Sept and Oct...

Christy is never one to miss a b-day/anniversary/special occasion. She is always so on top of it. Here we are on my birthday with 2 VERY delicious gourmet cupcakes. Thank you, Gunnells, and everyone else who made my birthday so special.

September was unseasonably warm here in Utah. McKay finally got over his fear of splashing water. Wish that would have happened BEFORE the splash parks closed. Every time we went to the splash park, he would avoid the 'fun' water at all costs. Here he has taken an interest in our sprinklers, although yes, in this shot he is running away from them.

Yay for date night which have been few and far between for us. Good thing I have a FABULOUS brother who stayed and watched McKay for us while we rode the moonlight lift ride at Sundance. It was crazy how many people were there. It was a beautiful evening and very refreshing to go on a date just the two of us.

We took McKay to the Provo temple grounds a few Sundays ago. It was the first time we'd taken him there. He loved running around, touching flowers, picking up bees (yes, thats right, a bumble bee).

Over Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, we headed up to Nampa, ID for baby Kannon's blessing. It was a quick yet wonderful trip. We missed the Pavans and are looking forward to Christmas when we'll see them next.

Summer wrap-up

Highlights from July and August:

1. Seeing the beautiful Samantha Floyd and her family. It's been over 2 years since I've seen her. She is just as radiant and wonderful as ever. Some things never change.

2. Had the privilege of meeting Miss Amelia Danielle Ripp. Can't say that I don't like sharing a middle name with this angel. She is so precious. So glad that yet again, I conveniently benefit from living in Provo and Amanda came to visit her family in Utah. Amanda is a superb mother. Aren't my girlfriends gorgeous?

3. 4th of JULY. I know this is old news, but we actually had a really fun weekend. Here we are watching the parade with Tim, Rachell and baby Madelyn (not pictured - sorry Mady!).

4. Of course, a mid-summer strap in. McKay can already say snowboard and skateboard, although they sound the same. "sss - boa"

5. Our first family 5k. Brenan impressed me and busted it out with hardly any training. McKay loved it, and loved the oranges after.

Brenan's still trying to wake up.

So handsome.

6. One last sleepover with Beckett boy before the Roberts moved to AUS. I pretty much love this expression on Beckett. So classic.

7. Inferno house = sleeping in diaper.

8. Ran another half marathon. Loved it, and beat my time! Killed my ipod at the top of the race because of a leaky waterbottle in my bag so I ran with just the thoughts in my head, and the occasional off-tune singing of other runners. 2 halfs this summer = 1 whole, right?!

8. BRENAN GOT A JOB AND BETH IS EXPECTING #2. Horray for benefits is all I have to say.

9. Babu and Shosho, or as Brenan calls them Shabu and Bosho came to visit. It was a great week to end the summer, although we did have some minor mishaps.. well actually one not so minor. Let's just say that batting cages won't happen again, ever.

"Thanks for the fun toy, Shosho!" - Mr. Miyagi

Beth, Babu and Brenan tearing it up on the go-cart track. Is it crazy I've NEVER done this before? It was a lot of fun. Probably the best part was watching my Dad's expressions and competitiveness come out while we were out there. Priceless.

Thanks for coming, Mom and Dad. We loved having you here. Please come again soon.

10. Trip to Rexburg to see the very handsome 7-day-old Kannon Wheeler. Good job, Mal and Kam! He is perfect.

Inevitable when you add Brenan + Grayden.

McKay LOVES his Nama and Papa and Babu and Shosho. p.s. Doesn't Patti look incredible?! Ya, I thought so too.

Farewell, summer!