4th of July Fun

We had a great 4th of July!  We went up and stayed at  Stein Eriksen Lodge.  We started off by boating at Jordanelle.  Baylor's life jacket was huge!  I felt bad that because it was up in his face, but he didn't cry or anything so I guess it wasn't too bad.  Bronx even got a life jacket.  Pretty funny.  On Saturday Russ and I took Baylor into Park City and walked main street.  He was a trooper.  That night we ate a yummy buffet at the Lodge and Baylor eventually fell asleep so I could enjoy.  We had lots of fun together.  It's always nice to get away and relax.  Unfortunately on Saturday night, Baylor had a ROUGH one to say the least.  I think he's getting another tooth.  I was up with him far more than we were asleep and I ended up holding him to sleep the last few hours.  I hope the tooth pops through soon so we can actually get a little sleep!

The only tubs up at the lodge are HUGE!  I decided it would be easiest to just climb in there with him to bathe him!  I didn't get too wet and he thought it was fun.

Walking Park City's Main Street

Baylor enjoying dinner:)

Happy first 4th of July Baylor!

My 3 guys!  Baylor and Bronx in their new lifejackets.

B wasn't quite sure what to think about boating!

Teacher Domination

Today was the annual 6th graders vs. the teachers softball game at school.  Good times like always!  And I am proud to say that we beat them!  We even let 10 batters bat each inning regardless of outs.  I can also tell you that my body does not work like it used to!!!  I felt like I was in slow motion some of the time.  I guess that's what getting old and having a baby will do to you!  I did get on base each time I was up and made quite a few outs... so at least my students can't give me any crap!  

I hate to tell you girl, but you're about to be thrown out!!! :)

Kids everywhere!

Me and one of my former students, cute little Daisy (she was my photographer too)

Tasty Tootsies

My favorite things to do lately... 

Chew on my FEET

(When's the last time you could do that???)

Chew on my HANDS and DROOL

Why, might you ask...

because I got my FiRsT TOOTH!!!

So let's CeLeBrAte!

My Little Scholar

When I got Baylor out of the car yesterday I immediately noticed his wonderful reading skills.  The teacher/mom in me was oh so proud... it's a pretty intense book too.  He was turning the pages, studying the words and pictures, and I'm sure his comprehension was perfect!  ...Totally kidding, but the pictures were classic :)

  

Last week I took B to my school for a family arts night.  My principal saw the little frog bar and the rings hanging from his carrier and she asked if I was stimulating him enough... ha ha Shelly, you better believe he's never bored or in need of something to look at!

I also have to mention that today we went to my cousin Carlee's mission farewell.  As Baylor so wonderfully cooperated in Sacrament meeting, I had to hurry and make our discrete exit... and then I hit the frog bar and it's lovely tune played throughout the chapel.  My bad.  There's no way to turn in off or down so I just booked it out.  And for Baylor's sake, he really is pretty good in church.  Only having to walk out once isn't bad :)

Doctor, shots, and tylenol

Wednesday I had to take Baylor in for his 4 month check-up.  Yes, FOUR months old already!  Time flies!  I had the worst anxiety about taking him in again for shots after our horrible experience last time, but thankfully we got a better nurse and it wasn't so traumatizing for either of us.  Not that it was enjoyable, but better than before.  

He weighed in at a hearty 14.5 pounds and measured 25 1/2 inches!  It's crazy how quickly they grow.  I love that he's getting some meat on him.  His little legs are finally getting some chub, which look adorable now that he's wearing shorts.  

I also had to put the last picture of him with tylenol coming out of his mouth.  He was making the funniest faces when I tried giving it to him.  I have never seen him do anything like it.  I had to laugh and of course run and grab my camera.   Probably mean of me, I don't like the taste of medicine either, but he was just being so funny.  He even did a shudder afterwards.  He didn't cry about it, just acted like it was by far the NASTIEST thing he has ever encountered.  

Going Going, Back Back, to Rio Rio

Russ was able to go down to Brazil for 11 days as part of his MBA program at Westminster.   It was extra exciting for him, because one of the cities they visited, Rio De Janeiro, was where he served his mission.  They also went to Sao Paulo and Salvador.  Looking at all of his amazing pictures only made me more jealous that I didn't get to go!  Baylor and I got to hang out while he was gone though, and maybe one day we can all go back.

The picture below the stock exchange is of Russ and Tiago Cuellar, one of his companions from his mission!  He and his family live in Sao Paulo and they were able to go out to dinner while Russ was there.  Below that is Russ with a little girl named Beatriz that he was able to visit at an orphanage in Salvador.  They were assigned a child before they left and were supposed to take them a gift.  Heaven knows I jumped all over that and got her a cute baby doll and a purse filled with things from the Hello Kitty store.  Russ said she absolutely loved it and wouldn't let go of it the whole time he was there.  It made me so happy to hear that it made her smile.  Russ said everyone teared up a lot while they were there with all of the children.  I probably would have brought one home with me.    The other pictures are just a few of the amazing sights of Brazil!  It looks absolutely beautiful.  I'm glad Russ had a great time, but more glad that he was safe and made it back home to us.

Azul Airlines- The JetBlue of Brazil

Bovespa- The Brazillian Stock Exchange

Russ and his old campanion                                

Cute, cute, cute

Here are Baylor's spring pictures!  He is just so stinkin cute!  Every time I look at his little cheeks I just want to kiss them!  In the last 2 weeks he's been rolling over, giggling a lot, and last night he gave me the best Mother's Day present ever... he slept for 8 hours in the night.  Yes, EIGHT hours!  It was heaven on earth.  He's also been so into his feet lately.  Whenever he can grab them he does.  I keep waiting for him to stick a foot into his mouth!  

I also have to give kudos to my amazing photographer and sees Michelle!  She has taken so many fun pictures of Baylor.  This top one is my favorite, but I love them all so much I might as well just start wallpapering my house with pictures of him!  Anyone who knows me very well, knows I LOVE LOVE LOVE pictures.  So thanks sees, you are so talented!