New (homemade) Furniture

Although Brock doesn't like me to put it this way, he's crafty. This last month he crafted a new bed for us! He did such a great job. He found some measurements for a pottery barn bed he liked and decided to build it. Sadly the measurements were wrong but he was able to figure it out. Anyway, it looks excellent and he's since made two nightstands. Next on his list, building a new closet to replace our chester drawers. Here's Brock at work:

Thanks for all your hard work Brock! You've done an awesome job :)

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Kaelyn's first birthday was a month ago, so I guess I've been a little slow, but I just wanted to post some of her one year pictures and say how much we love this little girl! (Forgive me, I had a hard time narrowing down pictures so there are MANY!!) Kaelyn has been such a fun girl and way too easy on us. I'm nervous to have another baby because I don't think I know the half of it! She's been such a good baby and she is always cracking us up. One thing she's been doing since she was about four months is dancing. She dances to any beat! Whether it's your tapping foot or some rock and roll, she really gets into it. Lately she's been pulling out some new moves that keep us laughing. Maybe I'll get a video on here someday :). Anyway, Kaelyn's still just cruising around and a little weary of walking without someone helping. She LOVES kitties (or didees) and pulling there tails. Luckily they're patient with her! Also, we've put up an inflatable pool in the back yard and if she see's it she's not backing down 'til she gets in! We love her so much and we're looking forward very much to this next year with her.

Thanks to David McClellan for taking such wonderful pictures!

June-July Happenings

ONE YEAR!!

We can't believe it!

This is her party invitation Brock made:

The weekend of June 26^th was a pretty big one! It was Kaelyn’s first birthday and my best friend Amber’s wedding. We went down a little bit early so we could get Kaelyn’s one year pictures taken. I’ll post them when we get them! We celebrated Kaelyn’s birthday one day early, on Friday. We all went to Toy Story 3 at the Drive In. Great movie! Kaelyn (actually everyone BUT Kaelyn) opened her presents and we had some crumbly cake. It was hot, there was a bad experience with the rude owners of the drive in, and my cake didn’t turn out but we still had so much fun! Kaelyn pooped out about 10 minutes into the movie, which was probably a good thing!

Saturday was Amber’s wedding. I’m so glad we were able to be there. It was an awesome experience. I love going back to sealings because, let’s face it, most of us don’t remember much from our big day! Anyway, there were some great messages given and it was just so neat. Congratulations Amber! You looked beautiful.

Poor Kaelyn has some troubles with her BM’s, so Brock thought we should try putting her on the toilet while she’s at work. He thought maybe it would make it easier on her and potty train her at the same time. I just had to laugh at that! We gave it a try anyway. I think she was too distracted with her surroundings to try much. Especially that roll of toilet paper. I think babies are attracted to those! She’s unraveled one too many!

Idaho Falls puts on a really great show for the 4^th of July. Also, because it is funded by a Mormon (Frank Vandersloot, owner of Melaleuca) he requested the show be on the 3^rd this year. I think the majority of the state was okay with that! This show brings some pretty big crowds, so we decided to watch it from a dirt road out of the city. It actually ended up being a great spot. The music that goes with the show is broadcast over a local radio station, so it was just like we were there, except that we were in the warmth of our car and without the nuisance of mosquitoes! We were sad that we couldn’t be in Morgan for the big 4^th party, but we actually had a good little party of our own!

watching the fireworks

This is a typical day for Kaelyn and I. Especially since we don’t have AC, we need to get in the water to cool down (actually I just get my toes wet, but it helps!). Kaelyn usually plays in the water for approximately 30 seconds before she’s done. And that’s only her hands and toes getting wet. We’re working on that though! And look at Kaelyn! She is totally in her element when she’s dressed up all girly. You can just tell she loves it. So funny!

Escape from Walmart!!

We finally got to take a little break and go on vacation. Brock's mom has a time share at Fairmont Hot Springs in Montana, the same place we honeymooned. So, it was fun revisiting the ol' hot springs. We were actually able to meet up with with our friends Jon and Ronae since it was about halfway between the both of us. And the best part was our babies got to play together again!

Look! No hands!

We were also able to see Paige and Christa's families while we were there.

Tan Uncle Doug holding Kaelyn.

Kaelyn was sneaking Liv's food when she wasn't watching.

Where'd they go?!

I love Liv's smooshy face!

Matchy matchy hats!

Sweet Liv :)

The babies getting ready for their first swim ever!!

Hiking! Thanks Diane for letting us borrow your back pack!!

Kaelyn and Liv loved being dunked in the water.

We went down to Morgan for the last part of Brock's vacation. We helped move Raegen back home from college for the summer and we were able to go out to dinner and celebrate Brock's THIRTIETH!!

P.F. Chang's. Yummo!

Crew and Rae

Kaelyn in her cousin's cute dress we borrowed for church.

One last ride in the hiking pack! We need to get our own. She loved it!