There have been some grumblings about my lack of posting pictures. We have been rearranging our office space and my computer was disconnected for a time. Since I am a fuddy-duddy without a smart phone, I had no way of reaching my photos.The good side of all of this is that the new arrangement, which includes new shelves, allowed us to unpack at least 5 boxes from our move a year and a half ago. You know how it goes...furniture gets plumped down during the move, and then left in that spot without any real intention or planning. Well, we are finally getting around to the planning and rearranging...because some things like having running water and laundry facilities took priority when we first moved in.
Here is BooBear at the Aquarium last August. We went with the cousins playgroup.
My parents came to Utah in August for the Brigham City Open House, since it is my father's hometown, he was pretty excited. My grandfather reminded us all that our ancestors in his side were part of the founders of Brigham City. Here we are after the tour, with my grandparents, Aunt S, my parents, Sue's family (Sue had just had the baby and was not there), my brother Ovaltine, and my Aunt M and Uncle J. It took hours of waiting in line, but it was a great experience. BooBear has been pointing out and talking about temples ever since, so that's cool. I just wish I had brought the baby carrier, since my hands were numb from holding Little Miss all day.
While my parents were in town, Sue's new baby was blessed, and my dad got to be in the circle. First grandchild's blessing he has been able to attend, so I'm glad it worked out. Here is Sue's family with a four generation shot.
The two cousins E4 and Little Miss.
My parents with Little Miss and E4.
Our family with a four generation shot.
BooBear wanted to run in the sprinkler with an umbrella with daddy. What a good sport Werty is to play along with the games BooBear comes up with.
Picking golden raspberries in the backyard. He's always more interested in picking them than eating them, but Werty and I are happy to eat them, especially over some vanilla ice cream.
Another part of the office/family room makeover project. Werty had to build out a box for the new wiring, since it's not a good idea to bore through a load-bearing joist. So I suggested he use the opportunity to add a vent in the family room. So, now the family room has both heat and outlets, things that the previous owners neglected to add when they sectioned off the office from the family room. This vent is now finished, with drywall, paint, vent cover, etc.
All you have to do to get Little Miss to smile is say Hi, she is such a happy baby!
Here we are at the zoo in September with playgroup. Only Rena's family was able to join us, but we had lots of fun!
Baby and Mommy elephant, still my favorite part of the zoo!
The new Rocky Shores exhibit is finally open, with sea lions! When we got to the zoo, about 1/3 of it was under construction because they are finally going to get a lion! Oh, and the snow leopard had a baby cub 10 days before Little Miss was born. How cool is that?
Here is BooBear with his giraffe shirt (bright orange in case he ran off, right?) seeing the giraffes. Grammy, he loves that shirt btw.
For the big FHE in September (the monthly FHE with all of Werty's family) we went to Trafalga Fun Center in Lehi. BooBear got to play his first skeeball. mini-golf, and amusement park-type ride.
Mowing the grass with Daddy.
How Daddy looks from BooBear's perspective.
Little Miss is now 6 months old! Here she is sticking her toes in her mouth. BooBear did this all the time, probably because he didn't use a binky. She only just figured out that she could do this. I don't know why, but I think it's the cutest thing.
