Eichners

We love the Holidays!

2012-01-09T10:22:00.000-08:00

Christmas is such a wonderful time of year. We love getting to celebrate the birth of our Savior with our families. This year we went all the way up to Kendrick where Nate's family lives. We had such a relaxing and fun time. The babies traveled well and were big fans of the wrapping paper and bows this year.

Grandmas got them all matching pajamas!

Santa came to Cooper Norman where Nate works.

Babies definitely keep us on our toes during the day and wiped out at night, but they are such a joy. Celebrating Christmas had so much more meaning for me this year as I pondered the birth of my Savior and the blessings his life, death, and resurrection have granted me. I am so grateful for eternal families!

New hats!

2011-12-03T05:59:00.001-08:00

Cade and Claire were not only so excited to get their first package in the mail just for them, they love their new hats Mama Sue and Papa Terry mailed them. They fit perfect and will be great for the cold winter months here in Idaho! I just love them. (They are still struggling on maintaining a sitting position, even with the help of the bumbo...they are getting there though!)

Thanksgiving Break

2011-12-03T05:32:00.001-08:00

I was lucky enough to spend the week with my family in Boise while Nate had to stay behind and work. Our week was eventful, but by eventful I really mean baby busy.... it was not quite as easy to accomplish our to do list of activities this year.

We did manage a baking day and Cade and Claire were our little helpers. They made sure we had plenty of breaks. I got to have my very first massage, real massage (it had been a gift from Nate almost a year ago), and I got to go to lunch with some of my friends from high school. I think the restaurant would have loved to have kicked us out after chatting for at least 2 hours, but it was so great to catch up. We also made sure to take part in the Black Friday shopping. Nate and I both scoped out a gift for each other and hit the stores. We can say that we got what we went for but the real question is... was it worth it?

Our adventures began at 11:30 pm. After my 3 hour nap I woke up rearing to go. we got in line for a half hour and got our intended purchases and were done about 1 or 1:30. Now that was perfect, but foolishly we didn't stop there. We thought we could handle more. So we browsed, ate at Sharis at 2:30 in the morning and then decided to stand in line for who knows what at Sports Authority for 2 hours for a silly gift card that we did get, but 2 hours! We stood in line for 2 hours for no particular purchase except the mere experience of standing in line with a whole bunch of people doing the same crazy thing as we were. And all the while our children were sleeping at grandmas with their aunt Sarah. Let's just say it was the day after, sleeplessly caring for the babies, that I was rethinking our decision for an all nighter!!!

Cade hanging out with his cousin Hudson and Grandma.

Grandma bought all the grandchildren matching turkey day outfits!

We had such a good Thanksgiving with family, and I just love Boise, but it was good to be home. We even got to put up our Christmas tree and decorations for family night. I just love how cozy a Christmas tree makes our house feel. I just never want to leave!

Growing like weeds

2011-11-16T21:56:00.001-08:00

The babies are growing like weeds and changing everyday! It has been really fun to witness those changes recently and listen to them coo and giggle and blow bubbles while they play with their toys. Claire has also discovered her feet and will grab them and then pound them on the ground!

Today the two of them put a huge smile on both of their parent's faces...

After Nate got home from work we were watching them play and noticed Cade had rolled over and was rolling back and forth.

Then later that night we were getting them ready for bed and we both walked in the kitchen to get her bottle and Nate walked back to check on Claire and there she was on her stomach, head held high, smiling. She too had rolled over. They both rolled over on the same day! You think they will be competitive with each other?

Before After

We also gave Cade his first haircut! He looks so grown up (especially in person)! I gave him the haircut so it is not flawless but he looks adorable. I just can't believe they are five months old this week!

Happy Birthday Nate 11.11.11

2011-11-16T21:37:00.001-08:00

Nate's last year in his 20's...

Nate celebrated his birthday this year by getting the day off from work and hanging out with the family. Considering Nate is extremely difficult to shop for since he never asks for anything or really gives any hints for that matter...he got a new hat for his collection and an itunes gift card for his new iphone. (it is hard enough for me to hold off opening presents until the day of his birthday so naturally we opened them first thing in the morning.

I definitely made him a birthday cake that I'm not proud to say we almost ate the entire thing between the two of us! ...in one day.

The babies watching daddy open his presents!

We got to play all day and in the evening we were lucky enough to get babysitters and Nate and I got to go out to a movie!

Halloween party animals!

2011-11-03T14:16:00.000-07:00

There were Halloween festivities all weekend long with the ward party, neighborhood party (which we didn't even make), and actual Halloween day.

For the Halloween party Nate and I too attempted to dress up like we were from the 80s. I felt like it was the least we could do since we failed to do the usual pumpkin carving, decorating haunted houses etc. So there you can see my 80s workout gear...I just think I might wear it more often..I mean look how hot that is! I love the 80s!

