Summer Fun!

Since summer is drifting away I thought I better post the things we were up too. It's been a little low key but we still had a lot going on.
We had another Family Reunion for the Haymore's. It was so much fun seeing everyone and family I haven't even met before. It took place at Matt's parents house. At one point there were about 75 people there at one given time so the house was at breaking point but it was great! There could have been more because people came and went as they pleased. I love big families!

We missed Grandma Haymore and everyone that couldn't make it. Matt couldn't come to all of it because he had Woodbadge during the same week but he was able to be there for Saturday evening and Sunday before everyone went home and we took some family pictures.



Evan is a stinker when it comes to pictures all of a sudden. He always says "too scared" so we were lucky to get the ones we got of him in the group shots.
Alex had no problem :).


The boys and I got to visit Matt one one of the nights he was at Woodbadge. Grandpa Thompson came with us as well. Matt was having a lot of fun and we had fun spending time with him. We didn't pull the camera out much but here are some pictures up there with him
Matt and his patrol (The Beavers) made this flag. They did a great job so I had to put it up. It even had teeth.





Other than playing on the swings we had dinner, swam in the pool and dug up Artifacts. We were supposed to dig up dinosaur bones but as a joke we dug up a human skeleton instead.
We hiked the Grotto with our good friends, Weston, Chantel and their two kids. It was a perfect day to go and a pretty hike as always.
The guys carried the little ones up for us and than we switched.

Evan and Braxton had a lot of fun in the water even though it was freezing!



Matt and Weston hiked to the top of the falls and after taking pictures of them from below, they took pictures of us from the top.




We went at the beginning of August with them but we also went toward the end of August with some of my Family. It was colder so we couldn't stay and play in the water long but it was still a fun trip.

A Mouse!

We have a mouse in our fridge, and he loves cheese!

We got a picture of him the little squeaker!

Peek-A-Boo!

Silly Evan

Time to Celebrate!

We celebrated a few things this past week. Not only was it Pioneer Day but I turned another year older.

It was one of the best Birthdays I had. Matt really knows how to spoil me so my Birthdays are always great because of him. The morning of my birthday I woke up to Matt giving me cards from both him and the boys. Evan wished me a Happy Birthday with a hug and kiss and Alex gave me lots of smiles and coo's that morning. Matt's card had cash in it and he told me I was going on a shopping spree child free after we have lunch together. In the afternoon, Leanna came over after Matt's Dad to watch the boys for me so I can meet Matt to have lunch at Tucanos. It was very delicious!
Going shopping was fun. I scored some great deals in Shade and other places. I didn't want to be gone too long from my boys so I came home as fast as I could but I went back out with Leanna. My Mother In Law met up with us and she entertained Evan so I didn't have to worry about him. It was just a great day. Friday I got a surprise visit from Joseph and Ericka with presents. They were so thoughtful and generous! Joseph got me a really cute dress that fits me perfectly and Ericka got shoes to match, lotion and comfy socks from Bath and Body Works. With Pioneer Day the following day we shot off personal fireworks. Usually we do them on my birthday but Matt had a meeting that night but it was fun to extend the fun to Friday as well. My mom and youngest sister came over to watch. Nathan and Elizabeth came out with their camera and got some really nice pictures of Evan. They have a great eye. This was taken by Nathan

The rest are from Elizabeth. She really captured how much Evan loves sparklers.



There were many times where I thought Evan would burn himself because he would put the sparkler so close to his face. Thank goodness he never touched it. I don't want him to be afraid of them because they're so fun.
Pioneer Day we woke up and headed down to Spanish Fork to see the parade. Evan was more interested in the play area at a day care than what was happening on the street so we had to take turns keeping him from going over there or wondering to other places. Needless to say, we didn't stay till the end. Alex was really good though. We went to the carnival again this year. He rode only one ride.


He looked like he enjoyed it but he kept saying "Too scared" when we went to the other rides. I guess we wont be going to Lagoon in the fall if he's "too scared".
We spent $19 on tickets and they were non-refundable. Luckily a guy standing in line to buy tickets bought them from me. I only made him pay $10 for them but it's better than nothing.
Later that evening our families and close friends got together for a BBQ. It was a joint celebration for me and Pioneer Day. Matt surprised me with a 410 Shotgun :). Can't wait to try it out! I love shooting clay pigeons but his shotgun has a hard kick and it literally knocks me off my feet. Plus it's very heavy. Matt says the 410 is like a 22 rifle so there's no kick. Other presents I got from family are, Julia Childs Mastering the Art of French Cooking Cook Book, Worldwide Ward Cook Book, Mary Poppins and Babysitting Coupons. I love to cook new recipes so I'm very excited with the books I got. I already tried some from the Worldwide Ward Book and I love it so far. Julia Childs is advanced so it will be a while before I have confidence to try them so I'm just reading and studying them right now.
Everyone stayed late to watch the big firework show with us. We passed the time by playing games and talking. The show was so good! It made up for the 4th. Evan actually watched them. I look forward to next year!

Skyline

On Friday we decided to take a drive that Matt's been wanting to show me for a while. He took this drive on his way to Girls Camp with Bishop and his wife. He thought it was one of the most beautiful drives. He was right! I really enjoyed it and hope we can do this more often. It was a four hour or so round trip drive through Spanish Fork canyon to Electric Lake and back to Spanish Fork by going through Scofield.

Alex is 2 Months!

Alex

11 lbs. 4 oz (40 %)

24 inches (84 %)

15 in (12 %)

Evan

10 lbs. 9 oz (21%)
22.5 inches (39%)
39.1 cm (32%)

We sure love Alex! Evan thinks he's pretty cool. His reflux is under control but he still spits up like no other. He's lucky we love him so much because it gets everywhere. I've learned to always keep a burp rag on me at all times. Never needed one for Evan so it was a hard habit to break in not having one. It looks like he may not need medication for the reflux for long. I feel for the babies that still need it at a years age or longer because Alex hates the meds.


Alex is sleeping much better! He goes back to sleep on his own with no problems and in his own bed too! I feed him in bed but once he's done I swaddle him back up and but him in his bed even if he's still awake. He goes to sleep in no time. He's out of our room as well. Evan doesn't disturb him and Alex doesn't disturb Evan so it's a win, win situation for me! I was worried about it. So glad they both do well. Alex is having some long stretches at night but I hate that they're not constant. The earliest he will wake is after 3 1/2 hours and the longest thus far is 8 hours. So far he's only slept 8 hours for me once. Other then that he sleeps 4 to 6 hours. Evan's longest stretch was always 4 hours till he slept through the night at 3 Months. I'm hoping Alex will sleep through the night before that and on his own. I had to teach Evan.


Alex nickname should be Terk off of Tarzan. He almost always has his arms in that position like a gorilla.


Everyone comments on how strong his neck is because he has great head control. He's been like this ever since he was a day old. It was so funny watching his pedi lift him up to examine his head strength by his palm supporting his tummy. His head was completely up and he was looking around like he was older. He looked like a cute little turtle. If only I'm better at tummy time I'm sure he would be rolling around by now.


He got his first round of immunizations today. He did well considering he got poked two times in one leg and one in the other. He also had one oral. I hate shots especially when my kids get them but I choose to get them immunized because I want them to be healthy.

Happy 80th!

My Grandpa (Mom's Dad) turned 80 years old this year! The family got together at Layton Park Friday to celebrate. It was some what a reunion because Uncle Jim, Aunt Dixie (Malad, ID) along with cousins Brandon and Elizabeth (New York) were there. Matt and Evan were at a Father Son's camp out with our ward. It was fun to see everyone as always.
Happy 80th Birthday Grandpa!