Playing Catch Up

The past few weeks have been a little crazy around our household. Things are finally calmed down are we're settling back in. During the weekend of July 24th we were able to go to the St. Anthony Pioneer Day Parade. I was pretty excited. The last time we went it was just me and Todd. The parade was pretty cool, but I was excited to take Everett and see how he'd react. Much to my dismay he didn't really care. I should have know that! I thought he'd react to the firetrucks and the loud noises, but nothing. He just watched. That weekend were also able to hang out with our good friends the Bates. They had a wedding to attend so we were lucky enough to have them stay with us and hang out.

Unfortunately the 24th wasn't just filled with fun and laughter. On the 22nd of July we found out that Todd's Grandpa Kile was given only a few days to live. After contemplating for awhile we decided we'd try to move into our new place and then head out to Denver in hopes of being able to see him one last time. Sadly though he passed away on the 24th. We finished moving and cleaning and on the 27th we headed out to Denver to be with family and friends and attend Grandpa Kile's funeral.

Despite the reason for our visit we had a really good time being able to see family and friends and remembering Todd's Grandpa. On Wednesday, the 28th, and Thursday, the 29th, we attended the viewing and funeral. They had a really nice service and a little luncheon where able to visit with Todd's extended family. The rest of those days were spent catching up and hanging out at the Wilson's home. When we first got to Todd's parents Everett found his new favorite toy. A baby swing. He got in it and was able to get it to move back and forth. He was lovin it.

On Friday the family gathered up and went to the Science Museum in Denver. Everett was a mess when we first got there. I'd never seen him act like that before. I knew he was tired but he would not stop screaming for the life of me. I found a little corner and was trying to get him to calm down, but much to my avail nothing worked. Finally after about 10 minutes of frustration I had this prompting to take his shoes off. The minute the second shoe came off he laid his head down on my shoulder and fell asleep. I guess he really did not like those shoes! After waking up he really enjoyed the museum.

At one exhibit we were in they had a little landing that had a button you could push to learn more information. Those buttons were at the right height for Everett. When Todd would stroll up he'd just start pushing.

Outside the museum they had a little splash park sort of thing to run through. So after walking through all the kids got ready to go out and cool down. When we first got our there Everett would just stare. I tried taking him so we'd just get splashed a little. He'd stand there but didn't show much emotion. When Grandma Wilson got out there she took Everett right into the water. When they were first going she was hitting it just right so they really wouldn't get wet. Well after a little bit a huge burst of water came up and got the. Everett was not too pleased!!

He loves water and loves taking baths,but for some reason he did not like that. He would much rather be a bystander on the side.

Saturday morning we had a girls morning. We went and saw Charlie St. Cloud and left all the kids with the boys. After we headed back and got ready for Jace's baby blessing and Todd's birthday dinner. Todd's 27th birthday was on the 28th, but with everything else we decided to wait and celebrate that Saturday. He's mom made him his favorite lasagna and chocolate cake. We sang, ate, and had a good time.

(everett and josh trying to figure out how to get up the stairs)


singing happy birthday


blowing out the candles.

After a week of fun we made our way back to Idaho. This time to Rigby rather than Rexburg. We're now in our new place and have pretty everything up and put away. Everett is loving the extra space to crawl around in. We're slowly getting use to it here and are pretty happy with the decision we made to move. After packing, moving, unpacking, traveling, and more unpacking, we finally have the time settle in and make this our new home for the next few years:)