Here are our beautiful babies dressed in their skeleton outfits all tuckered out from partying all night!

Cade with his smarties...

And Claire trying to break into the starbursts!

They were true party animals at the Ward Halloween party!

On actual Halloween day we went trick or treating at Cooper Normon, the accounting office where daddy works. Following that we spent some time with my extended family that lives here in Twin Falls and Buhl. We celebrated some November birthdays and made tin foil dinners. The babies were so fun to see in their costumes. We can't wait for next year when we get to take them trick or treating...hard to imagine them walking...

Eichner Outings

2011-10-19T09:43:00.000-07:00

This is the snow leopard that stalked Nate at the Boise ZOO. It was pretty crazy and funny. Nate even jumped. The leopard just acted like he was getting a drink and rolled around but you could tell he had his eye on Nate the whole time until suddenly he sprinted toward him and was of course stopped by the glass as he jumped at him...!

Cade wore his lion outfit for the zoo

and Claire and I wore zebra print.

our little animals, Cade's dressed as a monkey and Claire as a giraffe!

We went as a family to the corn maze. The babies did great and they stayed awake the entire time...usually they sleep through all our outings, but it did only take us about 20 minutes. Guess that's why they only charge a dollar.

I call this video giggles...

and this one cooing Cade

Favorites...

2011-09-20T14:46:00.000-07:00

Some of my favorite things...

fresh air...it seems like lately I'll do anything just to get outside
baby coos and smiles
neutrogena face towelettes. my mother introduced me and i'm a huge fan, It's enough to have to brush teeth, floss, and remove contacts... plus wash your face. These are my life saver! Love them!
Popsicles and any form of ice cream
company.. visiting with friends, which seems much harder these days
NAPS
my husband, although I don't always show or express it, he is my lifesaver and such an amazing husband and daddy
primary songs and the gospel of Jesus Christ-it puts the everyday in perspective
A nice warm shower. It's amazing what a luxury these have become since the babies arrived!
but of course a biggy on the list are my babies...

Cadester

Claire Bear

Truly there are so many favorites...shopping, holidays and traditions, surprises, sunshine etc etc, but above all my ultimate favorite is my family. Nate, Cade, and Claire, and all our extended family... and the beautiful plan of salvation which makes eternal families possible. I can't imagine life without them!

Our little BIG kids

2011-09-20T14:16:00.000-07:00

Sundays can be quite the challenge with two babies and ourselves to get ready, but not this past Sunday...

Cade and Claire don't sleep in our bed at night, but every once in awhile will bring them in in the morning. They sure did look cute, comfy, and so grown up when we laid them in our bed while we got ready for church. They slept like little angels!

Claire's surgery

2011-09-16T14:31:00.000-07:00

On Monday 12 September 2011, Claire went in for surgery on her neck for a brachial cleft cyst that she was born with. When we first saw the cyst on her neck it looked like a skin tag, small and easily removed and taken care of, but it ended up being the cause of a long stay in the NICU when she was born. After six days in the Twin Falls NICU she was life flighted to Boise St. Lukes hospital due to the "skin tag" on her neck and some continued breathing difficulties that they were afraid may be connected considering the tag was directly on the mid-line of her neck. Fortunately for us, after continuous prayers, a blessing by her father, and great medical care (ultrasound, MRI, scope...) we discovered there was no connection between the two and Claire was rapidly recovering. 10 days later she was able to come home with us on 7 July 2011. ( funny thing is I always predicted that was the day I would be taking my babies home... it just came a little different than I expected!) We were happy to have them both home and Claire successfully underwent surgery and has been a very happy baby.

Checking in bright and early at the hospital and feeding her some pedialyte since she can no longer food, only clear liquids.

Claire in her hospital gown

Claire after her surgery with stitches and steri-strips on her neck. She did really well and only cried, no screamed out of hunger. Nevertheless I fed her the moment we were reunited and she was a happy girl again!

Claire loves her daddy and she slept for several hours after the surgery all snuggled up in his arms.

We are so grateful everything went so well. I only had one little scare about 24 hours after the surgery when Claire began bleeding. the front of her clothes were soaked. I was not comfortable with it so we took her in and we got a bandage placed over the stitches and steri-strips. The extra pressure stopped the bleeding and I was so proud of her, she has been such a happy girl through it all! But seeing that blood sure did panic her mother.

Baby Blessing

2011-09-07T16:15:00.000-07:00

We have loved everything about these little babies and are so happy to have them in our lives. And on 5 September 2011 we had the blessing of our beautiful Cade and Claire. It is amazing to see how quickly our little ones have grown and how well they have been doing. They are both close to 11 pounds which is well on the way to both of them doubling their weight!

