What a busy week we have had so I will try to update you. It has been so hot lately and Emma loves her baths I thought we would try a swimming pool. I bought her a kiddy pool to play in and we tried it out last week. She loves it, she didn't even mind that it was a little on the cold side.
First day in her pool!
The next day, Wednesday June 18th, we headed up to Ogden. It was our monthly play date with my friends and their kids. We were going swimming in Melissa's pool. Brooke and her two boys were also coming. It was quite comical. Three adults, 5 kids, and swimming gear everywhere. We took up all the empty space in Melissa's condo. Most of us had a great time. Raiden, Brooks 1 1/2 year old did not. He was not very comfortable leaving Brooke even with his life jacket. Emma loved every minute. We tried out her new life jacket to make sure it worked for our up coming Bear Lake trip. It is quite bulky though so I only made her wear it half the time. By the time we went inside half the kids were crying because they were tired and hungry. I don't know how we got everyone and everything back inside but somehow once you become a Mom you suddenly have the capability to carry more than one person should be able to carry. Once all the kids were dry and changed we stuck them in front of the movie Toy Story while we changed, they were hooked. It didn't take long for them to fall asleep. Overall, our first play date was a success but when it was over we looked at each other and realized we didn't even get a chance to talk to each other. We decided our next activity would be something like the park where the kids could play on their own and we can sit and talk.
Emma in her life jacket, she is upset because we got out and I had to put her down for a minute. Life jackets are not comfortable to sit in!
Brooke, Raiden, Dallin, Melissa, and Dawson.
Me and Emma!
The kids watching the movie.
Emily sleeping.
Friday, Taylor (my brother) and Sophie (my parents dog) came for the night while the rest of the family was out of town. Emma was greatly entertained by both. She has just discovered the dog and follows her every movement. Emma has always loved Taylor because he makes silly faces at her. I was happy to have both there. It gave me a break from constant entertaining. Emma went swimming again in her pool and got her first taste of a Popsicle.
Taylor and Emma.
Emma trying to get the polka dots and watching Sophie.
Taylor and Emma again.
On Saturday we went bowling with Quinn's friend. Emma came along and got to try out her new hook on chair. She only last through one game in it though, then she just had to get out and join in all the fun with us.
On Sunday we attended my cousin's ward to hear him speak on his mission. He just returned from the Oklahoma, Tulsa mission and was very disappointed to never having seen a tornado. We had a great time visiting with all the family afterwards.
Taylor, Emma and Elder Robert Van Bibber
Emma and cousin Abigail getting to know each other.
Playing with Grandpa!
And finally tonight we attended the baptism of Erin Walker. She is the daughter of Jason, Quinn's cousin. Today was her eight birthday and they came into town from Oregon for the occasion. Today was also Quinn's father's birthday. We wish Happy Birthday to both and congratulations to Erin. We are so proud that you took this important step to return to your Heavenly Father. After the baptism we all went to dinner at a Chinese restaurant. Yummy!!
Craig, the Birthday boy, Erin, the Birthday girl (in front), Madison her sister, and Jill their Mom.
Emma was growing restless by the end of night, so I caved and gave her a little taste of my icecream. She loved it!!
Lunch!
Grandma was making Emma laugh so hard, it was her first time hearing Emma giggle!
At Gardner Village
Emma and her Daddy
Lauralee and Hannah
Emma with her Uncle Daniel and Aunt Hannah
