Pioneer Day 2010

We went to our stake pioneer day activity on Saturday where we dressed up like pioneers and had our picture taken. Nate didn't want to but I think it turned out cute!

Marathon Vacation

A week and a half ago we got home from our first family vacation with Preston. We spent two weeks traveling in the east and had a blast. The trip was centered around an extended family reunion in Palmyra, NY where we saw the Hill Cumorah Pageant. The pageant was amazing. Over the course of the two weeks we put 2000 miles on our rental car. We flew into Chicago, IL and out of Pittsburgh, PA and hit several points in between.

We loved having so much time together as a family and were pleased that Preston (despite lack of sleep, spending a LOT of time in his carseat or stroller, and enduring hot, humid weather) was a pleasant boy a majority of the time.

CHICAGO, IL:

On the River Cruise. Preston hated his hat on and always took it off.

We stayed in the perfect location. (Thanks Alex and Andy for letting us stay in your condo!)

View from the Hancock Tower

Experiencing Chicago's Deep Dish at Giordano's

Riding on the "EL"

 

NAUVOO, IL:

Petting the horses after our carriage ride

Smith Family Homestead

CARTHAGE, IL:

The window Joseph Smith fell from

In front of the jail

KIRTLAND, OH:

In front of the sawmill

The Ashery Newel K. Whitney gave to the church

John Johnson Farm where the revelation in D&C 76 occurred

NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA:

PALMYRA, NY:

On the Smith Farm with the Sacred Grove in the background

Weed Family Reunion 2010 - Just a portion of the 100+ people in the Mark B. Weed family

Weed Family in front of the Peter Whitmer Farm

Taughannock Falls

PITTSBURGH, PA:

At the spray park. Preston LOVED it and there were just too many cute pictures!

Preston Loves Bathtime!

We just thought this was so cute. Excuse the video/audio quality; it was shot on my cell phone.

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.