Happy Birthday Cousin Sage

Sage had her first birthday this week and Matthew attended his first ever birthday party. He had fun hanging out with his cousins.


She sure loved digging into her very own cake!


Matthew thought the best thing about the party were the hats.


Matthew with Dr. Wold, the doctor who delivered him.


The three cousins all together.

My Little Man

I bought this cute little suit for Matthew at Sam's Club the other day and I couldn't resist taking some pictures of him. It was labeled for 12 months but the shirt and vest were to small, the coat was just right and the pants were too long.

Nine Month Checkup

Matthew turned 9 months old on July 13th. He went to his checkup the next day and he is doing great. He weighs now 20 lbs 8 oz and he is 28 1/2 inches long. He is in the 50th percentile for weight and head circumference and in the 75th percentile for height (go figure, his parents are both short). He is pretty much on track except he doesn't want to crawl yet. He is getting closer. He is now going from sitting to his hands and knees pretty well but he doesn't like to stay on his hands and knees very long and ends up on his tummy. He still can't go from laying to sitting. I have seen a lot of progress in the last few weeks so I hope that continues and he's crawling soon. He certainly isn't taking after his mommy because I was walking by 10 months. I think he is just more laid back and we come to him. He doesn't have an older sister to run after. I again can't be more grateful to have such a perfect baby. I thank the Lord every day for him.

Lake Powell 2010

We spent Independence Day at Lake Powell with all my family. It was hard with a baby but fun. No skiing for me this time. I spent my time playing with Matthew in the water and did a little bit of tubing. It was really nice to have the houseboat because we had a nice place to lay the babies now for a nap. Matthew and Sage had a great time playing together in the water. Thanks Mom and Dad for showing us such a great time!

Lunch time on the boat.

Meagan brought a cute floaty for Sage that Matthew loved too. The beach was sandy and the kids loved it.

Matthew was scared when he first touched the water and felt it was a bit chilly but he soon warmed up to it and had a blast. He loved swimming with Nana behind the house boat.

Lost Eden Canyon. Matthew really enjoyed swimming while everyone else played watermellon ball.

All the excitement wore him out. He fell asleep at Lost Eden. He really didn't mind wearing the life vest.

His favorite thing to do was splash.

Darn tube got in the way of the water.

Last day of the trip Daddy rested and Matthew drank some juice.

Nap time with Mommy

Swimming Lessons

Well, I work full time so I was unable to take Matthew to swimming lessons this year for the full 2 weeks but I did sneak him in for one day on a Friday and we had a blast with Sage and Seth. Matthew absolutely LOVES the water. He can't get enough of the splashing.

Sage and Matthew swimming together

Chuck A Rama Baby!

Well, Jamie started a new chapter in his life this week. He is now employed at the good old chuck a rama in south Orem. It is not the most favorite job he has had. It really doesn't challenge him but it is a job and in this economy we will take it. It is going to take some getting used to not being able to take off on trips whenever we want. My job is flexible and with Jamie being self employed it was really easy to get a way. Not so much any more. However, I will give that up to have my husband working again. Thanks to bishop Header for helping us out with that job. It was a big blessing.

BBQ Competition at Miller Motor Sportspark

We competed at a professional BBQ competition at Miller Motor Sports Park over Memorial Day weekend and did really well. We got 3rd place overall. 2nd in Chicken, 3rd in Brisket, and 7th in Pork and not that great in Ribs. This is a great feat for us because we have never placed in Chicken or Brisket before. Jamie planned everything out really well and stuck to his schedule and it payed off.

Jamie receiving the award for 2nd in chicken.

Jamie receiving the award for 3rd place in Brisket.

Jamie receiving the award for 7th place in Pork.

Our Brisket turn in.

Our Pork turn in.

Our Chicken turn in.

Utah BBQ's only T playing the guitar.

Our cute boy watching the motorcycles.

They had crazy stunt rider shows a couple times a day. They were crazy!