Monday Sloan and I had a whole day out and about.  We ran a million errands and then had lunch at Costa Vida.  Even though we were away from her only for a long weekend – it felt like she had grown leaps and bounds.  She even fits [kind of] into some of her summer clothes [meant for this summer, of course] just in time for the fall weather to show up in Utah.  I put her in her dad’s favorite shirt – Later Skater – and had to laugh when I saw the sign posted outside the Costa Vida entrance.  Haters.

For some reason, I was craving breakfast for dinner.  So I convinced Zach for Family Night that we have a big helping of pancakes, eggs, and bacon.  He obliged and Sloan had her first taste of pancakes and “scrambie eggs”.

Putting Sloan to bed that night was pretty ridiculous.  We tried on all her stuff that we got her while we were in Chicago and after her bath we read her a million stories.  We both laughed at how long we were lingering.  It’s hard to put her to bed after not seeing her for three nights.

The next morning Sloan and I were up bright and early for the grand opening of Madewell’s store at City Creek.  We were lucky enough to get a gift card last time – so my friend Jenn and I showed up an hour before the opening to get in line.  Luckily, we both got gift cards [50 dollas!] and the trip was well worth it – if you ask us.  Don’t ask Parker and Sloan, though.  They were not thrilled…

Later that night we celebrated Jenn’s 30th birthday – Lindsey, Jenn, and I – at Trio in Salt Lake.  Spending time with these ladies is good for my heart.  I appreciate their friendship more than they will ever know.  And 30 looks SO good on Jenn…

The rest of this week was spent catching up on all my work projects, cleaning my house, and going to Danger Park in our skeleton pajamas.  Because that’s how classy we are…

Friday evening my friend Derek married his fiancé, Brian up at Millcreek Inn.  They’ve been together 5 years and the wedding couldn’t have been more perfect.  The weather, the lights in the trees.  Let’s just say my first official gay wedding lived up to the hype.

It was great catching up with ma girls and seeing Derek as happy as he was that night.  He and Brian are made for each other.  Even their vows were perfectly in sync (completely coincidental).

Saturday was packed.  We drove from NSL > Taylorsville to help my parents pack up their basement into a storage unit.  Sloan napped while we carried years worth of furniture, boxes, and pure garbage [my mom is the most organized hoarder on this planet] and packed it in a truck.  Then we drove from Magna > NSL to shower and get ready for my cousin Tadd’s wedding BBQ.  So from NSL > Draper we went.  We stayed for a while, caught up with some family and friends, and then drove Draper > NSL to change for the Utah Football game.  Sloan hung out with a babysitter while Zach and I had date night.  We ate sushi at Tsunami and then rushed over to Rice Eccles.  The game was a blast.  Intense, as usual, but so fun to watch.  Our seats really do make this experience for me.  Still can’t believe Zach weaseled his way into this deal…

After the victory, I convinced Zach to stop on the way home and get some Diet Coke and a Cinnabon.  So even though we got home way passed OUR bedtime – we stayed up until after one in the morning eating our spoils and watching one of our new favorite Netflix shows.

Sunday came and went.  Church.  Naps – Zach voted to watch some ESPN. And dinner at my parents’ house.

I haven’t been too emotional about my parents selling their home.  I really am excited for them.  But for some reason the thought of Sloan not being able to jump on their trampoline got me all upset Sunday night.  I’ve had a million memories made on the old trampoline.  Before we left for the evening I took Sloan out there to bounce on that baby.  It may be the last time she ever gets to, considering the timeline.  She was in heaven.  You can tell by our squeals and double chins in this photo that it will be sorely missed…

This weekend Sloan also turned 11 months old.  She is a maniac.  Climbing up and over everything, walking [assisted, of course], and basically running this house with her pouty puppy dog eyes.  She eats just about everything and anything.  She is such a great sleeper (and napper, but I don’t want to jinx it) and I just thank heaven above every night how lucky we are to have her in our family.

We’re not perfect parents, but we’re trying our best.  Zach and I balance each other out pretty well when it comes down to it.  He’s the fun parent – and I stress out about giving her balanced meals and reading to her constantly.  Either way, I hope she loves being a part of us.  Because she makes being a family SO wonderful.