Utah July 25 to July 28

We boarded the southwest flight and were off. Little P slept like a travel pro. Chris and I were so excited to go and see the family. We really just love to go.
One evening after dinner we sat outside with Grandma Darlene and watched the clouds go by. This was wonderful. We could talk easy and enjoy each other. We even kicked off our shoes and let the warm air hit our skin.
Grandma Darlene has 10 great grandchildren. With another one on the way. Grandma was a baby nurse for many years. She loved being with Julian and seeing how we care for him. She told us how proud she was of us. Thank you Grandma.
Grandma Margot lives in Tucson but, just so happened to be in Utah to visit her kids. She also just could not get enough of our little June Bug. She fell in love with him too. We had a thunder shower that afternoon. Chris and I love a good thunder shower.
Smile
Uncle Dan and Aunt Clifta live in South Jordan. The view is fantastic. Even better in the morning when you see her Dad working his Clydesdale horses at 90.
Uncle Jim got all smiles.

A friendship that will last a lifetime..

It is hard on a kid when their parents pick up and move away. That summer I left my neighborhood was one of the biggest changes in my life. I had grown up knowing a family of girls that lived around the corner from our house. A family that I have grown to love and cherish like my own. I met Colleen when we were in the first grade. Funny I don't remember how we met but I am so glad we did. We would walk to school together everyday. We played after school making up dances, hanging out with the other kids on the block and just forming a wonderful friendship. We did things that kids don't do so much anymore. We played Mississippi until the street lights came on. We had lemonade stands, we toilet papered the neighbors, and walked everywhere in our town. I moved away the summer before the 6th grade. The hardest part was not saying goodbye to my friend. She was away on vacation when my folks moved us. She tells the story of that summer better than I ever could. She remembers coming home from her vacation and running over to my house only to find it empty.
Lucky for us we had wonderful parents who would drive us back and forth to see each other. Then her parents moved her even further away. Our friendship did not end there. We kept it strong by weekend visits and expensive phone bills. She even came out to a dance I had at my junior high this may have been the 6th grade. One weekend when we were in our freshman year I remember learning to dance in her bedroom. Her sister put on the music and we all danced and learned how to find our rhythm. And that is just one of a thousand stories.
Over the years we had plenty of ups and downs and learning experiences. We grew from each other and relied on one another too. Even though we both have busy lives and we live in different towns. I feel it is safe to say we will always be like family. When we are together it takes no time to get on the same page.
And once again another chapter of our book is being written. I now have a son for her to love and get to know. Thank you Colleen for being my friend. For understanding me and supporting me. I am sorry if I ever hurt you over the years. If I ever said anything that stuck out in your mind that was hurtful. You have been an amazing part of my life. A piece of my heart will always hold a spot for you. You are truly an amazing person. I am so proud to call you my friend. Your beautiful inside and out.

6 weeks of life

Little P has been very popular since his grand entrance. Grandma Dixie is so special to him. She loves to laugh with him and makes him smile. She even is my go to support for so many things such as sleeping and feeding. Well I am happy to report that last night on his 6 weeks mark he did it! He slept from 9:30 until 3:00 am I was so happy. We are on our way to sleeping through the night
We love to drive to Grandma and Grandpa out on the Delta. Grandpa Ron calls him Little Tough Guy it is so cute. And Grandma Carrie just can't get enough of him. She has been so helpful. I never have to ask twice for her support when it comes to lending a hand with our June Bug.
Over the Fourth of July we went to Groveland to spend the weekend at Grandpa and Grandma N's house. Aunt Stephanie road up in the car with us. She could not believe how well you travel. It was a hot weekend that was so much fun. We spent the day lakeside at an all day party even ended with fireworks.
Chris my sweetest P had to work the weekend but managed to surprise us with driving up for the day to attend the party and spend time with the family.
Three weeks old and already having lunch at the Awainee hotel in Yosemite. Grandma Sharon joined us for a fantastic day in the Park. We walked from the chapel to the hotel it was so hot on the way there but on the way home we had an amazing thunder shower. Your Grandma was so proud to push you around and show you off. It was the best day ever in Yosemite.
This outfit was one that Chris wore as a baby. It was too hot to wear outside but we had to try it on to see how cute you would look.
When your at the cabin with your grandparents Grandpa Dave likes to sit with you here. It is really cute how he talks to you and watches you for hours.
Bath time
A way to beat the hot summer heat is to head for the beach. It was great to get out and walk along the shores. Stinson Beach was a perfect place to beat the heat.
Yosemite
Family 4th fun!
Ahh a break from parenthood. We went one day to Napa with our friends. We spent the whole day and into the evening playing like the old days.
so much love!