Chichen Itza & Cenote

Chichen Itza was amazing - and very hot! We loved seeing all the ruins and relating it to the Book of Mormon times. We would have loved to have an LDS tour guide. It blew my mind away at how big that pyramid really is. We also went to a Cenote and enjoyed a swim with the fishies.

Isla Mujeres

One of our first days in Cancun we rented a scooter and toured the 'island of the women'. We found a premium snorkeling spot with sink holes, toured the lighthouse, found some great beaches, and had lunch at a cafe overlooking the water and the view of Cancun. It was a hot day but luckily neither of us got burned!

Cancun '09

We had a blast in Cancun celebrating 5 years of the good times. No diaper bag, no toys, no car seat, no soy milk for a full week. The minute we got to our hotel we were changed and in the ocean. I was amazed at the color of the water. It was BEAUTIFUL. Here we are doing what we do best when we vacation - hanging at the beach. We had amazing hotels with great beaches. More to come...

So long sweet summer

We started the summer with a pack of 32 swim diapers. We have 2 left! I guess you could say we love to swim. Lucy mostly loved climbind in and out and running around the pool giving me a heart attack.

Yellowstone, WY

The three of us went up to Yellowstone last weekend for a quick getaway. It was a fun trip, but it was just too darn cold and wet the whole time. On Tuesday the temperature didn't get above 50 degrees. Yikes. Camping in that will just about kill you. Poor Lucy didn't sleep at all. It reminded me a lot of our Moab trip we took last spring - FREEZING! We all ended up in a hotel. Hopefully our next camping trip will be a little warmer. Thanks hun for planning such a fun trip. Can I plan the next one?

Mama

Lucy is really trying to talk these days. Today I asked her to say Mama and she said 'Haw-ee' (Holly). This has become her favorite word this week. When she can't sleep in her crib I hear her cryin 'Haw-ee, Haw-ee' over and over. Apparently she is too cool to call me her mom. Too funny.

First Swimming Lessons

We took a mom & tot class this August with some neighbor kids. The water was cold, it was right during Lucy's nap time, most days Lucy didn't feel like participating, and we had to miss half the classes. Other than that, we had a great time!

5 years ago

We got married on August 18 in the Salt Lake Temple. This picture was taken a week before the big day. Pictures to come of our 5 year celebration in Cancun!

The Trail

This is the trail on the way to the cabin. We had a few minutes to wait until the key arrived so we took a walk. Well, Lucy took a run. I don't think this girl knows how to walk anymore!

The Cabin

We had a blast hanging at the cabin last weekend with the family. We roasted, toasted, sang 'goodnight' to everyone about 3 times, played in the dirt, fell in the dirt, and just had a good ole time. Next year we may sleep over with ya'll!

Undercover Grocery Shopping

This lasted about 15 minutes and I was laughing the whole time. She is pretty funny.

The Park

Another great lunch spot. 'The Park' across from Liberty Park. So yummy. We love their burgers and a stroll at the park afterwards. You must try and see for yourself.

waking up

Lucy woke up with her shirt over her head with her binki still attached a few weeks ago. Too cute. She was in love with this idea. We will be sure to not let this habit continue!

The Fork

In June Lucy insisted on using a fork. It was so cute those first few days. Since then she has mastered the spoon also.

4th of July

We had a fun 4th filled with the parade, grandpa's yard, cousins, bbq, swimming, visiting, laughing, and Lucy's first (of many) smarties. Of course Rhett had to work so the girls enjoyed the day on their own.