Dentist

This is Gabriel's first trip to the dentist. He cried a little but he did pretty good.

Zeke was impressed that there was a tv on the ceiling, Gabe just wanted out of the chair.

Zeke's first time getting x-rays.

This was the reward for being so good.

Boys in July

Zeke would say he is Santa. But he just looks so cute, even though so messy.

If Gabe gets a pictures, Zeke always wants one too.

Zeke now loves building 'houses' this is a picture of one of his first houses.

Wow every dvd and cd off the shelf, including some of the shelves.

And here is the proud face. He thinks he did a good job. I was not so happy.

He didn't want to take a nap this day, so I didn't make him. When I went downstairs a little while later this is what I found.

I love this face. He makes it all the time.

This is one of his favorite spots to play/hide in. That and the computer desk. This is his dresser.

The boys both LOVE to wear boots around.

Gabe is in a phase of climbing into things. He's so tiny.

Everyday bumps and bruises.

And that's the truth! (Anyone ever see that show on PBS where the girl sat on the chair and told a story, ending with that's the truth and sticking her tongue out.)

4th of July

I love when they play together so well.
Zeke loved being able to do the fireworks himself.

Gabe really wanted to hold the spark, not quite ready to go solo.

Watching the fireworks and singing songs.

Such good boys!

First time Brigham came out of the house (and walked further than to the kitchen and back) in over a week.

Poor Daddy is so sick. We were supposed to go to San Diego for the 4th of July. Instead of seeing our new niece and playing on the beach Brigham decided he would try dying instead.

A gift of pink eye turned into eye infection, chest infection, sinus infection and a week of chills, feeling of death and fever averaging 104-105.8 for over a week. Even when getting better he had chills and sweats for weeks after. So glad he's better. Sorry we missed the trip.

Camping

We were finally able to make one of our camping trips, after 2 had already failed (and a trip to California). We had no shade or camper hookups in 100+ degree weather but we had a lake. We went to Yuba and had a great time.
Gabe liked to wade in the water but spent most of his time on the edge playing in (and eating) the dirt.

Here is a rare shot of Zeke playing outside of the water. When we made him wait to get back in until we ate.

Here is Zeke helping "Uncle Nate" catch a fish. He enjoyed helping reel it in.

Here is his first fish! He didn't like it so much out of the water.

Zeke was more than relaxed in the water. But you can tell Gabe didn't like it. He was fine up to his knees but wasn't comfortable beyond that. See him clinging to Dad. I Love the contrast in this picture.

He is not asleep but he would have had we let him. He absolutely loved being in the water and never wanted to get out.

Here is Gabe, more comfortable on the sidelines. Had more fun and inched in the water when he discovered throwing rocks in.

I love these boys so much!

He seems pretty relaxed to me. What a cutie!

We pulled Zeke out and he was freezing but still wanted to go back in. Once bundled and warm he fell right to sleep. I enjoyed snuggling with him.

For those that never got to see...As we were packing up we had the camper door open but the screen shut, Gabe started slapping the screen. I ran over to him saying no Gabe and was within arms reach as the door flew open and Gabe flew out, right onto his face. It was soooo sad. I felt so bad.

This picture was 2 hours later at least, and still looks super painful. He bit a hole through his tongue, got a fat lip, bloody nose and bit the tip of his tongue too. The wierd part is my nephew had almost the same marks on his tongue a couple weeks before...they seem to copy each other with injuries.

This one was a week or so later after it had healed a bit.

Anniversary

Brigham and I used to go bowling together all the time as teenagers, so we decided to go for our anniversary this year. We don't really go anywhere except the temple without the boys so they got to come too.
Gabe wasn't too excited about it at first. (he fell asleep on the way there)

Zeke really enjoyed watching us.

Here's Brigham showing off his skills.

Yep, I still have a little spaz left in me.

Once Zeke got to choose the ball and try it himself he enjoyed it even more.

Gabe woke up and wanted to join the party right away.

We let them both try pushing it regularly a couple of times but it just went so slow so we got the ramp. They still thought it was really fun.

Happy Anniversary honey. I love you! 8 years!