July 24th

We went to Hogle Zoo to celebrate Pioneer Day. We got there early enough that it was cool enough to have a good time. Mackenzie really liked the animals and Brooklyn really liked to eat her snacks in the stroller. I had fun because it was my first time at Hogle Zoo (which I thought was pretty nice) and Robert had fun because he wanted to be a zookeeper when he was younger (like high school age).

CA NV CA

We're back from our wonderful vacation to Twin Lakes, Fallon, and San Diego. After the 4th of July weekend Robert came back to work in Utah and the girls and I went to Fallon. We got to relax and play with grandma and grandpa, go to the lake, see family and friends, etc. Then we flew to San Diego to visit my brother and see his new little girl. It was fun to see where they live before they move to Fallon. As always, though, it's nice to be home to Daddy and home where the girls can get back on schedule and not be quite so crabby :)

Let Freedom Ring

There is no better way to celebrate the 4th of July than at Twin Lakes. Here's Robert and Kenzie at the parade in Bridgeport, CA. This parade isn't exactly going to win any awards but we're happy with a few pieces of candy and an icecream from Jolly Cone afterwards.

Brookie waved this American flag like she'd been doing it all her life.

We had a great time with family at the cabin, which goes without saying when there's kayaking, biking, card games, and good food.

Functional Kitchen

This post is mostly so my mom can see our countertops and freshly completed backsplash. In our new house we got new carpet and paint everywhere but the kitchen was our huge project. We basically gutted it and started over...it took a long time but we're really happy with how things have turned out. I love feeling settled but I guess now I'll have to start trying (trying is the key word) to decorate.

Cousins

Jamie and Kalli looking like they just stepped out of some magazine ad- advertising some magic pill that makes you a great mom, skinny, genuinely nice, easy to be around, a cool cousin,  and tan. I NEED THAT PILL!!!

Alanna and Mackenzie during a rare moment where the word "mine" was not involved.

Mackenzie and Alanna 2 years ago...About the age both our little ones (Brooklyn and Kalli) are now.

7 month comparison

Mackenzie at 7 months old.

Brooklyn at 7 months old. (I think you can definitely tell they came from the same parents. I'm glad we don't have those questions :)

The first 7 months of Brookie's life have flown by. She's been such a happy smiley easy baby for us. We'll see if she turns into the "intense" toddler (that's what the pediatrician calls it) that her sister is. Robert and I adore her and most of the time Mackenzie does too. She rolls all over the place, sits up, and has 2 bottom teeth. I have heard these words many, many times: "What a cute baby...I love chubby babies."  

Sweet

Sometimes they're sweet!!