Playing Outside

It was a nice day out last Saturday so we grabbed a blanket, toys and Stetson and I went and enjoyed the sunshine. He is such a happy smiling baby. He sits up by himself really good and now. He can get up on his hands and knees and will rock back and forth and he can scoot backwards but he hasnt figured out how to move forward yet which is a relief for me because I know once he can - I am in big trouble.

Grandpa and Daddy working outside.
We love you Grandpa and Daddy!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

PARTY!! PARTY!!

We had a BBQ at my dad's house on Saturday which was delicious (but I forgot the camera). And then we hung out in the candle light since their power was out. Quite the adventure.

On Sunday we had a nice dinner with family at the Blacks home. Shaylee was so excited for the cake and asked me every 15 minutes if I was ready for my cake. She finally just brought it to me. Stetson thought that it was pretty cool and he got all excited. Jeremy and Jason watched football and we all just hung out and had a good day.

Grandpa with his arms full.
Shaylee and Makell eating ice cream.

Kelsie took a much needed nap! She's a Busy Busy Woman!

We had a weekend full of fun, food and family! I really think that both families just used my birthday as a good excuse to get together and have good food. jk It was a great weekend - Thank you!

Familiar Faces

I was so excited when my Aunt Lucy called and said that she and my cousin Toni were in Vernal and wanted to meet up. It was so nice to see a familiar face and catch up. We got sandwiches and met up at the park for lunch.

Toni & Me
Me & Stetson and Toni & Grant

It's crazy to think how time flies and we both have our own boys.

Lucy and the boys.
The Boys
Grant

It was so good to see them and I was so sad to see them go. We definately didn't have enough time to get all the catch up in so well have to do it again.

Grandma and Grandpa Blacks Visit

Grandma & Grandpa Blacks Visit

I was told not to worry about moving away from family - if you have their grandbaby they would come to visit the grandkids and sure enough it wasn't long before Grandma & Grandpa were missing their little grandson. Although we had several things planned for when they came for the weekend, unfortunately Doug had to work all weekend and we didnt do as much. But they did love on Stetson from sun up to sun down. Grandpa made him a "special" plastic bottle that was crinkled just right to make noises for Stetson. We did go and look around town and went shopping and then to dinner at Stockman's. We ordered dessert and Grandma about died when she saw how big it was. She claims they used a whole shortcake, 1 lb. of strawberries, a gallon of ice cream and a tub of whipping cream.

His special toy that Grandpa made hime. ;)
He played and played until he crashed on Grandma.
Good Morning Grandpa

Fishing

The guys went fishing almost every morning and every night. Some times they came back empty handed other times with enough fish to feed everyone and it was sure good.

The twins went exploring the mountain side.

Cabin Trip 08

Cabin Trip 08

The Black's Family rent a cabin each year for about a week. This year we choose Brian Head which is by Cedar City. The cabin was big, the mountains were beautiful, the food was delicous and the family time unforgetable. We have fun on day trips around the area or just hanging out at the cabin all day in our pajamas playing games.


Day Trip to Cedar Breaks

Beautiful views and Beautiful family.
Jeremy & Kelsie

Shaylee almost 5

Twins; Hallie and Mikell 2

Grandpa Black and Stetson

Me and My Lil' Man

Grandma and Grandpa Great

Jason- Mom and Dad Black

I told Dad to give Mom a big smoooocher :)

Eating

Stetson's Feeding

My baby is growing up all to fast. He loves his baby food. When I first started him on baby food, he refused to eat anything else, but he likes a bottle to cuddle up for a nap. He knows when its coming and he gets so excited. His hands shake and he screams.

BEFORE

AFTER

Hatch Reunion

Hatch Reunion 08
We went to our annual Hatch Reunion in Bryce Canyon in July. It was so good to see everyone. Our family was in charge this year so there wasn't as much playing, but we still had a good time.

Doug is my hard working man. He worked hard all week and then drove down, set up camp and crashed.
Branson and his friend Weston went to get fire wood and Branson had a run in with the tree as he fell down it, but he had several doctors at his aid.

Stetson was so excited with everything and everyone there that he wouldn't take a nap and would stay up until mid'night. But finally he fell asleep in grandpa's arms.

The boys went swimming at the lake, the girls were smarter than that knowing how cold it was. They had alot of fun. Doug was on the swim team in high school and convinced the guys to swim across the lake. They made it half way and everyone ditched him out in the middle.

Going to Ruby's gift shop is always fun to look around. We found a saddle just the right size for Stetson, but he didnt seem to like it.