weekend update.

I am not sure how to post about the weekend adventures - here is my attempt to make it flow.

On Thursday my sister Tiffany and her family arrived from Flagstaff, Arizona. Her four kids were all very excited to meet their new cousin Truman.

 

 

Jean is three weeks older then Truman.

Thursday there was lots of hanging out and crafting going on. My grandpa and grandma Arave came down from Idaho Falls to see the great grandkids.

 

 

 

 

Aaron and Nathan worked on the infamous 'motorcycle' that Dallin left behind when he went on his mission (I don't think they ever got it running). My dad rounded up anyone he could (including Addie) to help him paint boards for the new windows.

 

On Friday morning we went to the Oqurrh Mountain Temple open house and then out to hamburgers at Chadders.

 

 

On the 4th of July we went to the Park City parade. After the parade we walked down Park Ave checking out all the festivities - when we couldn't walk anymore we called grandpa to come and get us! We all piled in the suburban for a ride home (12 of us). Gregg was invited to play golf on a new course in town so he ditched out halfway through the parade. He said the course was imposable hard but he had a good time with his friends and brother-in-law.

 

 

Addie made everyone some red, white and blue jell-o.

 

 

Truman stayed entertained by looking at balloons we tied to his hands.

 

 

 

Quinn loved jumping and doing tricks on the tramp.

 

Nate weeded the sandbox so he could play in it (23 years old...)

 

In the late afternoon on the 4th Nate mowed the field behind my parents house so we could play a game of kick ball while we waited for it to get dark.

 

Nathan, McKay and Aaron did a little fireworks show for us while we waited for the Park City fireworks.

 

 

 

 

Sunday was the best. We all met at 9 am in Park City at my parents ward so Tiffany and Aaron could bless baby Jean. It was a very nice blessing. At 11 we met at our ward in Midway to bless Truman. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland was visiting our ward and stood in the circle while Truman was blessed. Gregg did a great job (a little nervous with a general authority standing with you!) There were 1368 people in our sacrament meeting...


After the baby blessings we all got together for lunch. It was so much fun to have so many friend and family come. Thank you!

 

 

Grandma Simons and Truman

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grandpa and Grandma Quinn

 

Quinn loved holding her new cousin!

 

This picture says it all - we had a huge weekend. Thank you to all the family and friends that came to play with us and support us!

The highlight was having Elder Holland at church and in Truman's baby blessing. Later in the meeting Elder Holland shared his testimony with us - he spoke very powerfully of three things that were on his mind - the importance of the sacrament (after it had just been passed to 1368 people), the importance of our families, and being patriotic and thankful for the freedoms we enjoy and the land we live in. He said any land were there is a child of God is a sacred land.

biking.

 

I finally got back on my bike after having Truman - a big accomplishment!

twins.

Truman is getting more cousins. 2 of them! Gregg's younger sister Krista and her husband Matt are expecting TWINS! Due the beginning of 2010. Congratulations. (click here to read their story)

mom's flowers.

My mom wanted me to take some photos of her flower garden and post so my sister could see. All the rain has made everything grow like a weed.

 

 

 

 

 

you can see how big the poppies are next to Truman.

 

 

wild rose garden.

 

my moms wild roses.

first portrait.

 

One of the little primary kids sitting on the bench by us on Sunday drew this portrait of Truman. I think it's so cute. Truman had spiked hair, big bright eyes, a binkie in his mouth, a stripped outfit on and little white socks on his feet.

 

Looks good to me!

water.

 

 

Truman and I met Tami and her girls at the pool today. I love these photos I took of Gabrielle. Doesn't it make you wish you were a kid again? Summer days and no worries!

tennis.

 

Brad.

 

 

 

Gregg and his younger brother Brad play tennis at least once a week in the summer. This summer Brad has been beating Gregg (31 years old is catching up). Here are my favorite shots from their game today.

eight weeks old.

 

We went to the doctor this morning for Trumans eight week check up and first round of shots. This photo is a signature Truman pose, left arm up - does this mean he is going to be left handed? (we hope so)

 

10 pounds 4 ounces 23 inches

byu for the baby.

 

 

 

 

My girlfriend Tami and I made these onesies for the kids a few months ago. I just finished the decorative stitch around mine. We are ready for football season. Check our Tami's "U" shirt here.

summer walks.

 

 

We have been going on walks everyday (inbetween the rain storms). I bought Truman a visor to keep the sun out of his eyes - not sure it helps when he wears it this way!

sad sunday.

don't let this happy face fool you.

 

 

 

 

We had a tough day. Why are Sundays like that?

This Sunday I think my milk was the problem. According to some of my girlfriends eating broccoli and cauliflower can cause gas for babies...remember that awesome purple cauliflower I blogged about a few days ago...bad idea.

happenings.

 

big drink or small baby? We love happy hour at Sonic - ever since my sister-in-law brought me a cherry limeade at the hospital I can't get enough.

 

Gregg babysat Truman + Presley + Stella while we had girls night. Presley brought a barbie movie that Gregg was not to thrilled to have to watch especially because the NBA finals were on - good thing we have picture-in-picture. Gregg got to watch the basketball game while the girls watched barbie. Everyone wins!

I am bummed I didn't take a picture of my craft room with all my girlfriend in it. We had three sewing machines going and 7 girls making the Amy Butler Birdie Sling Bag until ONE in the morning! We are all going to have the same bag at church on Sunday - good memories.

nap time.

 

McKay + Truman

 

I always find these two snuggled up sleeping. McKay got home from school, took Truman and fell asleep with him on the sofa for three hours. And McKay thinks new born's are boring...

eat your greens...or purples.

 

The grocery store had purple (my favorite color) cauliflower this week, we had to try it. Yummy. It was a nice change from the normal 'greens'

bath time.

 

baby announcment.

 

 

thunder storm.

 

 

There was an awesome thunder storm in Park City today. The lightening was amazing. This is the only photo of the lighting I was able to get - kind of a simple strike.