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Mesa Falls

Tautphaus Zoo

Alturas Lake

Youth Jam

Zada is 10 months

Here are some updates on her. . .

Zada adores Troy and is constantly trying to keep up with him. Which may be why Zada is walking! Yay! Zada is not a picky eater. Zada will eat anything, but watermelon. She doesn't like rice, but she will still eat it.

At 9 months, she was 20 lbs 7 oz and 29 inches long. Which is bigger then Troy was at 12 months. Ted's fear of having a daughter bigger than her brother is becoming a reality. She also has her two bottom teeth with her two top teeth coming in. She is sleeping through the night, but only giving me two 1 hour naps- if I'm lucky.

Zada makes such sweet cooing sounds that I don't remember with Troy. My favorite is a high pitched 'Oh!'

I am loving the age she is right now, the curiosity and cuteness! Couldn't love her more!

We've been busy

Since Troy's birthday Ted has taken the bar, the kids and I visited grandparents, we have moved across the state, and we went on a mini vacation to Bear Lake. Since I am planning on printing my blog at the end of the year, I am feeling a little bit behind. This is a catch up post. I may need to warn some of you that this is a really long post. But it is mostly pictures so it shouldn't be too awful. :)

Troy had fun jumping on Grandma Peck's trampoline, especially with the sprinkler underneath.

Troy had such a great time doing 'farmwork.' He helped with the chores, rode a tractor with Grandpa, rode a horse with Grandma, and loved being around all the animals.

This is cousin Paisley holding Zada. They are 8 months apart and Paisley's one pound bigger, but she wanted to hold the baby! While we were at my parents we rode in the parade, and went to a rodeo for the pioneer celebration. This is Zada and Me at the rodeo. The kids both loved this. Zada even laughed when the cowboys fell off the bulls and bucking broncos. Troy was decked out in his carharts and cowboy boots. He still tries to rope Ted and I with this little rope he discovered. If he ever really figures it out we will be in trouble.

On to Bear Lake. . .

We had a great time at Bear Lake. I'm glad that our kids are still little enough that we didn't need a boat or a jet ski. We just needed a bucket and some sand. We meet up for pizza with Jake and Amy (Sorry I didn't get any pictures.) The kids really enjoyed the water. It was a much needed, relaxing vacation for our family.

And this is a picture of Troy's delicious lunch. I packed him a lunchable. The oreos were supposed to be for dessert. But to a three year old they must taste better with some turkey and a cracker. Yummy?

And I was trying really hard not to think about the seagull poop on the beach with this child. Troy loved playing in the water with his Daddy.

Zada loved pushing this truck around on the beach.

And Ted and I both loved that they crashed,

both days.

Troys B-Day.

Troy started out his birthday opening his present. A scooter! He was excited and tried it out right away.

For lunch we picked up Ted from school, and some grub at Wendy's. Then headed to the park. Zada clearly enjoyed the fries.
After dinner we had a party! Troy has been waiting for this for a long time. He was super excited or maybe hyper is the better word. We had play-doh, bubbles, balloons, and water guns for the kids to play with. Zada had fun playing in the water for the waterguns, and had to be changed into outfit number 4 for the day.

I had made a Lightening McQueen cake the night before. My Mom always made us birthday cakes from different pans (a pony, a bear, etc.) when we were little. I loved it as a kid. And so I have started. It is really easy, but is time consumming. I love the end product though. Happy Birthday, Troy!

Troy is 3!

Newborn Troy

Troy at 6 months.

Troy at 1 year.

Troy at 2 years

Troy at 3 years
I look at his newborn pics and wonder how that sweet baby became this handsome little boy?
The last three years have flown by! Troy is now 3 years old. He makes Ted and I laugh everyday with his imagination. He insists on being called Mickey Mouse, or 'Mick'. We hunt lions and hide from monsters a.k.a. Baby Zada. He loves Riding his Bike, watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, taking a Bath, Lightening McQueen, Ice cream, anything that involves tackling(this could be football or duck-duck-goose), and his Daddy (or 'Goofy')! He is really Ted's shadow and idolizes him. It's really cute. He is a very good big brother, giving Zada kisses, and sharing his food (even when he's not supposed to!) We love him so much!