So Sweet!

I came across these pictures we took of Stephen with his cousin Anna, shortly before Anna (and my brother, Aaron, and sister-in-law, Rebecca) moved to California for the summer. Anna and Stephen are such cute little cousins and friends and he has really missed Anna - we are so excited to go and visit her in California next week!

No, purple markers do NOT taste like grapes.

Luckily these are washable markers! Stephen made lovely drawings on the floor, his body, and as I was taking the picture, he put the purple marker in his mouth! Don't worry - the floor washed clean with a wet cloth (one advantage to having 30 year old laminate tile floor???) and Steve washed clean with a bath. Though I should have seen this one coming, I just never know quite what to expect from my little guy!

I do occasionally get creative...

This is a nursing apron I sewed for my friend who recently had a baby. I did not come up with the idea for the nursing apron myself - I have to give credit to "Hooter Hiders" (what a nasty name) or "Baby Au Lait." If you buy the "brand name" these nursing aprons are on the pricey side so it is good thing that they are fun and more affordable to make! This was the first one that I added a ribbon accent to and I was very pleased with the results. I used one of these when Stephen was little and it was INVALUABLE!

Daddy's Little Helper

Last Saturday we decided to paint our living room. Stephen kept saying "help Daddy," and wanted to be doing exactly what Dad was doing so we gave him some blue tape and let him go to town. He had so much fun "helping" Daddy - he is such a happy kid! The room is not finished - we are doing one wall at a time but I like how it is turning out so far. Sorry - no before and after pictures - I am not good at those because I always think to do the "before" picture after it is done! Painting is part of our recent efforts at "home improvement." Not much we can do ourselves in a 30 year old rental house but we did put in a little sod out in our "patio" area. Now we have a 2 foot strip of grass around the concrete. Small change but a big difference!

Happy Fathers' Day!

I want to pay tribute to my dad who is one of the greatest people I know! He is the best example to me of patience - growing up he never ever yelled or got really mad at us kids - he would just look at us and say how disappointed he was. (Very effective). I am being completely literal when I say that I only remember one occasion of him actually loosing his temper. My dad is so loving and kind and very very smart - he always has good council for difficult questions and situations. Stephen abolutely adores him and asks for him often (Grmpgrmp). I love you Dad!!!

Josh and Shea's Wedding

Last Thursday, May 29th, Scott's younger brother, Josh, married his beautiful bride, Shea Howie. We went to their sealing in the Mesa, Arizona temple and helped Scott's mom with the luncheon and finally attended a photo session and reception later that day. It was a fun but long day, especially for Stephen who was incredibly cranky the whole time. (We found out the next day that he has a double ear infection! No wonder!) The reception was beautiful and the food was really good! Here are a few pictures of the family and the bride and groom.

Aren't you a little young for Face Book?

One night we were cleaning up around the house and went into the office to find Stephen trying to log into Face Book! Ok, ok, the real reason the internet was open to Face Book was because my brother, Allen, had been using it earlier that day. Scott didn't know that and thought that somehow Stephen had managed to pull it up himself! Luckily, we don't really have to deal with those issues yet. :)