Catching up: the Fourth of July

I know people. This is pretty pathetic, but we have to catch up. So for the 4th of July we went to Idaho because my nephew Noah was getting baptized. It was a great baptism and super fun to be with the fam. While we were up there we got to go to fireworks, which was way fun. Quick story. While we were walking to the place where we were going to watch the fireworks, right in front of us this fight breaks out. Ivan turned into papa bear and made sure Tyson and I were right by him. It was pretty crazy. Oh and the guys girlfriends broke it up of course.

Family picture at fireworks.

Tyson walking home with Grandpa after the baptism. I just love this picture.

This morning I was leaving to class. I enjoy my class but it is always to hard to leave Ty. I was on my way out and gave the little guy a hug and said bye, when he replied with "Bye Bye" and then reached his little hands up and said "tisses" (kisses in Tyson language). My heart just melted right there. I bent down and got a big, wet kiss from my sweet boy. Oh how I love this little guy!

Suggestions would be great!

So, our blog needs a desperate face lift. I have been searching desperately for a new blog template because the one we have now is just not working for me. And I cannot find anything that I like that is also free. If any of you blogger savvy friends out there have any recommendations, I am happy to take them! In other words...I need help people! Thanks a million!

Katie

We are Here!

We successfully made it to California! We packed up on Thursday, Aug. 26 and left early Friday morning. After 12 hours in the car, we made it to the Tidwell's house and neatly fit all of our earthly belongings into a third of their garage. Tyson did remarkable well on the car ride. There was a very minimal amount of crying and a few yelling outbursts, but other than that just a content little boy. Ivan's mom came out to help us with the move, which she did. No questions asked. She drove our car so I could sit in the back with Tyson and keep him entertained. So nice! Ivan drove the truck. What a stud! We are doing great! We are all settled in and keeping busy with life! More updates to come...

Yogurt Time!

Tyson's first experience feeding himself with a spoon. This is how it all went down...

Dad: Here, let me help you.

Tyson: I can do it myself Dad.

Tyson: The 2 spoons aren't working, so...

I'll just use my hand. Much better.

I do have to say the yogurt mustache looks good on Tyson though.

Mommy's little Helper

Tyson loves to help in the kitchen. Anytime I am making anything, even doing the dishes, he pushes me away from the counter until I offer to let him help. It makes for a much longer time, but a much more enjoyable time. I just love this kid!

Most the time, he just ends up eating whatever I am making or the ingredients of what I am making. Like Father like son.

Back to Memorial Day! (Part II)

Okay so Washington was the weekend of Memorial Day. We got back on Sunday and were actually back in Bountiful for Monday, which happened to be Memorial Day. So we hung out with the family and did some fun stuff. Like hiking Ensign Peak. Never done it before.
This is Pops Sheffield, Aunts Rachel, Mary Jane, Shauna, Tyson and yours truly.

Here is a picture of Tyson Hiking!

And here is Tyson getting distracted while hiking!

And here is Tyson hiking after getting distracted a lot!

Well we eventually made it to the top! And we had a really good time. We also got a chance to go the coolest grave yard in the Salt Lake Valley. It is where all the prophets were buried. Tyson got to see his Great great great great grandfather John Taylor. We also stopped by to say hi to J. Golden Kimball. Pretty fun!

P.S. formatting pictures is a waste of time.