They had to go see the snakes because mommy refuses to go see the snakes when she is there. Morgan was quite interested and made her daddy proud.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Daddy Daugter Date at the Zoo
Our zoo pass expired this summer so we haven't been since. However, in October, the zoo is free for kids and Brent always gets in free with the military so they went together. They had a great time and now Morgan thinks the should leave mom and Jaycee home all the time.
They had to go see the snakes because mommy refuses to go see the snakes when she is there. Morgan was quite interested and made her daddy proud.
They had to go see the snakes because mommy refuses to go see the snakes when she is there. Morgan was quite interested and made her daddy proud.
Green Smoothie
While in St. George, (see next post)my sister told me all about green smoothies. You start with lots of green leafy things (spinach, Romain lettuce, kale, collard greens, ect) then add fruits and yogurt until it tastes good. They are a great way to get vitamins and nutrients and they taste pretty good. We've been making them since we got home, until I burned up my blender this week. I guess I know what I need to ask for for Christmas.
Morgan's a little sick of them now but she still drinks a few ounces and I figure it's better than nothing.
Morgan's a little sick of them now but she still drinks a few ounces and I figure it's better than nothing.
Hiking in St. George
The second weekend in October, we visited with my sister and her family in St. George. Brent talked about this trip a little in his recent post. He talked about hiking with my brother-in-law and nephew and sky diving but didn't mention the hiking adventure we all had together. My sister's neighbor had told her about this hike and that it would be great for the kids. Maybe she didn't realize we had a baby and two three year olds. It turned out to be about 4 miles and some of the terrain was rocky and steep. We have a way of ruining hiking for other people. The kids actually did great, the scenery was good, and we enjoyed the company. It was just longer than we had anticipated. Especially me, I was in flip flops.
Haylee, Ryan, Bode, and Dylan. Lexi not pictured.
Morgan insisted on bringing her backpack to carry her treasures she found along the way. It was empty when we arrived.
A weird little critter none of us had seen the likes of before.
My sister and I chatting away.
Our little hiking family.
The was the scout cave and our destination essentially. Morgan called it the mean witch cave.
Morgan and daddy had fun exploring the cave.
Thanks for the memories!
Haylee, Ryan, Bode, and Dylan. Lexi not pictured.
Morgan insisted on bringing her backpack to carry her treasures she found along the way. It was empty when we arrived.
A weird little critter none of us had seen the likes of before.
My sister and I chatting away.
Our little hiking family.
The was the scout cave and our destination essentially. Morgan called it the mean witch cave.
Morgan and daddy had fun exploring the cave.
Thanks for the memories!
Playground
We moved to a new house with a yard and wanted a swing set, playhouse, or something to put back there for Morgan to play. So we searched Craigslist for weeks and found this playground and swing set in one and thought we could fix it up. 
(This is a before picture taken in the people's yard we bought it from.It looks pretty much the same only painted.)
If was a fun project for Brent and I. We spent several evenings painting and putting it back together. We replaced a lot of the wood because it was rotted and cracked. Got 90% finished, at least to where Morgan could play on it, and found out we're moving once again and the playground will not be coming. (more to come on that) So we're trying to enjoy every day we can. Luckily we live in San Diego and can still enjoy it most days even in Nov. Morgan loves it.
Don't let this picture fool you. She still won't go down this slide by herself. I have to hold her hand. Not that I blame her too much. Our yard is on a slant so it makes it a pretty steep slide so you go fast. Her friends love it.
We had to bring the kitchen stuff out and have a tea party out there at the table.
One day I knew Morgan had got up to go potty but never came back so I went looking. I found this princess climbing up to her tower. Who says princesses need to wear a dress?
(This is a before picture taken in the people's yard we bought it from.It looks pretty much the same only painted.) If was a fun project for Brent and I. We spent several evenings painting and putting it back together. We replaced a lot of the wood because it was rotted and cracked. Got 90% finished, at least to where Morgan could play on it, and found out we're moving once again and the playground will not be coming. (more to come on that) So we're trying to enjoy every day we can. Luckily we live in San Diego and can still enjoy it most days even in Nov. Morgan loves it.
Don't let this picture fool you. She still won't go down this slide by herself. I have to hold her hand. Not that I blame her too much. Our yard is on a slant so it makes it a pretty steep slide so you go fast. Her friends love it.
We had to bring the kitchen stuff out and have a tea party out there at the table.
One day I knew Morgan had got up to go potty but never came back so I went looking. I found this princess climbing up to her tower. Who says princesses need to wear a dress?
Jaycee's 6 month's (almost 2 months ago)
6 month stats
15.3lbs 26%
24 1/4 in 27%
Jaycee is a happy smiley baby you can't help but love. She smiles at everyone as long as mom is around. Otherwise, she can be a little temperamental but all around a great mannered baby. She is very active and in to everything. At 6 mo and 1 week she started crawling and standing up in her crib. Within a week, she was pulling up on everything and started climbing the stairs shortly after that. She pulls up and tries to stand on her own all the time but doesn't last too long. She recently got her two bottom teeth. She loves to pull her big sister's hair and follow Morgan where ever she goes. (Morgan tolerates it well). Here are some pic's we snapped at 6 months.
