Visit to Thatcher

Last weekend we got to go to Thatcher! It was a quick trip but we had a great time with family and just hanging out. Kameron and I went to the Gila Valley Temple saturday morning, and we went crawdad (spelling?) fishing on friday when we got there, took all the little kiddos too fun fun!

Emmers and I

Kameron decided to throw the crawdad at everyone it didn't survive the crash landing and after they stopped biting, it was fun while it lasted though!

We stayed up laaate so on Saturday I took and nap and LuLu decided to join me...

Game time!

Us girls on Sunday, I can already see that sad look in my eye...until next time Thatcher...

Outdoor Adventures!

This Fourth of July we went fishing in Williams and pretty much just hung out at home. We had a lot of fun fishing (especially because Kameron caught some fish!) And he's had his parents quad so he's been out scouting, one of his favorite past times...here are some pictures...

Yummy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the road

Kameron finally got me to go out with him on the quad. It was fun being outdoors and all but by the end my body was DONE being bounced around! I think that was my last quad ride for a while. We had a fun time though, only saw one elk but Flagstaff does have one good thing: pretty scenery.

Kam on the quad

The happy couple

While we were out Kameron's dad and little brothers (Tanner and Sam) came to Flagstaff for some fishing.

Kameron had to work Saturday but we were able to drive out to Williams that afternoon and go fishing with them.

Kameron's trout, it was a good size too!

Russ with his monster trout!

Sadly the fish swallowed the hook and had to be taken home to Cottonwood (notice all the little fish...fertilizer for their garden)

So we had a really good time, no fireworks though. Too many fires up here in Flagstaff. On Monday I had the opportunity to clean, like really clean, the house while Kameron went to work. Not such a good idea for the pregnant bod, but it's all good.

So this weekend we've kinda spontaneously decided to go to Thatcher. Emily is coming to AZ (can't get enough of the people she was so anxious to be rid of) :) we are pretty awesome haha. But it should be fun going to Thatcher spending time with family!

Summer Fun!

I feel like I have been Blogging all the time! I guess June has just been busy, busy!
I had my birthday (on father's day!) So Kameron's family came down and Cade and Caryn happened to be in Flagstaff too so we did a combined Father's Day/Birthday dinner for Cade and I. Dinner was delicious and I could have eaten Caryn's cake all by myself! But I resisted. I did get a book The Alliance, which I've already finished...Love it! It was an awesome birthday!

So after having to get through two days of work we headed off to Phoenix for our anniversary get-away! So worth it! The guy upgraded our room to a casita and it was right next to the pools, awesome! and we had a bunch of gift cards to some Yummy restaurants so we ate Good! Maybe a little Too good! The yummy cinnamon butter at Texas Road House and Apple Crisp desert at On the Border was wonderful!

So after our fun filled stay at Hilton Point at Squaw Peak, we headed into Mesa/Queen Creek for some family time!! Could this weekend get any better? At Janel's house we had a yummy dinner and cake and I got a some cute presents (pictures to come) and fun decorations. I love my crafty sisters and mom!
Here is Kam and I with my b-day cake and you can see the fun decorations hanging. So cute!

Bri and I are about 5ish weeks apart! So fun! Boys of course :)

More birthday fun...oh and don't forget the game of settlers!

So after all that excitement was Emily Martin's wedding on Saturday! She looked Gorgeous and I am just so happy for her! The wedding was beautiful and I'm so glad we were able to go and be there for that special occasion!!

This is me and Molli (and Jules chillin in the back) Don't know why we didn't get a picture with all of us? Too much wedding excitement going on I guess...

Last but not least Emily getting married...

It was just a wonderful week and we had so much fun! Now it's back to work. Not sure what the next fun trip will be? Hopefully some family time. That's always the best!

Mrs. Almost Lunt and 80th Birthday's

A couple of weekends ago our dearest friend Emily had her bridal shower!! I'm so glad we made the trip to Mesa. It's so good to see old friends. And next weekend (June 26th) we will go to her wedding!! Exciting!

The next weekend we traveled to Southern Utah for Kameron's grandma's 80th Birthday party. I love going there, it's like this oasis. We ate lots of yummy food and pretty much just had a fun relaxing weekend with family. Turns out there are Eight grand babies coming this year...yes eight. wow. Here is Kam and I at the big party for Grandma Johnson.

