utah

 We had so much fun visiting Andrew's parents in Utah this summer! It was quite the fun filled trip! We went to the fair, This is the Place Park, did some boating, swimming in papa and grandma's pool and of course ate a lot! We also celebrated Andrew's birthday. It was quite fun because Andrew got a new water ski! His old one was being help together with electrical tape. He was quite pleased with his gift. Unfortunately, I forgot the camera (I always forget something when packing for a trip). So, our trip was documented with only phone pictures, but at least it was documented. 

Here Little Bug is trying out some water skiing herself! She was so brave and had a lot of fun. We were pretty excited for her, but sadly, we have gone boating since then and she has been a bit scared to try it out again. We are hoping for next summer.

This is me on the slalom ski. The last time I skied, I believe, was three years ago? Anyway, you have to catch the photo pretty quick cause I sill fall down pretty fast.

Andrew figuring out his new ski! He now wants a case to carry his ski around in, so pretty sure he loves it!

Picture with grandma and Andrew's finger:)

  This is the Place Park! Little Bug had fond memories of visiting this place last year. This year did not disappoint as well. My favorite part? The homemade snicker doodles baked in a fire oven. 

Tank carried this map around for a good chunk of time while we were there. Since coming home, he also keeps mentioning it and wonders what happened to it.

Panning for gold. The kids could have stayed there all day. 

Train ride! Tank's favorite part. 

 Cute boy in a train.

Then we had to come home and get back to reality, which is never quite as fun. We can not wait to go back and the kids have already mentioned going for another visit!

soccer

Little Bug had another great soccer season this summer. They each got medals and Bug's was for best sportsmanship. She was pretty pleased about getting her first medal. 

Bug's biggest fan. He also loved scoring the team's after game snacks. 

awesomeness

There are too many things about this photo that I love.

teeth

This little one popped her two bottom teeth this week. We are all relieved she is sleeping again.

chewer

Bitsy is a major chewer. Blankets, her fingers, my fingers, burp cloths, anything she can get her cute little hands on.

cooking

As soon as Tank hears any clank of a kitchen pot he is there by my side to help. Usually, he resumes his role as official taste tester and stirrer. Here he is both tasting and stirring some jello. He thought it was pretty yummy and wondered why we don't just drink jello.  

3

It is hard to believe, but Tank turned 3 this past week. We love having a 3 year old around here! He adores anything related to cars/trucks, spends a good majority of the day running around naked, can be quoted saying several times a day, "do you want to play with me for just a one minute?" while holding his index finger up, and always wants the "whole bag" or "box" or "bowl" of any food item (the other week he wanted the entire serving bowl of rice at dinner and was very distraught when the rest of us had the nerve to take a portion). We've got a pretty cute and sweet little guy on our hands!  

He blew out all the candles on his own this year and was pretty surprised when the fire went out!

hands

I love whenever I am feeding Bitsy she grabs onto my hands with all her little might.  

one tooth down

Bug lost her first tooth this morning! She is pretty excited and has big plans for the tooth fairy tonight.

visit

Papa and Grandma Duffin came for a visit! It was so fun having them here.