We had a good little crowd of family and visitors with us for the blessing, but the weekend didn't start out quite like I had anticipated. Thursday evening I found myself feeling achy and with the chills, not a fun or unfamiliar feeling since I've been breast feeding...and I thought I could tackle it like I had in the past. I just needed to work out a clogged duct. Wrong! Not this time. I was not feeling better. So, Friday morning I called for help and Nate stayed home for a couple extra hours before work so I had help with the babies until my grandmalene could make it over. She was my angel that day. I was able to get up just long enough to pump and then back to bed I'd go. Mastitis is probably the worst thing imaginable when it comes to babies! Before they get here all you focus on is the joyful things of parenthood...this one does not make that list. I finally had to get a prescription going, but even the prescription lacks what I would call fun... it's a 10 day script and you have to take it on an empty stomach, so, no food for an hour after you take it or no food for at least two hours before you take it...as though you don't have enough on your mind.... regardless... I was on my way to feeling bearable so I could then enjoy all the family and our special day with Cade and Claire. It turned out to be such a special occasion and their daddy gave such beautiful blessings. I am so grateful he holds the priesthood and is worthy to use it. We all love daddy and how hard he works. I just hope I can be the example our little ones need to be worthy and accepting of the blessings they were blessed with.

The Poop

2011-09-07T13:39:00.000-07:00

Now I know that you may find the title a big gross, but with babies the word is only bound to come up...

Our poor little Cade seemed so miserable and without a bowel movement in several days. I just couldn't help but feel that he was just ready for a big one and was having a little trouble executing. It made me so sad, so, I asked daddy to watch Cade as he chilled in a warm bath. I figured it was worth a shot to see if we could help him work out this little, or should I say BIG problem of his. Daddy agreed and he just sat him in his little tub and they just chilled. Meanwhile, Cade had a bottle and as the time passed it eventually happened! A few floaties were spotted and within minutes the poop came oozing! It was hilarious and about the most exciting thing! Nate and I were smiling and cheering him on. Now don't get me wrong, it was disgusting, but he felt so much better and you could see how relieved he felt. So naturally Nate and I couldn't help but feel like we had just won the lottery! The tub proved to be a great laxative, but a messy one for sure.

We love our little guy and would do anything for him. Even if it means letting, no encouraging him, to poop in the tub!

Banbury!

2011-08-25T07:06:00.001-07:00

Banbury is a natural hot spring that my family would often visit as children. It is located just outside Hagerman, ID. My sister and her family had decided to make a little day trip up to enjoy the hot spring pool and invited us to join. With all the challenges of leaving the house aside, it seemed to be a fantastic chance to leave the house! I was in and although it took us awhile to get going and actually make it out there, we did it! Now of course the babies were still too little to swim, but we had a great BBQ and some fun memories!

Grandma Skeem and baby Hudson

Claire was lovin' the sunshine

Nate was so cute with Hudson. As you can see they bonded... I mean Nate even let Hudson wear his hat while they played music on his cookie monster toy.

Nate, Christal's husband, was pretty impressive on the diving board.

Kyle gave Nate a run for his money that day with a few tricks up his sleeve as well!

This was one of my favorite moments...Hudson was so hungry and I had just pumped and we were feeding Cade his bottle and Hudson kept trying to steal it. He wanted that bottle so bad and just didn't quite understand why we wouldn't give it to him.

Claire was getting cozy on daddy for a nap. They sure do love to snuggle!

Our Crazy Life

2011-08-17T17:17:00.000-07:00

Having two babies has been a big adventure in the Eichner home. Everything about our family life has changed, but we love everything about it...except maybe the loss of sleep.

They started out at a pretty decent size with Cade at 5lb 8 oz and Claire 6lb 4oz, and they just keep growing! A week ago we weighed them and Cade was 9lb 2 oz while Claire was 9 lb 3 oz.

Here are a few favorite captured moments of our growing babies:

Cade looking studly for church.

After Cade's bath he looked so cute with his hooded towel.

Our baby giraffes.

Claire looking pretty for church.

It's a fashion show! Claire got to try on all her pretty hats.

Let's go to church.

Looking good after a bath.

"Aw, much better. This is just like the mask I wore under the bili lights in the hospital," thinks Claire. She kept pulling the headband over her face...it was so cute.

Cade found his thumb for the first time at the doctor's office.

hospital stay...

2011-08-17T14:33:00.000-07:00

Cade was born on June 21, 2011 and Claire was born on June 22, 2011. Yes, they do in fact have different birthdays. Although I was a bit unsure of this during the delivery and hoping to speed up their arrival or delay it altogether until after midnight, I discovered I had no choice, they already had a mind of their own. They came when they wanted! But we are so happy to have them here. Cade ended up in the NICU for about 6 days and and Claire was there about 16 days along with 10 of those days being in Boise. Gratefully after an emotional several days we could see the light at the end of the tunnel knowing that they were both going to be ok and could finally come home.

So excited to be finally be going home!

First time together after birth!

Claire Eichner

Cade Eichner

wicked!

