Well as of last night about 7 o'clock, Hannah officially started crawling. She has seriously been so close for over a month. I simply took off my shoes and Hannah crawled, rather wobbly, over to get them. If I had known all she needed was my shoes to motivate her, I'd have done it weeks ago. I guess that it is proof that all girls like shoes (although the ones in the video are Steve's.)
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Fun Filled Fourth!
Our long holiday weekend was definitely a busy and happy one. My sister and her family came up for a week and we wasted no time in getting to the fun. On Thursday we went to Seven Peaks water park for the whole day. And when I say whole day I mean eight hours. It was awesome! We had a canopy (thanks Grandma Thurgood) so we could sit in shade in between the wave pool and water slides. Tyler had no fear going down some of the slides! Thursday was a great day.
The next day we met up with one of my mom's friends for a pony cart ride. It was fun because Tyler was almost as tall as Clyde, the horse! Tyler and Hayden were both a little hesitant to feed the horse, but warmed up to him.
Saturday was my hometown's parade and fireworks. Thanks again to the canopy we could watch the parade in comfort. Tyler was totally loving the candy. What kid doesn't? After the official parade, there is a water fight down main street. I moved out of the way, but Steve and Tyler got on the outskirts to get just a little wet. After dinner, we of course lit our own fireworks and sparklers. Tyler covered his ears with each one, whether or not they were loud. Hannah was mesmerized by the sights and sounds. We walked up to my high school and stretched out on blankets to watch Kaysville's fireworks. There's something about a whole city gathered together watching fireworks that makes me smile. Only in America! After a long day, we were happy to sleep in our own beds!
Sunday was a family dinner before Jay and Kristin left for Phoenix. We were sad to see them go! Since Steve had Monday off of work, we decided to hike to the Timpanogos Caves. Grandma Thurgood came with us to help with the kids. We drove up the canyon only to find a four hour wait. What do to? We went down to Thanksgiving Point and walked around. We ate our picnic lunch, played hide and seek, saw the farm animals and ate yummy ice cream.
It was finally our turn to hike the mile and a half up to the caves. After only one small hill, Tyler said he was tired. We instigated Plan B. I carried Hannah in our baby carrier and Steve carried Tyler in our child hiking backpack. Grandma got to carry the backpacks. They gave us an hour and a half to climb over 1,000 feet in elevation. It was rough and hot! When we finally reached the top we only had about fifteen minutes before our tour. The caves were nice and cool, thankfully! It is fascinating to see the formations that nature makes. Tyler wanted to touch things (again thank you Grandma for occupying him) and Hannah was content to snuggle. The hike down went much faster. Hannah was so tuckered she fell asleep despite my bouncing down the mountain.
It was a packed long weekend, but a fantastic one at that! When all is said and done, spending time with family is the best way to spend time.
The next day we met up with one of my mom's friends for a pony cart ride. It was fun because Tyler was almost as tall as Clyde, the horse! Tyler and Hayden were both a little hesitant to feed the horse, but warmed up to him.
Saturday was my hometown's parade and fireworks. Thanks again to the canopy we could watch the parade in comfort. Tyler was totally loving the candy. What kid doesn't? After the official parade, there is a water fight down main street. I moved out of the way, but Steve and Tyler got on the outskirts to get just a little wet. After dinner, we of course lit our own fireworks and sparklers. Tyler covered his ears with each one, whether or not they were loud. Hannah was mesmerized by the sights and sounds. We walked up to my high school and stretched out on blankets to watch Kaysville's fireworks. There's something about a whole city gathered together watching fireworks that makes me smile. Only in America! After a long day, we were happy to sleep in our own beds!
Sunday was a family dinner before Jay and Kristin left for Phoenix. We were sad to see them go! Since Steve had Monday off of work, we decided to hike to the Timpanogos Caves. Grandma Thurgood came with us to help with the kids. We drove up the canyon only to find a four hour wait. What do to? We went down to Thanksgiving Point and walked around. We ate our picnic lunch, played hide and seek, saw the farm animals and ate yummy ice cream.
It was finally our turn to hike the mile and a half up to the caves. After only one small hill, Tyler said he was tired. We instigated Plan B. I carried Hannah in our baby carrier and Steve carried Tyler in our child hiking backpack. Grandma got to carry the backpacks. They gave us an hour and a half to climb over 1,000 feet in elevation. It was rough and hot! When we finally reached the top we only had about fifteen minutes before our tour. The caves were nice and cool, thankfully! It is fascinating to see the formations that nature makes. Tyler wanted to touch things (again thank you Grandma for occupying him) and Hannah was content to snuggle. The hike down went much faster. Hannah was so tuckered she fell asleep despite my bouncing down the mountain.
It was a packed long weekend, but a fantastic one at that! When all is said and done, spending time with family is the best way to spend time.
Monday, June 28, 2010
A trip of firsts!
This past week we were able to go to a family reunion for Steve's immediate and extended family. When they said it was in Newport Beach, California you didn't have to ask me twice! The drive went well both ways and the time there went by too fast. We didn't really do much. After two years of law school, Steve working in Salt Lake every day and bishopric stuff, we were thrilled to not have a schedule or any commitments. We were all content to shop (okay, Steve wasn't too content with this), walk around Balboa island with a Balboa bar in hand, and relax with family. Despite us taking it easy for the week, there were several "firsts" on our vacation.
Hannah turned eight months old while we were there. She celebrated by being able to go from her tummy to a seated position all by herself. She is starting to realize she can use her voice to get what she wants. She is as sweet as ever, but definitely louder! I think Hannah's favorite part of the trip was getting stuck under our bed.
