July has been an absolutely crazy month for us. It began with 4th of July. We had a wonderful time. Uncle Bill came and visited from California. He bought tons of great fireworks and we all had fun setting them off. This is the first year since Jakob was born that he would actually watch fireworks (he has been to scared in years past, he wouldn’t let us watch them either, LOL). I really loved that our city had a fireworks display of there own. It was an impressive 45 minutes long too. I think I experienced enough fireworks this year to almost make up for the lack of in the last 5 years!
Josh had his 3rd surgery on his knee this month as well. I can’t tell you how long and exhausting this road has been. He is still in pain and we are both frustrated and concerned. Only time will tell if the most recent surgery was successful.
Next up for the month…the Sandy Mountain Festival! We joined my Mom & cousins Lisa, Rachel, and little Mahala at the Sandy Mountain Festival Parade. It was so much fun. Jakob was really hoping to see the tanks like in years past, but unfortunately…no tanks this year. My Mom had to keep Madison under control. That girl was ready to join the parade. Good think Grandma had her by the seat of her pants or she would have!
Here are some random pictures from this month. Jakob, Maddy & I had fun racing around Safeway in this sweet cart! I don’t know why more grocery stores don’t have these things. It makes shopping so much easier for parents!
Maddy loves to wear Jakob’s backpack. It is too cute watching her run around with that huge thing on her back. It cracks me up! My cousin said that we should get her a green backpack and dress her up as a turtle for Halloween. I think it’s a great idea! LOL!
This month brings a lot of family events as well. July 27th was Maya’s 20th birthday and it is also Josh’s parents anniversary. We celebrated Maya’s birthday last Sunday with a wonderful chocolate cheesecake topped with chocolate ganache and cherries made by my Mom. It was so wonderful!
Next up this month…well Josh’s birthday is tomorrow and Jakob’s 6th birthday is right behind it, so stay tuned for pictures and maybe even video. Oh, I almost forgot. I cut my hair. It’s a pretty drastic change but I absolutely love it. I was really tired and bored with my long hair. So here it is!
Today was a really nice relaxing day. We all met up at my Aunt Linda’s for a Fathers Day get together. It was a ball. Josh & Jakob caught some snakes, we all got to eat some fantastic food (a staple at any family event of ours) and the kids had a great time playing. Below are some of the photos we took while there. Madison was mesmerized by her beautiful baby cousin Mahala. She really wanted to steal her binky too! I know next year is going to be so amazing when Mahala and Madison will both be able to play together. Definitely something to look forward to.
Maddy saying “Hey Cuz” to Mahala
Rachel, Grandpa, Tina & Madison
Jakob & Daddy with their snakes. Eeewwwwhhhh!
And last but not least I will leave you with a short video. Yep…at 14 months old she is washing her own hair. Maddy absolutely cracks me up!
It has been forever since I have posted here. I’m going to have to blame it on my Facebook addiction as well as being busy working and re-designing my company website. I was feeling so over loaded teaching Jakob at home and with everything else that I do it became clear that we just needed to put him into the public school. He really does love it and he’s having so much fun with all of the other kids. Unfortunately the side effect has been constant family sickness. The pediatrician said that this is completely normal. At this rate I should have super immunities by next year.
Madison turned one in April. It’s so hard to believe how quickly this year has gone. She is already walking and saying a few words. She just loves being with her big brother Jake. So since I haven’t updated with pictures or video for a long time I am going to throw some in. I have also updated my YouTube page with some videos from the last couple of months. You can find them here: http://www.youtube.com/weedbead1.
Maddy taking a stroll
Josh, Jakob, Grandma Lynn & Madison at Jakob’s Spring Concert
Last week Josh and I decided to take a break and get away with the family to the coast. It had been a year and a half since the last time we were there and before that it had been over 4 years. Having grown up on the coast of Southern California, the beach is a part of me and always will be. It was so good to go home. This was Maddy’s first trip to the beach. She loved the sand and surprisingly, I only had to tell her once not to put it in her mouth. Either she got a mouthful when I wasn’t looking and learned, or she actually listened. Either way I was amazed. To top off such a wonderful day we stopped at a restaurant called “Dooger’s” and on Thursday nights they roll the prices back to the 80′s. I had a huge plate of seafood for the low price of $12.95. Even the wine was at 80′s prices. I have to comment on the chowder too. The chowder was so awesome. I think they must have had the most tender clams and a ton of them in that chowder. I was so sad that I couldn’t pack all of it down. We really had such a wonderful relaxing day. I think in the future we as a family need to get out and away more. It brings such peace and relaxation. There is something about nature that always centers one. I have added a video and a few photos below of our trip to share. P.S. the video can be a little choppy at points. Jakob was learning how to work the video camera. If you want to view more pictures you can do so here.
So I haven’t posted any videos of the kids in a long time and thought I would do so. Maddy is 9 1/2 months now which I can barely believe. She is old enough now to idolize her big brother and she really loves when he plays with her. Jakob loves to put Maddy in boxes and “drive” her around. She also loves to take the ride. It is absolutely hilarious. Maddy is completely fascinated with making different noises and her newest we had to get on video. So I give you the below videos!