2011-05-24T20:54:00.000-07:00

Nate and I recently went to WICKED and it was amazing. We had been planning this for awhile and to be quite honest I was afraid I may not be able to make the trip to Boise for the show do to our expecting, but I have been so lucky to have such a good pregnancy thus far. I am still working full time and the babies are both 3 pounds 13 ounces as far as our ultrasound goes from last week. We are begining to be limited in our activities and my energy level continues on its downward plummit but I really can't complain. I have been very good otherwise. Nate, although not pregnant, is probably feeling just as tired. He is still pretty busy at work and in his spare time he tends to his outside "duties" and then he has carried on as a machine. He is studying for the CPA test. He is taking his last one this Saturday and hopefully he will pass and be done for good before the babies get here!!!!

I am getting huge! And I am feeling it! I am about 30-31 weeks in this photo and I am only getting bigger from here!

Life As We Know It...

2011-05-11T20:21:00.000-07:00

Nate and I, along with some friends thought we would check out shoshone falls while it was roaring... and it really was. There was so much water. It is so pretty and it was a beautiful day, no wind. Good weather has been a little hard to come by this year. Happy Easter! This year we went up to Kendrick, ID for Easter. We knew it would be our last chance to go up there before the twins arrive. We had such a good time. We love our families and are so excited when we get to go spend time with them. (And dresses make me look huge!) Well, it is also partially true...I am getting pretty big (it's not just the dress that makes me look that way.) My favorite thing about being pregnant is that I love to see peoples' reaction when they ask when I am due and I tell them July. They give the old Ooohh which really is like the're saying, I thought you were due any day now.... Sometimes Nate or I will then tell them we are having twins and they totally give the oh ok. Like, that explains it. I love it. It makes me laugh.

Yeah for family and celebrations! While we were in Kendrick, Nate's sister was so sweet and she held a baby shower with all the family on Nate's side of the family. It was a good time and I got such cute stuff. I just can't wait to have the babies here!!!

2011-03-30T19:41:00.000-07:00

So, this past weekend is definitely worth talking about. I mean who wouldn't be excited about a keyboard!!! Well regardless of the answer to that question, I was more than excited about this new addition to our home, I was stoked! I have been taking piano lessons for the last month or so and that can be really hard if you have nothing to practice on, or at least if you want to get any good. And that's at least my goal-we'll see what the outcome is. Unfortunately I'm not sure how long I will be able to take lessons with the babies on the way, but I love learning to play and I am so excited and happy Nate bought me this keyboard!!!

Eichner Life

2011-03-25T15:57:00.000-07:00

This week we got visitors! Nate's parents came to visit. We had a good break from taxes!!! We actually got to go to a movie and out to dinner.

Getting bigger everyday!

Nate is getting ready for the babies...I always have a project for him.

Tax season is not as happy as our faces appear, but we accountant wife can have a good time, even without our husbands! So for ladies night out for Cooper Norman we played bunco at the Blue Lakes Country Club. And I discovered I was horrible at it!

My niece, Mercedes, is so fun to play with. I couldn't get over the fact that she just fell asleep while I was holding her.

Ok, so try this. Stand your broom up and let go. According to a co-worker it's due to the time of year, the equinox...tilt of the earth's axis? It's crazy! We had ours up for a whole day before I just put it away in fear it might fall and spook me in the middle of the night.

Growing Babies!

2011-03-21T16:32:00.000-07:00

It is still hard to imagine that Nate and I will soon be parents. But it is more real every time I look at my growing belly or feel them kicking. Today we had another doctors appointment as well. Which also means I had another ultrasound to check cervical length. Everything is going well and looks good. I even feel good, other than being exhausted. Today the babies are 1 pound 3 ounces and 1 pound 4 ounces. Only two weeks ago they were 13 and 14 ounces! I just can't wait until I can actually hold them. Although they can already be stinkers. You would think that as many ultrasounds that I have had I would have at least one good face shot of each of them, but oh no... Our little baby girl is constantly covering her face with one, if not both, of her hands and her brother is facing my back and is hiding his head really low. At this point it has been impossible. But I thought I would still post a couple of the pictures from a couple weeks ago at our 20 week ultrasound since we do have a couple face shots!

Baby B is our boy (above)

Baby A is our girl (above)

Half way to a new begining...

2011-02-28T18:23:00.000-08:00

The last few months have been surreal. As many of you already know, Nate and I discovered at the end of November that we were going to be parents! We found out right after we returned from our trip to Arizona. We felt like the trip came at a perfect time because we've been trying for awhile to get pregnant and it allowed us to take our mind off everything. And not only are we having a baby, we are blessed to be having twins. Could we really be ready for two?! I just can't get over it. We're really having twins! TWINS!!! Nate always joked and said that he wanted twins first because it would be crazy but we wouldn't know any better but we never thought it would ever happen! I am now at 20 weeks so we are over the halfway mark. Two weeks ago we had an ultrasound and found out that we are having a boy and a girl! It is just what I wanted! We are really excited and anxious (there are going to be lots of sleepless nights) and can't wait until summertime when we welcome them into the world.

