Haven's Family

The Carousel

2011-07-26T09:44:00.001-06:00

Urban Crawl

2011-07-22T14:47:00.000-06:00

Another week

2011-07-18T20:31:00.000-06:00

Us for now

2011-07-16T23:49:00.000-06:00

The saying you never know where life will take you... is so true! When I married Adam 7 years ago, I had a feeling that life with him would be an adventure although at the time I never would have guessed just where it would lead. Over those 7 yrs we've managed to experience the majestic beauty of Alaska(where we made plans to settle, until things drastically changed and thank goodness they did) then the charming small town feel of Farmington for 5 yrs (where our two sweet babies entered our lives) and now here we are in the desert hills of St George. Adam has always talked about making his way back here, to where he relishes in his boyhood days.

I must say....

I NEVER thought I would like it this much! We're having an incredible experience making memories together in the desert, and yes it's HOT! Our days have been filled with lizard hunting, 25 main cupcakes, dance classes, splash parks, late night walks, carousel rides, exploring the river and basking in the extremely hot sun (only when submerged in water).

Life is blissful and we are content to find that home truly is wherever we are.

St George (so far)

2011-07-10T12:45:00.001-06:00

St George (so far) from kettleoffish on Vimeo.

Days gone by

2011-03-20T17:00:00.000-06:00

The vacation is over and life is finally back to usual. We've been busy playing with family,friends and toys that make home well home. Haven was so happy to be back to her room and toys. She has a little stuffed puppy that she named toesby. She is her best friend! She takes her everywhere sometimes it's good and sometimes it's kind of a pain. I am glad she has found happiness in the simple things and I think that's all that matters. I am looking forward to the day her little brother can play with her. She finds joy in his current stage of responding with giggles,big smiles and kicking his legs and flapping his arms. It's fun to have a little one and we're enjoying our little family.

Baby Boy Liam

2011-02-05T10:37:00.001-07:00

Location:N 2040 E,St George,United States

Pink snow birdie

2011-02-01T22:55:00.000-07:00

Our little family decided to take the month of January to "snow bird" to St George. Adam's parents bought his grandparents house so we had an excuse to go down. It has been so much fun! We've had the Ostler's traditional New Year's party week down here. Then we took off for a week to go to California to play at Disneyland. When we returned to St George the Record's came down for the weekend. We've had the best time playing in the sun and its hard to even think about going back to the cold. Our good friends The Holland's even made the trek down too and surprised us for the weekend. Its been a month filled with cupcakes,sand dunes,walks,pizza factory,playing the Wii,swimming at the rec center,playing in the sun,shopping and more. I guess its been a month long vacation and really who could ask for more.

Lil brother

2011-02-01T22:01:00.000-07:00

We've grown to a family of 4. Little baby Record "Liam Hayes" was born Oct. 8th @ 8:22am and weighed 5 lbs 3 oz 18.5 inches long. We love him so much! It's been an adjustment to have a little newborn again but it's so wonderful. He is such a good baby. It was easy for Haven to love him although he made her cry every time he cried. He is now 4 months and they both find joy in each other. She loves to get him to smile and is proud to be the big sister. It's such a blessing to have two sweet kids.

No step in poop daddy!

2011-01-01T12:52:00.000-07:00

What you've been missing...

2010-07-20T08:19:00.000-06:00

Its been forever since we've posted anything on our family. So, what have you been missing? Let me fill you in. The big news is that we are expecting (baby #2) in Oct. a BOY! I guess I have that to blame for my lack of blogging over the last 6 months. Morning sickness this round took me out for a couple months. I am finally starting to feel better and have energy to get out and do stuff again. Haven is growing up so fast. She's accomplished some big milestones over the last few months. Potty trained!! and goodbye to her binky. She loves to play and runs almost everywhere. She's discovered being a girly girl and loves to wear dresses and twirl. She's starting the princess and barbie phase. She loves balloons. One day as we lost one up in the sky she said with a very excited voice "I can be a purple butterfly and fly up and get my balloon." I can't believe how grown up she is and we are excited to see her take on the role as a big sister. She loves babies and is already such a big helper to her mommy and daddy. We took her to "Baby Animal Days" at "This is the Place Park" and she got to hold a baby ducky and ride a pony. She loves to tell everyone how she got to hold the baby duck and it was biting her finger. She is full of life and love and makes us laugh.

