Pumpkins

On Saturday, Jacob and Serene were in town, and they got to come with us to go get our pumpkins. Last year, we got pumpkins with Aaron, this year with Jacob - I think next year might be Benjamin's turn. We decided to go to Day Farms, a farm in West Layton. Our tickets included a hayride out the pumpkin patch at the far end of the farm and then a pumpkin for each of us. Matthew loved being at the pumpkin patch - there were "balls" everywhere. Then tonight, Mark and I carved the pumpkins while Matthew watched. Then we surprised my grandparents with a BYU pumpkin and some cookies. To give credit where credit is do, Jacob is the one who thought of carving a "Y" on a pumpkin for grandpa, but we decided that train game was more important that pumpkin carving last night.

Snow!

This past week, we got our first major snow of the year. I'm not sure that Matthew really remembers what snow is. I bundled him all up to go outside, but we don't have any mittens for him. I'll have to go buy some. I tried using some socks instead, but those did not last long. Matthew was slightly intrigued by the snow, but once he learned it was cold to the touch, he lost interest quickly. We did go on a walk on the snow covered sidewalks, which he rather enjoyed. That is, until he fell one to many times and his hands got too cold. It was a fun novelty to have the snow for a day or so, but I'm glad we will be back in the '60s this week.

The Climber

Matthew's Tricks

Matthew sampling his many tricks



"Ball"

Matthew learned to say "Ball". Though, it's not as easy to hear on this video.

A Collection of Photos

I think this photo is hilarious.

With Mommy

With Grandpa Robison

Grandma and Grandpa Robison

A Picnic!

Piling all his toys on Daddy.

Taking a bath in the big tub.

Basketball

Matthew moved up to a forward facing carseat.

He loves the airplane shirts Grandma Robison sent him.

With Daddy

Ready for his first haircut (basically a trim).

Hanging out with the Pingel family

Because of Jacob's wedding, pretty much everyone converged on Utah at the same time. Jaclyn and Steve arrived about a week before the wedding. My mom arrived early in the week, followed by Benjamin and Jess and then my dad. It was fun to see everyone, and to show off my house. We really didn't do too much while everyone was here. But here are some of the photo highlights.

Mark, Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Benjamin,

Jess, Jaclyn and Steve

Matthew and Mark

Dad, Mark, Matthew and Mom

My little soccer player

Mom and Matthew

Matthew and I

Matthew ate the bread we brought for the ducks.

Matthew loved the swing, though he had to hold on as high up as possible.

Dad teaching Matthew to say "Dude."

Jacob's Wedding

So I haven't posted in a while, but late is better than never, or so they say. The big event in August was Jacob's wedding. We arrived in Grand Junction Friday night, and just missed the rehearsal dinner, which was probably for the best. One year olds don't do well in restaurants. Friday night was fun. It was Jacob's "bachelor party" so we all played Train game. On Saturday we had I nice relaxing swim in the pool. Then Diana, Chad and Cameron Corder arrived at the same hotel. I hadn't seen her since last October, so it was fun to see how big Cameron has gotten. Her little boy was so cute, but not really that little.

 Matthew had been sick earlier in the week, but had seemed fine for a few days. Unfortunatey, we made the mistake of assuming that meant he was ready for real food again. We quickly learned our mistake when we arrived at the wedding early, and Matthew threw up all over Mark. Poor guy. The lady that owned the house was really sweet and was able to wash Matthew's little suit before the wedding started. We cleaned Mark up as best we could. Luckily, Matthew felt much better and lasted through the wedding ceremony and a good chunk of the reception. The wedding itself was wonderful. Jacob and Serene did a good job planning it. Serene was as gorgeous as a bride can be. It was nice to see my brother so happily married. I wish we could have stayed longer to visit with Diana and Chad or with my Uncle Mark and Aunt Blanca who came out from California. But Matthew eventually started throwing up again, so we left and decided to drive all night to get him back home.

Matthew's latest obssesion is shoes.

Mark and Ayden

Mr. Cool Matthew

Melissa and Ayden

Mark, Matthew, Ayden and Melanie (Ayden's grandma)

Diana and Cameron

Me, Matthew, Diana and Cameron

Chad, Steve and Mark

Diana, Jaclyn and I

Jacob and I

Jacob and Serene

Airplane Nursery

Before I post about Jacob's wedding and my family's visit, I want to show off Matthew's room. I've been working hard on it for the last few weeks, and it's most of the way finished. I have a few more touches I want to add, but that will probably always be true.  And if I could decide if I was keeping the purple shelf in his room, I would paint it white. But until then it shall remain conspicuously purple.