July in Idaho

We went up to Idaho for a family reunion in the middle of July. It was really hot and G had tons of fun running around in the sun with Daddy.

We visited my Grandma who is 97. She held Joseph and he actually smiled, but we didn't catch it quick enough. I am forever grateful for her righteous life lived entirely for her family and I am proud to be a part of her legacy.

Joseph also met his Great Grandpa and Grandma Daughs while we were in Idaho... this is snuggling with Grandpa. I am so grateful for their legacy of service- they served two full-time missions and have always been a force for good wherever they are!

Baby Smiles

This is one of Joseph's first smiles... he's really gotten the hang of it now, and he talks and coos more than any 2 month old I've ever seen. He just watches people until they look at him and then he starts talking. He doesn't really like to look at toys, just faces.

It's so hard to catch the smiles perfectly on camera, so please ignore the nakedy bottom!

Random July

My beautiful boys! We sure love them.

We are always asking G to stay out of the bouncer chair bc he's too big so when he asked if he could sit in the car seat I said sure! He loved it.

Joseph really enjoys his baths... this time he scooted himself all the way down and then stuck his feet out. He just looked so cute, like he was just chilling in a hot tub or something.

Fourth of July

Where did July go?!? I'll start at the weekend of the Fourth, I guess...

As part of the Freedom Festival festivities, they have a Children's Parade the week before the fourth. It's mostly just kids and families riding bikes and walking the parade route, but they throw LOTS of candy.

G got a piece of candy right in the face- he didn't cry (probably because he was eating candy), but it hit him pretty hard.

Just watching the parade, waiting for more candy- aren't they adorable?!?

Stadium of Fire, sitting on the lawn by the bell tower. I've only missed the fireworks show a handful of times in my whole life... CA, Cleveland, India and Uruguay.

I also went to Center St. in Provo at 6 am to save a place along the parade route in the morning... then my mom and Kaylee and Mary came to hang out until the parade started so I could go home. I really should have gone at 4 or 5 am (I was awake anyway!)... because Center St. was already full. I thought we'd be ok because city ordinance says you can't save places along Center until 5 am, but I think people were there long before that- just in case anyone wants to try it next year...

July 5th my niece Madison was baptized. It was so awesome to have most of the family there for such a special day... isn't she beautiful? These are all the men who participated in the confirmation. What a lucky little girl to be loved so much!

Sunday we blessed our little Joseph. He was really good, and I was glad I could barely squeeze him into his blessing outfit because he looked so cute! I am so grateful the family all came to support us and celebrate the birth and blessing of our little guy... we really have an awesome family and we feel so blessed.

Levi's friend Dave came to participate in the blessing and meet Joseph- thanks, Dave!

2 Month Update

We had Joseph's 2 month check-up yesterday... everything looks good and he's been a trooper since getting his shots.

Weight: 14 lbs
Height: 23 1/2 inches
He's a healthy one, that's for sure!

Gideon's 3 year check-up
Weight: 35 lbs
Height: 38 1/2 inches

We love our growing boys! They are both getting so big so fast- it is an adventure every day.

Ok, Here's June...

Lately, it seems like every spare moment I get on the computer I'm looking for an apartment in Philadelphia. It's a big city, you'd think finding a place to live wouldn't be so hard! We have made some great friends already, who have been checking out the places that look good from far away... some smell, some are damp, missing appliances we need, etc., etc. We are going to have faith, though, and I know the perfect place is just around the corner!

So, we decided to put Gideon's "BIG boy" bed up in his room so he could get used to it... that plan was cut short when he decided that he wanted to sleep in it right then. Who wouldn't? It's a race car for Pete's sake!

It's been up and down (just like him every night!)... some nights he does great, and other nights he ends up in his crib again- which is what happens when he gets OUT of his bed and we catch him (yeah, right... he's a quick one). And I'm starting to think we have a lawyer or politician on our hands...

"Gideon, are you out of your bed?!?"

"No, no, I'm not out of my bed!" Bless his heart, he's trying to be obedient (or at least not get in trouble)!

Beautiful baby

Best Daddy in the world!

Chillin with Daddy

It's awesome to be a little boy... with friends

Gideon and his friend Jack were quietly fingerpainting when we left them alone for maybe, 30 seconds?!? Jack kept saying they were Spiderman... I thought they looked more like the Hulk! Thank goodness for washable fingerpaints!

It's awesome to be a little boy