Sun Valley, Idaho Trip Part 2

Bailey kicking the water
My mom and Bailey splashing around
Colby joined in on the fun

Raif did not like the cold water, so he chose a shady spot instead

Swans at the Sun Valley club with 6 babies

There was a beautiful little park in Ketchum that had these shooting water fountains. Bailey had tons of fun, but the water was a bit chilly for Raif. We also went to the Sun Valley club to see baby swans.

We've Got a Crawler

With your first child, you always want them to sit up, start crawling, walk, talk, etc. It kind of makes you feel like you're doing your job as a parent and they are hitting all of the milestones they are supposed to. With your second, I really wanted these "milestones" to be prolonged as possible. Not only because he is my baby and we are done having kids, but mostly because it is so much easier when they just stay put. However, he is so cute crawling around and so proud of himself. There is no stopping Raif now.

What's Wrong With This Picture?

Why is it when you need them to play in the pack-n-play, they don't want to? And, when they're too big for the pack-n-play all they want to do is play in there.

Laughter is Infectious

These are basically two of the same video. Raif was hysterical about playing peek-a-boo. I couldn't decide which one was better, so I posted them both. Hopefully his laughter puts a smile on your face.

Happy 11th Birthday Lexy!

The birthday girl at my mom and dad's

Eli and Colby with Raif waiting in line

Bailey on It's a Small World
Jaymee in much better mood

Raif and Colby on It's a Small World

Kelly and Lexy and Jaymee (in not such a good mood)

We celebrated Lexy's 11th birthday with a little trip to Disneyland. It was sweltering hot, but there was not a whole lot of people there. After the trip to Disneyland, we went over to my mom and dad's for some tacos (at Lexy's request) and some ice cream cake from Trader Joe's (which by the way is delicious).

Grandpa Jim Would Have Been 80 Today!

My sister Kelly and I with our late Grandpa Jim

My Grandpa died in March of 1994, but would have been 80 today. He was such a special man to so many people, and we still miss him dearly. I write this in my blog so both my sister's and my children will know how much their Great Grandpa meant to all of us. He had one of the biggest hearts and his love for his family was unsurpassed.

One of the BEST kid's toys

Bailey's princess car (a great 1st birthday present from Aunt Beth and Uncle Ken, and still used daily) Raif's 1st Christmas present from Grandma and Grandpa, up until now Bailey has used, but Raif will probably start to fight her for it.

These little cars/trains are truly one of the best kids toys out there. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are such a great toy. Lots of buttons and the kids get exercise inside the house. Bailey has used hers since the day she got it on her 1st birthday, and it's still going strong after almost 2 1/2 years of daily use. Raif loves his train and can push and pull on many of the buttons already to make music and noise. My brother-in-law told me that there are some toys you will hear when they are long gone. He still hears this Elmo driving car thing (Jaymee is now almost 13). Mine will be the princess music from Bailey's car. I hear it in my sleep, one of the perks they don't warn you about as a parent!