Vacation Time!

Our vacation to Nebraska/Utah is coming up soon so I thought I'd write down things that I'm interested in/or will be doing while I'm there.  Anyone who wants to join can! 

Nebraska
-we arrive on the 3rd @ 7:15pm so we'll be using the rest of that night to recover :)  I have a feeling this is going to be a rough flight.  Tyson is teething and he is congested.  I just hope it clears up in time!  Yikes!

-The 4th of July in Nebraska is CRAZY!  People spend thousands of dollars on their fireworks.  Last time I was here for the 4th I stood on top of the hill and watched the whole city light up.  It looked awesome!  I sure hope they didn't decide to celebrate the weekend before or I'll be super upset!  My goal is to photograph it with my fancy smancy new camera. 

-A few other things that would be fun but aren't really things that I HAVE to do

• The Omaha Zoo
• Eat breakfast at Wheatlands (?) (best pancakes I've ever had!)

-I don't really know much else to do in Nebraska (maybe eat some corn on the cob or something!) but I'm up for anything!


Utah

-Lagoon
-Camping (Lava hot springs or Bear Lake)
-Swimming
-Fishing at the trout farm
-Go see Breezy and get my feet zoned (I have a feeling I'm "Crunchy" haha)
-Get sushi at Takara (?) in Logan
-Cafe Rio (duh)
-Treehouse Children's museum
-Kangaroo Zoo
-Ride the Front Runner
-Family party
Hmmm...Not sure what else but I'm sure I'll think of more! 

I have a few photo shoots set up (My parents, Jordan, maybe Mason's homecoming, and Jen)  Anyone else who's interested let me know but make sure you check out my new rates first!  You'll find a link to my photo blog up in the right hand corner. 

There are lots of friends and family that I would love to see (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!) but also I think it would be super fun if I could see all of my old Paradise friends.  Maybe have a big reunion!  I know I only lived there for a little while but it was were I felt MOST at home.  I miss it so much!  I long for that slow life out in the country that I had while living there.  SO, if ya'll want to meet up sometime let me know!



                                 

Tyson's FIRST Birthday!!

I've been so busy lately that I totally forgot to post about Tyson's birthday!  I'm such a slacker. 

We had a joint birthday party with Tyson and his buddy Ace.  Ace is moving soon :( so I figured it would be our only chance to have a birthday party for the both of them. 

The party was originally supposed to be on Saturday but they were both sick so we postponed it to Monday.  It decided to rain Monday though so we weren't able to do any of the games we had planned on doing.  It ok though it was still fun!

We had a few of our friends over to eat and have cake & ice cream.  The boys were cute.  Ace dived right into his cake but Tyson was a little more hesitant.  He stared at it for a while and then he kind of poked at it for a little while. 

Tyson's 12 month check up went well.  He weighed 19 1/2 lbs and was 28 inches tall. 

Some fun facts about Tyson:

He helps me sweep

He likes to close the dish washer whenever it's open

He dances and sings

His favorite show is Yo Gabba Gabba

He has 4 and 1/2 teeth now

He said Pizza today (Man after my own heart)

He grunts like and looks like a baby gorilla :)

He fights me like crazy when I'm trying to change him

His favorite toys are cars, 2nd favorite balls, and 3rd favorite books

He can sign all done, more, and thank you

He can mimic lots of different phrases and words

He throws some awesome tantrums

He fits best in size 9m-12m

Wears size 4 diapers

Loves to mess with Missy's face while she sleeps

Still sucks his thumb

I LOVE him SO MUCH!