New moves and haircut!

This video is a little long (2 min), but kind of fun. Doug finally gave in and cut Ladd's hair on Saturday and it looks great. Doug still thinks it looks cuter long and straggly, but I think it looks way better.

Ladd has been using about 5-10 words in the past couple of weeks, but he has now resorted to saying "Mommy" in a very whiny voice for everything. I don't even think he remembers how to say dada. Lucky me!

He also loves to dance to any kind of music. In this video we had some Sunday cello music going and he still performed.

We also had his 15-month check-up and he put up some great stats:

Weight: 23.4 lbs (40%) - not as heavy as I thought he was

Length: 32 inches (75%)- Yeah!!!

Head: 19 inches (75%)

Heber Train Yard

While visiting my sisters in Heber I had the chance to photograph a couple of my nieces and nephew. I can't believe how much they have grown up in the last six months. They were so fun and it was so entertaining to see all their different personalities. I love these kids and wish I could see them more.

First there was Markus (3). I probably should have posted all my blurry photos I took because that would better portray his personality-he won't sit still for .5 seconds, but look at those curious big eyes. What a handsome boy!

Next we have Kenadee (almost 5). She's my girly girl, she was more interested in picking flowers than posing, but look at those beautiful locks and melt-your-heart smile.

Ella (almost 5) is America's Next Top Model. I honestly didn't say a word and she just started posing like a supermodel- and she was really good at it! I can't believe how comfortable she was in front of the camera

Abby (8) was so happy and smiley. I think she would have kept smiling even if someone had been pinched her. And look at that beautiful skin- she looks just like her mom.

Savannah (almost 9) has killer blue eyes and she did a great job showing them off for the pictures. I also couldn't believe that her hair looked this great after a full day of school. What darling kids!

Sunday Picnic

Sunday afternoon my dad took us up Farmington Canyon for a yummy picnic. I love being near the mountains again. It was a beautiful day and Ladd had fun chillin with grandma and grandpa. In the second picture we were laughing so hard because he was loving the smoke in his face from the grilling brats, but looking back I think it is even funnier looking at how my dad is using his grandchild to shield himself from the smoke. The last picture sure makes me miss the beautiful landscape here in Utah. What a nice Sunday afternoon!

Rainy Day

A couple of weeks ago we had an awesome downpour on a really sunny day. I couldn’t resist letting Ladd run around pant-less in the rain. He loved it and got drenched as you can see. – Just remembered I had these pictures and thought Doug might enjoy them while Ladd and I are in Utah – we love you!!