The cabin

learning to crawl at the cabin

Papa's hat

Mikey loves his Nanny

Day with Nana

Nance, Lisa, the kids, and I had a fun day visiting our Nana down in Provo. The kids loved feeding the ducks and we went out for a yummy lunch at Zupa's.

Darrin's Blessing - June 1st

the boys & babes

the girls & babes

The Group: Miles', Bladens, and Hansens

Moab Memorial Day Weekend

We had such a fun last minute getaway to Moab over Memorial Day weekend. When the weather wasn't cooperating for us to go up to our cabin, we had to come up with new plans. Thanks Corey and Nancy for making it all possible.

Trip favorites:
Dead Horse Point, Grand View Overlook hike, Upheaval Dome, off-roading in the red truck, Pasta Jays, arts festival, being parked in traffic in S.F. canyon for 2 hours (okay that wasn't really a favorite), Delicate Arch, "Nanny Goat, Billie Jane, & Tyler Turtle", Sand Dune Arch, Buck's, Ty calling the trail markers "cemeteries" (kudos to his teachers for talking to the kids about Memorial Day), biking Slick Rock (except for the crashing part :) sorry dad), swimming, Kate being "full of swimming", Windows primitive trail, Park Avenue, pizza, & being in a beautiful place with people we love. We can't wait to go back.

So pretty it looks fake

I just love this picture at Dead Horse Point. It looks like he is sitting in front of a picture or screen instead of at the actual overlook.

Michael at 7 months

Girls Luch @ Cheesecake Factory

It was so much fun to have lunch with the Nance, Nats, the Groesbecks and Nana. Natalie and Michelle were born just one day apart 23 years ago and have always called themselves twin cousins. It was fun for us to get together for a delicious lunch. I can't believe that it was my first time going to the Cheesecake Factory in Salt Lake. We always go when we are in Cali or Vegas, but now that I have remembered how wonderful all the food and, of course, the cheesecake is I will have to go more often. Thanks girls, it was fun to catch up.

Playdate

Lance, Lincoln, Sally, & Michael

Lake Powell in May... Best Kept Secret

We had such a wonderful week in Powell with the Miles clan. May is the best time to go to get in some great skiing... that is if you aren't afraid of a little cold water. We saw a few other boats, but not a single person get in the water besides our group. I mean I skied on glass in the channel in the middle of the day. It was so nice to have nice water anytime. The kids didn't seem to mind the cold at all and Mikey got his hands on sand for the first time so he was in heaven. Trip favorites: boating, Carcassonne, movies on a projector shone on a sheet up on top of the boat, reading (however whoever said that Eat, Pray, Love was a great book, I would like to pick a bone with them- don't waste your time with it), kiddie pool, food, and simply relaxing with family. It was a wonderful trip... I'm just sad that it will be another year until we go back.

Don't have a gift for you Mom for Mothers day yet? Come to our Mother's day Boutique. It is next Wednesday April 30th from 3-8 p.m. (5 hours so there is no excuses for not being able to make it ha ha) It will feature our jewelry.. Embellish designs, clothing and swimsuits by Modbe ,purses, belts and shoes by Cents of Style, baby hair accessories by Sally's Clippies , baby ties by Ties for Tots, and binkie catchers and custom burp cloths by Embellish Baby. It is going to be quite the event and you are all invited. It is at my parents house, if you need directions let me know. Hope to see you all there!!!

6 MONTHS

Weight 17.7 oz (47th percentile)
Height 27.5 in (80th percentile)
Head circ 17.75 in (77th percentile)

Michael is so much fun these days. He will smile for anyone who will talk to him. He loves playing with his feet, sitting up, jumping in his jumpy seat, and talking. He is turning into quite the blondie and has already had a few haircuts. He is growing like a weed these days, even with his acid reflux. His Nanny always says "he's just right for a baby elephant". He also loves crumpling up paper and making noise when it is too quiet in sacrament.

I can sit up..........maybe not.

Michael loves sitting up now but he eventually gets too excited or reaches too far and crashes. It's fun because every day he seems to get better at it. Next up is crawling.

Jazz Fans

Michael got to go to his first Jazz Game last week and absolutely loved it... talk about over stimulation. He spent as much time watching the lights and the other fans as he did the game. There were too many fun things going on. You gotta start 'em young.

Have an elk

Well we finally got Johnn's elk mounted up in our garage... yes that's right it didn't end up in my front room like Johnn wanted. He has a temporary home for now until the weather is nice enough for us to get him up to the cabin.

Make a scrapbook - it's easy!

Easter Egg Hunt

Did it seem too cold for Easter this year for anyone else? Good thing it won't be this early again for another 200+ years.

Someone my size

When I was at my neighbors house their little dog Harley was intrigued with Michael. They were so cute. Mikey fell asleep in his car seat and I looked over and Harley had curled up on his lap. It was so cute, but he moved before I could get a picture of it.

5 Months Old

Michael is such a fun baby. He is finally sleeping through the night and putting himself to sleep. His loves giving kisses, smacking his lips, playing with his feet, cooing, riding in his jogger, sucking his thumb, and hot tubbing. We feel truly blessed to have him in our lives.

Ski Day

Thanks Anu for hooking us up with free ski passes and babysitting. You are the best. We had such a nice ski day at Park City. It is the only time we made it up this year... it's amazing how having a baby will do that to you. Thanks for making it happen.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Thanks for all you do for all of us. We love you.