This is one of the happiest and most unbelievable moments of my life. I have dreamed about being a mother since I was a little girl. And now my dream is coming true with the most amazing companion by my side. We are so grateful for these wonderful blessings that Heavenly Father has blessed us with.

Happy Birthday Nate!

2010-12-05T21:19:00.001-08:00

For Nate's Birthday this year we returned to where he served his mission in Arizona. It was wonderful. We had perfect weather, great company, memories, and we couldn't have asked for a better trip! We got to say with Courtney and Tyson, thanks to them for such a fun time, and I loved seeing where he served the Lord and meeting some of the wonderful people he taught while there. Here we hiked Camelback which was a lot harder than it may appear. It was mostly rock and seemed to be straight up all too often, then you'd have a break and I'd think we had made it, but just as I was about to celebrate our "victory" I would look and discover we weren't even close!

Such a beautiful view and perfect weather.

The Tirado Family

Gloria and Vicki Gastelum

The Mesa temple is beautiful. I only wish we were here a couple weeks later so that I could have seen the famous Christmas lights. You could see they were up, but they were not turning them on yet.

And of course, who can go to Phoenix and not go to a Suns game? Really it was such a blast and we are so happy our friends could come too. Only the one snack I allowed myself to buy was popcorn, I love popcorn, but I'm amazed I'm still alive after that bag...it was the saltiest popcorn I have ever eaten!!! Ever! And I love salt, I used to eat a dash of it plain every so often, but this absolutely unbearable! But a good game and the suns beat the Kings!

What's been Happenin'?

2010-12-05T21:06:00.000-08:00

Well over the last couple months we were blessed to have lots of visitors, which we love! Sarah and Matt came over Halloween and we were able to keep a little bit of our tradition alive by making our annual haunted houses...it wasn't quite the same without everyone here but it was so great to have our friends with us this Halloween!
Then we also got some visitors from Rexburg! We always have a great time when the Cichys are around...party animals and games all night ahhhh!!!

Nate and I also carved pumpkins the day of halloween, but better late than never! I do think that if we had been competing for the best pumkin, as much as it kills me to say it, I think Nate would have won!

Labor Day Weekeend

2010-09-05T22:44:00.000-07:00

For Labor say weekend we went camping in Ketchum, ID. We are definately not very experienced campers yet, but we sure had a great time even if we forgot a few of the camping luxeries. (We seem to be making that a camping trend for ourselves...)

While there in Sun Valley, the Wagon Days Parade and events were going on. One of the events was an ice skating performance by former silver medalist, Sasha Coehn. Although we didn't go to the actual performance we did catch her practicing while on a bike ride.

We also made our way through a car auction...

Watched part of the Parade which consisted of NO motorized vehicles..just wagons and horses.

Hung out with Jonny (Nate's brother) and his girlfriend all weekend.

Chilled by the fire most of the night. Especially since it gets really really cold there at night.

I loved this scene. Bothers chating and washing our dinner dishes in the river!

I loved having our bikes up there with us. It's safe to say that I do need to ride with an incline a little more... after 10 minutes I felt worn out!

We loved spending time with Jonny and Nicole. Such a fun weekend!!!

Youth Camp

2010-08-07T07:53:00.000-07:00

Nate and I both had the pleasure of spending a week with the youth in our ward. I went to girls camp while two weeks later Nate went on the rafting trip. We both had a great time other than my battle with what I assume were allergies. The Young Women went up to Pine Dale and the Young Men floated the lower Salmon River.

A trip to Sun Valley

2010-08-04T17:01:00.000-07:00

So, over the last week of July Nate went on a rafting trip with the young men in our ward. It was an entire week of rafting and camping. He had a blast, but needless to say I was going to be left all alone for that week, but thankfully my mother was willing to come up on Thursday and relieve me from the dreadfully lonely nights! My sister Sarah also came and we ended up going to Sun Valley for the weekend. We had a really good time visiting and catching up. I love getting to spend time with my family!

The begining of many future adventures!

2010-07-20T21:07:00.000-07:00

Note to self and those who may read: (What I learned the first couple days as a bike owner)
*Try to avoid biking on the hottest afternoon of the year if you wish to stay dry no matter how excited you are.
*You really should reconsider biking up hills after long periods of living a sedentary lifestyle.
*Never race your spouse on your bike if you wish to breath right after or don't like feeling like your heart is about to pop out of your chest.
*Oh and water is always a plus on long and short excursions.
*Last of all Always Smile and Have Fun!

