Bless This Child

This Labor Day weekend we decided would be a good time to bless our little one.  At first it was a good idea but who plans a stressful event on a holiday weekend?  Honestly, what was I thinking?  Okay   I will quit my belly aching because it actually wasn't that bad.  On Saturday we met Krista over at Cove Fort.  We really wanted to go to Cove Fort Days, which a great festival where they show you what pioneer life was like, earlier in August but Travis' had a family reunion so we missed it.  It was fun to walk around the Fort.  They don't have all the activities that they would have on Cove Fort Days but we enjoyed it.  Sawyer got a little distracted but he enjoyed running around on the grass inside. When we got back we started the food preparation for the dinner on Sunday.  I have never feed a lot of people by myself so I was a little nervous.  It was a good thing my mom came over to help.  She is amazing at planning dinner for people, must have been all the practice with the Yardley family Fast Sunday dinner.  We wanted to do a Polynesian themed dinner with Kalua Pork, Mac Salad, green salad, rolls and watermelon.  We got everything prepared that we could and still had time to go play tennis, or "ten-son" in the words of Sawyer.  Oh which I am happy to say I beat Travis in a couple of sets or matches I never know for sure what they are called.  Not bad though for a woman 8 weeks postpartum. 

Eye Mom- yes Sawyer that is her eye DON"T TOUCH IT, I swear I have to tell him that all the time. 

Travis gave a wonderful blessing.  We were excited to see all those that were able to come, and we missed all those who couldn't make it.  It was a difficult weekend for many people to come because of traveling, vacationing, and sickness but it turned out okay.  After the dinner we got everything cleaned up and Sawyer and Travis headed up the mountain to camp with Tammy and her family.  I went with my mom down to my Grandparents to be with my sisters and family, because there was no way I was camping with a 8 week old in Monsoon season.    It was fun to be with everyone.  Jaylee loved all the extra attention she was getting without her big brother around to have to share the attention.  

Monroe Mountain

Well we decided to test our new purchase in the mountains.  We went up on a Friday night to explore the mountains and cook tin foil dinners.  I am not going to lie the road up the mountain had my palms and feet sweating the whole time.  I don't know why I was so nervous because Travis is a good driver, maybe it was the steep drop off on the side of the road, or the narrow road that had blind curves.  We made it to a great little meadow to have our little fire.  It was fun.  Sawyer was in heaven, so many sticks he could hardly contain himself oh and DIRT.  He loves dirt.  

Baby J wasn't as excited to be in the mountains.  It just tired her out. 

NOT A MORNING PERSON, unless there are doughnuts

I love how he is tangled in the line. 

Saturday we headed back up the mountain a bit further to go fishing.  It was still nerve racking driving up the canyon but once on top I couldn't believe how beautiful everything was.  I can't wait until the fall colors are on.  We caught three fish while we were at the Reservoir.  I caught 2.  Yep, I could totally survive in the wilderness, well as long as Travis comes to take my fish off the hook for me.  We ate lunch and headed back down the mountain to do the saturday chores we neglected to go fishing.  I am such a slave driver.  

We went to some friends later to have a hot dog roast at their house.   I miss having a fire pit in our back yard.  We used to cook over it all the time.  We had fun and Sawyer loved playing with friends.  

Excuse the bow right in her eyes.  

I'm too young for this...

It has been Travis' goal to own a truck for some time now.  We did have a truck but we had to sale it to help some family out, so since then he has wanted another truck.  While in Logan it wasn't very feasible to have a truck so once we moved back to Central Utah he has been itching to find another truck to take into the mountains. (Also- we needed another vehicle since Travis works full time and we only have one car, scheduling for the car was getting ridiculous.)  We looked at all kinds of trucks.  Every night Travis would scour the classifieds to try to find a truck in our price range that was in good condition.  After a couple of months of looking we found...........A SUBURBAN!  Yep, we went looking for a truck and ended up with the ultimate Mormon Family Vehicle.  Travis and I have laughed about it a couple of times that we only have two kids and have a suburban but it was the best vehicle for the best price.  We got a steal of a deal.  

While up North, by the way it was like a vacation getting out of Sevier Valley and heading to the "BIG" City, we hit up the splash pads at The Riverwoods.  Sawyer was a little skeptical at first but once he got the hang of it he was in heaven.  He was running around and stepping on the water squirters and kicking the water.  He had a lot of fun.  I was happy because I got to not only entertain Sawyer but we were at a Mall. Gees it has been awhile.  

Travis drove the suburban home and I drove the car.  We decided to take a detour over to my Mom's house to show them our new purchase.  Big purchases give me such anxiety- seriously I almost needed something to help calm my nerves. We are happy with our purchase though.  I guess our family can grow with it .....hahaha.  Not for a while though. 

Such a great dad, changing diapers while Mom takes pictures. 

Brief Smile/Gas

Jaylee is 5 weeks old in these pictures.  She is so adorable but again I am really biased.  She is growing like a weed.  I don't think Sawyer was her size until he was at least 8 weeks old.  She is getting better with her sleeping but I will probably jinx myself by posting that.  She eats a lot which is great and she is a good nurser- if that is a phrase.  We are trying to get her to take a bottle so I have a little more freedom but she is a work in progress. Patience is a virtue right? She also doesn't take a binkie very well either.  We still love her even if she cries a lot.  We wouldn't trade this little cutie for anything. 

County Fair Season

It seems like since Jaylee was born we haven't slowed down at all.  I thought I would get a little rest and relaxation after giving birth.  Boy, was I wrong.  I hate to waste the summer just cooped up inside but at the same time Momma needs a little rest, giving birth is hard. 

July was a busy time for us.  We went to Beaver for the 24th of July.  As I have said before, I just love that holiday.  I love the festivities, the food, the family.  This year was very different for though.  I didn't do too much because, 1. it was HOT and 2. the new baby.  It was still fun to be around family and friends.  

We went over to Piute County for the fair and to be with family.  It is nice living so close so we can head down in the morning and come back and sleep in my own bed.  The fair was also HOT and it rained A LOT that day, which I am not complaining about.  I got to spend the day at my grandparents which is great and eat some good food.  While at the fair though Sawyer entertained himself with a balloon forever.  It really is the little things in life that make us happy right? 

We celebrated Travis' birthday on the 31st.  I didn't get any pictures though.  I need to be better about that.  My mom graciously came and watched my kids- so crazy that I have kids plural.  We got to get out for a date and that was amazing.  We went out to eat at a pretty good steak house.  We then hit up the remodeled bowling alley.  I was awful but Travis was amazing.  I guess we can't win them all.  It makes up for when completely creamed Travis on his birthday when we were dating.  

Proud Daddy

I couldn't resist posting these pictures.  They are too cute to keep to myself.  Okay,  I am a little biased but so goes it.   

Such a great babysitter, both kids sleeping at the same time. 

I don't think Sawyer wanted to be in this picture, just a hunch

Sawyer was so excited to "Hold it Daddy" by "it" he means his baby sister.  We are still trying to get him to say her name.  Usually she is just baby. 

Hot Summer Days

Sawyer loves to swim and play in the water.  He didn't even care that the water was freezing, he is a lot better than his mom.  He played until his lips were quivering and blue, yet he was still upset when we had to take him inside.  Poor kid has been having pool withdrawls this summer since swimming is so out of the question for this postpartum lady.