JULY 2012

(little background story: after Collin wakes up from any nap time or in the morning he likes to grab one of his stuffed animals to bring with him.)

in this picture Collin's grandpa Drake got him up from a nap and Collin couldn't leave his crib without all the stuffed animals he could fit in his arms. 

on the 4th of July we went up to Willard Bay to have some fun in the sun! 

Collin is enjoying a cookie!

Spencer had to work the night before and only had about four hours of sleep before we went up to the lake, but he was able to catch some zzzz's in the beach tent.

We all know how beautiful and awesome my car is! that being said it needs some work from time to time. so Spencer, Collin, and Grandpa were hard at work the other day. 

This week has been Clinton City heritage days. I can't believe my little Collin is already big enough to ride some of the rides! he loved driving that boat and ringing that bell!

Collin was very brave as he fearlessly boarded the tilt a whirl with mom and dad trusting that we wouldn't possibly make him do anything too scary. little did he know.................

He was in for the ride of his life! (although the ride was pretty crazy for a one year old he never cried!)

we ended our carnival adventure with something a little more age appropriate and fun for Collin. 

so far our summer has been full of fun and adventure and we look forward for much more to come!

a little side story.

 last month the dr. told us that it looked like we might be having a boy. so we have been excitedly planning for a little brother for Collin. we had a name picked out and were all geared up for our little boy. Yesterday we had my dr. appointment and the doctor told us some news that totally threw us for a loop. we are actually having a GIRL! we were in quite the shock yesterday. we cannot agree on any girl names and we have absolutely no girl things. good thing we have a good five months to get planning! we are very excited for a crazy new adventure and I know that Collin will be the best big brother! we should be welcoming baby  girl drake around December 15