4th of July... Really Late!

I have debated on wether or not to even do these posts so late, but I decided if I ever do a blog book, this will be important. Dad's family was all here for the 4th of July again this year. We had fun playing cards, eating, and swimming. Of course, it wouldn't be the 4th of July without the Melba parade!

Chris atop his throne! Same place as last year I'm sure!

Lilly waving for candy! Who could resist that sweet smile?!?

Brayli found her new love... suckers!

A quick shot of Campbell's cute bib and outfit! He looks thrilled, doesn't he?

Family Parade

This year our family had several entries in the parade. Check them out.

Kris and Bill in their Jeep.

Zach in his car

Braden driving around one of the queens.

Ward Float

Not that I had anything to do with the float, but it sure was cute! The primary kids sang and danced and played homemade instruments.

Check out Ramie and Bliss on the front row! Good job girls.

Cold Weather 4th of July

So, every year when the 4th of July rolls around, we hope for moderate weather. This year it definitely wasn't too hot. I would have to say it was at times, down right cold. Since most of my dad's family comes from warm cities, the kids were not enjoying the cold weather. Me, I quite enjoyed the mild temps. It was actually enjoyable to walk around Melba and look at all the displays. Unfortunately, Campbell didn't even get to show off his cute outfit!

Suzie sitting in Campbell's stroller.

All the kids piled into the back of dad's van! It looked like a circus car full of clowns!

Campbell had to be all bundled up. He really has a cute 4th of July outfit on... I promise!

Brayli was bundled up too, but didn't mind the cold!

Swimming

Campbell went swimming for the first time over the 4th of July! Grandma's pool was only kind of warm, but Campbell didn't seem to mind. He wasn't overly thrilled to be in the water, but he didn't cry either. Chris finally had me get Campbell out because he thought Campbell was getting cold. I will have to say, when I got Campbell in the house, he was a little mottled!

P.S. Don't look too close at Chris, he didn't want me to post these because he is so white:)

3 Months

I cannot believe that my baby is 3 months old already. Wow has the time flown. It has been such a great joy to have him in our home. He has definitely brought Chris and me closer together and we have loved learning how to be parents!

3 month stats:

11 pounds 10 ounces

- loves to lift himself up (while holding someone's fingers)

- pulls Mommy's hair

- still loves to play with his toy from Sara

- has a new butterfly toy he plays with

- has been camping twice

- rolls over (when he wants too)

- sleeps up to 5 hours at night (for mom!)

- holds his hands together

- recognizes his bottle

- hates his face being covered

- loves to watch the fan

- loves, loves, loves getting and giving kisses!

- only wants his pacifier when he is bored

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Enjoying Bathtime... finally

It's no secret that Campbell has never enjoyed bathtime! However, now he is starting to think it is not so bad afterall! I think he may even like it. He is starting to get too big for his little tub, so I tried a new ducky one. Unfortunately, the baby is supposed to be able to sit up before you can use it. I thought he would be able to lay down in it, but nope. So, until he can sit, he either has to stay in the little tub or we can move up to the real thing... we'll see!

Continued

Big smiles

Punching arms

Pacifier anyone?

Sleeping through the picnic

2 1/2 Months

Just chillin' on the couch

This playin' is hard work...

What a good grip!

His favorite place to sleep... on mommy's pillow!

Memorial Day Campout

Although the weather wasn't ideal for a campout on Memorial Day, we had a great time. We kept Campbell bundled up in a snowsuit and blankets most of the time. Brayli wouldn't be detoured by the cooler weather and enjoyed playing in the sand and watching all the kids.

Campbell and Mommy

Brayli and Matthew

Jenna and Sara

Just chillin' outside

Not a good start

This is how our Memorial Day weekend campout began...

Last year when we went to Yellowstone, we noticied a crack in one of our trailer tires. We stopped at a Les Schwab, but the guy said is was just a flaw and shouldn't be any trouble. That was last summer. I guess this summer is a different story!

We were almost to our destination at Pa John's lot, when a man drove by waving at us. I looked back at the trailer and saw smoke coming from it. Luckily, I have a handyman for a husband and it took him less than 15 min to find all his tools and get the tire changed! We continued on our way and didn't have any more troubles!

Grandparents are the greatest...

... Need I say more! (Sorry, I can't get the 2 last pics to flip:(

Great Grandpa and Grandma Hill

Grandma and Grandpa Rich

Grandma and Grandpa Hill

Great Grandma Black