Growing up way too fast

Last night Connor slept in his big-boy bed for the first time!  We've had it set up now for about a week in his room along with his crib, but really wasn't planning on transitioning him to it until after his birthday which is less than 2 weeks away.  I just can't believe how fast he's growing up!  I think it's harder for me to see him out of his crib than it is for Connor.  I've loved every new stage that he's moved into and haven't had the emotional issues that come with each new stage...until now!  Don't get me wrong I'm grateful it's been an easy transition for him, but wow this stage feels like he's less of my baby and more a little boy.  I can only imagine what kindergarten is going to feel like! Yikes!

Denver-Take Two

One of Connor's favorite animal...the gorilla!
Thanks to Auntie Em and Uncle Darrin, Mac and I were able to visit the Denver Temple for a date night!  We loved it...thanks so much!
Fortunately for us we've been able to travel to Denver twice this summer to visit Darrin and Emily.  Mac had 2 different week-long trainings for work there, so we took advantage of it!  Connor was able to visit the Denver Aquarium, the zoo, and go swimming a couple of times--which he loved!  I was able to get in a few shopping trips with Emily, a date night to the temple with my wonderful husband, and just enjoy being with my family.   We had such a good time and can't believe summer is almost over.  I guess that just means we're getting closer to the arrival of our little girl--in November!

The Life

Connor and Grandpa Dean throwing rocks!
Here's Mac and his brother out in their float tubes trying to catch some fish!
I think he just needs me fanning him on the side and he'd feel like a prince.
A couple of weekends ago we went out to Talmage for the Pioneer Day parade, a picnic, and a little fishing.  Mac and his brother, Coy, started out the day with an early morning fish run which unfortunately resulted in no fish.  Then we all went to the Altamont Parade and enjoyed the festivities there (Connor's favorite thing was watching the crane lift the American Flag).  Then grandma and grandpa prepared a yummy picnic lunch to take back up to the lake for more fishing and rock throwing.  Needless to say, Connor was in heaven!

Fish Hatchery and Dinosaur Museum

Connor and Grandma looking at all the little fish!  Connor's favorite part was feeding the fish and seeing them splash out of the water for it!


Leave it to Uncle Darrin to get us all out to the Vernal Dinosaur Museum!  We had a really great time and enjoyed having Uncle Darrin and Auntie Em visit us!  Connor is already going through withdrawls.  We miss you guys, but we'll see you in Denver in 2 weeks!

The Big Brother

We've been trying to prepare Connor for a new baby because he is going to be a big brother!!  We are due in November with a little girl!  Connor loves babies already, so I know he'll be a great brother and a lot of help to his mom. *

Cousins!

We were lucky to have scheduled our trip to over-lap with my sister's family in Alaska!  Connor had such a good time playing all day with his cousins and Aunt Sheila and Uncle Jim!  They were such a great help to me while Mac was away.  Mac came a week after me, so the extra help was nice.  Justin and Ty worked Mac to the core (bike rides everyday, including one 20 mile coastal trail ride and a few 7am workouts at the gym.)  Mac loved it!  Coleman and Caden ran circles around Connor and Connor tried his best to keep up with the big boys!  We miss you guys already!

Alaska!!

We couldn't have asked for a better trip to Alaska this year!  The weather was perfect and we had such a great time visiting family!  We made it to Portage Glacier, hiked Flat Top, and Mac and I even snuck in a date to Seward on the 4th of July to watch the Mt. Marathon race!  Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for being such great babysitters!