Tina (Kameron's mom) was in charge of lunch on Saturday! It turned out SO good. Pulled pork sandwiches with homemade BBQ sauce and delicious coleslaw (which I don't usually eat but this was Good coleslaw!) Yumm. Here's Caryn and I, I think we are like...5 weeks apart..somewhere around there, Thanks for the picture Caryn! I was kinda lame-o when it came to taking pictures...I need to take more pictures!

On Sunday we headed back to real life. Bummer. But that's okay, life just keeps rolli'n! Our little baby is grow'in strong! Nice to get punches in the stomach at 2AM. It's a love tap right? But really it's so exciting to feel this life growing inside me! I need to cherish the newness of it all. Kameron's summer school is going good. Oh and this coming week we are headed to a resort in North Phoenix for a couple of days because...it's my birthday on the 20th! yay 22! and our 3rd anniversary...! and our last big hurrah! before we have a baby and fun, easy trips become non existent. That about sums it up though, laying by the pool here I come!

Think Blue!

We are having a Boy!! So, so excited!!! Here are some pictures!
Little head and hand

Scary Alien Face! Atleast we know he has a Brain!

Yup it's a boy!


The leg above the head shot!

This one is another picture of the boy parts...not quite sure...

He's healthy and right on schedule! What a blessing! We are working on names, now that we know to go for boy names we can get more serious about it...we'll keep you updated!

Family Visit part #2

We went to Thatcher this past weekend, went through the temple and pretty much just hung out and did what DeRusha's do best...music! Kameron was a sport, went to Blue Ponds but didn't catch anything. Most of Janel's family was there, Jason and Ava, and Brianna! Here are some pictures....
Melanie (best friend from the elementary days) came down for the day!

Kameron and I

And the girls! We didn't plan on being in Thatcher all at the same time but it just happened on its own! I was so excited to see Emily, Julie, and Molli, it had been wayyy to long. And the night before I went to a friends reception and saw Lyndee and Jordan and some other long lost friends...

This is backwards but on Friday night we went and sang at this little ice cream shop-per request of The Dad for his birthday preset, it was fun, and I havn't sang in front of anyone in quite some time, but it went well for 15 minutes of notice. Happy Birthday Dad! (May 15th)
Kam and I eating ice cream

Dayton and Whyatt..this picture doesn't do justice for the blue "cotton candy" ice cream they were eating...Oh my!

It was so fun playing settlers, eating yummmmy cinnamon rolls, singing, and just catching up with family! Now that there is temple hopefully we can visit Thatcher more. I forget how fun my parents house is. My dad re-did the sauna (had a little fire problem couple months back) but it's kinda better than the first edition. The kids get to play with fire and there is just No place like home.

So here is my most recent preggers shot. I really grew the past couple of days! I'm 18 weeks. It's so exciting as the baby grows and I start getting little kicks and flutters! Love it!!

Funny story, so they say you can get pregnant brain or something like that...anyways I have it. And I'm at work and realize I've forgotten my wedding ring at home! I Never do that! Sheesh! Anyways I'm just working away and hear a little jingle and realize I've forgotten them in my pocket!! I was going to do a therapy and took them off but didn't end up doing it...hopefully I get my brain cells back in five months.

So besides all the Thatcher and baby fun, we've just been hanging out in Flagstaff, watching the Suns vs Lakers game with Cade and Caryn when they are in town from Prescott. Other than that life is pretty quite. Which is kinda a good thing, better enjoy it!

Family Visit part #1

This month we get to see family! Yay! Natalie (Kameron's sister) graduated from NAU so some family came down from Cottonwood and Utah. We went out to Lake Mary and pretty much just sat around and talked...and got sunburned :) It was fun just being outside and not stuck in an office!
Than on Saturday Emily stopped to stay in Flagstaff for a couple of days before heading to Thatcher for her "leave" from school for a couple of weeks. Hopefully she graduates before the end of the year so she can move closer!
I had to play for primary during sacrament meeting for Mother's Day. So here we are before church...oh and Emily gave me a cute hair cut too!!

(This bottom picture is dedicated to my dear friend Emily Martin--sorry it took so long I just look more fat than pregnant)
I am 17 weeks. Hopefully I start to show more like a pregnant belly instead of a I ate too much junk food belly. But it's all so exciting and I have been feeling pretty good!! Doctor visit have been going good, good strong heart beat!

So this weekend coming up we are headed to Thatcher for (of course) the Gila Valley Temple. And to see some family I havn't seen for a while....Brianna! yay! It'll be a fun little family reunion for everyone that can make it. I'm so excited, hopefully I take some good pictures!