A little summer visit to my parents

When we first got to my parents we went up Payson canyon for a birthday dinner for my mom
Jaxon and Maverick
Barrick and Maverick
Ryker, Barrick and Maverick
Branson and Maverick

We went for ice cream after Jumpin Jacks, This is all of Maverick's cousins.

I spent the whole time chasing him, he was not about to be held back by the baby area. He had to be with the big kids

We went to the park with my friend Candice and her girls. These are the funniest pics. Mom had a hard time letting Maverick play in the dirt and get all messy.
I had to put these on, can you see the dirt in his hair? The bad part was he was sweaty so the dirt turned to mud so I couldnt get it out. That night was the first of many baths that had dirt all around the tub

These are Maverick's polynesian cousins. Simote, Tua and Tisi.
Big Simote has grown up so much, we miss him. I didnt mean to put the same pic twice

This is Tua and his momma Jenn, One of my best friends

Memory

Okay friends, here is a new game for us to try out. I've seen this on a few blogs and it looks like fun, so here we go...Here are the directions:1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember, good or bad but be nice!2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments. Keep it going. ENJOY!!

Fourth of July fun

Watching the fireworks with the kidlets

This is a bouce house in Washington park that Maverick just loved. All of the kids inside were big but he didnt care he laughed while they bounced him around.
It was so hot that day that he passed out in the car on the way home. He is so stinkin cute!!
We went to our friends for some swimming and a bar-b-que. This is Masie Maverick's friend and they were playing house.

I dont know if any one has played the game Sing star, but it was so fun. Nephi thought he was so good at it. I about died laughing. In this pic they are trying to rap, yeah right.

Feelin a little down

I don't know whats gotten into me lately but Ive got the blues. Its so hard to adjust living away from my family and closest friends. I do love my life, but I miss not being able to go to my parents for Sunday dinner or calling an old friend for lunch. I know that being a new mom has been a lot harder for me than I had thought. I miss working with people and feeling like I'm a part of this world. Don't get me wrong I love being a mom but its a big adjustment. I know that this is all a learning experience for me but sometimes I just need to vent about it. I love Nephi so much and his willingness to work so hard so I can be home. I just want to find myself again. Maybe I just sound crazy to everyone, but I need some sunshine in my life, and I don't mean the sun I get beat down with in Hurricane where I live. :) I want to be a happy mom and I hope I'm doing a good job at it. I just needed to let this out, Sorry about the dumbest post ever. But I feel better after writing it out. And for those old friends and new friends who are reading this please know that I love you all very much and you make my life better.

Life in the heat means swim, swim, swim. And a little something about Nephi :)

Father's day. What can I say about Nephi as a father. He is the most loving kind and paitent daddy. Maverick is his whole world. They are buddies and I dont think Nephi has ever been happier. I love the both of them and dont know where my life would be without them.
Dont ask me why I had my camera at church, but this is so cute of him looking at the song book waiting for daddy to finish teaching sunday school.
After church yesterday we went to the park. Daddy wanted to just relax and since it was his day thats what we did.

Nephi had so much fun with Maverick at this park. It was like 104 this day but you wouldnt know it. These boys are like little fish, I cant keep them out of the water.
He loves his daddy

This was at a really cool little water park in St. George. I went with my friend Nicole and her two kids. Maverick of course had no fear and was standing right where the water could just spray him in the face.
This is Nicole's little girl Elle. Maverick loves her but she's not sure what she thinks of him yet.

This is a new little pool my friend Tresca got Maverick for his birthday. He loves it because he can get in and out of it on his own, Which is so Maverick. Mr. independent.
I know these little swim hats he has on are a little corny, but the totally protect his ears and face from the sun. :)
A little ring toss action, and he was pretty good. :)
This face is typical, mom are you done taking pics yet?

My mom and sis came to visit, with a little fishing on the side

Nephi took just Sarah and I fishing, it was so fun.

We went swimming and Maverick loved it. He isnt affraid of anything, and the water is his favorite

This is after swimming, poor baby was so tired

Look at that face.
He wanted to give the Fishy kisses, he always trys


I love my mom and sis so much. This visit was some of the funnest times I've ever had with them