love these two...

kids

Magnolia is now three months. I feel like this was a major turning point with Sawyer. He would finally sleep through the night, take more regular naps, and I felt more comfortable with the whole breastfeeding thing. Its crazy how different number two is. Lola has felt so easy to me the whole time...I hope I didn't just jinx myself! She sleeps all night, takes at least one good nap, and by the rolls on her thighs you can tell she has no issues in the eating department. I am getting little sights of an almost laugh, and can't wait until she gets giggly. The other day a lady in the babysitting part of the gym introduced her as Lola, the cute little girl she has never seen in the same outfit, and always has a headband in her hair. And my first thought was, thank goodness I got a little girl this time. I love it.

As for Sawyer. I was a little nervous for the summer time thinking that he was going to be getting on my nerves home all the time...but he's not. I am loving him right now. He is so helpful with Lola, telling her how beautiful she is constantly, and that she is his best friend. He has become obsessed with writing the alphabet. All he wants to do is work on his letters, and write all of his friends names over and over again. This last week we talked about testimonies with him because they were going to be writing theirs down at church. After trying to explain it the best we could, he told us that his testimony was that he would go on a mission, try new foods on his mission, and marry Mila in the temple. I love it. I feel like those are the main focuses in this 3 year old boys life right now.

How could I get so lucky? Excluding the 110 degrees I feel pretty happy with my life right now.

America the Beautiful

I have such good memories of the fourth of July. I wouldn't say that its my favorite, because I just love Christmas too much, but there are yearly traditions that make it great none the less.

Katie and I met on the 4th of July 26 years ago. She was swimming at Aunt Carolyns house and I walked in on her going to the bathroom. That really helped make us comfortable quick, and we have been best friends ever since.
Growing up I have memories of the 4th spent with the Garlocks. I can picture Summer and I wearing matching outfits at out cabin in Lake Arrowhead, singing America songs and being the obnoxious and funny kids (or maybe we were even teenagers?) that we were.
Now we spend our 4th every year at the beach house watching the fireworks from Dana Point and San Clemente. Eating smores. Having fun. I guess no matter what... I love having a day where I know I will always celebrate with my family.

this year we had a BBQ at my parents and then headed down to the beach

On a side note Sawyers newest obsession is Karate Kid. When I told him that Tyler was karate kid for Halloween many a years back, and that my Mom had the costume that she had made, he was so excited to get to Nana's. He wore it every morning until we made him get dressed in real clothes to go out and do things. His new favorite phrase is... wax on, wax off.

Tyson turns 33

We had a little Birthday party for Tyson last week with Colby and Sarah, the Biesingers and Brandon Terry. Tyson grilled carne asada, Lillie made her yummy guacamole that I eat too much of, and I made fresh strawberry lemonade and coconut cake. All Tyson's requests!

On Tyson's actual Birthday, Friday, we drove to Orange County to spend the weekend with my parents and Ali. Tyson chose Pei Wei for dinner, something that my Dad and Tyson share as a common obsession, and then we went to my parents where my Mom had made her German Chocolate Cake. Tyson sure is lucky with all his good food. You can tell whats really important to us.