Our Fourth of July

I realize that when people are as behind as I am with blogging they just start from where they're at...but not me. I really do plan to print this blog eventually - since I'm not into scrapbooking & there never seems to be enough time to journal.

For the 4th of July we went to the home of some friends in our ward. We had a barbecue and got in the pool ("we" meaning Jeff & Ryan got in the pool). It was Ryan's first time in the pool.





He seemed to like it, but wanted to drink the water - so it didn't last long.

He really needed a nap while we were over there. They said we could use their daughter's crib to lay Ryan down...I seriously think he must be 1 part Beaver. He decided to eat the wood on the rails instead of napping. I was mortified. Since then he has gone to town on his own bed. It needs much more than a little staining now. He has literally scraped 1/4in. into the wood with those teeth. Crazy! Do all kids do that? I seriously think he might have pica. He has an insatiable craving for paper, cardboard, board books, wood, Styrofoam, & dirt. But will his pediatrician test his iron level again (tested once at 9mths)? No. Whatever. I tend to exaggerate, but I'll insist that he be tested if it gets worse.

Anyway, we gave up on the crib idea after we discovered the little Beaver hard at work. :) He is a cute little Beaver though, wouldn't you agree?



I really do love Corpus Christi. The people that we have gotten to know are amazing. Our ward is full of navy, coastguard, marines. I'm so thankful for all those who are willing to sacrifice so much for our freedoms. It is true that sometimes holidays seem a little quiet with both of our families in Utah. So I'm also thankful for good friends who invite us over on holidays. It always helps when they feed you amazing food and let you play in their pool. :)

Happy 4th of July! (2 &1/2 months ago...weird I know)