Chelsey came to visit

Chelsey loves the 24th of July and since they don't celebrate it in Washington, she comes back home to visit. We had a blast and I got to go to everything since I get to now stay at home with Kara.

Splash Pad on 7-19-2013
We had alot of fun once we found a cool splash pad. We tried the one at Liberty Park first. Lame, but lots of shade! Since it was lame, we packed up and went to the one on Fort Union. Awesome, but no shade. Thankfully, our Aunt Kathy lives close so my mom could get a coke and a umbrella.

We played in the water and had lunch in the 100 degree weather.

Fondue 7-21-2013
I had some friends over for a game night and we didn't get to the fondue, so I shared it with my family instead. It was fun having the kids dip the items into the chocolate. My favorite was giving Lydia items especially the cinnamon bears.

Lydia trying to steal a cinnamon bear without Chelsey seeing. 

Pioneer Day 7-24-2013
We had a BBQ at my mom's house and then went to see the fireworks. Kara loved them for about 15 seconds, but didn't want to lay down, so we enjoyed them sitting up. 

7 Peaks Water Park 7-25-2013

We even went to 7 Peaks Water Park in Salt Lake. We enjoyed ourselves. We had 6 adults and Arlee. Arlee turned out to LOVE Kali and Shawn and always wanted to ride with them. We didn't get many pictures as it was at a water park, but I got a few at the end. 

Matt and Chelsey

Just Being Cousins July 2013
We had alot of time just being at my mom's and hanging out with the cousins - Kasiah, Arlee, Lydia, Leili, and Kara...no boys allowed as they were in a different state, but we missed having them too.

Lydia helping Kara with her binkie and then taking it away. 

 

We had fun but we sure

5 Generation Picture...

Well my "great" Grandma Lucille wasn't able to attend Kara's baby blessing, so at my cousin's mission farewell, I made sure to get a 5 generation picture. Except this time, my mom was missing. Maybe one day, hopefully we can get a real 5 generation picture. 

My Grandma Lucille (we don't say the "great" part) and Kara. 

Grandma Lucille, Kara, me, and my Grandma

Always wanted to take a 5 generation picture ever since my cousin did with her first baby over 19 years ago!

Kara...4 months old (7/29/2013) LATE Post

Weight - 13 lbs 12 oz. 60%

Length - 25 in. 90%

Head - 16.2 in. 70%

• Rolled over on 7-5-2013 as I was doing laundry 

• Learned to suck thumb while camping on 7-1-2013

• Started grabbing for stuff first of July 2013

• Camping for the first time 7-1-2013

• Swimming for the first time 7-4-2013

• Rolled onto her stomach first time 7/15/2013

• Started wearing 6 months clothes on 7/22/2013

• Started grabbing her toes on 7/25/2013

• Fireworks show on 7/24/2013 at Liberty Park

Photo Shoot by our Kristin

Elswoods kids helping Kara smile during the photo shoot

Kara's second photo shoot

July 4th...Independence Day

Matt had to work the night before and that night, so we did a day activity of swimming. We went swimming at Dane's and Danielle's apartment pool. Kara wasn't to sure of the pool at first, but enjoyed it so much she feel asleep on me at the end.

After swimming, we came how to sleep. Matt worked out and then went to work.

I stayed at home almost all night except to go to dinner with my parents and then walk the neighborhood while everyone lite fireworks. Kara didn't even get scared. She just sucked her thumb the whole time.