Swimmin

We've spent some time at Chase's G&G Fly's cabin in Cascade, ID so Harper and I could be with Chase in the evenings while he's working up there. It's been SO nice to be able to be with him. Harper and I have spent our time reading, playing, going for walks, venturing into town, and....getting bored. It's awfully quiet up there, which is nice at first, but then makes you a little nutty. But I don't want to complain. It's gorgeous up there and we love it!

Harper likes to eat outside. Whenever she fights eating her DELICIOUS concoctions of rice cereal, sweet peas and peaches :) we go outside to eat and it seems to appease her.

Laughin it up on the couch on the porch

My mom got Harper an adorable inflatable swimming pool before we went to the coast. We used it the weekend after we got back. Here is us getting ready. I was convinced that we would spend longer getting ready (swimsuit, sunscreen, hat, etc) than she would actually spend in the pool. I gave the pool 45 seconds tops. With lots of screaming.

We had filled up the pool earlier in the afternoon so the sun would have time to heat the water a little bit. (You should hear the screams if her bath isn't warm enough. I was prepared.)

We started with the feet...she wasn't too sure.

A little bit of whimpering...

But pretty soon she was just chillaxin (hate that word), arm out, sittin in the pool like a big kid. I told Chase all she needed was a nice Diet Coke. :)

(Look at those rolls!)

Aren't they the CUTEST?!

Lovin the pool

We sure do love this little girl. She keeps getting cuter and cuter, despite my thoughts that 'Okay, THIS is her cutest age. It can't get any better.'

But then it does.

July

July was a BUSY month! It felt like we were never home. But what a fun month it was. First was the Fly Family Reunion in Cascade, ID (which I already blogged about) then Megan Fly Hollenback's college graduation from BYU-I (LOVE YOU MEGS! CONGRATULATIONS!) then the Oregon Coast with the Williams family. (Wanna go back, anyone?) All such fun.

The pictures mostly document what Harper did at all these places...you can assume we were there, too. :)

Rexburg, ID

Megan's Graduation from BYU-I

Megan, the beautiful grad

Hmmm...someone snuck in there...

Lincoln City, OR

Williams Family Fun Time at the Beach (Sound cheesy enough?)

Harper's first beach experience. She started out pretty happy...but it was awfully cold. She changed her mind pretty quickly.

Everyone is happier at the beach!

Cuddly....

Isn't it lovely?

The Oregon Coast is notorious for it's cool weather. The first day we got there was pretty typical--windy and overcast, but not TOO freezing. We tried again the next day--REALLY freezing and SO windy. The last day was okay. Next year she will be more into it, I think. But it was fun to see her in a new place.

Tide-pooling

Love sister time

Harper loves her Papi. She especially loves his voice. So cute to see them together.

"I love Grandma she loves me...."

Chase made a set of "Dangly Balls" aka Ladder Toss. Here is Lance trying to transport 2 sets home all at once. No need to make 2 trips when you have him around.

She's becoming quite the sitter.

While we were there Mom & Dad celebrated their 27th Wedding Anniversary. To celebrate we went to a yummy restaurant. And they somehow ended up paying...how did that happen? It was yummy and fun.

Happy anniversary Mom & Dad! Thank you for the wonderful example of what a happy marriage is and should be...and will always be. We love you!

There are more pictures (of Harper) but they must be on my parents' camera. We had a great time and were sad to leave. We stayed in a GORGEOUS house with an awesome view and hot tub and everything we needed. G&G Cloyd and Aunt Trudy also came, which was fun. I love being with family and miss them so much. And I especially love seeing them with Harper.

Can't wait until next year!