She does have crazy hair we haven't figured out how to tame but it is growing. She claps, waves sometimes and talks A LOT! We love our baby Jaycee.
15.3lbs 26%
24 1/4 in 27%
Jaycee is a happy smiley baby you can't help but love. She smiles at everyone as long as mom is around. Otherwise, she can be a little temperamental but all around a great mannered baby. She is very active and in to everything. At 6 mo and 1 week she started crawling and standing up in her crib. Within a week, she was pulling up on everything and started climbing the stairs shortly after that. She pulls up and tries to stand on her own all the time but doesn't last too long. She recently got her two bottom teeth. She loves to pull her big sister's hair and follow Morgan where ever she goes. (Morgan tolerates it well). Here are some pic's we snapped at 6 months.
She does have crazy hair we haven't figured out how to tame but it is growing. She claps, waves sometimes and talks A LOT! We love our baby Jaycee.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Brent's fun lately
I have had the opportunity to get out and do some hiking and backpacking recently. I of course brought along the camera and have enjoyed playing around with an old hobby that I have neglected for a while. To start off, I went backpacking with some friends from BYU Idaho in Mineral King in Kings Canyon National Park. It was amazing. We packed into some lakes just shy of 10,00 feet. The only sign of civilization the entire time we were there was a lone plane that I spotted silently passing over head. It was awesome to catch up with some old friends and to soak in the beauty.
We also recently had the opportunity to go to Saint George, UT and spend a 3 day weekend with Paij's sister and her family. They have a beautiful home in Snow Canyon. The girls went and saw Disney's Little Mermaid. It was an awesome production with lots of cool special effects and unique incorporation of water into the stage, which was nestled amongst the red rock amphitheater. The next day the guys got to go hiking in a slot canyon. This was our brother in law and nephews first time in a slot canyon. It was a fun slot that was challenging, yet not too technical.
The highlight of the trip was going skydiving for the first time. It was awesome and even more of an adrenaline rush than I had anticipated. My brother in law and I each made a jump. It was way worth getting turned down for a new life insurance policy (they have now agreed to give me the policy now that I have skydived without killing myself). Unfortunately, there was a freak accident at the neighboring skydiving place that happened at the same time my brother in law was making his jump and two people were killed in the fall. We were extra grateful that we were not involved. Here I am about to land.
We also recently went to the Miramar Air Show. It was a lot of fun for me, not so much fun for Morgan (who covered her ears the whole time and repeatedly asked "Is it still loud?"). My favorite part was watching the harrier jets do the vertical take off and maneuvers. I can't wrap my brain around the power required to get a jet to hover so gracefully like that. Here is one f my favorite shots from the air show (not the harrier).
A couple weeks ago I heard a new sound coming from outside. I walked out to discover a flock of parrots flying around and perching in the trees on our cul de sac. They have repeated this routine every night shortly before sunset for the last couple weeks. Their beauty is a stark contrast to their calls to each other.
I am grateful for the beauty created all around us and to live in a part of the country where I have access to so much of it. We have really enjoyed San Diego. Looking forward to experiencing the new beauty that is in store for our family....
We also recently had the opportunity to go to Saint George, UT and spend a 3 day weekend with Paij's sister and her family. They have a beautiful home in Snow Canyon. The girls went and saw Disney's Little Mermaid. It was an awesome production with lots of cool special effects and unique incorporation of water into the stage, which was nestled amongst the red rock amphitheater. The next day the guys got to go hiking in a slot canyon. This was our brother in law and nephews first time in a slot canyon. It was a fun slot that was challenging, yet not too technical.
The highlight of the trip was going skydiving for the first time. It was awesome and even more of an adrenaline rush than I had anticipated. My brother in law and I each made a jump. It was way worth getting turned down for a new life insurance policy (they have now agreed to give me the policy now that I have skydived without killing myself). Unfortunately, there was a freak accident at the neighboring skydiving place that happened at the same time my brother in law was making his jump and two people were killed in the fall. We were extra grateful that we were not involved. Here I am about to land.
We also recently went to the Miramar Air Show. It was a lot of fun for me, not so much fun for Morgan (who covered her ears the whole time and repeatedly asked "Is it still loud?"). My favorite part was watching the harrier jets do the vertical take off and maneuvers. I can't wrap my brain around the power required to get a jet to hover so gracefully like that. Here is one f my favorite shots from the air show (not the harrier).
A couple weeks ago I heard a new sound coming from outside. I walked out to discover a flock of parrots flying around and perching in the trees on our cul de sac. They have repeated this routine every night shortly before sunset for the last couple weeks. Their beauty is a stark contrast to their calls to each other.
I am grateful for the beauty created all around us and to live in a part of the country where I have access to so much of it. We have really enjoyed San Diego. Looking forward to experiencing the new beauty that is in store for our family....
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