Local Hikes

Conor & Hazel. Happy Father's Day!!!

We're back to our geocaching--yeah!!!! It has been awhile and we've missed it. Conor found some nearby caches we could do in the mountains above our home. It's only a couple of miles to drive to the starting point so it's great they're so close. As usual, geocaching has provided new places to see and go that otherwise may have gone unnoticed. Since then Hazel and I have been going hiking, instead of walking around the neighborhood. LOVE it!!!!!! Also, I found a lovely spot to take portraits! We love being able to take a quick evening hike and explore the terrain so close to home!

Hazel was tuckered out and fell asleep before we made it home.

Nummy to the Tummy!

Bring on the food! We started Hazel on rice cereal Memorial Day, at 5 1/2 months old. We decided to wait, even though the pediatrician mentioned we could begin at 4 months. Hazel also had a nasty bout with spitting up that lasted 3-4 weeks around that time. I personally wanted that to subside before introducing food. So far she's only had rice cereal. These are all taken the first time we fed her. I can't say that she really loved it at first. But now she eats it up faster than we can spoon it out!

Yes, I realize there are a ton of pictures--but they make me laugh to see the expressions and food on her face! : ) If I figure out how to get the video clip to shrink down and work--I'll add that in another post. Another week or so and we'll introduce some orange veggies/squash, etc. Get excited for Hazel!!!!!

One excited girl!!!

She wants to hold the bowl herself.

Unsure of what's going in her mouth.

Hazel was more interested in the spoon than the cereal. 

Nibley & Air Show

Memorial Weekend we headed to my sister's in Nibley, right outside of Logan. Conor volunteered to help with a bike ride that Saturday and they were starting in Brigham City and riding around 250 miles. He had to wake up at 3 and head down to prepare for the day's journey and followed the course in his car to support and help them. Turned out to be a cold, nasty, rainy day and he's glad he wasn't riding.

My sister's family was going to the Air Show at HAFB so Hazel and I tagged along. We were so excited! Malia and I had never been to the event, despite growing up nearby and our Dad working on the base. Although the weather threatened, we decided to pack up and go anyway. My mom met us and took my two younger nephews to tend. I strapped Hazel on my front carrier and off we went into the sea of people. It was windy and sprinkling when we arrived. But we were optimistic. Conditions worsened and the air show was postponed. At first we were going to wait it out and were ecstatic to move closer as throngs of people bailed. Well, it was pouring pretty good at this point, and rather chilly, so we joined the other thousand people huddled in one of the hangars. After waiting it out for an hour or so, with no improvement, we called it quits. All our stuff we had left out was soaked, as were we. But we went through one of the large planes since there was virtually no line! By the time we made it back to the vehicle it was 42 degrees. None of us had properly dressed and prepared for that! Hazel was a real trooper and seemed to be enjoying it and even fell asleep.

We picked up the younger boys at my mom's and my sister dried her pants a little. By now the weather cleared off, and the sun was trying to peer through the clouds. Jets were flying overhead so we knew the show had resumed. On our way back we decided to just check out the situation back on base. Hardly anyone was there and we drove up to the 2nd row and parked. Bo and Tayden went in and watched while the rest of us stayed warm in the vehicle to see the show. The thunderbirds were awesome!!!! We'll have to go again next time the show is held!

Thanks for a fun weekend!!!

Malia at the show. Thank goodness for that umbrella; it saved Hazel & I!!!

Me & Hazel watching the show. I thought it would be sunny and brought her shades. LOL!
At least it kept the rain out of her eyes.

Bo kindly lent me an extra jacket to wrap around Hazel & I. She feel asleep.
Don't worry she didn't fall out--it just looks like she will.

Bo & Malia after our 1st attempt at Air Show.

Thunderbirds

Hazel took over the saucer and loved the toys.

Late Sunday night when we got home. Apparently she pulled her hood over her head. Maybe the stars were bright?!
I think she looks like a superhero in costume. Haha! : )

Where's My Spoon?

I mentioned previously how good this girl was at grabbing things. Well, this particular evening was no exception. Conor was out of town and it was hot in the house. Notice Hazel's attire. Since that time we've given in to the luxury of our air conditioning. ; ) Anyhow, I was melting and treated myself to some gelato from the freezer. SO tasty! Hazel must have sensed how good it was and also wanted my spoon. After all, it IS the spoon that's tasty, right? In the eyes of a baby it must be. Besides it's silver, shiny--who wouldn't lunge for the spoon to shove in their mouth?! She makes me laugh!!!

May Randomness

Basically all of these photos are centered around Hazel. No shock there I suppose. All of the random pics from May that didn't have enough for an entire post. (Since I love to have oodles of photos for one post!)

Me & Hazel going walking

Going to a friend's baby shower. 

Tub Time!

Dressed for Church

Sick of the pics!!! LOL!

All dressed and ready for Chelsea's visit!!!

Chelsea & Hazel. Finally able to meet!!! We wish she didn't live in NY--it's too far!
Loved her visit and look forward to the next one!!!!!!!!

Grabby Girl

Hazel loves to grab anything and everything in site. Always nice when she chooses to entertain herself and play with her toes, or toys or burp cloths near her. Not so nice as the quick grab for my lovely long locks, phone, papers, food, drinks, etc. All part of the fun!!! Here are some grabbing photos from May.

Conor proving he can do everything Hazel can.

Hazel kept grabbing at Conor's pop and successfully won! Who doesn't love the flavor of rootbeer?!

Don't worry Aunt Brenna--this can easily be fixed. ; )

Ta-da! Good as new and you'll never know!