We also took Tyler to his first movie at the theater, Toy Story 3. Great, great show. A little intense for Tyler, who at one point climbed on my lap and told me he was scared. Hannah actually did better at the movie than Tyler! Don't mind crazy Aunt Suzie in the background!
Steve and I went to the Newport Beach Temple for the first time. It was so beautiful inside and out. There was the most exquisite tile work on the entry floor. Just beautiful!
Next was Hannah's first time at the beach and Tyler's first time body boarding. Hannah HATED the beach. She honestly cried for 30 minutes straight. Poor girl. Tyler was brave and with Steve's help successfully rode a wave back to the shore. Once was enough for Tyler and he was happy just to play in the sand the rest of the time.
Another first for our family was renting a small boat and going around the islands. It was relaxing and fun to see the amazingly beautiful beach houses. There was a sea lion just about ten feet from our boat in the water. This was Tyler's first time seeing one up close. The sea lion is just next to Tyler's head on the back of the boat. It was awesome!
Thank you Grandpa and Grandma Pulley for a wonderful family reunion!
Hannah turned eight months old while we were there. She celebrated by being able to go from her tummy to a seated position all by herself. She is starting to realize she can use her voice to get what she wants. She is as sweet as ever, but definitely louder! I think Hannah's favorite part of the trip was getting stuck under our bed.
We also took Tyler to his first movie at the theater, Toy Story 3. Great, great show. A little intense for Tyler, who at one point climbed on my lap and told me he was scared. Hannah actually did better at the movie than Tyler! Don't mind crazy Aunt Suzie in the background!
Steve and I went to the Newport Beach Temple for the first time. It was so beautiful inside and out. There was the most exquisite tile work on the entry floor. Just beautiful!
Next was Hannah's first time at the beach and Tyler's first time body boarding. Hannah HATED the beach. She honestly cried for 30 minutes straight. Poor girl. Tyler was brave and with Steve's help successfully rode a wave back to the shore. Once was enough for Tyler and he was happy just to play in the sand the rest of the time.
Another first for our family was renting a small boat and going around the islands. It was relaxing and fun to see the amazingly beautiful beach houses. There was a sea lion just about ten feet from our boat in the water. This was Tyler's first time seeing one up close. The sea lion is just next to Tyler's head on the back of the boat. It was awesome!
Thank you Grandpa and Grandma Pulley for a wonderful family reunion!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Just keep swimming, hiking, crawling
For those of you who have seen Finding Nemo over a hundred times like I have, you probably sang Dory's 'Just Keep Swimming' tune while reading the title just now. I swear, that song is always in my head. It works out nicely though. If Tyler gets frustrated I say "Be like Dory and just keep trying." Without fail, we both end up singing 'just keep trying' and Tyler is able to do whatever he thought he couldn't. Thanks Dory!
Anyway, so far this summer we've kept somewhat busy. Tyler is taking swimming lessons. He seriously loves them. I'm impressed by what they are already teaching him so young. The boy has no fear of going under the water, blowing bubbles or floating on his back. The lessons last for two weeks, and I'm sure I'll sign him up for another two weeks.
I got a great deal on a Seven Peaks season pass. I was skeptical taking both kids by myself. After Tyler and Hannah cried for the first 10 minutes there, I was ready to leave. After those ten minutes, both kids were able to relax and enjoy the water.
Hannah is super close to crawling. She easily scoots herself backwards to get where she wants, and just recently started rocking on her hands and knees. I'm NOT ready for her to be crawling. She is also cutting more teeth. She seems to have a harder time than Tyler did. She gets up a few times a night whimpering. Poor girl. She does make the cutest 'teething' face though (the second picture.)
Lastly, Steve and Tyler enjoyed some good Father/Son time this morning and hiked the Y. Tyler got out some good energy. And it gave me a good opportunity to get the house cleaned without interruption.
Oh, what do we do in the summertime? The answer is, what don't we do?
Anyway, so far this summer we've kept somewhat busy. Tyler is taking swimming lessons. He seriously loves them. I'm impressed by what they are already teaching him so young. The boy has no fear of going under the water, blowing bubbles or floating on his back. The lessons last for two weeks, and I'm sure I'll sign him up for another two weeks.
I got a great deal on a Seven Peaks season pass. I was skeptical taking both kids by myself. After Tyler and Hannah cried for the first 10 minutes there, I was ready to leave. After those ten minutes, both kids were able to relax and enjoy the water.
Hannah is super close to crawling. She easily scoots herself backwards to get where she wants, and just recently started rocking on her hands and knees. I'm NOT ready for her to be crawling. She is also cutting more teeth. She seems to have a harder time than Tyler did. She gets up a few times a night whimpering. Poor girl. She does make the cutest 'teething' face though (the second picture.)
Lastly, Steve and Tyler enjoyed some good Father/Son time this morning and hiked the Y. Tyler got out some good energy. And it gave me a good opportunity to get the house cleaned without interruption.
Oh, what do we do in the summertime? The answer is, what don't we do?
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Like brother like sister
Everyone seems to tell me that Tyler and Hannah look identical. I've always acknowledged that the two are both blond haired and blue eyed. But much more than that, I've always thought they had their own look. That was until yesterday. Hannah started making some really sad and really happy faces. I thought to myself, "those look familiar." Tyler made the SAME faces. So maybe they are more alike than I realized.
Sad Faces
Tyler
Hannah
Happy/Cheesy Faces
Tyler
Hannah
Alike or not, I love seeing their beautiful faces!
Sad Faces
Tyler
Hannah
Happy/Cheesy Faces
Tyler
Hannah
Alike or not, I love seeing their beautiful faces!
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