{ D A D }

Happy first Fathers day Brian!

( TIN FOIL DINNERS AND S'MORES }

This afternoon we headed up the canyon with my brother Chase and our friends the Clarks, for some tin foil dinners and s'mores. I have been wanting to do this for a while now, but the weather just didn't want to cooperate. So I was beyond excited to finally get to go. I spent some time looking up recipes for most delicious tin foil dinners but it didn't do much good because they definitely weren't the most delicious or even close to the most delicious tin foil dinner. Next time I am asking for suggestions. Despite being attacked by mosquitos, a short period of light rain, and our less that impressive dinners, we had a lot of fun spending time together. My new summer goal is to master tin foil dinners. This should be interesting!

{ LEMONY GOODNESS }

I like to consider myself somewhat of a cookie connoisseur. I think this comes from being raised by my amazing mom who is known for her cookies. All growing up my friends would come over for my moms cookies. So naturally I have developed the same knack for baking cookies as my mom. So when I came across this new and delicious recipe, I was in cookie heaven. I would be so selfish if I did not share the yummy goodness that I discovered. I found this recipe thanks to my friend Heather, who suggests the lime coconut cookies. I have yet to get around to the lime coconut ones but I did get around to making the lemon sugar cookies and they are soooo good. You must must must try them. They are the perfect cookie for spring/summer. I guarantee it will be love at first bite.

{ A LITTLE OBSESSED }

Sorry for the Claire over load. We just love her thats all. She is our lives these days. But hey, thats how its supposed to be right?

{ BRIDAL VEIL FALLS }

Today, being the beautiful day that it was, seemed like the perfect day to go for a little family walk to Bridal Veil Falls. Yep a walk. No hikes for this family. Well at least not for me. I prefer not to torture myself. Once again Claire loved the opportunity to get out and about. She is happiest going for a walk, while strapped into her little carrier. When Brian is carrying her, he has to be extra careful because, she generally has a hard time containing her excitement and ends up kicking dad in a certain area. I guess I should offer to take her more often but then who would take the pictures?? Anyway, going on our little walk reminded me of just how beautiful Utah is. I never thought I would feel so much love for Utah, but I do! It was a fun first of many family walks to the falls.

{ TO CLAIRE: SIX MONTHS }

Sweetest little Claire Bear, It is so hard to believe that you have been apart of our lives for six whole months. As much as I love to see how you have changed, it makes me sad to think that you will never be this young again. Sad that you will never be this small again, and that with time you will no longer fit perfectly in my arms. As I rock you to sleep each day, I pause and take in every second of your perfection and ever second of my overwhelming love for you. I try to remember and absorb every little memory of you but am scared to know that chances are I wont remember it all. So I take pictures upon pictures and videos for days. Its the only hope I have, that I wont forget. You have brought the most joy to me and your dad. At days end when we are exhausted and have put you down for bed, we sit there and look at pictures of you. We can't get enough. You are a loud one, and are always letting us know you are there. You are so excited to hear yourself and we can't help but laugh at your little voice. You love to bounce in your bouncy seat and at times I am shocked at how much energy you have. Watching your chubby legs jump in excitement are the highlight of my day. You are almost always smiling and laughing. Always grinning for just about anyone. You aren't the greatest sleeper and at times it can be frustrating. But every time I go into your room to help you fall back asleep or get you from your crib, you greet me with the biggest smile, and all my frustrations disappear. I always wanted a chubby baby, and I got one! You didn't start out that way but now you are the cutest chubby thing I have ever seen. And those cheeks! They are my favorite. Everyone says you look like your dad and I agree. I love that you have his long eye lashes and blue grey eyes. Secretly I wish you looked a little bit more like me. After all I did carry you for 9 months! Not only do you look like your dad but you are every bit as ticklish too. So basically you are perfect in just about every way. Our love for you seems out of control at times. We just can't contain it! We love the little person that you are and can't wait to see the big person that you become. We love you! Loves and kisses, Mom and Dad

{ BIRTHDAY AT THE ZOO }

Claire, Brian and I went to the Zoo this weekend, to celebrate our buddy Julians 2nd Birthday. I knew for the most part that Claire wouldn't really care much for the animals. She's just to young. However she took a particular interest in a chipmunk and she absolutely loved being out and about. Every time the weather allows, and we go outside, Claire gets a instant burst of excitement. She loves being outside. So needless to say we are beyond excited for summer to finally get here.