Evie says...

Have a happy day!!

Really, I just cannot get enough of this girl! She is so much fun, so happy and so cute! In case anyone was wondering, this is her new car seat that she really enjoyed lounging in before we finally put it in the car (yesterday!). I think she likes to face forward like the big people and it is a lot easier for us to take care of her needs. I can't believe she's already one (her birthday was on July 5th)! Don't worry, I'll be posting a bunch of birthday pics...once I can get my hands on some. Our camera was out of commission that day :(.

I just thought that this picture could bring a smile to more faces than just mine. So, be happy- just like Evie!

YAY for WES!!!

After a year of waiting due to two pre-requisite classes, today Wes found out that he was accepted into the Information Systems program at BYU! I'm so excited, he's ecstatic, and life couldn't be better. 

Just so you know how prestigious this program is, below is part of the notice of acceptance he received: 

 

Our undergraduate program was recently cited by TechRepublic as being one of the top 10 IT undergraduate programs in the nation and we are thrilled that you have chosen to be part of the BSIS program to help further your study in information systems. You will be challenged and stretched as you experience the ISYS Core and other required coursework. We welcome you and look forward to working with you closely in the coming years.
 

I know it will be challenging for him, but I also know he can do anything he puts his mind to. We are just so blessed and finally have a clear direction! Happy Day for the Ostlers :).

Swing Swing

My sister Allison was nice enough to let us use their swing when Evie was born. She liked it okay at best, but would start crying if I left the room. It had been about 3 months since she had been in it at all, so I decided to move it the our living room, planning to take it to our storage shed. About a week ago, to my surprise, she started playing with it, swinging it back and forth and trying to press the music buttons. So I put her in it. This time she LOVED it! I couldn't believe it; what she was once crying to get out of, she was crying to get into. 

On Monday I put her in it for a long while and finally she seemed ready to get out, or so I thought. I left Evie in the living room to play while I went to the back room to vacuum. Here is a picture of the beloved swing as I left it. 

Evie was being abnormally quite, so I thought something might be wrong. No, nothing was wrong. She was having the time of her life. This is what the scene looked like as I entered back into the living room. She had managed to climb back into her swing, lock the tray back into position, and was swinging herself by holding onto the bar and moving back and forth. I really need to keep my eye on her! 

I took her out to see the process of how she did it. It was fun to watch, but now she thinks it's a game! At least it makes her happy, which makes me happy. I just love this girl! 

Look mom, I did it again!

How could life get any better?