2014 Family Pictures

Yeah we finally have a family picture with Rhett in it! He's officially part of the family! A couple of weeks ago my sweet friend took our pictures at a nearby park. We wore our long sleeves pretending it is fall outside and my kids smiled for at least the first 15 minutes : ) I especially love their individual portraits and can't wait to put them on my wall.

Disneyland!!!

I have been so busy with work and school lately that I have not been able to update any pictures on my blog! We went to Disneyland 2 weeks ago and had a great time. We rode a lot of rides and got to hang out with Grandma and Grandpa Barnum which made it extra special! It was incredibly hot at Disneyland all the days we were there so for that reason it probably isn't my favorite Disney trip, but overall we really did have a great time. 

Excitement is always high when you are waiting to get in the park for the first time. Halloween decorations were out but since it was 107 out it didn't feel very much like fall.

Sweet Rhett was a good boy, and hung out in the stroller most of the time.

Waiting for the parade, Dad saved us some good seats!

Grandpa was a good sport and even went on the spinning rides.

One of my favorite pics from the trip, waiting to ride Radiator Springs Racers with Joshua.

So hot so we were always seeking out some shade and a water source.

A highlight of our trip was eating at Ariel's Grotto. The food was delicious and we got to meet 5 of the Princesses while relaxing in the air conditioning.

The boys couldn't resist hopping in a few of the princess photos too!

Sweet Rhett and his first time sitting in a high chair. This is right before we discovered his poop explosion that ended up all over me and the high chair.

Rhett's take home present, a baby Pluto that he was just laughing and giggling away with.

Our last night we did a power hour with just the two boys and rode a few of the bigger rides a few more times.

The boys during our long wait for World of Color to start.

Our Avery doll was just at 40 inches and went on all of the big rides including Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Tower of Terror!

Cole Family Camping

At the beginning of the month we went camping with my Dad and siblings like we have done for the last few years. We had a great time! Camping is always a lot of work to set up and clean up but is a great opportunity to make memories especially for the kiddos.Fire restrictions were already in place like usual but the weather was great with just a little coolness at night.

Rhett's first time camping and he did great. He also got to wear his arm jammies that don't get used here in Phoenix.

Aaron setting up the stoves.

Yes this is how much fun Avery had camping!

Nap time in the afternoon.

Grandpa Doug and Mary also came to visit and eat dinner with us.

Mud Lovin'

This past year there has been a lot of digging of large holes in our backyard. Michael finally decided to fill them back in and finish landscaping our backyard. In the process a lot of mud was made, which made a perfect spot to play for the kids. Josh and Avery loved the mud and played in it for a few hours. Ethan not so much...

This is him sitting and refusing to play with the other kids.

 

And this is him after we stripped his clothes off and threw him in. I know we are cruel parents : ) but actually he had fun and starting playing after we made him get dirty.

Rhett 2 months

These are the pics I took when Rhett turned 2 months old. For his 2 month apt he was 9lbs 5oz and 21 inches long, so still small but good growth from where he started. He got his shots : ( and actually Avery freaked out more than him. When she saw the MA do the shots and Rhett started crying she started screaming bloody murder. I am not excited for her to get shots again next year I think will need to bring Michael for back up. 

Rhett's Blessing

Last month Rhett was blessed at church. Grandpa and Grandma Barnum and Aunt Rebekah's family came down from St.George to spend the weekend with us. My family also came over on Sunday in the morning for breakfast and then to church for Rhett's blessing. Michael gave Rhett a nice blessing and we enjoyed sacrament meeting. New babies are sure special!

Looking handsome in his blessing outfit.

My family that came: Uncle Will, Grandma Sandy, Grandma Connie, Aunt Dena, Aunt Maddie, Ryan, and Cousin Peitin

We sure love our cousins: Kenzie, Kayden, Madison, Lydia, Boden, & Luke

Science Center

This past year our family had a membership pass to the Arizona Science Center. We were able to go multiple times with different friends and family members. When Aunt Beka and the kids came to visit for Rhett's blessing we decided to go enjoy the Science Center one more time. We had a great day together! 

Before going into the museum we ate a picnic lunch outside and played on the trees.

Both Kenzie and Kayden accepted the challenge to ride the SkyCycle.

We even got Grandma to lay down on the bed of nails!

Cousin love! Avery and Bo played together well on this trip.