Saturday, July 2nd we decided to go up to the cabin for a day trip with Phill and Conor. We thought it would be a great opportunity to get out of the valley and hopefully be a little less hot up there. We left around 10am and got up there around noon, after making a quick stop in Heber for gas and hot dogs to catch crawdads. After getting a quick lunch, we walked down to the gully to catch some crawdads. We found the crawdads but they didn't grab on to our hot dogs very well. Steve and Phill worked at it though and were able to reel come in. Nyles and Conor enjoyed playing in the sand, and Carter feel asleep of course on the walk down. I had him in a baby BJorn and he actually stayed asleep the whole time. After playing for a while, we hiked back to the cabin, cleaned up and headed out. It was a quick, yet fun trip.
Nyles, Steve, Phill, and Conor at Strawberrry Reservoir.
Steve trying to fish, but that didn't last long unfortunately.
Conor and Nyles playing w/ Steve's pliers in the sand.
Waiting for the crawdads to catch on.
Nyles and Conor looking at the crawdads we caught.
We had our regular family dinner on Monday, the 4th of July, instead of Sunday, so we could celebrate w/ fireworks too. We had a BBQ, let the kids play, then did our fireworks in the circle at Dave and Joann's place. It was a good time. Carter didn't mind the noise from the fireworks much, but we did go inside for the last couple ones which were a little louder. He actually slept through the fireworks!
Nyles, Lynsie and Conor enjoying their dinner.
Family picture.
Stacie holding Carter.
Steve and Nyles enjoying the fireworks.
Carter and I were on the porch watching w/ LuDean and Diane.
This is how Carter enjoyed the fireworks.
After they were over, back inside Lynsie wanted to hold him again. Conor and Carrie helping.
Lynsie and Nyles enjoying seeing each other after being apart for a few weeks since Lynsie moved to Colorado.
Carter enjoying some time w/ Steve. Snuggles :)
Steve found his old box of Legos at his parent's house and brought them home to play w/ Nyles. They've had a lot of fun building things (Steve) and playing w/ them (Nyles).
Some other old toys of Steve's he found.
A deer was in our yard eating our flowers, then went over to the neighbor's yard to find some more.
We decided to sign Nyles up for swim lessons at Alta Canyon Sports Center. We put him in the Preschool 1 class to get started and see how he would do. It ran for 2 weeks (8 sessions). He warmed up pretty quick to his teacher Emma, and wanted to be the first or leader in everything. He did a great job and had a lot of fun going!
Nyles all ready for his first swim lesson!
Starting his lesson w/ his teacher Emma.
Finding the rings at the bottom of the pool, which is only about 1 1/2 feet deep.
Nyles being the leader/first to show the rest how to do it.
Walking over to the diving board w/ his teacher Emma. Nyles loves to be first.
The last day of class they let them go off the diving board.
He needed a little help to get started but did well after that.
Lastly their teacher took them down the slide.
A few of the pictures of Carter w/ his binki.
You never know where it'll end up during his nap. Silly kid :)
Nyles playing w/ my camera phone.
On Saturday, July 9th Steve helped take the boat up to the cabin. Dave had it being worked on and it was finally done, so they decided to take it up and test it out. Rob and Nyles came along too.
Rob helping Nyles get his life-jacket on.
Nyles eating his Sun-butter Sandwich. Rob reeling in a fish.
Nyles and Grandpa McGrath enjoying the boat and fishing at Strawberry.
Nyles and Steve just relaxing.
Waiting for the fish to bite.
On the way back Nyles fell asleep so hard that his head kept bobbing down in his chest, so Dave decided to hold it up w/ his blanket.
Beautiful flowers at the temple. Carter, Nyles and Steve in front of the Draper Temple.
Nyles has been enjoying being a big brother more and more. He especially likes to hold baby Carter, usually every day. They are so cute together! We love them so much!
Carter likes to wiggle his feet our of his swaddle.
His feet are so cute I couldn't resist taking a picture of them!
Enjoying some wiggle time.
Last Friday we went over to the Lake's house and had some hot dogs and S'mores w/ Stacie, Phill, London and Conor. They were sleeping their at night and taking care of their dog and hamsters while the Lake's were out of town. Since we live so close to the Lake's we decided to have dinner together w/ Stacie and Phill. The kids had a great time playing together.
Jumping on the trampoline w/ ice "bombs."
My cute boys ready for church.
Nyles holding Carter again. Carter just stretching his arms being cute.
Well I hope all is well w/ everyone else and hope you're staying cool in this heat! I know we've hit over 100 degrees several times. Thank goodness for air conditioning. I'm so grateful for family and and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Love ya!
