Tai's First Trip to the Dunes

While my parents were down visiting us to celebrate graduation/Tai's birthday, we were able to take a couple hours and go out to the sand dunes. We weren't actually at the dunes for a couple hours--that includes driving time. We were probably only there for a half an hour at the most. It was Tai's first time, and she wanted to go in the water so bad, but we wouldn't let her because it was way too cold, and even if it hadn't been cold, she didn't have her bathing suit with her. We'll have to go back when it's warmer so she can play in the water.

Thom Graduated and Tailynne Turned 1 Year Old

Thom Graduated from Adam State College on May 10th 2008. He graduated Magna Cum Laude (Congratulations Thom we are so proud of you!) We had a fun little BBQ at my sister Micah's house to celebrate that and Tailynne's 1st Birthday. We were happy that both Thom's parents and my parents were able to join us. Along with Micah, Randy, Angelyn, Ben, Caden and Thom's friend Ren.

We also celebrated Tailynne's Birthday a day early, due to the fact that her birthday was spent in a car, an airport, an airplane, another airport, and a shuttle. Anyway, more about that later. She got lots of nice presents for her birthday including a memory book, a cute pink hoodie outfit, a green dress, and a walk and ride toy. Which do you think was her favorite? The answer... the ribbon tied around one of her packages. She loves it. Why did we buy her presents again? She also enjoyed her cake. Here are some cute pictures.

Let's Go Fly Some Kites

There were kites on sale at City Market not long ago, so Laci and I bought a few for a family reunion. Of course we had to try them out first. We've had a great time flying the ones we've opened so far, which include a dragon kite, an airplane kite, and one that is over six feet tall!!! Laci had never flown a kite before we bought the ones from City Market, and she did very well for a first-time flyer. The last time I flew a kite before this was a few years ago when I flew one on a p-day while I was on my mission. We had a great time. Tailynne loved watching the kites fly, too.

Suggestive Sunday- Scraps

I decided to try the "Suggestive Sunday" challenge again this week. The catch this week is you are suppose to use scraps. I loved the idea and started digging through my scrap drawer. I came across some scraps of paper that I liked, and came up with this card. If you can't tell from the picture, the paper I found has glitter on it. I thought it added a nice touch! Thanks for doing the "Suggestive Sunday" it always challenges my creativity (which is lacking :) ).

Tough Girl

I was trying to get things done at the computer, and Tailynne was playing on the floor. She was playing at our movie shelfs and she found my weights. I turned around to see her lifting it up and putting it back down. I couldn't resist this picture because I thought it was so cute.

Not much has changed in our family. Thom is still appling for jobs. Hopefully he will get one soon. Tailynne is getting brave. She can now walk around furniture really well. She can even go from one piece to another. She is also getting better at standing on her own. She doesn't crawl yet but she does do a really funny scoot. It makes me laugh every time I see her do it. She is also getting really fast. If she wants to be somewhere she gets there. I am about the same. Just staying home. I am currently on an ebay kick. I bought a new toy, a cricket expression, and love playing with it.

I am also happy to update our water situation. We are now "Green." Which means we can use it for anything however I can still taste the chlorine. Yuck, it is still bottled water for me for a while. But I am grateful to be able to use the water again.

Card Making

The other day I came across a blog with a card making challenge. I love making cards, though I am not very good at it. The only way I can improve is just to keep making cards. So here is my dot card for this weeks challenge. Sorry the picture is blurry.

Movies

Today Tailynne has been going all over our house. Usually she stays pretty much where we put her. Not today. She has been in the kitchen 4 times and to our movie shelf 3 times. Not only did she go to the movie shelf, she pulled off every movie on the bottom two shelves. It was pretty funny to watch. She would pull it off, look at it, then go for another. Once they were all off she got sad and was done with the movies. I am glad she is starting to get around better.