Trip to Poky, Summer Hiking and Other News

This is going to be a huge post. I have a lot of updating to do and want to make sure I document all of it.

FIRST OF ALL: ROMAN IS 8 MONTHS......and gets cuter every day.

He is getting chubby (weighing in at 20 pounds) and is moving EVERYWHERE!!!! He started crawling at 7 months, and there is no stopping him now!
Here are some of his favorite things:

                                       1) CRAWLING UP STAIRS!!!!!!! He gets so giddy.

                           2) BATHTIME.....It's amazing how long he can chew on a toy.

3) THE SHOE CLOSET. Especially chewing on them. Nasty!

4) Going on walks or hikes.

5) He loves chewing on licorice.

6) He giggles when he sees Birdie and Mulligan.

7) Sleeping. He still likes his 3 naps a day.

8) Seeing dad come home from work. His expression is priceless.

9) Patty cake, patty cake. Especially when you roll it and toss it:)

10) Chewing on anything! Mostly because he is getting 3 teeth on top! Making that 6 teeth total.

And here are some of his LEAST FAVORITE things:

1) Shopping with mom......grrrrrrr! I keep thinking that I am going to train him not to be like his dad in this way. LOL. So far it's NOT working:)

2) Getting in his high chair.

3) Changing his clothes(very challenging). 

4) Walking him up the stairs, because he's smart enough to know he is probably going to sleep.

5) Being held by anyone at any time. NO CUDDLING ALLOWED! Or kissing:)

6) Getting teeth.

Other funny things he does:

When his binky is in his mouth, he must be holding it at all times. He loves to pull it out and put it back in.......and repeat. Notice he is "smizing" (a term I learned from Tyra Banks) meaning smiling with your eyes. Oh, I adore little Roman.

Other adventures lately involve visiting The McDonalds in Pocatello, Idaho. We went to Bear World one day and hiking another day. We are so happy they live closer (compared to New Orleans). 

Jared was feeding the bear gummy bears to get it right next to our car.

Driving through Bear World.

This is a cool bench made out of skateboards at a pizza place. Maybe we should make one with Jared's skateboards?

We also went on a hike with The Bogars in Pleasant Grove. Baby Sienna (Note: in the baby sling)was an angel the whole time.

LASTLY: THE NURSERY IS FINISHED. WAHOO! However, I must say that I dislike the paint color and I am going to repaint. But I am so proud of Jared for designing the posters in his nursery! He did a wonderful job. 

Family Photos

We had these done by Heather Telford Photography back in June, when Roman was 6 months old. I am so glad we did them! I think she did a great job, and Roman was happy the whole time! Here are just a few of my favorites:

This is my favorite. I love watching these two together! Roman just lights up and giggles when dad comes home every day. 

The Living Planet Aquarium

We had so much fun at the aquarium. Even though Roman is only 8 months old, it was fun to see his reaction to all the fish. We got to see Octopus, Jellyfish, Catfish, Sharks(small), Penguins, Sea Turtles, Sea Horses, Stingrays, and many more. We had a great time!

I know it's hard to see, but these are the penguins.

Oh hello Alligator to the right:)

Bear Lake

This year we went to Bear Lake with my family. It was a little cold, but luckily the last day there was beautiful! Roman didn't love camping, but all in all it was a lot of fun.

Roman's cousin Kaitlynn.

Landon loves his "Romey"

More of my favorite smiles:)

I have this application on my IPhone called a Hipstomatic camera. I have had fun using it, even though they aren't the best quality. Here are a few of my favorites.

30th Birthday Celebration

Seriously, the best birthday ever! Thanks to the best family and friends for making it so fun!

The day of my birthday we went to a park and had a picnic and played games with the family. Then Friday, I wanted to go to Settebello (one of my favorite restaurants) with friends. After dinner I kept asking everyone if they wanted to go next door to get gelato....and surprisingly nobody else wanted it. Jared even told me I couldn't have it, and I didn't even question why? So, we come home and SURPRISE!!!! Are you kidding me? I had absolutely NO IDEA. My friend Lora drove from Pocatello Idaho with her fam and decorated my house so cute. Thanks again to everyone! And especially a shout out to you Lora! You rock!

                        

          BALLOONS AND MORE BALLOONS!

I feel young compared to these two old ladies! Haha! Love you both:)

Catching Up.

My excuse for not updating-3 words, HOME SWEET HOME!!!!  We are finally back at our house in Lehi after the craziest year of moving! We finally have some room to spread and relax!  Not too much else has been happening, other than my little man cut 3 teeth! The first one cut through about a month and a half ago (a moler), and now his bottom front cut through about a week and a half ago. We painted his room and finally got a crib, which Roman LOVES! He will just lay in there and giggle and play, which he never did in his cradle. Can't wait until his nursery is decorated. When it's finished I will post a few pics. 

Roman's Four Month Photoshoot

Typical Roman with the two fingers in his mouth.

Hangin in the baby bumbo.

Hogle Zoo with his cousin Edynn ( only 2 weeks apart).

I just love this shirt with the skull and crossbones :)