Our Weekend

Eric meeting Grandma Hallam for the first time.

Saturday we hiked to Stewart Falls.

Beautiful fall leaves starting to change.

You can't tell, but Eric is screaming.  He did not like facing in.  You'll notice in the previous picture he is facing out and is content.

Eric NOT enjoying the cross country meet on Friday.  He shortly fell asleep and then he enjoyed it.

Our missionary

My brother is serving an LDS mission in Rochester, New York.  Right now he is actually in Buffalo.  It is so fun to get his emails each week.  We added him to our family picture, so he wouldn't feel left out.  You can read his blog at this link.  His mission is part of an experiment using social media to do missionary work.

Next Milestone

Eric rolled over on Tuesday!  Still not sure he is doing it on purpose, but nonetheless, way to go little man.  He is also very talented when it comes to getting poop everywhere.  Dave and I decided that "love is stronger than poop" should be on our wall somewhere.  Enjoy the pictures!

Hanging out at the XC Meet

Dave had a home meet last week, so we went to help. It helps me miss coaching a little less when I get to be involved with Dave's team.  Eric was great until the end and then he was ready to go.  Friday Eric and I went to another meet to cheer on the team. He was a real trooper.  It rained the whole time, but he just slept in his sling zipped up under my jacket.  I think some people thought I was a bad mom for bringing him, but we had a good time and he was perfectly warm and dry the whole time.  Later that night we went to the Payson homecoming game.  Again, he was great. He was awake the whole time, but pretty content all wrapped up on our laps. We sure love our cute little man.

Brinn really wanted her picture taken with the apple.

At Dave's home meet.

Meg is an awesome big sister.

She always helps out with Eric.

Guess he's not a huge fan of bunny ears.

New Camera

Dave has had this camera for a while, but I pulled it out to finally use this week.  It is a really nice film camera.  My abilities don't do it justice, but I'm learning and having fun.  If only film/processing weren't so expensive...

My adorable little boy...who will certainly let you know when he is hungry.   It's really the only time he will cry non-stop.

Meg and Brinn with Fineas and Ferb.  No, we do not have cats, but the neighbors cats have claimed us as their family.  Why?  Probably because Brinn loves them.

Trying to be artsy.

Brinn loves getting her picture taken.

More pictures of Eric

Our cute little boy holding his head up so well.

Really, dad?

Eric LOVES his bath time, especially when dad does it.

So cute! These pictures were taken by Dave's mom, and she did a great job.

I love his little feet and bum.

It's not very often he will cuddle, but when he is really tired he'll snuggle right up.

I love this picture--Alan dancing with the light, Mom signing bird or butterfly or something, Meg smiling beautifully for the camera, even Eric looking at the camera, and everyone else laughing and looking at Gigi. 

Eric's Blessing and Labor Day

Eric received his baby blessing today. It was a wonderful experience and fun to spend time with so much family.

Eric especially enjoyed being held by so many people.

Then on Labor Day, we went to This is the Place Heritage Park to learn about our pioneer roots. The kids especially enjoyed the petting zoo, making leather bracelets for themselves, and panning for gold. And guess what; we actually found "gold!"

Brayden enjoyed the park by our house.

And we finally got one last smile out of this guy, after a long day of being held and coddled by everyone. Way to go Aunt Jenny!