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That's my boy! He's some wicked smaht.

Utah Summer Fun

This summer was the first summer since Brian and I have even known each other that we were able to have a summer vacation in Utah. It was soooooo much fun. Thanks to the McCauls, Grandma, and the Bostons for such a great summer vacation.

We went to the Oquirrh Mtn Temple open house

We went to Seven Peaks with Grandma, McCaul's, Katie, Katie, and Hezzie's summer camp (thanks Hezzie!!!)

We played at Aunt Hezzie's house, and Liv's house...

...and tried out Liv's new tub.

We went to Cheesecake Factory and a concert (Jack's Mannequin & The Fray),

and met Andrew McMann (fulfilling Brian's dream).

We had a 1st Birthday Party for Lil. Thanks to Brian, Andria, Grandma, and Katie for making it happen (and for putting up with me being sick with the Swine Flu). It was a great party.

And thanks to Amber and Bob for coming. It was good to see you.

We went to Bear World...

...and saw lots of bears...

...and pet some animals...

...and rode some rides.

We stayed in Island Park, ID at some gorgeous cabins (thanks Dad). And while we were there...

We went to Mack's Inn Playhouse...

...and went to a dinner show with some unusual characters.

We sat in the hot tub.

We floated down the river...

...and tried out a rope swing.

We had a fiesta, complete with a pinata.

We played some games at the cabin.

We went to Yellowstone Nat'l Park (my first time ever!).

We saw geysers, hot pots, waterfalls,...

...and lots of animals, close-up.

We had a wicked good time! Can't wait for the next Boston summer vacation.

Summer Fun

Camping and tubing in VT

Friendly Toast and walks in downtown Portsmouth

Lobstah and Meathouse in the Milton Hilton's driveway

playing in the sand

handstands on the beach

swimming at York Beach...

...with cousin Liv, Aunt Katie, Grammie, Xander, Buddy, Lil, Aunt Hezzie, and Amanda

coloring in the driveway at Buddy's Summer Camp

boating in Surf City with Uncle Denver, Grammie, and Bill

Surf City beach with Gramma Tina, Uncle Denver, Aunt Hezzie, and Grammie (And Daddy!!!)

Lauren's Baby Shower

So, I hosted Lauren's Baby Shower last night. Even though it ended up being a baby shower for a new mom instead of a pregnant lady (good thing too, or this lady would have been VERY pregnant and hurtin').

The theme was "Snakes and Snails and Puppy-dog Tails... That's what little boys are made of." So we had blue ice cubes in Sprite, Almond Joy bars (because they have nuts and Mounds don't), "dirty sticks"...

little boy onesies with doggies on them, dirty little boy hand-prints on the tablecloth...

dirt cups, hot diggity dogs, vegetable sticks and dip, and a snake made of cupcakes.

Thanks to Alyssa and Kristen for doing the games and helping me set-up, Marin for the prizes and helping me set-up, and Angela for the saying on the wall. I had a great time.

Congratulations Lauren and Brett!!!! We are so glad that Brickman is here!