Nate and I were finally able to get bikes after a year and a half of planning on getting bikes! I was so excited even though I have been plagued with killer allergies that seem to be wiping me out. But I love to take it out for rides so I came up with a song: "just keep pedaling, just keep pedaling"...that's it. oh and we even got a helmet. How could I forget?! Nate did not want a helmet but I just felt it was only appropriate to be good examples like all future parents would. Nate didn't see eye to eye, but we voted and I won! And don't we look good? Ha Ha!

4th of July

2010-07-16T07:14:00.000-07:00

It was great to be back in Idaho Falls for the fireworks and to see our friends. Nate and I even bought matching shirts for the event!

Breanne got us the best seats for the fireworks. We got there super late, but she just asked these people if we could squeeze into this spot right next to them on the river with a perfect view! I guess it never hurts to ask!

On the monday, after the fourth of July, we went to lava hot springs. It was my first time and we had a blast. It was my first time there ever and well worth it. I have to admit I was too chicken to ever jump off the highest platform. I don't know what has gotten into me but the older I get, the less daring I become. It's a shame really. Maybe I can talk myself into it next time!

Young Womens!

2010-07-15T10:39:00.000-07:00

Within this past year I was called to the young Womens program and it has been such a blessing. I absolutely love it and it feels so close to home (probably since it feels like just yesterday when I was the young women). But like I said, I love it and it has become a big part of my life these days and thought I just might share a little of my joys that come from it. To the left we are at IHOP. Since we currently only have four girls total it has become tradition to take the girls to breakfast early in the morning for their birthday!

Now you may wonder why this crazy picture is here, but I just couldn't leave it out. I actually sewed it. I was slightly amazed with myself. For girls camp we are the purple lollipops and the girls wanted puffly dots all around the edges. So I found this ribbon with the tassle dots and went to work discovering that it took a little more thought to sew those three things together than I imagined, but it's amazing the things you can do when you just have to do it! The girls (and leaders) had do much fun decorating our flag!

2010-06-28T19:13:00.000-07:00

Nate and I decided to end our family home evening with a basket of balls and some golf clubs!

I can't say that that looks anything like what it would look like after someone perfoms a so called perfect swing, bot I sure did have a good time.

Here is a sneak peek at the next famous golfing duo.....

In the lives of Nate and Jules...

2010-06-20T22:00:00.000-07:00

It seemed like it was time to update my blog. I kept thinking one of these days we'd have exciting news or maybe a child to brag about but that still isn't the case so I gave up on waiting and decided to give an update.

Nate did it. He made it through his first tax season with Cooper Norman and he seems to really enjoy his job. Although it is a little slower for him at work he is just as busy since he is still working on passing the CPA exams which don't seem to be too easy, and he is still the first counselor in the young mens program. So, he gets to attend all the fun activities and will get to do those fun raft trips and campouts as well.

As for me, I am still working at the Womens clinic here in Twin Falls, ID and believe it or not I am approaching my year mark along with our year mark for moving here, buying a house and all of those exciting things. It is amazing how I seem to be getting older way faster than it seemed before I was married. I mean I am half way to 50. I guess I can be grateful I also get to serve with the youth over the Beehives in the Young Womens program. It seems to keep me young and I too get to go to all the fun campouts which includes girls camp!

So, although we may not have anything huge going on or children we definately find ways to keep ourselves busy and we are enjoying every step of our journey together. I especially love serving with the Youth along with Nate. They're like our family!

Post Tax Season Trip

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Nate and I seem to have created a post tax season tradition. For the past two years we have taken off for a little vacation. Last year it was Tennessee and a cruise to the bahamas from Florida and this year we stayed a little closer to home and drove to Las Vegas! The drive wasn't nearly as bad as I had anticipated, but clearly we did not chose the scenic route, but rather the fast but middle of nowhere route. It also just so happened to be the weekend of the country music awards and we made sure to take some time for the free concerts on Freemont street. We watched Lady Antebellum and they were just as great live!

2010-06-20T21:11:00.000-07:00

While staying in Las Vegas we decided to explore the many hotel options and enjoy as many of the TASTEFUL shows as possible. So each night we found ourselves trying out a different hotel. We stayed in the Holiday Inn in Henderson, NV the first night, then The renaissance Marriot where we were upgraded to a suite for free, then the Planet Hollywood in the center of the strip and across from the Bellagio, and then ended at the Trup Hotel. They all had something different to offer and even though the nightly packing got a little old it was fun and totally worth it. Now amongst our hotel hopping we were able to work in a couple shows. We saw the Lion King Broadway which was amazing, just as I had expected, and we went to Mystere, one of the Cirque de solei shows which was different that I had pictured in my mind but it too was worth it and some of the acrobatics were unbelievable!