Do you see what I see

2009-12-30T22:07:00.000-07:00

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year and I am having a little bit of those post Christmas blues, I can't believe how fast it came and went. I am finding more joy each year, I think because we also celebrate Haven and Adam's birthdays around the holiday season. We really had the best Christmas and I was so excited for Haven that I couldn't sleep Christmas Eve (I felt like a kid again). Adam's brother and his family were in town and we did lots of fun things.

(This is the Place Monument Park, sledding, Christmas bell caroling, eating, playing the Wii)

I feel so much gratitude for all my blessings and for family and friends.
I hope you all had a Merry Christmas!!

Turning 2

2009-12-08T12:27:00.000-07:00

We had a really fun birthday party with our family this year for Haven's big number 2. It was a "barnyard theme" with good old fashioned pin the tail on the donkey, duck shooting game and mud pie eating contest (ie chocolate pudding/oreo's with gummy worms) Haven loves to sing "Happy Birthday" and has been practicing for a couple months now. She loved the balloons and all her gifts.

Thanks everyone for helping her have a great day:)

Sneak Peak

2009-11-07T21:25:00.000-07:00

Ostler Family Photos 2009

Untouched

2009-11-03T14:58:00.000-07:00

We took a few family photos one beautiful fall day and this is what we came up with.......its really hard to get the perfect picture with a child. It was a little cold but we had fun!

Just you and me

2009-11-03T13:57:00.000-07:00

Adam and I took a little weekend getaway to St George. We went down to see Thriller at the Tuacahn with his family. It was so much fun and well needed. It was the first time in 2yrs I had spent a night away from haven. We missed her lots but she was happy with her aunts/cousins and grandparents. I had never been to the Tuacahn before and it was so cool and really set the mood for Halloween.

I also wanted to share some Halloween pictures. This year's theme was "Alice in Wonderland" I was the Queen of Hearts, Adam was the Mad Hatter and of course Haven was Alice. She dressed as a bunny for the trunk-or-treat to stay warm.

Quiet!! time to read

2009-10-07T18:08:00.000-06:00

Maybe....its because I am a mom now, but I love watching Haven "be mommy" to her baby. She loves her little doll and takes her with her everywhere and does what mommy does. She loves to lay a blanket out on the floor and wrap her baby in it. She loves to give her "baba's" and read books to her. The best part is she is starting to pretend play with her and I often catch her talking to her and then responding back "as the baby" Its precious!! I love having a little girl!!

One+one

2009-10-07T16:36:00.000-06:00

We had a big celebration for Grandpa "papa's" birthday!! Since we were all there, we decided to take a few pictures in the backyard.......thought I'd share:)

Island girl

2009-10-07T13:50:00.000-06:00

Our little family recently took a trip to Coronado Island; off the coast of San Diego California. We were so excited to take Haven to see the beach and the ocean. We had a great time and she loved it! The weather was so perfect and there were so many fun things to do. Here's a preview of the fun week we had there.

Haven Talky

2009-09-02T17:02:00.000-06:00

What do you do?

2009-08-21T16:00:00.000-06:00

What do you do in the summertime? We eat homemade popsicles, play in the water, ride bikes and play at the park. We really have had a fun, busy summer doing all those things. We ventured to Island Park for the annual 4th of July trip, which was lots of fun! We've visited Lagoon, Hoogle Zoo,Dinosaur Park, Discovery Gateway all of which we don't have pictures of. However, the simple things seem to make her the most happy! We are sad to see hot summer days come to an end but we love fall and are looking forward to the beginning of a new season.

