The Big Race

We love going to Malad for the 4th for so many reasons, the race just happens to be one of them. As defending champion we had high hopes for Tyler. But this year the dumb announcer guy kept walking right in front of all the kids. Maybe we should have practiced more but I'm blaming it on him so I can deal with Tyler being a loser. Just kidding.
But kinda not. We're ridiculous, I know.

Benson is 5 months old already! Time definitely flies by faster the 2nd kid around. He's been sitting up for a little while and figuring out he can roll to get places (some days better than others) He's still a good sleeper but is sleeping less during the day so that's been an adjustment. I would love to tell you that he's getting hair but really he's just getting more and more fuzz. O well. He makes me laugh and has such a cute personality, I'm a little sad it's going by so fast!

All I'm saying is Tyler better watch out - He weighs 17 1/2 pounds and is starting to fight back!

"I love lamp..."

Tyler says the funniest things lately! Which is good because he also drives me nuts alot lately so him making me laugh saves me some frustration and him a spanking. Anyway, if you've seen Anchorman you'll know why I laugh. Out of nowhere Tyler will take off running saying he loves whatever he gets distracted with. Random things. And once he starts it takes him a while to stop. A few days ago he ran from the kitchen screaming "I love you umizoomi (a tv show) I love airplane, I love floor, I love mommy, I love couch, I love cookies..."
and yesterday - "I love quesadilla, I love triangles, I love plate, I love chair."

Jackson Hole

I can't believe my nephew is 8! Everybody went to Jackson Hole to celebrate and be there for Elijah's baptism. It was the best one I've ever been to. It was small and personal and really an amazing day. We're so proud of him! It was also a great opportunity to see some of my family I hadn't seen in about a year. I didnt realize I didn't get any pictures of my mom with the kids or pictures with my brothers Zack and Lorenzo. I hate that. Soo frustrating when you live so far away.

Benson Update

He is such a chunk! Weighing in just under 15 pounds at 3 months, he's a bald monster compared to what Tyler was. He has a completely different head shape but looking more and more like Tyler did everyday.
7 weeks10 weeks
3 months
Tyler 3months

He's such a good baby. Tyler seems to enjoy him a little more these days. Its the cutest thing watching them giggle at each other. I love it.

Not sure why people keep telling me what an adorable girl I have though.???

Has anyone else's kid had a mini meltdown because they thought Mater from Cars was broken??? Tyler was playing with his little toy cars from the movie and he was so upset that Mater was "missing" a headlight. All he kept saying was "find it" "missing circle." - for like half an hour. Just my OCD kid? That's what I thought.

*-*-* Note to Self *-*-*

and anyone else that enjoys tanning to be warm and completely alone.

Do NOT go tanning and accidentally bake too long, long enough to burn.


.....especially when you are your child's only source of food.