The temple was a definite highlight. It was beautiful and it felt so peaceful as we walked around and enjoyed the grounds taking us away from the busy strip in Vegas that is definately polluted with a lot of things we wanted no part of. So the temple was very refreshing. I am so grateful for the blessings of the temple and for the knowledge I have of the gospel as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are so many temptations surrounding us as it is, but we definately walked into a melting pot of them in Vegas and it's good to walk outside and know there are so many peaceful places where the Spirit can be felt.

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So all in all Vegas turned out to be great and we even made it home with a new car! (a chevy Malibu) But no we didn't win it, we lost our minds just long enough to buy it! But I have to say that two months later we still love it and don't regret our decision. (except maybe for the fat ticket we were given on our drive home!)

Get the KId Out

2009-08-04T21:11:00.000-07:00

Matt, Sarah, Ty, Chels, and Saylor met Nate and I in Raft River, ID where we camped overnight. Nate and I were so excited to go camping with the friends that we got there only to realize that we did not bring a single sleeping bag, blanket, pillow, or form of warmth. We laughed and froze that night! But really we had everything we needed... friends, campfire, cobbler, and a huge water slide that we road endlessly!

I never knew tubing could entertain someone for so long. I can't even remember how many times I ran up that hill to only race down it in my oversized tube!

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Happy Birthday Kyle! Today he is 8 years old, and such a stud!

Did somebody say Candyland?

2009-06-14T14:37:00.000-07:00

Yes we are playing a children's game. Julie and Michael got it for their wedding. I'm pretty sure we only made it through one game before the guys had had enough! I don't think we will be playing this one anytime soon.

Julie and I were neck and neck. I was green and she was red...

Already 24?!

2009-06-14T14:03:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how fast time flies. I remember when 24 sounded so old, but here I am, and I definitely don't feel old! Nate had fun plans for the day, unfortunately the rain put a damper on the outdoor activities...so they are on hold until the sun decides to come back out!

Sweet Birthday surprise and delicious cake Nate made for me!

A stop at Cafe Rio for dinner is just what I wanted!

I can't wait to use my new Tennis racket Nate bought me for my Birthday. It was a great surprise. I especially can't wait to waste him with amazing skills!

I loved my card, so I put it up for everyone to see. The guy says, "Relationships are a lot like this bike ride. There are bumps and obstacles along the way, but in the end, it can be a pretty amazing journey." She replies," Shut up and pedal, Larry- it's still five miles to the Dairy Queen." "Yes, Dear," he replies. (I laughed because I love ice cream and oh the things I would do for it!) Nate is also getting me a bike for my birthday. We can't wait to ride them all over town!

Brief Update

2009-05-31T14:02:00.000-07:00

We are loving Twin Falls. Nate enjoys his accounting job at Cooper Norman as an Accountant and I started my internship at St. Lukes about a week ago. It feels good to be busy and I really enjoy the people I work with. As far as house shopping goes, we are still looking. It's not as easy as I thought it would be. But we like the ward we are in at church and wouldn't mind staying in the area. Plus, we just got new callings at church. We are the new Valiant 11 teachers in the Primary. We can't wait to teach and learn together!

We're 15$ richer today!

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Nate looked really scared at the beginning...

Looking a little more calm...

Ended with a smile. So happy!

On Saturday I gave a hAirCuT to Nate for the first time! I have to admit I was actually a little scared because he might have disowned me if I did anything too crazy, but it turns out I'm a natural! And I make 15$ every time I cut his hair.

Batter Up

2009-05-31T13:07:00.000-07:00

Nate plays on a city league softball team here in Twin Falls, ID. I have to admit I have never really been a huge fan of baseball or softball, but I absolutely love to watch Nate play.

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-25T20:46:00.001-07:00

Having been sick the past week I wasn't very upbeat for the long weekend, but we ended up going to Boise on Saturday. We did some shopping for Nate's work clothes and then we drove on to Weiser, ID to meet up with some friends.

Our new studio apartment in Twin Falls, ID

2009-05-25T20:40:00.000-07:00

It's not much, but it is home and it's a great size for the two of us while we're look for a home!

Visiting Kendrick

2009-05-25T20:32:00.000-07:00

We went up to Nate's parent's home after our long vacation just before he starts his new Accounting job in Twin Falls. We also got to see his sister and family with Annika and Sam. They were lots of fun. Annie loved playing hide and seek only she had a hard time not revealing her hiding spot or going to the same spot every time. Sam is even big enough to play hide and seek now too! Nate is such a great Uncle. I can't wait to see him as a father!

On to Orlando for stop number four!

2009-05-25T20:17:00.000-07:00

I loved the shows at Seaworld and they have the best rollercoaster I have ever been on. It was called Kraken and riding in the very front only added to the thrill! But Orlando also brought some great spiritual thrills and enlightenment. They were having stake conference and Elder Holland was there; we didn't know that at the time but I was grateful we got to hear him speak. We also got to visit the Orlando Temple grounds.

