4th of July

We had a wonderful 4th of July and were lucky enough to spend it with my brother Trevor.

We played games.....And went swimming...........Went to a fair in the park..............

Waved our flags proudly.............

Had a great BBQ................

Slobbered on mom's shoulder.........

Watched the fireworks..................

Saw an airshow................

tried out some karate moves.............



and had a really really great day! Thanks Trevor for coming to visit us!

A Binki Addict

Teagan is a big fan of the pacifier, especially for bedtime. Watch what happens if mom tries to take it away. Unfortunately we couldn't get a straight on shot of her face because once she sees the camera she won't perform.

Tea's New Sound

This video is from about 3 weeks ago. Teagan discovered a new song, this one has a much lower pitch than her last one. She would talk like this for hours during the day. Last week she started going back to her high pitch song and now she is mixing the new sounds. We think its pretty cute. Its amazing how something so simple gets a parent excited.

Scouts

A couple of weekends ago I had a chance to go backpacking with the older Scouts in our ward. They are in training to hike Mount Whitney in August, so they have been hiking all of the peaks near us. This particular weekend we chose to tackle Mount San Gorgonio, it is the highest peak in Southern California with an elevation of 11,500 feet.

I have to admit that I am pretty out of shape, so I was a little worried about the hike. I also have to admit that it kicked my butt. It was quite a hike, it ended up being 18 miles round trip, and about 5,500 feet of elevation gain, but it was all worth it. The scenery was spectacular. Before living here, I would have never thought Southern California would have such beautiful mountains.

(1. Starting out; 2. Hanging Valley; 3. Still some snow left)

(1. What a view; 2. Group summit picture; 3. Hiking back down)

(1. The blisters; 2. One of my bloody socks)

More Little Tea

Sorry we haven't posted in a while, but we are happy to report Little Tea is getting cuter by the day. Grandma and Grandpa have requested more pictures, so here they are. If you can't tell we are pretty proud of our little slobber queen.

Sunday Best

My smurf/elf impression (Dads doing)

Bath time is the best time

Nice shirt!!

Daddy's little helper

And now I will put my whole hand in my mouth

Tummy time

Dad did my hair again

My Houdini impression

Creative Friends

Teagan has gotten some crafty gifts from our friends and family. Some of her favorites are her elephant and her sushi bibs. This sushi roll is two bibs rolled together with green ribbon. Very clever, thank you Dannii! And thank you Natalie for her pink elephant, its been her good friend from the start.

I Love It When Dad Does My Hair

Our Little Lacrosse Girl

Teagan wants to be just like her uncles and dad. She loved playing with this mini lacrosse stick. She was moving her arm back and forth and it looked like she was cradling the ball. Her dad was very proud. After a few minutes she had enough of lax practice and just started eating the stick.

I Love My Grandparents

We were lucky enough to have both or our parents come in town last month. My parents, Budda and Yaya to Teagan, couldn't stay very long but we tried to get in as much fun as we could while they were here.

Out to lunch with Budda and Yaya

A very very early morning flight. We were so sad to see them go.

Two weeks later we had Lance's parents in town. We were able to do Teagan's baby blessing while they were here. Little Tea did great! No crying or fussing. Trying to be such a good girl for 3 hours of church wore her out.

Teagan loves her walks so we took our guests to our favorite park for a stroll and some oranges.

Lance and I were so grateful to have the grandparents in town to help us out with Teagan. Thank You!

Visitors

We've had lots of company this past month and we want everyone who came out to know how much fun we had with them!
Our first visitor was Lance's sister, Brooke. Thanks for all your help while you were here! We miss you!

Little Tea's Talking

Working Out

Little Tea's first workout/Yoga session.

Lance has been anxious to get Teagan on an exercise routine. Last night he got some little weights for her to transform her baby chub into baby muscles.

and One and Two and Three..........am I almost done daddy?

Hey this is kinda fun!

Blue Steel look..... watch out she's tough!