Summer Fun

Paul's uncle (and James' honorary Grampa) came to visit us for three weeks. We had SOO much fun!  Here are some pictures of our many adventures:
We started off by getting our pictures taken. Susan Monson did a fantastic job capturing some amazing photos. James was grumpy the entire time and she still managed to turn some of those cries and whines look like smiles! I am VERY impressed.

And then there were are many visits to various parks...

 

For the 4th we went up to Park City. It was so much fun. That pool was so warm it was like bathwater! 

 There was a play area for kids at the Canyon's resort. James had such a blast playing in the sand box! He is so good with other children and plays very nice.

  We took a drive up the Nebo Loop and took a short hike to the Devil's Kitchen.

 Robert bought James a bunch of presents when he came. Among them was this cool tent that is shaped like a jeep. James has really loved playing it in.

 This is James' first time in the pool!!  He doesn't really like his float and makes us swim him around. So much fun though!

 My sister, Rachel, was married in Manti last week. It was so hot and poor James was teething so we ended up leaving before the reception. What a pretty temple though!

 Breakfast at Magleby's. Sooooo good!












We went to the toy store and they have these cute little shopping carts. James loved pushing it around. He had such a blast.

Playing with his little piano/xylophone and in his tent from Grampa Robert.

 Playing at the zoo.

 This is the view from the top of the LDS Conference Center in SLC. The whole top of the building is made up of gardens. It's quite the sight.

 We went to the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point that day before Robert left. James had a BLAST. There is this little cave and James just walked right in and started playing with all the kids.  All the little girls were giving him kisses and asking me questions about him. Of course he was hamming it up. I love that kid.

So that sort of sums up our month so far. We caught a cold when we got back from Park City, so that was a little bit of a downer. But all in all we've had a fantastic summer!