July 4th Weekend

We headed to Twin Falls the Saturday of the fourth weekend. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time with my parents. We spent a lot of time in the backyard, my parents have an incredibly peaceful, beautiful backyard. And my Mom just got new patio furniture that is so comfy!


Leo enjoyed hanging with my parents and all the pups.

He especially loved the water fountain, which the dogs also love and use as their drinking bowl. Pretty cute watching Leo learn from Lucy how to lap-up water.






Oh, and Leo got to sit on Grandpa's Harley Davidson motorcycle, pretty cute.

Sunday we all loaded up and went to the city park for some music and frisbee. It was such a great time. Leo took a little nap outside and we relaxed on a blanket in the park.

Then it was back to Boise for a July 4th barbeque with the Brandt, Parsons, and Krouse families!

Leo was the only boy old enough to get into the pool, but he was not shy around the ladies. Landon and Cole are much too young at 3 weeks! They slept pool side in their double stroller.

It was a happening pool party! Audrey, Natalie, Emily, Emma, and Leo all rotated in and out of the pool. Miss Claire spent most of her time at the standing water play station... I didn't snap a pic of her in the pool!


We did not have a swim diaper on... and let me tell you Pampers can take on some serious water! Even Leo couldn't believe how big his diaper was.



After pool time it was dinner time. Here's a picture of either Landon or Cole, I'm not sure which. So tiny and sweet these little twin brothers... very precious.

Leo ate his first salmon and loved it. He also loved pushing a chair back-and-forth across the floor.... soon he will be walking by himself, or should I say running!

Playing Catch-UP

June flew by. I was lucky enough to fulfill my civic duty and be called for Jury Duty. It was two long weeks, and a few sleepless nights. Being in court, trying to juggle work, then keeping up with home life was a full platter - more than a plate full.


So, to re-cap some of the fun this will be an all you can eat buffet of pictures and quips from our early summer fun!


First, we bought a Chariot... I feel like I've mentioned this before... if I have I will likely be the only one to remember :) Or it would seem not. Leo loves to ride inside and often naps soon after we're pedaling down the road.


Also, Ra-Ra (Grandma JoAnn) sent Leo a very stylish pare of summer sandals by Robeez. We love Robeez! Just look how cute these are.



Drew came to help out and nanny for us while our babysitter was on vacation and I was on jury duty. He and Leo had loads of fun, walk in the morning bike ride in the afternoon. Lots of play time in between, couple meals and a naps.... first day Uncle Drew thought this was a piece of cake, second day a little tired, third day he would not say he was pooped but lets just say he appreciates the energy involved in being a full time caregiver. Drew is awesome with Leo.... I love watching them together.


The Friday night that jury duty wrapped up I was pretty wound up. Hardly slept and woke up at 3:30am because my eye was itching. At first I thought it was just stress, then my eye swelled up h-u-g-e so I thought it might be allergies. Saturday I was helping host a baby-shower for Desiree and so I called Kristin to tell her of my Quasimodo eye, she suggested a saline flush and some allergy eye drops. So I sent Kevin to Walgreens to fetch my the goods while I finished making brunch items. I followed Dr. Brandt's prescription and the swelling did start to go down. Later saturday evening I realized I had a little red mark on my cheek and eyelid... yes you guessed it - bites which I hesitate to say are most likely from a spider. I have arachnophobia, so the thought is horrifying to me. Let's move on....

On my first Monday off jury duty and home with Leo it was a beautiful sunny day. We spent sometime in the backyard just relaxing, playing, and enjoying being together. I know I've said this before but I LOVE MONDAY'S HOME WITH LEO!