A Brand New Do!

Trevor needed a haircut this week and Derek talked me into having it cut really short. He said it was time for a big boy hairdo. :( Trevor has had the same cute little part in his hair since they handed him to me in the hospital, so this was a BIG change! I do think he looks very cute (thanks, Auntie Corinne!), it just makes him look much older. My little guy is growing up way too fast!

Here is Trevor BEFORE:
(still winning the "binky battle")

Here is Trevor AFTER:

In case you can't tell, he is pretty thrilled about his new hair.
He keeps rubbing his head, grinning at me, and saying "haircut!"

Grandma's Mountain

We were able to get away with Derek's family for a few days last weekend. We went to "Grandma's mountain" up in Pinetop. It was a much needed break for all of us! The weather was gorgeous and the company was great (11 adults and 12 little kids). I took WAY too many pictures (as usual), but here are the highlights of the weekend:

We left for the mountain on Derek's 30th birthday. We did a little celebration that morning before we left, complete with "doughnut cake" and presents. The boys love birthdays and there's no one they like to celebrate more than their daddy! We also did a little celebration at the cabin with the rest of the family. I don't want too get mushy, but I sure do love that guy! :) Happy 30th, Babe!

There are so many fun things to do at the cabin..."bumpy rides" (on the Ranger and quad), air hockey, horseshoes, relaxing in the hammocks, playing games, hanging out with family, and, of course, getting nice and dirty.
What a life, huh? :) The boys love every bit of it!

The 4th of July is really fun in Show Low. They start the day with a cute little parade through the middle of town. There are lots of tractors, horses, and fire trucks. What more could 2 little boys ask for? :) I love all the kids dressed up in their red, white, and blue (especially 3-month-old Kaleb!). So cute! Then that night they do fireworks. We were trying to avoid the crowds this year, so we went to a nearby hill and watched them from the back of our truck.
The view was pretty good...good enough for a bunch of tired people who are easily amused! :)

One afternoon, we all headed down to a nearby lake. We did some fishing, fed the ducks, and just let the kids explore.
I love to watch my boys enjoying the outdoors.

It was such a FUN trip! We came home pretty worn out, but that's the price you pay for family memories, right? :) Totally worth it.

Brotherly Love

We had a serious punching problem at our house today. I'm not just talking about a playful little jab to the arm...I'm talking about an all-out punch to the nose! Ugh. I don't think I'm ready for this. I was talking to (lecturing) Isaac about it tonight before bed and this is what he told me:

Me: You just can't punch your brother in the face. You guys are supposed to love each other and treat each other kindly.
Isaac: We DO love each other, Mom. But sometimes brothers just punch each other!

What!? Seems crazy to me, but I'm not a brother,
so I guess I will never understand it.Good thing they are so cute, huh? :)

He Speaks!

My sweet little Trevor is talking! Well...you might not understand much of what he says, but I am thrilled at his progress. And he has just about the cutest voice I have ever heard! :)

Here are a couple of our latest conversations:

(Isaac was at a friend's house and Trevor was really missing him.)

Summer Field Trip

We were able to visit a fun new aquarium last week
with a bunch of people from our ward and the boys loved it.

Here are some of the highlights:

Touching the starfish and shrimp

It took a lot of work to keep Trevor from swimming in it!

Checking out the starfish

I love this picture...they are just SO into it!

This was the best part. Very cool!

Trevor was so enthralled that he had to lay down
right smack in the middle of the ground to check it out.
He totally stopped the flow of traffic for a couple minutes,
but I just couldn't resist the photo op! :)

What silly little boys!
(They must get it from their daddy.)

Pacifiers Anonymous

Hi. My name is Trevor and I'm a "binky" addict.
As you can see...I recently relapsed! :)

We have a rule that Trevor can only have his binky at bedtime. Unfortunately, he has outsmarted us. :) He hides his pacifiers in his room and gets them out whenever he is sad or tired. This week, he disappeared and was quiet for a few minutes (which every mom knows is not a good thing). And this is how I found him. Silly boy!

Just what I needed...

Tonight as I was singing Isaac his bedtime songs, he stopped me and said, "Mommy...I am smiling because I love you!" I was totally blown away. How did my sweet little 3-year old know just what I needed to hear? These are the moments I live for. :)

I love this boy.