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.  

Let Freedom Ring

Independence Day this year was spent in Richfield.  Since we have moved to Sevier Valley we haven't left it very much due to the pregnancy and my lack of wanting to sit in a car.  I don't know why sitting in the car is so uncomfortable and sitting on the couch is so comfortable but that is the way it is.  We heard Richfield has a big to do on the 4th so we decided why not stay and enjoy the festivities.  

We went to the parade and we made it just in time to see the Fighter Planes fly over.  That was awesome, Sawyer especially enjoyed the "panes".  It was so hot but fortunately we had a bit of a cloud cover during the parade.  Sawyer got a LOT, and I mean a LOT of candy.  People were really considerate when it came to getting candy.  People wouldn't let their children run down after the floats trying to get the most candy and people only let their children collect candy in the spot in front of them.  It was nice because at other parades kids chase the floats down to get the most candy. 

After the parade we headed up to the park to check out the venues.  It was so crowded but it was fun to get out and mingle.  We decided to go to Wingers to eat so we could get some air conditioning before heading back to the park for the fish grab.  We were pretty excited about the fish grab we didn't know what to expect but we had heard it was hilarious to watch.  

When we got back to the park people were swarming around the fish ponds.  The kids were just itching to get in the water and catch some of those fish.  It was pretty funny.  Sawyer really wanted to get in but he would have died.  No joking.  The kids were on those fish like a fat kid on cake.  After most of the kids were out Sawyer got in the ponds and swam a little.  He was really upset when we made him get out.  We came home and played in the water though, well Sawyer did and Travis did.  

Swim Dad, Swim

A fish came and swam by him.  He freaked out.  

Smile Sawyer,  This picture cracks me up