he went swimming in the lake,

The whole gang (minus Jarom's mom who was taking the picture)

This was Nathan after the hike down.

Another day we were there we drove out to Bodie which is a ghost town in the middle of nowhere. It was quite interesting, and was also very hot. Here we are taking a break from the sun.

Ashlyn loved climbing up and down the steps, and had fun taking pictures sitting on them.

After we went to Bodie we stopped at Mono lake. Here is a shot of the lake and the Tofa's. The lake is kinder cool in the winter the water is green and in the summer the water is blue. I don't remember the full story why so I will have to wait for Jarom to come home and remind me. I know it has something to do with brine shrimp, fly's, and birds (I think).


Another day we decided to hike to Rainbow falls, but first we had to stop and take pictures with the Mammoth.

Here we are at Rainbow falls. This hike was just over a mile. Ashlyn did pretty well, but it wasn't the smartest idea to go during nap time! Let's just say on the way back which was some what up hill Jarom and I had to take turns carrying her on our backs, but for how far she walked she did great! This is us at Rainbow falls,

and this is us at Rainbow falls two years ago. I can't believe how little Ashlyn was, and what a big girl she is now. Time really does fly.

if you look closely you can see a rainbow coming off the waterfall.

Nathan loved to hike, but I would too if I was being carried around everywhere!

These last two pictures I took on the last night we were there. They look so peaceful I thought I would throw them in.

Mammoth was so fun we had a blast. Can't wait for next year!

First Beach Trip of the Summer

In July we went with my family to Corona Del Mar for the day. It was so much fun. It was Nathans first trip to the beach and I was super excited to see how he liked the ocean and the sand, but as you can tell by the picture below this is how Nathan spent his day at the beach. There is just something about that sea breeze that allows you to take such a good nap.

Here is Ashlyn playing with Aunt Jaimie. Ashlyn loved the beach, She played in the ocean and the sand the whole day she wouldn't even stop to eat!

Here is Ashlyn with Uncle Josh. They were using the binoculars to spot ships out in the ocean. Ashlyn was pretty funny when she was looking though the binoculars they were as big as her face.

It was a fun day. We can't wait to go back!

Picnic at the Park

For family home evening we decided to enjoy the nice weather and go have a picnic in the park. We packed lots of goodies to eat. Here is Ashlyn eating her giant sandwich.

Nathan was so good at the park. He loves to be outside, and just sat in his car-seat and giggled at us.

Ashlyn loved the swings. and kept wanting to go higher and higher.

Ashlyn wanted both Jarom and I to sit with her on the gator.

What a great time!

Fourth of July

Fourth of July this year was really fun. In the afternoon we headed over to my family's house had a BBQ and hung out. We ate way too much, but had a lot of fun. Then in the evening we headed out to Maverick stadium (or Stater Bros Stadium as it is now called) for the Maverick's game followed by fireworks. This was the first baseball game we had taken Ashlyn too, and she was so excited. We ended up having to buy grass seats as the game was sold out, but I think that worked well. We laid out our blanket ate our snow cones, and enjoyed the game. Nathan was so good he just laid on the blanket and slept most of the game, and Ashlyn did great too she can't wait to go back again.

I forgot our camera so here are a couple of pictures that I took with my cell phone.

After the game (which the Mavericks won in the bottom of the ninth) they had a fireworks display which was really neat. Ashlyn however was not a big fan of the fireworks. She said they were way to loud so she kept her fingers in her ears until it was over. Nathan on the other hand loved the fireworks. I was worried that they would be way too loud for him, but I think he enjoyed the bright colours. I think the game was a big success Ashlyn is still talking about it. It was a lot of fun, and turned out to be a great day.

Ashlyn & Nathan

Here are some pictures that Jarom's sister Jessica took for us on Easter. Thank you Jess.

Here is a picture with all the cousins.

Easter 2009

We started our Easter festivities Saturday night by dyeing eggs. This was the first year that we had done this with Ashlyn, and she loved it. Ashlyn's main job was to place stickers on the dyed eggs. (She loves stickers, and we are constantly finding stickers all over our house)

She also enjoyed placing the eggs in the dye and watching it change colour.

She took decorating her egg very seriously. She wanted to make sure the design was just perfect.

Here she is dipping her egg. Can you see the concentration on her face.

Jess, Todd, and Luke came over and dyed eggs with us. This is Ashlyn and Jess dyeing a egg with Jess's face on it per Ashlyns request.

Here is Ashlyn with the finished eggs. Don't they look beautiful.

Here are the kids Easter baskets.

Ashlyn was so excited for her basket. I think she was more excited to find out that there was candy in there. After we looked though their Easter baskets we had a Easter egg hunt. All day Ashlyn kept saying that was her favorite part of the day. She did a great job, and found all the eggs we hid.

Here are the kids Easter outfits. Don't they look cute!

We had a great Easter, and can't wait for next year.

Nathan Jarom Viehweg

Well the day we had been anxiously awaiting finally happened! Nathan Jarom Viehweg was born on March 21st 2009 weighing in at 8lbs 9oz and 20 1/4 ins long.