Independence Day

Happy 3rd of July!

With July 4th falling on a Sunday this year, Idaho Falls had their big show on Saturday. Lance got called to work that evening so Andy and I met up with Andrea to watch the fireworks on the greenbelt. We were worried the little guy might get scared, but he loved them! We tried his ear muffs, then his bomber hat to help muffle the sound, but as you can see that didn't work out too well.. Luckily from where we were sitting they weren't too loud. Andy was enthralled the entire time, often 'ahhh'-ing and 'ooooh'-ing. What a cutie!

Firecracker 5k Run

Update: the results are in! Looks like I came in 28th for my age division, and 195 overall - yay!
www.spondoro.com/results/FireKracker5K/2010/results.pdf

Dana and I ran the 5th annual Firecracker 5k in Idaho Falls on saturday. She clocked in a whole ten minutes sooner than me, but I was still proud of myself for running the whole way! Dane is training for the Pocatello marathon coming up in September! And thank you Lance, Andy, and Andrea for waking up early to come out in the cold (45 degrees!) and cheer us on!

Sunday, June 27th

Alex and Andy

Rachel, Addie, and the MacBeth's kittens

Andy was pretty proud of himself for getting into a standing position for the first time

The Venema's are moving to Florida next week...they have been wonderful neighbors and friends who will be greatly missed! Andy loves playing at their house with all 7 of their kids who keep him very entertained!

Andy climbed the two bottom stairs all by himself a couple days ago!!

Sometimes Andy locks his legs when we're trying to get him in his stroller, highchair, or carseat; this makes Dad a little frustrated

Went for a stroll around the greenbelt yesterday

Yesterday I was released from my calling as 1st Counselor in Young Womens. It's been lots of fun working with the other leaders, and I will miss all the girls so much!!

Happy 1st Father's Day, Lance!

We celebrated Father's Day with a BBQ and paddleboating. Andrea and her friend joined us for the occasion. Lance got a new shirt (above) and some new shaving supplies. Andy was a little selfish and got himself new pajamas, but they do say 'I Love Dad' on them:) Lance really is the greatest Dad any child could ask for (and any wife!) He works so hard for our family. We love you Lancer!

Summer Fun!