From Orphan-like....to just plain Handsome!

I tease my kids and say they look like orphans when they don't have their hair cut or combed. But really who would not take this cute little face for their own hair cut or not! Bradley was a very good boy for his first hair cut and didn't even wiggle free or cry too much. I was very impressed.

Before

I do cut all my boys hair! Crazy, but true.

HANDSOME!

What a looker. Boy he cleans up nice!



Daddy and Bradley at Gardener Village, what a hansome pair!

One year old and wiser too!

Happy Birthday to my sweet 1 year old!

Bradley is so quick and busy that it's hard to get a picture of him holding still. We really lucked out to have this sweet little person in our family.

 

Bradley loved his cake. I made a bug because we call him our "little bug" or "Bradley bug." It's fitting because he is always zipping around exploring everything! 

Before 

 After.

I had to cut him off, I was worried that he would get himself sick and actually eat the hold cake! I was impressed and he did not hesitate at diving in and helping himself. What a cutie!

Bradley's little birthday haul. Grandmas and Grandpas came as well as Aunt Mari and Lily, Aunt Lauren and Uncle Dave, Wes and Mas, and Nana.

Boy you are loved little bug!

Children's Museum

What a fun day! I got a great deal on a family pass for the Children's Museum. I was worried that it might be a little bit too grown up for Jackson and Bradley but I was wrong, they loved it. John had the week off for vacation so we mixed it up with a staycation and a camping trip. It was so fun to have him with us.

Jackson and Bradley were both equally interested in the water exhibit. Thank heavens for the water vest that Jackson wore, if only Bradley would fit in one.

 Jackson loved "riding the pony" he said he was a cowboy.

Bradley has turned into a little clown, he makes cute little faces and is a tornado in any room. He makes the cutest little bull I've ever seen.

And what little boy can resist a turn in a helicopter, John was especially excited to see the kids taking a "ride" in it. Brad thought he should be able to crawl around and check it out properly, but I had other ideas for him.

Fishing

John's co-worker, Brent, invited us to go fishing with their family at Millhollow Lake. It was a fun day filled with firsts for both of our boys. Jackson actually reeled in a couple fish and Bradley even got a chance to hold a fishing pole. As for me, well I kept with my record of 0 fish caught. (For some reason I catch absolutely no fish no matter what tricks we use, go figure!)

Brent and Holly's little family.

 The crew putting worms on their fishing poles.

Bradley and John, he was a trooper to stay in our arms almost the whole time.

This little boy is meant to fish, look at that cute little grin.

Jackson loved every moment of fishing, especially looking in the cooler and seeing what we caught. He even ate some of it for lunch back at the cabin. What a fun day!

What could be better...

...than running in a field.

On our way to Grandma Riggs' house in Kanab, we stopped at Uncle Alan's house to look at the elk next door. It was a much needed break and what a better place to strech your legs than one that has elk to watch us too!

The Road-trekkers...minus John

Jackson was in love with his cats, he chased them all over and eventually they gave up and let him love them.

 A rare moment in Riggs' family history...a picture of me, and of course the cutest little baby around!

It was so windy, all the better for my movie star-esque close up.

Care free and loving it, Lily (5) and Jackson (2)

You have to get outside while it's not raining these day. Mom came down to help me tame the jungle that was once our yard. I am forever greatful for her help, but it also got us started on the possibilities of drastically changing our front yard. Before and after pics to follow soon, especially if the weather holds up.

Fleece jackets in the Spring...it's a cold, sad thing.