Baby Boy Cousins

With Dallin and Connor in town, there were four little guys around when we went to visit Lucas.

Connor liked the lamby mobile as much as Scott does.

Dallin really wanted in on the action.

Connor crawled on Scott to get up higher.

Scott decided he likes his crib better to himself.

And is glad he'll always be the oldest in his immediate family.

But he loves having older cousins.

Dallin saying two of his best words-- Hi and baby.

John's Birthday

John opened a present from my aunt first thing in the morning. Movie candy and tickets!

Then he spent some time with his favorite boy.

And ate an extremely nutritious breakfast I made for him. (I used Julie's suggested recipe for buttermilk biscuits here and added homemade lemon curd and strawberry freezer jam. They were as delicious as promised and very filling.)

After work we met Brian, Mark, Karen, Alan, Joseph, Sheri, McKay, Dallin, Connor and my mom at Giorgio's.

John has been excited to try this cioppino for months. It did not disappoint.

We came back home for carrot cake cupcakes and ice cream.

Dallin liked the candle.

And the bath toys Scott gave John for tubby time.

His parents gave him a new pair of jeans, my mom gave him a baby carrier for hiking and I bought him a ticket to SCUBA dive with Mickey and the dolphins at EPCOT. 

Sheri and McKay gave him a Minute to Win It video game that they all tried out.

Scott spent the evening being held by his grandmothers.

We had a great day celebrating John with our favorites: family, food, and fun!

15 Weeks

One of the many aunties Scott hearts.

John stuck the bottle through the crib like a hamster water bottle and Scott scooched himself over closer to it.

His hair is dark in back/on bottom and light everywhere else. Lots of people comment on how funny/cute it looks. John wants to draw a face on to make it look like a beard.

Now that Amanda's out of school we've been seeing her more.

Scott's feet took a dip in the spa at her complex. His tongue is out because it's windy.

He's really filling in and plows through his bigger bottles.

This is a onesie, but has a t-shirt attached. I think he so grown up in it, especially with the jean shorts. His favorite side tongue face.

This pineapple romper gives him the broad shoulders he's always wanted

and reminds him of his favorite show, Psych.

We went to Lizzie's graduation lunch and Scott was passed around the relatives.

John found a new buddy to snuggle.

Grandma was busy with this cutie.

John and Scott both work hard, play hard, and crash hard.

Proof of his chubbing up.

Can you spot the kneecap?

We love our little chunk.

Windy San Francisco

Saturday morning our neighbors/friends in the ward dropped of this beauty. They're temporarily moving out of the area and we're babysitting to help it avoid the storage center.

Then we ran to Costco to get things for Joseph's homecoming luncheon and then picked my mom up from the airport. We headed to the city after that and missed the park and picnic, but were right on time for Ghirardelli sundaes.

Karen was in the car with a sleeping Connor and Scott was sleeping in his stroller right next to us.

Ryan and Katie had to  leave to get Lucas home for his nap and the rest of the family went down Lombard Street while we went in search of the Disney Family Museum. We found an overlook in the Presidio with a map of the area.

Of course I had to get some pictures.

It was really windy and Scott was making the funniest faces.

The next two are my favorites.

Seriously cracks me up every time.

He tried his best to open his eyes and smile, but the sun and wind were too much for him.

Since the museum is only 3 years old it wasn't on the map, but John found the main post and there were signs from there.

The museum was open late that night and we got AAA discounts so they were half off! They don't allow pictures, but it was really cool to see the development of animation and the Disney brothers' story.

 We bought this beautiful bedtime storybook for Scott from their gift shop.

 He seems mesmerized by the full-page color pictures and of course loves hanging out with his dad.

The museum and the book helped build our already high excitement level for our Disney World trip.

Bacon Loving Baby

John and I had bacon, egg (and cheese for him) bagels for dinner one night. 

Scott was anxious to try this magical food he hears so much about.

He hadn't really licked salty food before, but I think he liked it.

Welcome Home, Joseph!

Brian's family joined us at the San Francisco airport to greet Joseph after his mission. (John was regrettably on a business trip in Idaho.)

Our first sight of them coming down the escalator.

Joseph meeting Scott in person.

He said he didn't recognize Lizzie because she had grown up so much. Two years is a long time.

We drove back to Karen and Alan's where Uncle John and Mark came over to visit. Mark is comfortable holding Scott now that he has some chub on him. 

We took a group picture, but it's on Alan's camera. We're so proud of Joseph and are glad he's going to be home this summer. We're looking forward to spending time with him before he goes back to school.