Brandy's Visit

My best friend Brandy came to visit and see Jake for the first time. We had so much fun just hanging out.Managing two in her lapJake loves his diaper being changed - he coos and smiles at you.Smiles after a bathChillin around the house

Allison doesn't always get her way - and she doesn't like it!!!

Temple Square

Our Hike
We couldn't pass up the chance to enjoy the mountains. The weather threatened rain, but it held out for us.

Brandy packed in Jake and our lunch. He fell asleep soon after this picture - babies feel right at home in the wilderness.We stopped for a picnic lunch and of course Jake woke up for lunch too.

Allison missed the picnic, too much fresh airShe woke up right as we were leaving and enjoyed the hike back down

Dad and Kailey came to Utah

Kailey came out to visit for a week (flying by herself) and Dad joined her later. It rained every afternoon (unusual for Utah) so it stopped some of our plans, but we all had a fun time.

Oquirrh Mountain TempleWe went to the open house
In the mountains

We planned on going camping, but the weather didn't work, so we just went up to the mountains for a short hike and camp fire dinner.Ivan and Kailey started the camp fire together.Papou held Allison and Jake while observing the fire starters.Jake "chillin" on Papou's lap.
It was chilly and the only "non-pink" hat I had was a hat Aunt Kristin sent for the winter - so Jake was our little Santa!
On our hike...
Ivan climbed up onto this large rock - he thinks he is a mountain goat.From his viewKailey hiked with AllisonJenna hiked with Jake.
Why did both of the women carry the babies - like the olden days...


Park City

It was the 125th anniversary of Park City, so they had activities for the kids.
Allison got butterfly.

Jake got a dinosaur.
(Apparently my lips were dry)

Afterward we went out for a nice dinner.

Thanks for visit Dad and Kailey!!!

Update

Sorry it has been so long....
But between moving into a new house, renovating a new house, a 1 1/2 year old busy little girl, and a newborn - some things are put on hold. But I have some help, so I am getting a chance to catch all of you up on the family.

Here are some older pictures

When Rita was in Utah to help me with Allison after Jake was born, she tried to get potty training started. Allison liked sitting on the toilet and she would wipe when she was "done".

PUT UP YOUR DUKES! I want to fight!
(Jake about 3 weeks old)Allison hopping into the bath, she put on my shower cap.
GREAT BRIBING PHOTO - I plan on showing this one to her dates in the future (the FAR AWAY future)!