Conference Music

(October 1, 2011)

Lincoln loves church. He especially likes the music. Even more, he likes playing cars in nursery. So, during Sacrament Meeting, Lincoln usually blurts out "Cars!" or "Go nursery!" Jesse or I usually say, "After the speakers, then the music, then the prayer." Then Lincoln blurts out "MUSIC!" since he wants the meeting to end. He usually repeats it a few times..

While watching General Conference, Lincoln starts paying attention when the choir sings. He's very interested in the conductor waving his baton. He got a butter knife and started waving it around. It was pretty cute, so I took a picture and then got him something else to wave around.

Play Colors

(September 22, 2011)

Once Lincoln was better at not wondering into the street, we started going outside to "play colors" - or draw with sidewalk chalk. He insists on me drawing a shark, a baby shark, a big shark, a blue shark, a pink shark, a purple shark... you get the picture. We are 1/2 through our 2nd box of 20.

Lincoln & Parker

Smilin' Parker Man

He likes to raise up both arms when he's happy

Lincoln & Parker

Parker likes to crawl/scoot over as fast as possible to try to get the chalk.. to put in his mouth! He sure acts like he is posing when I take his picture most of the time.

It's hard to get a picture of Lincoln without him talking... this one is close!

Parker [Scooting and] Sitting Up

(Pictures from September 6, 2011)

Parker started scooting around about 5 to 5 1/2 months old, and then began sitting up right around 6 months. He's definitely different than Lincoln was!! He recently (in the last couple weeks or so - at 7 months) began true crawling, but he's been mobile for a loooong time now. Lincoln didn't crawl till he was more than 10 months! He has 2 teeth (since about 5 1/2 months).

Cheesy smile

Cute little Parker

He loves the fridge (when it's open), the pantry, the baby gate (which prevents the kids from coming in our bathroom), banging toys, making noise with anything, rattles, the curtains and windows by the balcony, putting random little things in his mouth (fuzz, rocks, leaves, paper - things I didn't have to worry about with Lincoln), peek-a-boo, and BEING HELD. The last on the list is most important to him. In fact, he's complaining right now (wimpering/buzzing lips/whining) since I'm not holding him right this second. It has progressed to crying now. SO.... better leave it at that!

Playing at the Park with Dad

(September 8, 2011)

Parker LOVES the swing. I guess he spent the first 2 months of his life there (since he wouldn't sleep anywhere else).

Dad pushing a little too hard... (Lincoln's face is pretty funny..)

"Cheese!"

Here you can see Parker enjoying the swing, and Lincoln showing off.

Bathtime with the Cousins

(August 29, 2011)

Lincoln
Amelia & Flora May

Lincoln loves to dump out anything and everything... so bathtime is usually shortened since a lot of water ends up on the floor...

Garden Helper

(August 6, 2011)

Lincoln wanted to help Ashley in her garden a couple months ago. He helped her pick the grape tomatoes. He picked some green, some red, and was upset when it was time to go home!

Pick 'em..

..and put 'em in the bowl

Eye Color

(August 3, 2011)

I learned in 10th grade biology that if both parents have blue eyes, the children will also have blue eyes. I have light bluish-green eyes, and Jesse has light greenish-blue. So I thought all of our kids would have some hue close to blue or green.

They both have dark eyes.

Parker - dark blue

Lincoln - brown

I'm pretty sure blue + green doesn't = brown... but maybe they were simplifying genes in 10th grade biology...

Critters

(August 2, 2011)

So... living in a new place means new animals in and around the house. I'm (sort of) used to the cockroaches (still HATE them, though), crickets, and a few spiders. Also, big toads and praying mantises (did you know they fly?) in the back yard.

The other day there was a small LIZARD in the house. Lizard?!? Is there some giant crack letting this animal in or did it sneak in while the door was open?

Lincoln's first "pet"

One early morning before a bike ride, I got my bike clothes on and my socks on and went into the garage to unhitch the bike trailer. As I was walking toward my bike I noticed a slight "crunch" and didn't put all my weight down on my foot. I thought it was a goldfish cracker or something, but when I looked to see what I stepped on.. it was a scorpion! WHAT? I was only wearing a sock! I started panicking and ran back inside and woke Jesse up. "How do I know if I've been stung by a scorpion?!"... to which he replied... "It would hurt really bad." So, I wasn't stung but it sure scared me! I also called pest control later in the day. At least it was only in the garage...

Playin' at the Park

(July 6, 2011)

Even when it's stinkin' hot outside in July, we still manage to get out and go to the park. It may be like 8 or 9 in the morning, but that's better than staying in all day.

I took Flora May along with me this time when I went to the park (Lola was napping).

Lincoln, Parker, & Flora May all in swings

(July 8, 2011)

Have I mentioned how NICE it is to have a park within walking distance?? It is pretty awesome. There is usually water all over the sidewalks, so I have Lincoln wear his flip-flops or other shoes I don't care about getting wet.

Flora May diggin' in the dirt & Lincoln splashing in the water

Splashing in a bigger puddle

4th of July

(July 4, 2011)

We went to see Tuacahn's "Little Mermaid" with McKay & his date. It was a good show and we had a good time (and break from the kids). They did a special firework show at the end (since it's an outdoor amphitheater) and that was a treat. Earlier in the day, we went swimming.

Lincoln with Jesse

Lincoln has his 2 boats

Random Cute Pictures

(June 23, 2011)
Parker playin'

(July 1, 2011)
Lincoln with his arm around Parker
- Brothers -

Visit to Idaho

(August 19, 2011)

Since we hadn't been to Idaho for a really long time, we decided to make a quick trip there in August. We went to the splash pad (in Rexburg... where they have summer for 2 months of the year...), Tautphaus Park Funland, shooting (Jesse & Tom), and visiting with family. It was fun and SUCH a nice break from the heat here in St. George!

Jesse and Lincoln at the splash pad

Angela, Rose, Parker, Logan, & Rachel

Jesse & Lincoln

Matthew, Hailey, & Hannah

Lincoln & Matthew

Lincoln (who was pretty nervous) on the carousel

Grandpa with Parker

I forgot my camera to Funland, but we had Jesse's phone. So the pictures are just so-so...

The train ride
Lincoln in back, Hannah, Hailey, Matthew in front

They also rode the airplanes, the carousel, and the ferris wheel. Lincoln had a pretty good time. Thanks, Mom, for watching Rose & Parker!

Boats

(June 14, 2011)

Paddle boards, actually. You are supposed to stand on them surf-style and paddle. It's actually pretty fun (and a good workout!). Mimi & Papa got a couple and we've gone out a couple times. When Lincoln comes, we sit down. He's pretty nervous the whole time. He calls them "boats."

Mimi & Lincoln

Ivins Reservoir (very small lake close to where Mimi & Papa live)