Fall Photo Shoot

Don't eat the leaves! I had to be really quick after taking this picture, getting the leaves away from his mouth.

He is so curious, I love watching him explore the world around him.

I had to orchestrate this one, grabbing a bunch of leaves and dropping them, but it was worth it.

SO cute.

Rice Cereal

I wish I new what he was thinking right here...

His sleeping habits have been a little off lately so I decided to try and start feeding him rice cereal. The kid might just be really hungry and that's why he keeps waking up. Anyway, he started sucking on the spoon, it was so cute. I turned the spoon upside down and he held onto it and sucked that cereal right off the spoon. It was dribbling down his chin but he seemed to like it.

CALIFORNIA

Grammy and Isaac at the beach. It was not the most beautiful day as far as sunshine goes, but it was nice to smell the ocean and feel the cool breeze. Something I don't get much of in Utah.

We stuck Isaac's feet in the water and he seemed to like it, after of course he let out a scream of terror because of how quickly it hit him and how cold it was...

Soccer in the backyard with Truman and Grammy. I was on the phone with Kory and my mom took Isaac to play and the next thing I know she's running around like the best Grandma ever! So cute, the little man loved it.

What can I say, the kid has it in his genes, he will be an athlete no matter what sport he plays.

Dane works at a pumpkin patch in Encinitas on whatever day he can and we stopped by to say goodbye to him on the way to the airport. That place was so cool, Zack and Ethan would've loved it because they had those blow up jumping things. I don't know what they are called officially, but it was fun. There was a clown and an artist to paint faces. It was fun just to take pictures. Isaac got a big kick out of looking at everything.

Well I went to Cali because it was Rock Canyon's fall break. Kory has been extremely busy lately with work and school, so I thought I would get out of "dodge" and relax with my family. It was nice to not have to think about lesson plans, making dinner, and all the other things that go through a working mother's mind throughout the day. I flew in on a Tuesday night and flew out on Saturday night. Isaac took his first flight very well. Of course he had a few problems with the descents, but he was so happy to just be out and about. Everyone, and I'm not kidding, told me how cute he was and what a good baby etc. Of course I already think that, but it was fun to receive those compliments for my little man. Anyways, my mom and I got to spend a lot of time doing things we like, cooking together, going on very short shopping trips :) and watching movies. We watched Sister Act and it was funny. I didn't remember how funny that movie is. We also worked out and went on walks. We went to Linda's aerobics classes for two mornings and holy crow! (Thanks Bella) I was so incredibly sore afterwards. I got my behind kicked! But it felt good. It was sad to go, but it was good to see Kory again and I know he got a lot done becuase he didn't have me or Isaac to distract him.

BYU football

We first took Isaac to the Florida State vs. BYU game. Sadly it was not the best game. Indeed we will have to tell Isaac that his first football game was a horrible loss. BYU was ranked in the top ten and lost to FSU, who was not even ranked!

Luckily the next game was much better! Which is the game that we took these pictures at. We played Colorado? I think, for some reason I can't remember, but I do remember we won. It was incredibly hot because the game started at 4 and we were on the east bleachers, facing right into the sun! Blegh. But again, a very fun game. Oh, Isaac is the bomb because at both games he slept for about a quarter. And he also eats his bottle and is pretty chill. He does cry a little, but usually because he gets a little tired by the end.

Progress!

Needless to say Isaac has made a lot of progress since my last blog update. For example, this is a new position that he likes. We put him in bed laying on his back and he will usually cry himself to sleep. Well in the process he turns over on his stomach and then pushes with his legs until he hits the crib's side. He ends up with his head in the corner and his knees up underneath him. It is probably the cutest thing ever. His arms aren't strong enough yet so he can't get up on his arms.

I was trying so hard to get a picture of his TWO teeth, but instead I just got he cutest smile ever! Once again he rolled over onto his stomach and was just hanging out. It was so cute. Oh, I first noticed a tooth on September 19. It was a Saturday morning and Kory was gone playing flag football and Isaac and I were just sitting on the floor. I put Isaac on my lap and he suddenly tried to start chewing on my hand. And bam, it hurt! He had a tooth! The next one popped up about a week later.

Pay attention to where he is right now. On the back edge of the blanket.

Now look where he is....Off the front edge. I didn't touch him or move him. I was in the kitchen making something and I came back to find him here, trying to grab the bottom of the couch and put it in his mouth. We are going to have to be careful, he puts everything in his mouth!

Long Overdue...

These three peaks are found in Zion National park and it just so happens that this stop was called Patriarchs' Peaks...And the three peaks are named Abraham (far left), Isaac (middle) and Jacob (far right). We of course had to take a picture. We were at Zion because Kory's cousin Parker got married in the park. The picture below was one we took right after the ceremony. We had to wait to take the picture because the bride and groom were there first, but it was worth the wait. I wish our camera did the view and beauty of the park more justice. Honestly, it is amazing what a couple million years and a river can do!

Another beautiful view! Because of enormous amounts of traffic the park decided to only allow a certain amount of cars in the park each day. And instead of letting the cars drive all the way up the canyon, you have to take a tour bus type thing. It actually reminded me of a tram from the zoo or something. Anyways, the bus drivers were very informed and told us a bunch of facts about how the park was made and other important facts. It was really cool. The picture below is part of the road that leads up the canyon. BEAUTIFUL!

On the way home from Zion we stopped by my grandparents house and visited for about an hour. It was very good to see my grandpa and grandma. An hour was the perfect amount of time with my grandma. She has alzheimers and can get very edgy very quickly. I love them so much but it is so hard to be there with them.