Man life has been crazy but I absolutely love it. So the first B:
Boise- My little family moved to Boise, ID for the summer and for Shawn's schooling next year. Shawn has a great job this summer that is paid- hard to find- and he loves every minute of it. I am so thrilled he found this job. He works so hard and deserves every minute of it. Our apartment is really nice. We have a swimming pool just outside so if you are ever in the area and want a free swim- call me up. The only thing I really am not loving is finding friends and our ward. We had such a blast in Moscow and we really miss it and miss our friends too. Our ward rocked and we wouldn't trade it for anything. Now we are in a Family Ward and its hard because Shawn and I are the only really young couple. Pray that we find some friends or this may be a long year for me. I just feel bad for Zoey because she loves interacting with kids and there is really no one her age so it makes it hard on her and me because I know I am boring for her to hang out with all day.
2nd B
Bahamas-
That's right! My parents took my siblings and their families to the Bahamas for my sister Kylee's graduation present. It was the best trip ever. We had our own little house with a swimming pool. It was extremely hot the whole time. We had a blast. We went to the world's largest aquarium, went to many beaches, hit up the straw markets and shopping, attended a zoo with a flamingo march, ate weird stuff, went to church which was awesome and may have to be another post, went to an aquatic park which was the funnest thing we did, pirate museum, and much much more. We had to even learn how to drive on the other side of the road- took us a while to get the hang of it. Zoey loved every minute of it. She loved being on the beach and playing in the water. She just ate handfuls of sand the entire time and loved it. Still cleaning out sand from her diapers. Luckily she didn't get an ounce of sun on her little white body.
3rd B
Baby Girl
Yep! Shawn and I are expecting baby number 2. Definitely not planned, but we are so happy to bring another girl into our lives. I am 24 weeks along. I am due October 1st. Zoey will only be 15 months old, so it is going to be crazy stuff for awhile, but I wouldn't change it for any other way. They are going to be the best of friends too. Shawn is just nervous about teenage years, which I don't blame him:) We have five names picked out, so you will have to cast your vote when I post that in a later post. Pregnancy has been another cake walk for me. I was a little more sick and felt a little different, so we were expecting to hear a boy, but its definitely a girl. Poor Shawn. No he actually wanted it to be a girl. He is such a good daddy.
4th B
Baby Steps
Our little Zoey is growing up way too fast. She is 11 months old. She finally has two teeth coming in on her bottoms. She has been great with it though and we couldn't even tell she was getting any teeth. She has mastered the crawl and is now pulling herself up to everything. She makes the funniest faces and loves to talk. She is beginning to take steps on her little baby walker and will take about seven steps at a time and then get tired and fall down. She has also mastered the kiss. When you say Kisses- she automatically will open up her mouth and come in for a big wet one, but she doesn't do it for everybody so you are lucky if she will. She loves giving mommy and daddy kisses though. She is so much fun and we just love her to death.
Sorry for the long post. I haven't updated in so long, but just wanted to catch everybody up on the adventures happening here at the Boyles. Hope everyone is enjoying summer.
20 comments:
Wahoo! Congrats on Baby Girl No. 2! That's such great news. Super happy for you.
As for the family ward transition -- if your experience is like ours, it bites at first and then suddenly it's a little better, then suddenly it's great and you wouldn't have it any other way. We were fortunate that several other young families have moved into our ward since we have. Make sure when you introduce yourself that you tell people you came from Moscow -- you might be surprised to find some former MU6 folks -- people who left the ward before you came. If that's not an awesome starting point for a friendship, what is?
Woo hoo! Congrats on baby girl number 2! Zoey and her will be such great buds:) I am glad your pregnancy is going good! I am sure you will find friends, I love Boise and the people there. That is awesome Shawn has a paid internship, those are hard to come by, way to go! Bahamas! how fun, what a great family trip:) Also, if you are ever in Shelley, I would love to do Zoey's pictures:)
YAY! Congrats on baby girl #2!! It is so fun having two so close...most of the time. :) It will be one of your best days the first time they play together. Elvin and Camden have tons of fun entertaining each other. We miss you guys. I hope that it gets better there for you.
Man I'll be all over that swimming pool that's for sure girl.
Save a date every week for us.
Congrats on the baby girl. It'll be awesome.
