Hiking

On Labor day Deron and I went hiking with some of my family. It was fun except for the mosquito bites we all got. I got about 25 and Deron did not get one. So I guess I took all the bites for Deron and I. On the way down Deron wanted to walk. So that is what happened, he walked part of the way down, and he loved it!

ZOO

So I am way behind! Deron was lucky enough to go to the Zoo a few times during the summer. He had a blast each time. Thanks for everyone that took him or invited us to go with them! He was scared of the dinosaurs and would start to cry if he was by them when they made noises. There were a few times he was scared of the animals as well.

I am stylin no metter what I put on!




After his haircut

Before his haircut


Holding on for his life!

Family Pictures

A few months ago we got family pictures taken. Let's just say they were not as easy as last time. Deron did not want to cooperate at all. All he wanted to do was crawl around and investigate everything. It was a challenge but we got some good pictures. Thank you so much to Katherine who took them while she was on vacation here!


Cool cat! this is what made him finally happy.

Chantell and I signed our boys up for swimming lessons at the Murray Rec Center. Deron and Kieger had a blast the first few times we went. By the end Deron did not want to swim he just wanted to crawl up and down the stairs, in and out of the pool. He would cry if you tried to take him into the pool. We had them sit/stand on the side of the pool and jump into our arms. Deron loved this game well at least for awhile then he wanted to go back to the steps. Kieger did great! He loved kicking his legs and splashing all over.


Getting them used to the water.




Having a blast with dad.

First dunk. He did not like that very much.


The last day we were able to go down the slide. Not knowing how he would react I was scarred of dunking him at the end. I did not dunk him instead he wanted to keep going down the slide. After each time he would say gain, gain (again, again).
We can say that swimming lessons ended with a bang and he loved them! Can't wait til next time.

Fishing

We went to Strawberry and stayed with Blake's Grandpa for the night. Kelley and Jaxson came up too. We were excited to take Deron on the boat for his first time. We had fun and Deron loved being on the water, all he would do is point and smile. When we caught the first fish Deron was very interested in it. He wanted to be right by the cooler and all he would do is stare at it. That is until the fished moved he started freaking out and then started crying. Everytime we took him by the cooler he would start screaming. He loved being outside and getting dirty with all the rocks and dirt.

His life jacket, a little big.

Jaxson waiting for the fish to come


With mom

With dad

He loved exploring the boat and finding all the treasures.


Trying to drive the boat.

Still scarred of the fish, look at his face!

His first sucker, it took him awhile to figure it out.

The 4th

We went the Murray Parade in the morning. Deron was unsure of it at times but was not scared of the loud noises. He would get scared when people on bikes, skateboards, or anything that moved, would be coming right for us. That would be the only time he would cry. After the parade we went home and relaxed for most of the day.
Then for dinner and fireworks we went to Chantell's and Scott's, since there house is right by murray park it is great seating with no crowds. We BBQ then went and did our own fireworks though every where in thier neighborhood people were setting off the now legal fireworks. Deron loved the little ones we did, it was hard for him to focus and look in the right direction of the sky ones. We then roasted marshmellows, yes I know crazy but my family loves them and will use any excuse to roast them. Then we watched the Murray fireworks. By this time Deron was so tired he did not have any expression the whole time during fireworks.
We had a great 4th! Thanks to everyone that participated.