summer 2015

It is has been such a fun summer for us! So many memories made, lots of pool time (we could always use more though), and time spent with loved ones. Goldie has been such a fun addition to our family, and it has been so cute watching her experience things for the first time.

9 months

I am soooo behind on this... the months just fly by so it is hard to keep up with everything! I know last month I said that Goldie hs grown up a ton... but THIS month has been a big one!

Our appointment was a little scary when after two toe pricks Goldie tested positive for anemia. After tears (by mom), and some searching the internet,  Scott and I were nervous. The doctor told us we needed to take Goldie to the hospital and get another test. She had to get blood drawn from her tiny vein. I cried more than she did. She is literally the toughest little girl! The test ended up coming back negative for anemia, she just has low iron. Time to give her some steak!!

Height: 80%

Weight: 16.14 lbs 28%

Size: Size 3 diapers, 6-12 tops, 3-6 bottoms. She is getting so skinny so her clothes are getting bigger!

Milestones: Still eating everything she can see. Speed crawler. Waves at everyone she locks eye contact with. Smiliest little ham. Uses her pincher fingers to pick everything up. Pulls herself up to everything and walks along everything. She can balance by herself and has taken a couple steps at a time... So like really close to walking... and I am so not ready.  Says mama, and dada. Has two full teeth and two breaking through...still smiling though! The two she's getting are a fang and a front tooth on the opposite side haha!

Likes:

- her sippy cup

- nursing- still

- books. she kisses every picture.

- little kids. she goes nuts whenever she sees another kid. she immediately wants to give them loves and kisses.

- running errands

- eating. eating. eating.

- frozen treats.

- animals.


The ONLY thing we still can't figure out is sleep!! We all are still not getting a full nights sleep.

Rodeo

My family has always gone to the Cassia County Rodeo in Burley, ID since I can remember. It is one of my favorite summer traditions. It brings out my inner country-girl! This year was a bit bitter sweet because it was Goldie's first time, but Scott was in New Jersey for work so we really missed him. Goldie LOVED the animals. She would go nuts every horse or cow we saw. She also really loved the fair food.... tater tots, maple bars, snow cones, scones.... She was in heaven, and would beg for tastes of everyone's food, even strangers! We also go to the 4H auction and watch all my Idaho cousins show their dairy heifers. It is so fun! I actually love watching, the auctioneer sounds just like they do in movies or something.

Not only did we go to Idaho for the fair, but it was also my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary! So all my mom's siblings planned a surprise party for them, and we actually pulled it off! We arranged to have the stake president meet with my grandparents and while they were at the meeting the whole fam decorated their backyard for a BBQ. It looked like a wedding! We had hamburgers, Uncle Matt's homemade fries (the best), cotton candy, liquid nitrogen ice cream, and homemade root beer! My grandparents have accomplished so much in their lives after getting married at only 17. They have beautiful farms, and feedlots, and a love that is seriously the cutest. I am so grateful for their examples. They are two of the most Christlike people I know. We love you grandma and grandpa!

The great-grandbabies... Roman, Soon to be Lyla, and Goldie

Seriously... How cute are they!? And I love the sign.

My grandparent's yard is unbelievably beautiful. I love the corn in the back pasture!

Rodeo with Aubs!

Can't forget a bounce house for the kiddos!

She LOVED the cows.

Frozen lemonade face.

Checking out the 4H animals.