Rodeo!

Nothing says summertime like a good, outdoor rodeo (or demolition derby)! To celebrate Nate's birthday we went to the Livermore Rodeo last weekend. It was a blast! I was a little anxious when the weather forecast was 94 degrees for the day and the rodeo started at 2pm. It sounded like it had the potential to be miserable, especially not knowing how Preston would do. However, Preston was a champ!

Preston was acting so cute the guy behind us shared his sweaty hat with him.

Preston even took his afternoon nap in Dad's arms while the barrel racing and bull riding were going on.

Nate is 28!

That ryhmes!

Today Nate made the comment he feels like an old man after I huskily finished singing happy birthday. We've all been a little sick this week with a cold and sore throat. Maybe it had something to do with my singing. Happy Birthday to my old man!

To celebrate Nate got home early - at 6:00pm. We grilled up some mushroom and swiss burgers and had a fruit cookie pizza. What a great night!

(This was my first time making a cookie pizza. I think it turned out great!)

Swimming - Finally!

Preston got to suit up for the first time last weekend. We've had his swimming trunks, guard, and swim diapers ready to go for weeks but it's just been too cold. We finally enjoyed a nice, sunny, and warm day Saturday. We took advantage. Preston's a little swimmer. He loved the water!

Memorial Day in Boise

Nate and I decided to take a last minute trip to Boise for Memorial Day Weekend. My sister and my nephew, Isaac, were visiting from Pittsburgh, PA and this was Preston's first opportunity to meet them. Preston and I were able to stay a little over a week in Boise while Nate came just for the weekend. It was a blast! My brother and his family even made the drive from Rexburg for a few days. It was an unofficial family reunion --minus my sister's husband, Bryce.

A lot happened while we were there:

There was lots of playing with Aunt Jen, Grandma and Grandpa and cousins

We spent some time at the Farmer's Market. You can see Isaac peeking at the bottom of the picture.

We toured the capitol building. Preston stayed home with Grandma.

We went on the Boise Trolley Tours to see Boise's historic sites

Preston had some quality time with Daddy

On the trolley tour

We went to the zoo for the first time with Preston and saw some giraffes - a new exhibit for Boise

Grandpa let Preston lick all kinds of new fruits. He loved grapes.

Preston tried solids for the first time. He doesn't like rice cereal!

Preston loved Jen's old jumper. I loved it too since I'm usually his jumper.

Can't wait to do it again!

Story Time With Dad

Aren't they cute? Love them both!