The 4th

We had a great time getting together with my Uncle Mel and his family. We had a great BBQ and then went to Murray park to watch the fireworks. This was Brody's first fireworks and we were not sure how he would react. He HATES loud noises so we thought he would freak out about them. Well he did not, he actually slept right through them. He did wake up during the last couple of minutes of the fireworks and he was just fine with them. I guess we as parents worry too much about our little guy and don't want him to be afraid.

So funny thing as we were watching the fireworks, I realized that pretty much no one was making a noise. It was so quit, there was an occasional ooh and aah. But they were very soft. I thought it was very strange from what I am used to. There was not even any music. The fireworks on the 4th really need the 1812 overture to make it all seem real. With the cannons shaking the ground beneath you. Now that is the best. And there were no drunks making fools of themselves mud wrestling or thinking they are superman and flying off coolers and landing on their faces. It was really weird.

Oquirrh Mountain Temple

We had an enjoyable time going and walking through the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. We went to the first session at 8am on July 3rd. This was a great time to go. There were not a lot of people there at this time being as early as it was, so we actually got to really look at everything. And we were not pushed through. Brody loved being on his daddy's back and just looking at everything, there were times that he just started talking and smiling. He got very excited about the Celestial room and even squealed.

Because it was not very busy we enjoyed taking pictures outside of the temple. We enjoyed taking our time and feeling the spirit that was there. After the temple we found a park to let Brody get out his energy and just play.

Spit in motion!!!

The air we breathe. View from the temple

Such a cute family.

Family Photos

Well now that Brody is a year we figured that it really was about time that we had family pictures done. Yes we know it is a little late. Better late than never, right? We had some taken by a friend in our ward and also some taken by my cousin Serena. We had lots that turned out nicely. We had fun, and we realized just how big Brody is getting. So here are some we liked.
Mike looks so serious.


Brody is so adventureous.


Mom and dad love me, they love me not, they love me!!!


This other photographer kept getting in our pictures.


This was just fun.



He is so darn cute.