Summer Break

Landon is out of school for the summer and doesn't have to start his internship until the 1st so we have had 9 whole days to play together in the sun! It has been so much fun...here are a few things that we have done.

Memorial Day we went to Waimanalo Beach with some friends from our ward for some beach volleyball and boogie boarding

Moms got free admission to Sea Life Park this month...we were so excited to go!

Julien LOVED the aquarium!!!

The Sea Lion climbed up on the bench right in front of us. I had to move my legs out of the way we were so close!

I think we might have been a little too busy this week...about half way through the week Julien had a major meltdown...this is what we found when we went in his room. He was supposed to be taking a nap which obviously DID NOT happen!

He threw all of his animals and blankets out of his crib, he even ripped his mobile off the side of the crib and as you can see is still screaming

Of course we had to play a little wii

Julien and Abi jumping in the crib

So it was a little hot and we forgot our swimsuits so Julien borrowed Abi's...it looked like a little pink speedo haha!

Julien loves to jump off the edge of the pool now. We say "ready, set" and he says "go", then jumps off!

Saturday we got together with friends from the ward again for more beach volleyball...this time at Waimea Bay

Julien and Abi warming up on the sidelines

Landon and the boys jumped off the cliff

I guess all good things have to come to an end...we were relaxing at home last night and this sucker almost landed right on my head!!! I will definitely not miss these when we leave Hawaii!

Here are some videos from the week

Julien playing the drums with dad The dolphin show at Sea Life

Look Who's Talking

So I put off this posting for a while because I have been in denial...I have been waiting for Julien to be able to say something other than dada because I didnt want to admit that dada was his first word, but sadly I think it was. Julien has been saying dada for a few months now but in my defense I am not sure he really knew what it meant for a long time, but it was the first word that we could say to him and he would repeat it back. And although Julien will still not say mama when we ask him to say it, when he is crying he will reach for me and say mama, so although Landon tries to tell me he just makes that sound when he cries...I don't believe the lies...he really can say mama just not on command. Then, this past Tuesday when I was in California Julien started to say "uh-oh" He will purposely drop his toys on the floor and then say "uh oh"...it's pretty cute. Julien's latest word he started saying on Friday, he also says "Go" Landon or I will say "ready, set"...and he says "Go!" Julien also loves to make animal noises and knows what the cow, bear, lion, rhino, and dog say. This video isn't great but oh well...hope you can hear something.

Home Sweet Home

After 6 flights, 1 wedding, a funeral and 3 weeks of living out of a suitcase I am finally home. It was hard...especially traveling with a very busy little boy all by myself but I am so glad that I was able to go. After a quick stop in LA we flew to Salt Lake to meet up with my family to drive to Grace Idaho for my grandmas funeral. I am so glad that I was able to change my flight to be able to be there. I loved my grandma so much...she was an amazing grandma and a wonderful example to me, I will miss her so much but I am so glad that she is not suffering anymore and is with my grandpa again.

After Idaho I was able to go back to Utah for a few days to spend some time with my mom and dad...and so my dad could spend some time with Julien. After Utah we flew back to LA to sleep before getting back on a plane the next day for Canada. It was a little chilly in Canada but we had so much fun with family. I was so glad that I was able to make it to Julie's wedding, she was such a beautiful bride. We had such a good time...I am really lucky to have such wonderful in-laws!

After a week in Canada we flew back to LA one more time to spend a week with Amy and Kyle and mom and Jared. We spent the week playing and relaxing at the beach. Megan my best friend from high school came up for the day with her cute family so we could spend some time together, it had been over 2 years since we had seen each other!!! It was a busy trip and I am not sure that Julien remembers what home is anymore but it was so worth it, I have such a wonderful family and had so much fun with all of you...we miss you already!!!