Dirt Mustache

Bowen played outside today while I worked in the garden. I lost track of him for a while and next thing I knew he was eating a rock that he found in the mud. He loved playing outside. I look forward to many more sunny days in the garden.

First Haircut

BEFORE (this is my cute brother Jake)

AFTER

I know it's supposed to be bad luck to cut your child's hair before their first birthday, but I had several people tell me that my son had a mullet. So my dad cut his hair with a number 8. I think he looks like Seth now!

Beach Baby!!

We went to Florida last weekend for Seth's cousin Cale's wedding. It was a much needed trip to the sun! Surprisingly it was only 40 degrees when we got there, but it warmed up to 70 by the end of our trip. We were sad to come home to a big snow storm, but at least now we feel like we can make it through the rest of the snowing Utah winter.

We let Bowen explore the sand a little bit. His first move was to pick up the closest shell and put it in his mouth. They he moved to rocks, too big to fit in his mouth. Then he proceeded to throw the rocks at his little second cousin Rex (pictures to come soon). Bowen's a really social kid, always trying to catch everyone's attention by smiling at them. Oh! and he learned to wave "hi" and "bye" this month. His Grandma Hobbs taught him, so she's pretty proud.

Crawling Machine

We hope everyone had a great Holiday Season. We had the best time with our family. Bowen got to see all of his cousins, and everyone adored him! Here are a few pictures from Thanksgiving and Christmas:

Bowen Hears a Who!

I made Bowen's Halloween costume! He's an elephant if you cant' tell, and I'm really proud of this costume because I did it all by myself and it took at least 40 hours. I know I'm crazy. I don't think I'll make as elaborate costumes for my next children.

At BYU Law School (where my mom attends) they do trick-or-treating every year. She was one of the few people to have grandchildren there. I am so proud of my mom for going back to law school.

Almost 20 pounds!!!

Bowen had his six month check up and he was 19lbs. 3 oz. He is a healthy, happy boy!

Seth thinks Bowen's arms and chest resemble his fathers in this picture (Bowen is already developing muscles)



We visited cousins Luke and Chloe in KC, it was a really fun time. (Thanks Heidi!)

Happy Fall!

Bowen's favorite toy

The corn stocks are from our garden

Good-bye old house

Bowen with Tagg his cousin (only 2 weeks younger). This was at Dane and Gays for Charlie and Haley's wedding open house. We love our new sister in law Haley

It's officially fall so I got out my decorations yesterday, although we will be moving in a month. We bought a house in Provo, and it's super cute. It has 3 bedrooms and a bathroom, and is twice as big as where we're living now. We are so excited to be home owners. We are scheduled to move at the end of October. We will really miss our friends we've met in our neighborhood. We love you all!!