I love and miss you guys.
Glad about the trip together and Shawn loving his job.
Sounds like things couldn't be better.
Did you get my email?
OH it is so good to hear how you guys are doing! If we were down there, I would totally come hang out with you at the pool. You should get to know all the "cool" young couples from emmett. They go over to boise a lot, and visa versa! But, they are what made it the time of our lives down there!
I'm so excited for you guys! Your mom told me you were expecting at seminary graduation. That's so cool. It'll be fun for ya to be closer to home. Sounds like you guys are having fun and way busy!
Congrats on baby girl #2. 15 months. Wow. I did 17 months and totally survived so you will be fine. When we moved to Bountiful our ward was super old. My visiting teaching companion was 82. Seriously. I struggled to find friends for a while and then I found out about a group called MOM's Club. I am sure there is a local Boise chapter. It was a great way to have instant playgroups (I was at home with Daph and expecting Zane) and to meet other moms. I was one of the only Mormon members but that ended up being a great thing. I joined the Draper chapter was soon as we moved back here from Germany. Needless to say, it was great. So, just an idea.
Lastly, you have the coolest parents. That is great that they took you all on a way sweet vacay. Amazing!
congrats on another girl! so exciting!
Yay! The Boyle's are back! Can't wait to come down and visit you guys! Zo already looks so much older from the pictures. She has slimmed down from all that crawling and walking! Sounds like Bahamas was a awesome, we'll go ahead and invite ourselves next time. ;)
I am so excited for you guys, too bad you guys are gone our girls are only going to be a couple weeks apart. Aren't girls FUN!!!
wow! congrats on baby #2! that's so exciting! sorry you're not liking your ward too much-that's a hard adjustment but i'm sure you guys will find good friends in no time :) i'm glad you are liking living in boise! :) and i'm SO jealous that you got to go to the BAHAMAS!!!
Wow! Congrats on the new baby on the way! That is super fun and exciting.
I hope things get better for you at church. We are really young in our ward too and it kinda stinks but life goes on. Hopefully you'll get an awesome calling and that will help you find your "place."
Zoey is as adorable as ever!
What a HAM Zoey is in all of those pics....makes me miss you guys so much. Can't wait to see you in a few weeks.
PS..I've been checking out cakes for you on line but haven't found the perfect one yet-but don't worry, I'll keep looking.
Give lil' Zo Zo a big SmOoCh for us!
Love you guys.
Wow! Congrats on the second baby! Mine were 18 months and I thought that was close! But you know what, there are WAY more benefits to having kids close then there are cons. At least after those first few months. So just hang in there till you make it past about month 4 or 5. I know how hard the new ward thing can be. The only thing that's really helped us the most is to get involved as much as we can and then even if you don't find bff's you'll at least feel at home. Looks like you guys are having a fun summer! Maybe I'll have to take a road trip and come spend some time with you since Mark works crazy shifts.
OH MY GOSH!!! Congratulations you two! I can't believe you are already so far along! Your girls are going to be best friends, that is so much fun.
The Bahamas look like so much fun. After all this rain and cold, I'd have been a great tag along babysitter. . . maybe next time! You look beautiful, Chels!!
Chels that is so awesome!! You told me you always wanted twins so I think that 15 months apart will definitely be a close second! (: You will be great! I'm coming home in the middle of July and will be there for quite awhile so if you are around we should catch up. Hope Boise gets better. So happy for you guys!
Looks like you guys have been having so much fun! Congrats on another girl! Lydia and Jaelynn were 12 months apart and Jaelynn and Kaylei were 18 months apart. I loved having them so close. I wouldn't change it for anything. I hope you find friends soon. Congrats again!
Congrats Chelsie! That is super exciting! And no doubt those two will be such good friends! Good luck with the whole ward thing... it can definitely be tough... glad you are doing well. And congrats again!
Hey Chels! I found your blog by blog surfing other blogs...hope you dont' mind :)
My first two kids were 15 months apart and it actually worked out really well!
Actually all my kids are pretty close but I wouldn't change it for anything.
I read about your Bahamas trip,....SOOO JEALOUS!! One day...
Looks like you are doing so well. I understand the feeling of making new friends and getting use to a new ward. We just recently moved to New Mexico and it took me awhile to adjust, but its a work in progress!
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