Kangaroo Zoo

The night before Jenna's 2nd birthday, Aunt Whitney, Teegan, and Bryton took Jenna to Kangaroo Zoo.  Jenna had a blast! She had so much fun jumping, climbing and trying to keep up with the "big boys".  We'll have to go back again soon!

As happy as can be!

Jenna wanted to be wherever Teegan and Bryton were.

Superwoman!

Jenna watched Teegan and Bryton climb the big, tall slides and wanted to go up too.  Unfortunately she couldn't figure out how to climb up herself and I was too heavy to climb up with her.  Thankfully Teegan was a good sport and helped her climb up the super tall ladder to the top.  Then she sat in his lap and came down.  It was the one time all night that I didn't have my camera on me1  I thought she'd be scared up at the top, but didn't show an ounce of fear.  She had an absolute ball! 

The Cabin

The weekend after the 4th of July we spent a couple days at the cabin. It is uncertain how many more years we will have the opportunity to do this, so I wanted to get up there at least once this year. It was nice to get away and spend some time in the peaceful mountains. It was a beautiful weekend with beautiful weather.

Taking an evening walk down by Tibble Fork Reservoir.

Jenna throwing rocks into the creek.

Cheese!

Looking at a fisherman trying to catch a fish.

Mount Timp

Jenna all bundled up in the chilly morning.

We decided to take a drive down to Cascade Springs to walk around. I hadn't been there in a few years and thought Jenna would enjoy being outside and seeing all the pretty scenery.

Fast asleep.

It cracked us up to have turned around in the car to
see how Jenna's hat had nicely fallen down onto her face.
I felt bad having to wake her up.

The beautiful springs.

Daddy and Jenna

Mama and Jenna

After getting back from the springs and taking a nice afternoon nap,
we took another stroll down to the reservoir.
The weather was so nice, we couldn't help it!

Jenna sitting in the dirt, and not enjoying it.

Putting her fingers into the freezing water.

Jenna wanted to get in the water really bad.
I don't think she realized how cold it would be.
She sure loved splashing in it!

Standing in the freezing cold water.
Jenna kept wanting to go in.
It was too cold for me!

The End.

4th of July

I know the 4th of July was almost 2 months ago, but I took full advantage of my summer and was quite lazy. Now that life is back into it's routine, I'm trying to catch up. We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon/evening on the 4th at my grandparents house in Orem. They have a beautiful backyard with big trees that provide some nice shade. It was nice to sit, relax and enjoy the company of family! (I apologize for not getting pictures of more of them!)

I absolutely LOVE this face and adore this girl!
Jenna was all decked out in RED, WHITE, and BLUE to show her patriotism!
(More like mom made her wear it!)
Sure looks cute!

Our little family

William playing with the chalk.

He is the cutest boy! I can't help smiling every time I see him!

Grandma Summerhays brought bubbles for all the grandkids.
Jenna LOVES bubbles!

She hasn't quite gotten down how to hold the wand away from your mouth.
She ends up looking like she is foaming at the mouth with rabies!

Trying to blow with the wand away from her mouth.
We'll have to keep practicing!

This girl is in heaven with Cheetos!
I'm sure you couldn't tell by her fists full of them!

Jenna, Jocelyn, and Claire
These cute cousins made a fort out of one of the lawn chairs.
They had a good time sitting together and snacking on chips.

Golfing

Austin found this cute little golf set at our local WalMart for $5 and decided to get it for Jenna. Since we didn't have a yard to play on for a while we took the opportunity to use it up at Whitney's house. She has a super big backyard perfect for some evening golf.

Practicing our putting

Trying her hardest to hit the ball.

Getting some pointers from Dad.

Taking a break

Cute cousins
Jenna and Bryton

Austin and Bryton playing ball.

Future WPGA Tour player!

Cooling off with a chocolate Creamy!
Yum Yum!

Mommy and Me Swim Lessons

At the end of June Jenna and I took a Mommy and Me swimming class at our local pool. It was a lot of fun. Jenna wasn't too keen on getting her face wet or being dunked under the water at first, but by the end of the two weeks she would tolerate it. She learned to go on her belly and her back, kick her legs, blow bubbles, jump into the water, crawl along the edge, do scoop arms and swish arms, and to have fun! Her favorite part of it all was being able to watch all the other little kids in her class.

Mama and Jenna

Crawling along the wall.

Holding on all by herself!

Practicing blowing bubbles

It was only the last couple days of class that Jenna would put her face in the water to blow bubbles. She loved it once she actually tried it! Now she's a pro!

Jumping in!
(This was Jenna's other favorite thing to do in class!)

More jumping!

1, 2, 3, Jump!
Jenna learned that she wasn't to jump until I said the word 'jump'. That was her cue to know that I was ready and it was safe to jump in.
(Nice farmer's tan, I know! That's what happens when you spend a week straight doing yard work!)

Got her face wet!

Ring-a-Round the Rosies was the song we used to practice going underwater.

Jenna loved playing with the sink or float toys.

So happy!
Love that smile!

I'm so glad that we did this class! We learned lots of fun songs to sing in the pool (and bathtub) to help practice some of the things we learned. We have been swimming a few more times this summer and Jenna LOVES being in the water. I think doing swim lessons helped her get over her fear of getting in a pool. She has no problem now getting her face wet or going under the water!