July--Super month

Because July was such a busy and crazy month I loaded the pictures and so I realized that they were from the end of the month to the beginning, not gonna redo it so we are looking back for this month.

To give Jessica a break one afternoon so I picked up the boys and went to lunch at Artic Circle then they played on the playground for a little while. They were so cute I tried to catch them in unison.

I just love his smile and the way he loves his new little sister.

When Jessica went to her Dr. for her check up we went to see the floats for the 24th of July Parade in SLC. They were on display for public voting, it was fun to see them up close. By the end Emma had had enough and was ready to go home, Jessica was also showing signs of over doing.
These are just a few of the ones that we really liked.

The crickets that surrounded this float were so cute.

Of course this was one of the favorites the only thing missing was Cosmo!

Even earlier we went to see the fireworks outside Cougar Stadium for the Stadium of Fire. I love watching Nora and Cydney together, she didn't quite stay awake for the fireworks though.

These guys were awake are ready. Tanner ended up on Natalie's lap with her hands over his ears but he liked watching them.

Snug as a bug these two were ready for the show.

Anyone who knows me well expects me to be close to the fireworks. But it especially nice to be next to my sweetheart. We are apart far to much so I take the opportunity anytime I can.

We also had the opportunity to spend an evening at Rosemarie's house with my Brother Les and part of his family. It was great to be with them for awhile. With all of our busy lives it makes it hard to get together very often. I was able to go to lunch with Rosemarie and Elaine. Elaine and I have been able to relate a little as we have spouses who are gone a lot...It was really great to talk to her.

These guys were just being silly while we were at Rosemarie's.
I couldn't resist this picture. I can almost always count on the cheesecake grin from
Dave when I point the camera his direction.

When Jessica came home from the hospital we had a 4th of July celebration at her house. Nora was enjoying playing with the family.

I just love this man and his smile!

Cute face!

Rosemarie and Nora becoming a little better acquainted.

Welcome home sweet Emma!

After church on Sunday we headed up to see them at the hospital. Kerry always holds the newborns hands to quiet them, something he did with all of his girls and now it is part of the experience with the grand children.

I wish we could stop time with a newborn for just a little while. There is nothing sweeter than that new tiny little spirit!

Mom and baby doing well and bonding!

Aren't they cute?

So precious!

It was fun to take Nora to church and show her off to the ward. She was really cute as she danced around in her new dress.

Two proud Aunties!

While this was actually a set up picture he did feel this way last year when he met Nora for the first time. He is getting better at handling new little ones!

Newborn!

Nora didn't like having to wait in the waiting room while we took turns going in to see Emma and Jessica. She just wanted to meet her new cousin as well.

Caleb and Spencer couldn't wait to go back and meet their new little sister. They had seen Dave and Jessica go buy as they were on the way to the room.

Nora kept watching as people went in and out of the doors to see their loved ones.

On the way to the room from recovery, I was too slow to get the camera up to get the baby in the picture.

This is out of order but it is so typical of Caleb as he watched Emma and made sure his mom was ok.

Getting to hold Emma for the first time.

Looking pretty good for just coming out of surgery.

All smiles, Rebecca
Nora going inside the house while we were celebrating my birthday early.

Do you think he has had the camera on him a lot? Just so dang cute!

Kerry surprised me with a new video camera. I'm pretty excited because it is so small and light and no more tapes!!!! He spoils me!

We celebrated my birthday a few days early because Jessica and Emma would be in the hospital on the real date. We had a party in the backyard with the family. It is always good to be together and to have Cyd and Nora here was a great treat as well.

Whew July was a really fast and crazy month!