Rick's New Adventure!

Rick and our brother-in-law, Micah, have recently started a graphic design business called Greek Fire Media. They were both doing freelance work on their own so they decided to combine forces and start their own company. Some of his work is posted on his graphics and design blog page.

Daci's Six Month Photo Shoot

Daci turned six months on August 21st. I saw this CUTE dress the day before and new I had to have it for her six month photo shoot :) My mom, the wonderful photographer that she is, took these adorable pictures of Daci. She was in a more serious, pensive mood when we were taking them so we only got a few with smiles but I really love the ones without smiles too :)

Happy B-day Mom!

Today is my mom's birthday! I was going to put how old she is but I thought she might be mad. But I'll tell you its somewhere between 44 and 42. So here is to wishing you a happy birthday mom. Thanks for everything you do for Dawson, Tannon, Easton, and me. You are a great mom and grandma. We love you very much.

A month of "firsts"

Daci turned 6 months old on August 21st! She has had a lot of "firsts" this month.


She went to her "first" football game on August 21st and loved it. She watched her Uncle Tannon play quarterback in Lone Peak's first game of the season. These are pictures of her at the game on her dad's shoulders and after the game with me.


She held her bottle and fed herself for the "first" time right around the 1st of August. She is so cute when she holds her bottle! The only problem is she wants to play at the same time as eat so she will roll over onto her tummy and try to drink her bottle at the same time...doesn't work so well :)


She went over the 50th percentile in weight for the "first" time at her doctors appointment on the 21st. She used to be in the 50th percentile for weight and now she is in the 73rd percentile! What a chunker! She is also in the 90th percentile for height. Are you surprised with her gene pool though? I'm sure not :)



She started scooting around for the "first" time on August 17th and now we can't take our eyes off of her for two seconds! She scoots for everything she can't have and won't go for the stuff that she can :)



She started eating solids for the "first" time on August the 19th. We started her on bananas and she loved them. Then the doctor told me to make sure I give her lots of vegetables along with the bananas so that she doesn't just prefer the sweet fruits. We have given her squash, which she liked okay and then we gave her sweet potatoes yesterday. She LOVES the sweet potatoes :) The night before I started her on solids I gave her some juice out of a grape to see what her reaction was. It was pretty hilarious and we thought we should share it.

3 Yr Anniversary

It was our third year anniversary on the 11th of August! Rick works for JetBlue now so we get to fly for free! We decided to fly to San Diego for just an overnight trip. It was a blast! We didn't rent a car so we walked everywhere. We checked into our fun hotel and then walked 1.5 miles down to the boardwalk. We saw a WWII aircraft carrier in the harbor and a lot of fun artwork. Then, we ate fresh seafood right on the water at the Fish Market! The next day we walked 2 miles to a diner that was on Food Network's Diners, Drive-In's, and Dives. It was a great meal and we even got a picture next to Guy Fiori's autograph! It was so much fun to get away for our anniversary and have a little alone time. I can't believe it has been 3 years!

Rick in front of the aircraft carrier


Us in front of a Bob Hope and Veteran memorial.


Rick and his clam chowder!

Amazing Fish Tacos!


Art along the boardwalk

Me at Hob Nob Hill next to Guy's autograph!

We did a lot of shopping. Rick bought me a very cute outfit at Nordstrom for my anniversary gift.

Me in front of The Keating Hotel where we stayed! Sorry the pic is a little washed out :)

Five Month Pictures

I took Daci's five month pictures this week (a week or so late) and I think they turned out great! This cute skirt was made by my mother-in-law. Isn't it adorable? I can't believe my little Daci is growing up so fast!

We love it when she sticks her tongue out when she smiles! So dang cute :)

I had to throw in this last picture even though it was a little shadowed. I just love the expression on her face!

We got our computer back!

We finally got our computer fixed and now I can post...and boy did I post. I have seven posts today, so be sure to scroll down! Let me just tell you, the last month was probably the worst month for our computer to have issues because it has been a very eventful month!

One very exciting thing is that Daci can now sit on her own for between 30 seconds and a minute! Wow! However, she does topple over quite a bit as shown in the next picture :)


We hope you all have had a wonderful, patriotic month! Enjoy the pics and feel free to comment.

Bear Lake

We go to Bear Lake every year for Rick's family reunion. Rick and I and Carly and Micah always go golfing the day we get in. I don't golf...at all...but I thought I would hit a few range balls with Rick before they started. Don't make fun of the form :)

After we hit range balls the boys got down to business and Carly and I had fun driving the golf carts :)

We went out on the lake a few times on the jet skis.

Me, Penny, Sophie and Carly

We had a surprise shower for Rick's cousin and his fiance while we were there.

Oh yeah, and Daci was there too :)

4th of July

On the 4th of July we went over to The Lisobee's house. Carly and Micah are in a BYU singles ward because Micah is in the bishopric there. We went over in the afternoon and played volleyball with their ward. Daci layed on a blanket in the shade with me for a while and played. She loves to be outside!



Trying on the shades



Then, that night Rick's family came over to The Lisonbee's house and we had tin foil dinners in their backyard. Their backyard is BEAUTIFUL so we took a lot of fun and colorful pictures.

Daci playing in the stream.




Daci with her Uncle Sam. Sam just got his mission call to the Brazil, Vittorio mission. He leaves November 11. CONGRATS SAM!


Rick and I with our tin foil dinners! Micah...the master cook...in the background :)