Friday, August 5th we went down to Lehi w/ Jeff and Kim for a swim party. Unfortunately it stormed for an hour (rain and thunder), so they made everyone get out of the pool during that time. The good thing was that most people left except for those people who were there for parties. So when it finally stopped, there wasn't many people left to swim which was nice. Nyles was SOOOO excited to go swimming when the weather finally did clear up. Steve eventually had to force him out since his lips were turning blue. We had a great time though. Carter took a nap the whole time, so I relaxed and read a book snuggling in a towel on the side of the pool; it was a little cold to swim if you ask me. Thanks for the invite Jeff/Kim!
Nyles playing in the water
Steve going up the steps to chase after Nyles.
Steve pulling Nyles around in a floating ring.
Nyles after swimming. He was just a little cold :)
Carter just relaxing earlier in the day. Cute boys :)
Saturday, August 6th, went to my work party, the annual Fidelity Family BBQ. We went and had lunch and let Nyles do a few fun activities, then went home for naps.
Carter just relaxing in the shade. Nyles getting a better view of the "Scales and Tales" show.
Steve and Nyles going for a train ride.
Nyles throwing a softball at the dunk tank, with a little help from Steve.
Nyles enjoying a snow-cone before heading home.
Heavy rain and hail.
Monday, August 8th, we made a slip and slide from some plastic my dad brought when they came up for Carter's blessing. Nyles was anxious to try it out, but couldn't quite get it w/out a hill to move him forward. So, Steve took it over to Dave/Joann's place and put it on their hill. Stacie, London, and Conor joined in the fun as well.
Nyles going down the slip and slide w/ a little help from Aunt Stacie.
(Thanks for the plastic dad!)
Carter flexing his muscles :) He's definitely starting to figure out his arms now.
Ferris Wheel at Scheels. Nyles and Steve got another free ride at Scheels on their Ferris Wheel. An employee gave them free tokens to ride again. They sure are lucky! Nyles LOVED it!
Thursday, August 11th, Melanie called Steve up and asked if he would be willing to help take some kids to Lehi to a rock climbing place. It was Noah's birthday party and apparently they had too many kids and needed a few more seats in order to transport everyone. Carter was sleeping so Steve and Nyles went. Steve brought the Lake kids in our car w/ Nyles, and Melanie and Brandon took their other two vehicles full of kids in order to take everyone. They then played at the rock climbing place for a few hours, then had pizza. Nyles had a BLAST and loved it! While they were out I mowed the lawn. I brought Carter outside in the shade on our patio, but he fell asleep shortly after. The noise of the lawnmower didn't bother him at all ;)
Carter taking a nap outside in the shade while I mowed the lawn.
Nyles enjoying the rock climbing.
More rock climbing adventures.
Nyles climbing w/ cousin Chandler.
Now some pizza.
Carter and I have been going on walks most mornings as well. It's nice to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather, though its been pretty hot still.
Carter enjoying our walk. Nyles went w/ us too this time.
Carter just being cute
Last year I signed Nyles up for a free program through the state called Upstart, which we just started. It will help him get ready for Kindergarten next year (this is in addition w/ formal Preschool). He does it on the computer for 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week. He's required to do it now through next year when he starts Kindergarten. He had a little trouble at first being able to use the mouse, but now he's a champ at it and is really enjoying it. We call it his learning and have a chart to remind him, and us, to do it every day. He's learning numbers, letters, reading, etc. It's a great program!
Nyles doing his learning, Upstart.
August 16th, Splash Pad. After Nyles 4 year appointment, we went over to a splash pad just around the corner from his Dr's office. We thought it would be a good idea since he had to get shots and didn't want his legs to get sore. Nyles had a blast! Carter and I went for a walk in the stroller while Nyles played in the water w/ Steve. It was a lot of fun!
Steve walking through the water w/ Nyles at the Splash Pad.
Carter just being cute. Nyles trying Steve's sun glasses on; cool dude!
Nyles cute toes!
Nyles new helicopter from Grandma Hegerhorst. It came in the mail the day we got home from Bear Lake. He was SOOOO excited to open it and play w/ it! Thanks Grandma; he loves it!
