Wednesday, July 4, 2012

4th of July

We headed up to Eagar, AZ for the annual 4th of July parade and party. Abu and Oscar drove up with us and stayed at the local Comfort Inn. The boys were so excited to be with pipa and their primos again, and we were excited to escape the heat. Only this year, it RAINED on the 4th all day and night! Jared still got to (try) fish and socialized a bit with some of his friends that were back in town. We were able to get the parade and firefighter pancake breakfast in the morning, but after that, the rain didn't stop. So, we didn't do fireworks or BBQ this year, but the boys still enjoyed the mud/manure/fort making and playing in the rain. Jared and I stayed in our 5th wheel and watched 3 Dvd's inside!
I took my mom and Oscar around the local spots of Eagar; the museum, Western Drug and of course Dairy Queen. We went for a little hike around South Fork and we loved the fresh air and green trees. We did a carne asada BBQ the following day, complete with Carol's Texas sheet cake and homemade ice cream. Justin later set up some really fun games and activities for the primos to play.

Levi rode home with my mom while the boys and I all piled into the truck, which provided much less stress for me not having to hear him cry for me! We hit up some Mexican food for dinner in Globe and made it home super late, in time to unpack and sleep.






























Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Summer Days

Having my mom in town allows time for more shopping, bbq's with friends, swimming and cooking indoors. We have made homemade pizzas, had banana splits, gone to the splash pad (where the boys race with the Ashton's across the lawn), donut dates at Basha's, ice cream at McD's, and some quiet time with books and legos. With her amazing new camera, we took advantage of taking lots of pictures while doing so!

























Sunday, July 1, 2012

Levi's first haircut

Our camera's were ready! The thin long hairs were getting too long around his ears. It was time for Levi's first haircut.(Actually second one, he had a buzz when he was 2 weeks old). We all gathered into our upstairs master bathroom. My mom and Oscar arrived in time for the big event. Jared has been the barber since Wesley was a baby and has done a great job every time!

It was much easier to cut Levi's hair b/c he was so entertained by all of us. I remember for Wesley he cried the entire time as Jared trimmed away. But, with water bottles and brothers, Levi was very happy and smiled with his tongue out.

He looks very handsome now. Here are some pics of when Wesley, Austin and Isaac were ONE.