Fireworks and 13.1 miles

4th of July we had a fun BBQ with friends in our ward. Tucker and Avery had fun running around and chowing down on watermelon. Tucker even got to have some ice cream, I really don't mind when he has a cone because he takes the smallest bites ever. I think he ends up eating an eighth of a cup. He hasn't quite figured out how to lick it or take big bites.

I scream for Ice Cream!

The whole group minus one couple who had to leave earlier.

We then got to have our own little fireworks show, our friends had some pretty awesome bottle rockets. Tucker liked the fireworks but was also a little scared at the same time. He had this funny nervous laugh, like he was trying to be cool but was actually scared. He was a little better when we started covering up his ears. For the next few weeks every morning he would get up and ask for fireworks.

Sheldon and I also ran the Hobbler Half Marathon on July 10th. It was a really pretty run through Hobble Creek Canyon, except for the last 3 miles when you were out of the canyon and running in the heat. Sheldon and our neighbors were speedy and finished in under 2 hours (Oops, important edit: I meant to say they finshed under 2 hours, even I finished under 3 hours, hehe). I was definitely slower, but happy to have finished! We celebrated that night with a dinner at Texas Roadhouse Grill, nothing like running 13 miles so you can eat whatever you want to celebrate!

Tucker Turns Two!!

It's hard to believe my little Tucker is turning Two!! Two years ago today, Tucker was born at 8:49 pm weighing 6 lbs 12 oz and 20 inches long. In case you were wondering, he was also baby #2065 born at American Fork Hospital that year. Who knew kids could be so much fun (and also so challenging at times)! I love this little kid who can't get enough of cars, hates messes, and is a nonstop runner! Happy Birthday Tucker!

We taught Tucker how to say 'Happy Birthday to You' on Sunday. It's really cute, so here's the video.

Road trip to Cali!

Towards the end of June, Tucker and I had the chance to go down to California. My neighbor was driving down for a wedding, so we hitched a ride and then flew back so we could stay a few days longer. It was a lot of fun to relax in the perfect California weather and spend time with family. My parents just moved to a nice condo with a pool, hot tub, small exercise room, and it is right across the street from the farmer's market and park. And of course since it's California I got to go shopping!

I love my parents farmer's market! It is open every Saturday and Tuesday and I went on both days. How I wish Utah had a year round farmer's market! This is on our way to the market.

My parents had a big bucket of cars they kept from when we were kids and Tucker was in heaven being able to drive all his cars around.

Tucker also loved the big mirror in the bathroom (I tried to upload a video, but it didn't work) Maybe I'll try and post some video in the next post). Whenever we would undress him for his bath he would always dance around in front of the mirror naked.

On our way again to the farmer's market and park. I don't know why Tucker's making such a funny face.

This kid still loves running down any kind of hill!

More pictures of Tucker playing with his cars. He lined up all these cars all by himself, and then when he was finished he put them all back in the bucket and started lining them up again. So neat and organized!

Whenever Tucker sees the camera he has to come and look at the pictures I've taken.

Running down big hills with Grandma!

yeehaw!

I think it was June 18 we went to the Strawberry Days Rodeo in Pleasant Grove. The strawberries 'n cream was amazing and the rodeo was actually really fun. I have only been to one other rodeo in my life, quite a few years ago, so I didn't really know what to expect but it was entertaining. We got there a little late so we missed most of the mutton busting, which is where little kids try to stay on sheep for as long as they can. Sheldon totally wants Tucker to try that someday, but I told him I don't think so. I guess none of them really get hurt, but most of them look pretty terrified. I don't want my son to be terrified of sheep for the rest of his life :)

It was really fun going with lots of my old roommates. Cami's holding Miriam's baby Hank, I think he was only a month and a half old here. His very first rodeo!

The funniest thing they did was a trick rider trying to get these buffalo to go on top of the trailer. It took a while because she was trying to get both on there at the same time. Who knew you could train buffalo?