I like my meat well done

This last Wednesday I decided that I would BBQ some chicken before I had to go to work. Well, needless to say, I have never lit our BBQ before. The ignitor wouldn't work the first time I tried to light it so I tried several times before turning it off in frustration. (Keep in mind that I am in a hurry to do this before I need to leave to work and Kipp is still not home from work) I then notice that there is another ignitor-turning the grill back on I switch the ignitor. POOF! Flames in my face. My hands fly to my face first. Seems to be okay-just a little warm. Then to the hair. CRISPY! All of the hair that frames my face singed! I need to leave for work in 20 minutes. I slam the chicken on the grill and run for the scissors. Although I cut a lot of hair off-it was still obviously singed. What do I do? I can't call in to work saying that I will be late because I am not hurt-just ugly and smelly. So off to work I went. (I called my friend on my way telling her that I will need an emergency haircut the following day) So my hair continues to get shorter and shorter.

The new do:

Pioneer Day

I had a client at the hospital who was saying that the 24th really isn't a holiday. What an idiot! I love Pioneer Day, plus who complains about having the day off? We started off the 24th by going to the Days of '47 Parade. I thing that this is the first year that Kipp has come since we have been married. He always find a good excuse like golfing. This year-no excuse. My brother Ryan was babysitting his girlfriend's dog. His name is Theo and Ayden was a big fan. Makes me want to get a dog-until I remember that they poop. Pass! I had to work that night so after the parade we took a quick nap. We went for a quick dip in the neighborhood pool and then off to work. Ayden and Kipp stayed home and watched fireworks.

My mom "Grandma Sue" and Ayden

My mom and Kipp enjoying the great seats that we got (better than the people that spent the night)!We thought that Theo might enjoy a stroller ride. I don't know if Theo liked it, but Ayden sure enjoyed having him there.

The Great Outdoors

We had a ball at girls camp! We have such fun, wonderful girls and leaders. The theme this year was: "Sweet is the Work of Angels" so each ward chose a candy to be. Our girls chose M&M's. We were also assigned the value good works, so M&M stood for "making miracles." It was fun to have all of the memories from girls camp come rushing back to me. I wasn't always able to go to camp because of dance-so I think I am having to make up some of the years I missed as an adult!

We of course had camp T-shirts and we also made matching flip-flops.Here we are with the Bishop just after dinner. I love dutch oven cooking-delicious!The funniest part of camp had to be the ride home. These mannequin heads were part of our mascot at camp. On the way home one of our Young Women had them sticking out of the sun roof. Driving behind them looked hilarious and watching the other car's reactions on the road was even better. Funny girl! We had a great time!

Lake Powell

We had a wonderful time in Lake Powell. We spent a lot of time relaxing and enjoying the fabulous weather and water. Here are Kipp and Ayden getting ready to go on Ayden's first jet ski ride.

Hanging out on top of the houseboat wathching lightning in the distance

Ayden enjoyed steering the boat

We also played a little ball...

Ayden cried every time we put him in the water-little stinker! But by the end of the week he only cried for the first minute as long as we got him in the shade.

Eating junk food and playing games-an essential part of Powell. Yahtzee was the hit of the trip.

Just being a cheese ball! The only thing he would eat the entire week was fruit. Imagine the diapers!

Chillaxin'

Most of Ayden's trip was spent in a diaper. He loves being naked!

BBQ and Fireworks

On Sunday night we had a few friend over to enjoy a BBQ. Great food and great company-couldn't ask for more!

Ayden smiling as he demonstrated walking back and forth on the furniture.

Jackson is a ham for the camera. Sadie in the background is wondering "what's wrong with this kid?"

Here are the babies watching the adults enjoy the sparklers. The looks on their faces are either saying: "wow-what are those sparkly things?" or "wow-my parents better never do that once I'm a teenager!" Ayden surprisingly enjoyed the fireworks. He started out trembling (but not crying) and couldn't take his eyes off them, and later seemed to be comfortable with this new experience.

Independence Day

We had a fabulous 4th of July. We started out the day by going boating with the Allen's and the Rothe's. We had a great time. Ayden wasn't too sure about his life jacket and the "cold" water (which was 70 degrees), but took a couple of naps on the boat and had a great time!
On our way back from the lake, we picked a up Apollo Burger and had a great picnic on the grass in the neighborhood. We had a great time visiting, eating and watching the neighbors' illegal fireworks.

Here is Ayden swinging at the end of the day. A little sunburned and exhausted. Can you tell?

Is Your Baby Doing the Worm Yet?

It seems like all of us mothers get a little caught up in comparing our children. We may feel at times that our child is behind or a little ahead. Well, I hate to break it to all of you but my child is miles ahead of the game. Ayden decided to bypass the crawling and go straight to break dancing! He does his own version of the worm. He has been doing this for awhile, but I finally recorded it.