Our Photographer

Grant has turned into the little photographer and loves to take pictures. While were cutting Lincoln's hair Grant got a hold of the camera and started snapping pictures. I think he took 50 pictures in five minutes. We had lots of pictures of the TV (he was watching Toy Story at the time) and lots of the ground and even some of Grant's feet while he was sitting on the bed. Here are a few of our favorites.

"Say cheese Mom."

Teddy hanging out on the bed.

Cousin Time

We have got a great fill of family over the last two weeks and my boys have been in heaven. After the ranch my sister and her family came for a visit in Arizona. Yes, they are a little crazy because who likes to visit Arizona when the temperature is as high as 110 degrees. Don't worry they spent a lot of time indoors and at the pool.


Splash park fun.


Lauren, Dylan, Jake, and Grant taking a break at the splash park.


Karidy loving Lincoln. Lincoln for sure wasn't deprived of any attention.


On our way to the D-backs game.


Mike, Grant and Lauren enjoying the baseball game. I gave Grant my old softball glove to take to the game with us because I thought it would be a good distraction. He loved it and wouldn't put it down. We may have to get him his very own glove.


Jake, Matt, Linc, and Dylan.

Ranch

This year Mike's family decided to have the family reunion at the ranch. The ranch is a few hours northeast of Mesa and where Mike's grandparents live for the summer to get away from the heat. Mike spent most of his summers playing at the ranch and now loves that he has a couple of boys to share in the experience.


Grant enjoying a walk with Katie and Clark. Don't worry the apples never got dropped on the ground or had to be brushed off through the whole walk. (wink wink)


Playing at the red barn.


We love those cousins.


Climbing the mountain while waiting for the fireworks.


Playing games with all the kids. (Thanks Daniel for the entertainment)


Grant's first real experience with fireworks. He loved them. I wasn't sure if he would get scared by the loud noise or not. So just before they started I told him it would be loud and it would sound like a gun. During the show he would make cute little comments about the fireworks. After the show we were walking to our car and he told me "Boom, Boom and a gun."


Lincoln enjoyed all the attention.


A little boy completely in heaven.

Two Months and counting

Can you believe Lincoln is already 2 months old? Well I can't. He is such a sweet baby and is SOOOOOO loved by his big brother. Lincoln is starting to smile and respond to when you talk to him. He has been trying really hard to click his tongue and finally figured it out on Sunday, but of course has yet to do it again.


Lincoln had his two month check up and is following in his brothers footsteps of being in the 90% and above for height and weight. He is currently weighing in at 13 pounds 13 ounces.



Linc is turning into a great sleeper and is pretty much on a 7 hour sleep schedule at night. Hooray!!!



We love having Lincoln around our house and are thankful for him.

Swimming Lessons

Grant just completed his two weeks of swimming lessons this past week. He did great. However, he was a little more timid this year. Of course we remember last summer when he would do this. He still loves the water and it took us a little while to get him adjusted to the pool this year. Hopefully by the end of the summer he will be our little fish again.


I got to be his partner this summer and it was fun to have that time with him. I don't know if I pushed him as much as Mike pushes him but I tried my best. I got him to jump in sitting down and love going under the water. However, he still won't stand up and jump in. Last year we got him to jump off the diving board at a neighbors house. We do have all summer to work on it and don't worry we will be going to the pool a lot.