Carter got his poop out in his pooping chair as it's become to be known around here. 99% of the time he's pooped while in this chair. This one was a major blowout!
Melanie gave Dave a "get well fish" but wasn't able to take care of it, so he asked Nyles if he could take care of it for him. Nyles gladly agreed and has been so happy to have it in his room. He loves feeding him and turning on/off his light for day and night. Ironically Steve has been wanting to get Nyles a fish for some time, but I thought they'd be stinky so I wouldn't let him. This tank is actually clean and doesn't stink, plus Steve has been making sure it gets cleaned every week too.
Nyles loving the fish he called "Guppy."
At Petco getting another light (it burned out). Nyles looking at the fish of course.
Conor and Nyles daring each other to "smell the garbage" at Grandma/Grandpa McGrath's house.
Silly boys, what they don't think of next to do.
Nyles helping Steve mow the lawn.
I found this pretend mower at the DI for a couple bucks. Nyles loves it!
Then riding his bike in our cul-de-sac. He's getting really good it and more and more confident. Soon we'll take off the training wheels I'm sure.
Nyles swimming in the yard. I ordered some swim goggles, which he loves!
Friday, August 26th, Steve went w/ his friend Josh Featherstone and went fly fishing up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Josh's wife is about to have their 3rd baby boy, so he wanted to get out one more time. While they were gone Nyles, Carter and I went to Draper Park for a walk/bike ride. Nyles played on the playgrounds as we went around the park, then we stopped to see the ducks in the pond as well. Afterwards we walked over to the Library and checked out a few books to read and take home.
The ducks coming to say hi.
When we got back I needed to feed Carter, and since Carter gets distracted w/ Nyles around, I had to lock the door to keep him out. Nyles couldn't resist so he got an old belt and put it under the door. He then pushed it too far and couldn't reach it. Since I couldn't get up to get it for him, I told him to get something to reach it with. He then went and got his light saber from his Yoda bear, but still couldn't get it. He then left somewhere, and after a bit it got really quiet. I wasn't sure what he was up to, but after I got done feeding I found him. He apparently went to his bedroom and got in bed for a nap. I was going to put him down after feeding Carter and putting him down for a nap, but Nyles did it by himself. It was awesome!
Nyles trying to get his belt.
Now using the light saber.
Where I found Nyles after I was done feeding Carter, sound asleep, a little before noon even ;)
Luckily Nyles has still been willing to take naps. We've found we have to wake him up after about an hour though, so he's willing to go to bed on time at night. With Carter going to bed around 7pm, and it's been getting darker, Nyles has been going to bed around 8pm now, which as been awesome!
One of the fish Steve caught while fly fishing.
On Sunday, August 28th, Diane invited us over for dinner w/ her and LuDean. She made yummy tacos (Steve's favorite), and then surprised us w/ cupcakes to celebrate Nyles birthday. She said she was sad she missed his party and wanted to make it up to him. Nyles was so surprised and excited to see cupcakes and candles for him to blow out. After cake and ice cream Diane also had a fun game to play as well. Thanks Diane for the thoughtful dinner and birthday fun for Nyles! Steve also did a few favors around the house for them while we were there.
Nyles blowing out his candles!
Opening his gift from Diane.
The next morning Steve helped him put it together.
He loves the blocks!
We've been making more dried fruit in our dehydrator. Nyles is a pro at using the apple peeler/slicer. Steve can't keep up w/ him :)
Nyles peeling the apples.
Tuesday, August 30th, Nyles started his 2nd year of Preschool. We're going through our school district again, Canyons School District, but we're attending an Elementary school closer to where we live now (Altara instead of Jordan Valley). It's the same program, but at a different school w/ a different teacher of course. We went to the orientation the Thursday before to meet his teacher, Mrs. Cynthia Armstrong and her 2 assistants. There will be about 12 kids in the class. Nyles was really excited to go back to preschool to learn and play. He's had a blast this first week back!
1st day of Preschool. Age 4.
All ready to go!
We've had a few family vacations as well in August, but I'll highlight them separately. Needless to say, we've had a fun, eventful August! It's been great spending time together as a family :)
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