Just Lincoln...

Lincoln is finally starting to sit down and do something for more than a nano-sec. He LOVES to color, especially with markers. I will hide them and somehow he always finds them so they now live downstairs where he has absolutely no way of getting them. But I love watching him concentrate and pull faces that I'm sure are not intentional. 

 These next couple of pictures were later in the same afternoon....he just woke up from a nap. 

 But then I got him a camera and all was well. We took turns taking pictures of each other and just being silly. He take his photography very seriously :)

This boy definitely makes me work at being a mom every.single.day! But I sure love him!!!

Spanish Fork Rodeo

 I have missed going to the rodeo and we haven't been to one together...so this year I got tickets pretty early to make sure we went. I'm so glad we did. Not only was it so nice to go on a date but it was extra fun watching Chris experience his first ever rodeo. It totally blows my mind that it took 4 years for us to get to one and that it took Chris 28 years to finally attend one...crazy! We thought we had pretty good seats...right next to all the chutes, got to see the livestock, and watch the cowboys prep for their rides. Then people started showing up and we realized we were on a super busy corner where everyone wanted to stop and watch so we couldn't see. Next year we will know which seats to get. It was so much fun and definitely something I want my kids to grow up experiencing. 

Summer so far

The first part of our summer was crazy, but fun. We had three family reunions and a lot of traveling. We drove about 2,000 miles within 4 weeks...yuck! I'm just glad the rest of the summer is going to be chill and no major traveling is involved. I loved seeing family and catching up and it was good to get away. But now it's time for our own little family time and fun. But here are a few pictures...

On our way out of Utah we saw all these hot air balloons. They bring them out every 4th of July and it is quite the sight.

 saw a moose up in the mountains

getting comfy for a long drive

 last family picture for 2 years...have a good mission Bryler!

 Our festive little family...ready for the 4th of July and all the festivities

  Waiting for the fireworks in Idaho Falls

Performing our synchronized swimming routine... 

It's been a good summer so far. Now I am ready to start prepping more for baby girl to come! 

Oh, what do you do in the summer time?

This is a daily occurrence around here...it also might happen more than once a day. Lincoln loves to be outside and especially loves when the sprinkler is out and he can play in his little pool.

Selfies

Chris and Lincoln are getting to be expert in the realm of selfies...I think they both just love making faces at themselves...

Annual Memorial Day BBQ

Memorial Day is always so fun. We hike, play in water, and have a BBQ. It's awesome! This year we had Aaron and Crystal over. We hiked Grotto Falls up the Payson Canyon...it was so pretty up there. The hike was short and sweet but perfect with two little boys. It was so fun to see the boys play together. They have so much fun and will hopefully be good friends for a long time.