Ponies go up and down

2009-06-17T15:52:00.000-06:00

We had a really fun filled animal day with Grandma Nanon, Aunt Michelle and cousins Lauren & Reese. They invited us to go with them to Wheeler Farm and Gardner Village. Haven loves animals and although, before then, she had really only encountered ducks...we've had a family of geese show up in our backyard field a few times and fed them some bread (so every day we watch for the ducks). I wasn't sure how she'd respond but she was in--heaven-- She loved riding the ponies and petting the sheep and goats. She loved running all over and being with the girls. Thanks Grandma for spoiling us!!
and Thanks Aunt Michelle for all the cute pictures so we can remember the day:)

Model Child

2009-05-01T22:04:00.001-06:00

"Simplistick", the Company Adam does wall art for, is putting together a catalog and needed models for the shots. They asked if Haven could come be one of those little models. She did a great job at posing and showing off for the camera. What can I say she made me proud. Who knows where this might take her someday:)

A taste of EASTER

2009-04-14T23:08:00.000-06:00

YES!! It's true once they've tasted the sweetness of candy...life is never the same. After the hunting was over...she wanted more. ((Sorry to disappoint Marcy, but no "peeps" were given out this year!))

Shhmmushy

2009-04-14T23:03:00.000-06:00

Its funny how kids come up with these ideas on their own. What a silly girl!

Ready Set GO!!

2009-04-14T22:28:00.000-06:00

Haven had her very first "out of state" road trip experience. We headed to Bend Oregon for Hypnobabies Instructor training. The highlights included: popsicles, elevator buttons, bubbles and ducks. All in all, she was pretty good even if we did get homesick.

After arriving home to snowy cold weather we took the first chance we could to head South to St George. This time we didn't want to come home....the weather was beautiful! To top it off we visited the Pizza Factory firetruck, played on the swings at the park and listened to Conference. She picked up quickly on how to say her prayers.

Haven Talk

2009-03-26T17:06:00.000-06:00

Sparkling Clean

2009-03-06T15:25:00.001-07:00

What BIG girls do

2009-03-06T15:11:00.000-07:00

Haven has hit the stage of wanting to be a "BIG" girl. It is fun to see what she comes up with sometimes. She must feed herself, no matter what kind of a mess it creates...she loves to dress up and wear everyone's accessories. She loves to play in the sink while mommy gets ready for the day. I've gotta say she is one silly girl and makes us laugh. I think she gets it from her daddy.

Horsey and Piggies

2009-01-13T13:56:00.000-07:00

We had to try and put her hair in piggies. It didn't quite last but it sure was cute!

I don't know what we were thinking. It was Haven's 1st Christmas and we didn't take a single still shot photo. I am glad to say we have home video but no pictures. We didn't know what to buy her but when she saw this horsey she got so Happy and wanted to ride it and then get off and kiss him. We spent Christmas Eve with my family. Haven got a baby dolly. She sat in a little chair and just held that baby tight. It was adorable. We headed to Adam's parents for Christmas brunch and got snowed in, so we had a sleepover. It was so much fun. There's something about having children that makes Christmas seem so much more magical and special. I think it has to do with remembering to become as a little child, pure and humble like our Savior.

Ballerina or Bat Girl??

2008-12-11T10:02:00.000-07:00

Two parents + two opinions + one picture= one sleepy baby (the math doesn't quite add up but the results the same)

Raising Sweetness

2008-12-11T09:56:00.001-07:00

Black & White Baby

2008-12-11T09:50:00.000-07:00

All Dolled Up...

2008-12-11T09:45:00.000-07:00

Haven loves necklaces and will try to put anything that resembles one over her head to wear it. She is a true girl.

Falling

2008-12-11T09:31:00.000-07:00

One beautiful, warm, fall day we went to our favorite park and let Haven go crazy crawling, walking and eating leaves. We also got some great shots...it was a perfect day!

Big Bird or Rubber Duckie

2008-12-10T18:02:00.000-07:00

Adam and I have had our costumes picked out forever. We couldn't decide what Haven could be that would go with ours. Then one day we thought about having her be Ernie's rubber duckie. I got a great deal through ksl for her cute little duck costume. It was a toss up at the big party though, everyone thought she was either Big Bird or Rubber Duckie. I thought she was one cute girl! I hope she continues to love Halloween as much as her mom does.

