Sweet Easton

One day while Easton was playing with his blocks, he came running to get me. He said, "Look Mommy, I built a house!" It was the best house that I have ever seen so I took a picture of it.

Brady was not blessed with the ability and desire to take good naps like Easton. I felt so bad one day when Easton fell asleep on the chair. He had been waiting for Brady to quiet down before he could go get into his bed, and I guess he just decided that he could put himself to sleep!

Brady's First Hair Cut

Everyone has been bugging me to give Brady a haircut. I have been putting it off, because as most of you know, it will make him look like a toddler and not a baby anymore. I was not sure I was ready for it, but we cut his hair anyway.

Mommy and BABY one last time, before Aunt Melanie turns him into a little boy.

BEFORE
Well, I guess he actually did need a haircut.

AFTER

His haircut turned out pretty cute after all. He may not look as much like a baby anymore, but compared to Easton he definately is still a baby. I am just not sure if I am ready for 2 little boys running around my house!

Summer Vacation 2009

We just got back from a fun family vacation.  We spent a week in Utah visiting my sister Jennifer and her family.  We also made a short trip up to Idaho to see Riley's Grandma.  We had so much fun and I have put up a ton of pictures on the blog.  The next several posts are all from our trip.

On the airplane and ready to go to Utah!

The Happy Vacationers

Some of the highlights of our trip that I didn't get pictures of are:

-Brady getting his first tooth

-Brandon's football game

-Jennifer's tsunami mug and saving seats at the football game

-stopping by Scott and Shauna's house in Logan and eating raspberries and cookies

-Rodger's coffee and vodka diet (you are just going to have to ask about this one)

-Jessica getting lost and having a 3 mile run turn into a 5 mile run

- Riley eating at the BBQ place in Wyoming

-Playing games with Rodger's niece and nephew and seeing their 2 huge suitcases full of games

-Easton and Talon playing Hide and Seek

-daily Soda runs with Jennifer

-Beto's (now called Rancheritos) Burritos

-Jessica accidentally uses dog shampoo to wash her hair

-good food and good company

-Chewy being called a 'unique' dog by Riley's friend who kept him while we were gone

Hunting and Fishing

As soon as we got off the airplane and to Jennifer's house, Rodger got Riley into his truck to take him on a two day hunting and fishing trip.  Riley enjoyed being able to go do this and see the Wyoming scenery.

Rodger, Riley, the Dog, and Dinner

Jennifer made us Goose Stew with the meat that they brought home.  I always love it when Riley can bring home dinner for us.  Wish him luck this Deer season.  My freezer is empty right now!

This dog is in one of the goose blinds that they set up to hide in while waiting for the geese to come in.

Good Dogs

Between Porter (Jennifer's black lab) and Reggie (Scott and Shauna's chocolate lab puppy) I almost had Riley convinced we needed another dog.  Almost.

Wyoming

Rodger taught Riley how to Fly Fish.  He promised Riley that he would catch fish if he taught him.  Riley was skeptical because he does not have much luck when it comes to fishing and has not been fishing in probably 15 years.  Well, Rodger was right... Riley caught 4 or 5 fish.  He even came home and told me that he liked Fly Fishing and he would go again!

Riley looks confused...  I didn't tell him ahead of time that Rodger likes getting pictures of the fish that anyone catches.

I know this fish looks small, but according to Rodger it is a pretty uncommon fish to catch.  Good job boys!

The Park

Easton

Brady

Talon

Will

While Riley and Rodger were off hunting and fishing, we relaxed and took the boys to a local park.

Family Pictures

My sister is a pretty good photographer so we asked her to take family pictures for us while we were in Utah.  Everyone looked great and the setting was beautiful, unfortunately I do not have a very photogenic family.  These first two pictures are pretty much how the day went.  Kids were not cooperating and dogs were sneaking into the shot.  It was pretty funny and we had a good time doing it.  It is always more fun doing these things with family.  The pictures below are several of the ones that turned out pretty cute!  I have such a good looking family!

Our Short Trip to Idaho

Riley's Grandma and several of his Aunts and Uncles live in Idaho Falls, which is only 3 hours from Jennifer's house.  We decided that we better take the opportunity to go see them while we were close.  We drove up to spend a few days with them.  I really liked getting to see Easton and Brady get to know their Great - Grandma.  We also enjoyed Glenette's dutch oven cooking, playing games (especially the Nickel game), and chatting about books with Teea.

Grandma Great and the Boys

Both of my boys loved playing this piano with their Great - Grandma.