Summer Fun

So, this first picture is one my mom took while I was sleeping. She thought it was way too cute not to post. I'm told she used to sleep this way too, so I'm in good company. The other pictures are of the kiddie pool mommy bought for me this weekend. It was so fun to play in the water with my toys in the yucky heat. Don't worry though...the water wasn't freezing. Mom filled up a couple of buckets with hot water so that the water would be just the perfect temperature for me. Love you mom!

My First Swim Class!

Yesterday was the very first time I went swimming. Mommy signed me up for swim lessons so I could get used to the water and love it as much as her. Since I''m teething and I have never been immersed in cold water, I wasn't very happy about the whole experience. After a while though I got used to the water and started to splash and play with toys. I floated on my belly and on my back. Mommy was very proud of how well I did. Next week she is going to learn how to get my head underwater. I'm not sure how excited I am about that, but it will be a good thing to learn.

I'm 8 Months Old Today!

Today is my 8th month birthday and daddy took us to Snowbird for the weekend. I took the tram up to the top of the mountain (11000 feet) and we took a bunch of pictures. Mommy rode the alpine slide (Park City's is better) and the zip line and daddy just pushed me up and down the mountain. During our 4th of July weekend I also starting saying "dada" and I'm starting to get my first tooth. This makes mommy really sad because I am starting to become such a big boy!

I Rode A Pony Today!

How exciting was today?! We went to the fun farm at Thanksgiving Point with aunt Wendy, Aunna and Emma. It was pretty cool. I got to see goats, one of them had really long horns, pigs, lamas, cows. We got to make our own butter, and me and mom got put in jail (I figure it's best to start getting used to that now). And of course...I RODE A PONY!! It was so much fun. Mom made sure I didn't fall off, but I held on to the saddle like a big boy. I rode a boy horse. He was the smallest of them all. And then we went over to the dinosaur museum to have lunch. I got to see some really big dinosaur bones too. It sure was hot though. I think I have to agree with my mom that summer SUCKS!!! Too bad I'm still too small to go to a water park. Thanks aunt Wendy for a fun day.

Hey Ladies!

I know, I know...it's not fair being this cute. This is the hat my mommy got me so I could be twinners with daddy. She got daddy a fedora for Father's Day so we could both be stylish men. Though I must admit I look much better in mine than daddy does, but I'm sure if he hangs around me long enough, he will pick up some pointers. Last night we went to a cousin's wedding and of course I was the cutest baby there in my summer casual linen shirt. Mom was so proud of how good I was. There was a couple of times that me and my cousin Austen started raising some heck together, but it was a party...you've got to let loose sometimes.

My Trip to San Francisco!

Hi daddy. We sure do miss you.

This weekend me and mommy drove down to San Francisco to visit daddy. I did SO good driving in the car for so long, but mommy did such a good job making sure I had things to keep me occupied. We went to Fisherman's Wharf and had lots of good seafood. We walked the pier and saw a seal. Then we went to the Aquarium By the Bay. That was fun. I saw sharks, starfish, mommy got to pet a stingray! Even though mommy put sunscreen on me, I still got my first sunburn. It wasn't bad, but mommy feels awful about it. The next day we took a drive through Napa and Sonoma Valley. That was really neat. We took a tour at Sterling Vineyards. I got to take a tram ride up to the top of the mountain where the winery is. Mommy and daddy got to have 5 wine tastings throughout their walk and then they got to keep the glasses. Mommy got her favorite wine along with a couple of new ones to try. She was very happy! It was a short trip, but I'm glad we went.

I guess that's it for now daddy. Mommy will send you an email to get you up to speed on the current events. I sure hope this week goes by fast so you will be home soon. Have fun at Airforce camp and stay away from Hooter's :)

Morning dad! Boy, there sure has been a lot going on since I talked to you last. The neighbors that cut down all their pretty trees...put up a for sale sign in their yard. Your sunglasses came in the mail yesterday so hopefully they won't break again. Mommy pushed a button on your alarm clock that is supposed to change the color of the display...but it keeps changing all different colors and mommy can't get it to stop. She tried using her alarm clock, but it's broken. Oh ya, I fell off grandpa's arm chair yesterday. I got a little scratch on my forehead, but I'm ok. Grandpa is the one who isn't ok. He still is worried something is going to be wrong with me. Even grandma thought I was ok. And when you get back we should build an ark! Lehi, Holliday and Murray are having major floods. And of course all the rivers and creeks are flooding.
Mom was hoping that because she has been so busy the days would just fly by...but it's really lonely here without you. We miss you a lot.
And don't tell mommy I said anything, but ever since my little toy started making noise on its own...mommy has been freaked out that there is something else in the house. She has been noticeing weird little things around the house ever since. Frankly, I think it's just her memory. She forgets she does certain things and then it creeps her out. Oh well, we will just have to take extra care of her!
Hope you have a good work day today. Be sure to let mom know if you still have the weekend off.
Love you daddy!!