The BIG one

2008-11-30T13:37:00.000-07:00

Haven had two parties and pretty much had the eating cake and opening presents down by party #2. We had a monkey theme and played pin the tail on the monkey, monkey toss and monkey bowling. We covered the table with paper and let the kids go crazy drawing and coloring. She had a monkey cake and started out picking up little pieces with her fingers and then moved to handfuls. It was fun and stressful but we are so Happy to have had this first year with her and watch her grow. She's a sweetie!! We love you haven.

Pilgrims and Indians

2008-11-30T13:19:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving was our 1st Family photo

Adam's mom made everyone hats. The little boys were Indians and the little girls were pilgrims. It was so much fun and of course the food was yummy. Haven got to taste it all this year. We are "Thankful" for family which is what its all about.

Getting bigger.....

2008-11-12T12:11:00.000-07:00

Haven pics from Adam's phone

2008-10-30T09:48:00.001-06:00

More....

2008-10-23T02:02:00.001-06:00

Perfect Pumpkin

2008-10-23T01:41:00.000-06:00

We took Haven on her 1st hayride to the pumpkin patch in search of family pumpkins. She loved it!! She did a lot of pointing and babbling. I think we'll do it again next year and hopefully remember to take the camera (Thank Goodness for the iphone)

Beautiful Sunday Girl

2008-10-13T12:42:00.000-06:00

Good Morning Sunshine

2008-10-13T12:37:00.000-06:00

She's a little tired but splashing seems to wake her up!!

Going for a Ride

2008-10-13T11:56:00.000-06:00

Haven loves going for rides....anything with wheels or even a laundry basket. She likes to move, somehow the car and carseat are NOT the same.I think it has something to do with being belted in, so as long as she controls the getting on and off, its FUN!!

StOp and pIcK the fLoWeRs

2008-09-13T14:22:00.000-06:00

Yup! Still No Teethies

2008-09-12T14:19:00.000-06:00

Little Pink Riding Hood

2008-09-11T14:02:00.000-06:00

Swing Batter Batter

2008-09-10T13:34:00.000-06:00

We took Haven with us to a Raptors Game. She rode the Frontrunner train and then Daddy's shoulders to the stadium. The straw became the highlight of the evening it was more interesting then the game.

Our Family

2008-09-03T09:21:00.001-06:00

Posted by Adam.

On the Move

2008-08-06T09:34:00.000-06:00

She's crawling and exploring which usually leads to trouble. Even though she loves being mobile she'll crawl to us and climb up our legs till we pick her up. How can you not just love her...she's so sweet!

Bubba Ball

2008-07-15T17:37:00.001-06:00

Eating,Playing,Kissing

2008-07-15T17:30:00.001-06:00

Trips to LAgooN

2008-07-15T17:23:00.001-06:00

Summertime and the living is easy

2008-07-15T17:00:00.000-06:00

Lil Bubba

2008-06-23T21:23:00.000-06:00

Getting bigger......

2008-06-14T23:17:00.000-06:00

Haven from a camera phone

2008-05-21T14:55:00.000-06:00

Starting Month 4

2008-04-01T10:54:00.000-06:00

Month 3 (A Little Behind)

2008-03-30T16:39:00.000-06:00

Jill's New Health Blog

2008-03-12T11:06:00.000-06:00

http://havensmama.blogspot.com/

Just wanted to point you towards Jill's new blog she's working on. It's a health blog where she'll be sharing healthy natural remedies, recipes and tips. She's great!!

More Haven pics coming soon!!

Into Month 2 pt. 2

2008-02-09T15:52:00.000-07:00

Into Month 2

2008-02-03T22:58:00.001-07:00

Into Haven's 1st month

2008-01-09T21:34:00.000-07:00

Week 4

2008-01-02T21:23:00.000-07:00

Week 3

2007-12-23T11:41:00.001-07:00

Week 2

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Day 7

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Day 6

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Day 5

2007-12-03T18:46:00.000-07:00

Day 4

2007-12-02T20:38:00.001-07:00

Day 3

2007-12-01T15:08:00.000-07:00

This is Chris, our midwife. She's great.

Day 2

2007-11-30T19:13:00.000-07:00

Baby Haven

2007-11-29T10:04:00.000-07:00

Haven Atlin Record
Born: November 29, 2007 @ 9:04 AM
Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz
Height: 19 inches