Friday, July 10, 2009

Summer Fun

Summer is for sure my favorite time of the year. Although it is always so busy and full of things to do, those things are always fun and usually involve one of the following: sun, friends or family which I love! Here are some things we've been up to so far this summer!

*Rodeo Action
Phil took Koen to his very first rodeo. I however opted out since I didn't think that would be the most friendly place for my 1 week old. One of our friends was singing the national anthem at The Lehi Roundup so Phil and his sister Missy took Koen for his first rodeo adventure. Phil pumped it up all week, talking about it non stop. Koen was so excited to wear some cowboy attire and when he got home I asked him how it was and he said "I saw lots of cows and POOP"

While there Koen meet a little friend I believe her name is Ali and she is from Oregon or something. She was 7 and not yet baptized, as she informed Missy and Phil. Koen wanted to sit by Ali non stop and couldn't quite sit close enough which in turn caused Ali to say "I think he likes me as more than a friend" what a crack up.

*Taylorsville Dayzz
How can you be a true resident of Taylorsville (or grown up here for that matter) and not LOVE Taylorsville Dayzz? It is such a good time and I was happy to be back in comish in time to go. Phil and I each took a stroller(haven't broken down and got a double yet) and we took our little tykes, including the 10 day old to Taylorsville Dayzz! Koen had a grand ol time riding the rides and wipping around his $5 light up sword. Most of Phil's siblings went along with my parents and sister in law.
We went all out, face paint and all haha
So excited to ride even though I think he was white knuckled the whole time!


Brigs had a small accident...haha My mom and I were just chattin away with some friends and then I looked down and was like "oh mom there is a little poo on his blanket" when she moved him and his blanket away there was A LOT of poo on her! I am just glad it wasn't me, thanks mom. haha
2 swords, 2 glow bracelets=happy kid
Nate Gina and Kade
Koen and Daddy watching fire works
Jenn, Dad and Mom, obviously all werent aware they were in my pic.
Dustin Mindy and Bevin
Me and Brigers

*Lovin our new baby
We are all enjoying having the little man around, especially because he has been such a great baby. Koen really loves being a big brother (and is a good one at that), I am sad at how big he is already getting, it goes by too fast!
2 weeks
Lovin his first sink bath



2 1/2 weeks




*Visting cousins(for Koen)
Koen went and spent 5 days down at my sisters house. What a treat this was for all. Phil and I enjoyed sleeping in until 10, the things you can do with only a newborn, and Phil was able to get some studying done! He is taking the Naplex as I type! Koen could harldy wait to go. My brother in law Bryan was picking him up in the late afternoon and by 10 AM he had his backpack on and suitcase on the porch. It was a long wait for the little tyke.

Claire bear and Ko lovin life at the pool


Koen thought "grandma Doris" was his new BF
At the parade for the 4th
Gotta love the carnival rides!

*4th of July
Phil and I had a very lazy day on the 4th just hanging out. We went to a BBQ that night at my brothers house and did fire works in their driveway...good times. But we sure missed celebrating with little Koen, kids always make holidays more exciting.

*Lagoon
Harmons had their Lagoon day on Wednesday and Phil parents got the whole family together to go. It was great fun. I hadn't been to Lagoon in at least 4 years. Koen is the prefect age and was LOVING all the rides. He said his favorite was Tidal Wave. Everytime either side was up and the people would raise their hands and yell he would hold on with one hand, lift the other just as high as you would to sustain someone and say "Whoo" it was too cute. My mom, sis and fam all came too. I didnt get any pics that day so I am hoping my mother in law has some of the Olsen clan cause I only got what my sis took. I was happy that only 3 weeks postpatum it felt great to get out and walk around that much and Brigs was a gem.





Thursday, July 2, 2009

Brigs Newborn Shots....1 week 1 day

My cute sister in law Tanna has starting taking pictures recently and I was lucky enough to have her take some of Brigs...as her gift! What a sweetie! I am amazed at how good they turned out. I could stare at them all day! I am so excited to have a photographer in the fam! I look forward to many more photo shoots with you Tan! Enjoy!


















Update on Brigden at 2 weeks: He weighed in at 7 lbs 3 ounces yesterday so he is almost up a pound from his birth weight. He is SUCH a good baby. Knock on wood ;) He is getting on a nice schedule, which those of you who know me well, know that I am a scheduler/planner, so I like this. He is eating and sleeping great(last night he ate at 8:30 feel asleep at 9:30 and only woke up at 2:30 and 6:30, I love him) It is fun to have a newborn again, I am lovin it. I want to hold, snuggle and smooch him all day. We found out yesterday he has jaundice from my milk, so did Koen, so we get to enjoy his little yellow tan for another month or so!