The Great Outdoors

We went on our first and last camping trip of the summer about 3 weeks ago. We took Madison with us and we had a great time. We camped by Strawberry Resevoir with some family. It was so good to get out and spend some time outdoors. Here are a few pics from our adventure:

We are on our way to go camping. Madison and her Uncle Stevie. I went up earlier with my mom, step-dad, and little brother. Mat came up later as well as my oldest brother and his family.

Madison in her little hat hanging outside the trailer with me.

Stevie making a fire. We ate some hotdogs for lunch.

Playing Sorry in the trailer. The weather was rainy at times, but we had an enjoyable time anyway.

Roasting marshmallows and starburst after dinner and before the huge rainstorm that we had.

Madison in her jammies.

Madison really all snuggled up. She is such a doll.

We had our tent all set up and the play pen all set up, but we had been playing games in the trailer in the evening during a huge rainstorm. We decided we did not want to take Madison out of the trailer into the rain to get to our tent so we ended up sleeping in the trailer. Mat ended up holding Madison most of the night in the bed with us and that is why he looks so tired. This is us in the morning along with cute Ellie who wanted to hold little Madison.

My brother Ryan, cute Emma, and my little bro Steve in the morning.

My mom in the morning, but she did not want me to take a picture of her.

During the next day we went on a little walk/hike. It was beautiful. Steve, Mat, and Madison in her little backpack carrier.

Here is the gang that went on the walk except Steve who is taking the picture.

Our little family.

Stevie's Homecoming

My little bro Steven had his missionary homecoming two weeks ago. He did a really great job and you can definitely tell he worked hard on his mission and was a great missionary. He talked about having a change of heart. After he spoke in church many family, friends, and neighbors came over to my Mom's and had lot's of yummy food to eat. It was a great Sunday.

Madison with her Uncle Stevie

The hard work happening in the kitchen.

It was crowded.

It was nice weather that day which worked out so people could eat outside.

Stevie with three of his nieces.

Some of the kids just having a good time.

My brother just above me Eric and his fiancee Ruth. They just got engaged on Saturday and will be getting married in December. Congrats to them both. We are excited.

Steven with us.

Madison with her cousin Payton. They both have beautiful blue eyes.

Our sweet Madison.

Our little family.

Again

And again

Life is good!

She's two months already

Our little Madison turned two months last week. Time has gone by fast and it has been fun and a little sad to see Madison getting bigger and bigger. Madison is such a delight and joy in our lives. We are SO happy to have her in our home and a part of our lives. Here are some pictures of what we've been up to this last month:

Madison already to go for her first time to church.

Madison still sleeps plenty. I love how she looks like she is lounging around in this picture. So adorable!

Madison already to go and visit her Daddy at work for the first time.

Madison's first dip in the kiddie pool.

One of Madison's new tricks is to pull her hair and then cry. Funny how that works. It makes us laugh.

Madison has ventured out and taken a few showers. She loves them and hates getting out.

Madison's first sun hat. She is so cute!

Madison sleeping again.

Madison's first time playing Frisbee Golf. I think she might have beat us both.

Madison hanging in her Jammies.

Madison's first demolition derby. Mat and I try and go every year as tradition because it was one of our first dates and we had a really good time the first time we went. Madison did really good.

Madison at 5 weeks.

Madison at 6 weeks.

Madison at 7 weeks.

Madison at 8 weeks.

Madison is at her two month check up now weighs:

Birth, one month, and two month comparisons to Mat's hand.

Birth, one month, and two month teddy bear comparisons.

 Madison at two months.

Madison is so beautiful. We are loving every moment and are enjoying watching Madison grow and develop. Madison is getting stronger each day, observing her world more and more, and even starting to smile. This is what life is really all about. We love you Madison!

Korky is Home!

My little bro came home from his mission two weeks ago today. He spent the last two years serving a mission in Washington state for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Here are some pics of us going to the airport to welcome him home. We are grateful for his service and dedication that he rendered these last two years. He has been a great example to us and we are excited to have him back home.

Here is most of the gang waiting for Steven's plane to land.

A first glimpse of Steven.

Steven excited to see Ellie and Ben (niece and nephew) two of my oldest brothers kids.

Uncle Stevie meeting Madison.

Ellie and Ben being silly at the airport.

After the airport we went back to my mom's house to chat with Steven and to eat some yummy food. It was great. We decided to take a picture of some of the kids to see the difference in size. Madison is 6 weeks in this picture, Duke (one of my cousins little boy) is 3 1/2 months old, and Emma is 5 1/2 months old (my oldest brother Ryan's youngest child). Madison was stretching to try and be as big as her other cousins. What a doll. She has a long way to go to catch up!

Welcome Home Steven!