Stop three: Miami, FL

2009-05-25T19:59:00.001-07:00

We went to Miami to visit one of Nate's old mission companions and his family. We had a blast. While there we found ourselves spending an afternoon at Miami beach. It was so nice and warm and beautiful. Only I am grateful that I wore sunscreen except for where I may have missed a few spots that just fried.....ooops! We also made a stop at the Miami Zoo, which was a top priority for me since I love going to the zoo. I even got to pet the giraffes and feed them! This is definitely my new favorite zoo and I would highly recommend it to any future Miami visitors!

Stop number two...The Bahamas by cruise ship!

2009-05-23T09:50:00.000-07:00

It was a bit windy that day, and no the boat is not moving at the moment. We are still docked. But I bet the wind would help make a great Titanic picture. I didn't try. This part of our trip was spent with Cody and Erin Jensen. It made it a lot more fun to have friends to tour the Bahamas with!

Our first stop...Tennessee!

2009-05-23T09:43:00.000-07:00

Here we are in downtown Nashville where we got to watch a dance competition and have some great southern BBQ! It was such a fun stop on our way to Florida. I absolutely loved seeing all the people I grew so close to while serving here as a missionary And Nate was a great sport about driving me all around the state of TN and getting to meet lots of new people. Can't wait to visit his mission!

Our "honeymoon"

2009-05-22T19:44:00.000-07:00

Our stop in Provo to see "the friends" before leaving to Nashville TN, our first stop! Oh and look at that snow. I can't wait to see the sunshine!

Graduation time for Jules!

2009-05-22T19:28:00.000-07:00

I finally finished with a BS in the Health Sciences with an emphasis in Public Health and a minor in Medical Assisting. I feel like I have been here forever since I started in 2003, ending in 2009! I guess I did have a break in the middle though. All in all I will miss BYUI and the great memories formed with my wonderful sweetheart this last semester. ( Notice that he let me dress him in that great pink shirt which was definitely how I spotted him in the crowds...I mean how many men wear pink dress shirts?) But I am definitely excited to move to Twin Falls and see what the future holds! Nine children?!!!!!

Finally Married

2009-05-22T19:25:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I am the new Mrs. Eichner! We were married on December 20th in the Boise Temple on a chilly, sunny day. The sealing was beautiful and it was so great to see all our friends and family.

The entire week leading up to the wedding was very hectic. It seemed like there were a million things to do and no time to get ready for anything, especially with Nate's graduation we set things up at the reception place in Eagle. It was great to have help from so many people from the ward and friends and family. After we set up for the reception all of Nate and my immediate family met at Carino's for a family dinner. It was good for everyone to meet up in one big group and mingle. Later that night Nate left to hang out with the boys and I went with my girls. Nate had friends from all over come: Matthias Cicotte came from Anchorage, Alaska, Colton Miller came up from Provo, Brian and his wife Danielle came from Logan, and Dustin Simmons came over from Terreton for the wedding. Nate had a blast and probably stayed up a little too late catching up and talking with them! I went to the Cheesecake Factory for dessert with Bre, Sass, and Chels, and Kelsey. We had 3 different pieces of cheesecake because we are the queens of dessert and it was delicious! Later we went to Chels house and talked, and talked, and talked.

2009-05-22T14:48:00.001-07:00

Nate Graduated from Grad School at BSU!

2009-05-22T14:34:00.000-07:00

Nate received a masters in Accounting... and look at the size of that diploma! This was the day before we were to be married! At the time I may have been wondering what in the world we were thinking trying to celebrate Nate's graduation and have a wedding back to back, but on looking back I wouldn't have had it any other way. Although Nate may have wanted to actually celebrate his graduation with a bit more enthusiasm, but then again, who could ask for a better gift and celebration than a wife and a wedding! And plus, we'll never forget the date of his graduation!

2009-05-13T09:28:00.000-07:00

Wow! A lot has happened since I last wrote on our blog. Nate graduated with a Masters degree in Accounting, we got married, went on a honeymoon to Florida, I graduated with a Bachelors degree in Health Science, and we relocated to Twin Falls, Idaho, the Magic Valley! And that's just the revised version of our last six months...

2008-11-02T17:22:00.000-08:00

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Happy Halloween!

2008-11-02T12:50:00.000-08:00

I didn't realize what an architect I was marrying at the start of this weekend, but after spending an intense half hour designing and building our haunted house I feel pretty confident about our abilities. Okay really, I think ours was caved in and left broken longer than it stood standing, but we sure did have a fun time and learned what not to do!

Once upon a time...

2008-10-27T22:09:00.000-07:00

I was swept away by prince charming for a romantic dinner and an intense game of cards... or as it goes in plain english... Nate and I met on a blind date. We were set up two weeks after I returned home from serving a mission in the Tennessee Nashville Mission by our friends Katie and Dallas. I don't think that Katie realized the truth of her statement when she said she found my future husband!