4th of July at Zion Ponderosa

This year for the 4th we went on a little trip to Zion Ponderosa to visit Heidi and Bryce. Jake had to stay home and work and we were really sad he couldn't come. We went with my mom, my friend Lyndsy, the boys, and me. As always Zion Ponderosa was a blast. We got to stay in a cute little cabin and just play, play, play. There was a carnival on the 4th, and a rodeo, and we went to St. George for a day to visit the IN and OUT Burger and do a little shopping. I have to thank everyone there for being so patient with the terrible twos, colic, and mommy "breakdown". I am finding out quickly that it is much more difficult to travel with 2, than it is with 1. Next time I think we will take daddy!!


Spencer is quite our cool little dude. He struts around making sure everyone notices how awesome he is. Heidi and Bryce were great to let us come visit, and show us around.


We all got henna tatoos at the little carnival...even Spencer and my mom. Spencer went right up to the girl who was doing them and told her he wanted a football.


Zander is getting so big...he has already doubled in size. He is such a fun and smiley little baby when he is happy. But unfortunately he has quite the little redhead personality. When he has a temper....watch out!!


Here we are at the rodeo! Spencer loved watching the horses. He was pretty disappointed he couldn't participate though. Maybe next time!!


Cute aunt Heidi taking a turn with the Moby Wrap. This thing has been my lifesaver. We carry Zander everywhere in it! He loves it...especially when he is fussy and has a tummy ache. He curls right up in it and falls asleep. Thank you Moby Wrap!


My 2 adorible boys! I may be a little biased, but I am pretty sure they are the cutest boys in the world! These are taken at the yummiest pizza and pasta restaurant, right outside Zion National Park. Heidi and Bryce took us there for my birthday in April and I made a request to go back again this time. It's quite tasty!


Swimming at the resort. They have the funnest pool! Spencer with Nana in the hot tub...and that's right...he is wearing cowboy boots with his swimming suit. Don't ask!!! He likes to dress himself, and more often than not, it involves his cowboy boots.


Swimming with my sweet Spencer!

Ogden Union Station

The train conductor
Our little Spence LOVES trains...what a boy! We took him to see the trains at Union Station in Ogden and he had a blast.

Whatever daddy does....Spencer copies!!

Walking on the tracks...

Climbin' in the trains...

This is my favorite...Jake and Spencer are seriously like best buds!! He LOVES his daddy!

My little tough guy!

Climbing the ladders...notice he is wearing his FAVORITE hat:)

"Bye choo choo trains," says Spence

Zander's Blessing



We blessed Zander on June 7, 2009 at my mom's house. It was a huge success, with lots of great food!! And Jake gave Zander an absolutely beautiful blessing. I am really glad we decided to do the blessing there because there was a HUGE crowd. I don't know how in the world everyone would have fit in our ward. Thanks everyone for coming and celebrating our sweet boy!