Ethan's 1st Hair Cut

We finally decided to cut Ethan's lovely locks. 

His hair was getting so shaggy.  He had some great curls in the back but he was continually getting food in it-which was a pain to clean up all the time.  

Before Spencer started to cut it, I assumed Ethan was going to throw a big fit and we'd have to hold him down.  But it was the complete opposite, he did amazing (way better than Eli has ever done).  He sat in his highchair and was laughing because the clippers were tickling him and he kept trying to pull on what hair he had left.  Now that all his baby hair is gone he looks like such a big boy!!!

Before 

 After



2010 County Fair

We went to the Salt Lake County Fair this year.  Ethan loved seeing all the animals, Eli was scared of most of them.  Even the 4-H sheep and pigs that were in pens he didn't want to get close to.  We took him in the petting zoo, and he wouldn't get near anything that was bigger than him, the only animal he petted was this small black goat standing on a bench near the exit. He stood there and petted the goat for a minute and then thought it would be a good idea to take him home.  He asked if we could take him with us and said the goat could live in the backyard-no way!!  Though, it might have been a good idea, then Spencer wouldn't have had to worry about mowing the grass.

Ethan's 1st trip to the Fair

Eli in the petting zoo

This is the goat Eli was in love with

Grandpa Bob splurged and let Megan and Eli go on a pony ride 

Ethan loved all the animals and this rabbit was no exception

Ethan and Daddy

Best Buds :)

Eli's 1st Day of School

Eli was so excited to start preschool this year.  For the first day of school his teacher wanted him to bring a few show-n-tell items that represent him, so he decided to take his most prized possessions- his soccer trophy, Disney Cars book, candy, and his mini photo album. 

He loves everything about school-I hope this enthusiasm for learning continues for the rest of his life!!

1st Day of School

 Eli saying good-bye to Ethan before he leaves for his big day :)

Dinosaur Museum

My mom came down and visited for a few days and we took the kids to the Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving Point, it was the first time we'd been. We didn't get to see as much of it as I would have liked because Eli refused to stop and look at anything, he just wanted to go-go-go!!!!  Good thing the girls were there to help chase him down cause I couldn't keep up with him :) 

Megan, Nadiya, Sara

 Eli playing in the sand area

Watch OUT!!!!

Sara and Ethan

 Hold on Eli!!



Timpanogos Cave

During the summer Tamra worked as a park ranger at Timpanogos Cave, so we went for a personally guided tour last month. The whole family went and had a grand ole' time. It is quite the hike (1 1/2 miles to the cave entrance with a 1000 ft increase in elevation along the way)  I wasn't sure we were all going to make it to the top but WE DID IT!! 

Aleisha, Mom, and Sara

Me- 6 mths pregnant

The Family

Nice black eye Troy!!

The view of American Fork Canyon from the top

Ethan was worn out by the time we made it to the bottom

Eli-our future park ranger :)

Thanks Tamra - we had a blast !!!!!