Bear Lake

We had to start the trip off right with Drew finding his grandpa's old swimming suit and wearing it :) Owe Owe!!

It doesn't get any better then this!

Danny just got his 3rd tooth in and always has his tongue out feeling his teeth... it's super cute.

Bear Lake this year over the 24th was short but awesome. I wish we had more time up there... and I think I say that every time we go. We had fun in the boat, swimming in the water with our little fish boy Ty and playing in the sand. La Beaus shakes are always a treat and playing on the lot with cousins is great... although we did get the condo this time and we didn't see people as much as usual! Our bad. Danny was awesome as usual and Ty was in heaven. LOVE Bear Lake.

Swimming Lessons

Ty has been in swimming lessons these last couple weeks and loves it. He has been taking lessons with Sophie and Bree which makes it even better for him. His teacher is great and handles these little guys so great. He still hesitates to go under water by himself but we are getting closer. The last day they took the kids off the diving board. Ty was pretty scared at first and had to be dropped in by his teacher. After that he did it by himself and cried when we had to leave. I loved swimming lessons growing up so it was fun to see him in the water learning.

Danny Time

Drew has been at Father and Sons camp out with Ty and so it has just been me and Danny. This is a rare occasion that it is just us so I had fun playing one on one with him. After going though his third outfit for the day... he's getting his first tooth so I think it may be the reason for recent blow outs... nice I know... we decided to have a naked photo shoot before jammy time.

Danny is getting so big! We took him to his 6 month check up... although I know he is 7 months old now... I accidently missed the appointment and they couldn't see me for another month. He weighs 18 lbs and is 28 inches. He is at such a great stage... don't you love this stage where they are so into playing with toys and entertaining themselves... but aren't super mobile yet! He is a smiler... always has been... a little flirt I've been told. And a crazy chatter box who loves to eat your face and blow raspberries. He is always so happy. I love this little man so much!

Okay stop... jammy time!

4th of July at Heritage Park

If you haven't been up to Heritage Park ... or This is the Place... it is a must. We spent the 4th of July ... or I guess the 3rd of July ... cause that's how we roll in Utah when the 4th falls on a Sunday... up at Heritage Park and had a fabulous time. I had no idea what to expect and it was awesome. Totally kid oriented all hands on stuff at every house. It was so fun. If you haven't been there before you have to get up there. It is 7$ an adult and three and under are free. I learned that Wed. are 2$ days... Anyways we had a great time I would recommend it to everyone. Here were somethings we did...
Marie came along with us for the day.
Tilling the earth.
Washing clothes with a washing board.
Beating rugs.
Cart rides.
Watermelon.
Potato sack races.
Ty was to scared to sit in the chair and get a "shave" but Danny was so cute to do it.
Train Rides... Ty's very favorite.
Mechanical bull rides... Ty had to do this like four times in a row.

Panning for gold.

Pony rides
Making candles.

And a petting zoo.

It was a great way to spend the fourth.
Happy 4th of July!!!

Father's Day

We spent the afternoon up at Mill Creek Canyon.

Drew,

You couldn't be a greater dad. I am so happy you are the father of my children. I love watching you play with the boys and I really love it when you sit down and teach them something that they are so focused on learning from you. You are the best dad in the world and and your boys look up to you more than you'll ever know. I love you.

love, me

Going Back to Cali... to Cali

My pictures are out of order but you get the idea. We spent last week in California visiting my family. My sister Alina graduated from high school and we were so happy for her. She was beaming and looked beautiful. We also went down to Sacramento area to see me sister and spend sometime with all my nieces and nephews. Lots of playing in the yard and eating great food. We celebrated Jake's 3rd Birthday.

We went to Six Flags one day with everyone and had a great time... I need another day there to do all the rides! Ty and Drew rode an elephant while we were there and also had a tug a war with an elephant. Ty was in heaven.

I always love going home... it had been a year since I was home! And a week just wasn't enough time.