These boots are made for walking!

These yellow boots have been Ayden's favorite thing the last several days. They are actually my nephew's-we had borrowed them a while ago, but Ayden just discovered how cool they are. The other morning he had them on before breakfast and was wearing them over his PJ's while playing outside. Little stinker!

Let Freedom Ring!

On the 4th we went to Grandma Betty's neighborhood parade and pancake breakfast. Kipp and I used to live in this ward, so it was fun to see some people we haven't seen in a while.

Kipp and Ayden waiting for the parade. Smiling with eyes closed of course! Ayden and Grandma Betty watching the firetruck coming down the street
Playing at the park after breakfast


Ayden was walking around with a glass of milk-so proud of himself. He kind of misstepped and the result:

Summer Fun

We had a great July 4th holiday weekend! We spent part of the 3rd at the Lehi pool with some friends. Ayden had a great time splashing around with his pals. What a great pool for any age! Even Kipp had a great time acting like a 5 year old-spraying kids with water guns and going down the slide. That evening we headed over to the Riverton Carnival. Ayden was initially excited about the rides that he saw-although was pulled off all of the rides that he went on because he was crying and tried to stand up. The best part is that after the worker would hand him to me, Ayden would look back at the ride and say "Weeee!" Kipp was not impressed with his son's behavior-and called him a baby several times. It was funny.Before:After:(hard to see his face-but trust me-he was crying)The look that Kipp gave Ayden several times when he was pulled off the ride earlyBefore:After:Although Ayden didn't like the rides, he was a fan of cotton candy!Ayden and his pal Marina

Cheeeeeese!

Ayden will actually look at the camera again-only because he learned to say "cheese!" When he sees me pull out the camera, he gives a quick glance my way, squints his eyes and says cheese!

Real Game

On Saturday night we went to the Real game to watch my little sister Celeste dance at halftime. We had never been to a Real game before and it was a lot of fun. We also left Ayden with a babysitter for the first time ever! Isn't that funny? He is 21 months old and he has only ever been watched by family before.

Celeste after her performance. Nice makeup!

Aloha!

We just got back from a wonderful trip to Maui! We had a great time with Kipp's whole family. We spent all day, every day in the water. As for me, mostly at the pool-which I don't mind because I really don't like the sand and salt water-lame, I know! Ayden HATED the beach! We thought that by the end of the week that he would get used to it-nope!

Ayden and Kipp at the pool.

Kippy at the beach-just finished boogie boarding

Ayden at the beach (notice on the grass-not the sand)

Still on the grass!

Grandma Betty and Ayden

One of the things we fell in love with-this salsa from Costco. We ate 7 containers of it during the week!
The dolphins swimming along with our boat

Watching the hula dancers at the Luau

Aloha!

Just relaxing in the sun!

It's a...

It is official. Ware Baby 2009 is a BOY! We are so excited! And I am sure Ayden and this new baby will be little buddies!