My Birthday and other fun...

I turned 24 last week. It was a pretty fun day. Tanner slept in, so I got to sleep in until almost 9. (Not a bad way to start off my birthday). Chris had left to go to work by the time Tanner and I finally got up, so we went to have breakfast at a little diner next to Chris' office and he met us there.
Then Tanner took his nap. Later my mom took me out for my birthday lunch and of course Tanner got to get spoiled too. He loves his Nanny. He wanted to sit by her at lunch and didn't want anything to do with me. After lunch Tanner took his afternoon nap and when he woke up my Mom came by and picked him up. So I had about an hour of alone time before Chris came home and whisked me away for my birthday festivities. My parents watched Tanner all evening for us.
He took my to eat at the new Italian place in town- it was DELISH. Then we grabbed some chocolate and headed to the movies. We watched "I am Number Four" and I really liked it. I went in with really low expectations and that always helps- but we were surprised how much we liked it.
Then we went to my parent's house for cake, ice cream and presents. My parents got me a beautiful brown leather jacket and some money for maternity clothes, my siblings got me new scriptures, and my husband got me a new camera.
But not just any camera- the camera I have been drooling over for MONTHS! It was way too much but he said he wanted to spoil me and who am I to argue? He's amazing!


He got me the Canon Rebel T1i. Its a beauty and takes amazing pictures.
I'm still learning how to use it, but if its possible- I take more pictures now them before.
Tanner has even started saying cheese whenever I pull the camera out. Its so funny.
Needless to say, I had a great birthday and I feel completely and totally spoiled.

On Saturday we decided to take advantage of the windy day and we headed to the park to fly Tanner's kite for the first time. Tanner thought it was fun for about the first 3 minutes. Then he wanted to run around and play in the rocks. He did enjoy chasing the tail of the kite though.
helping Dad fly the kite


Caught the kite tail

Keeping his eye on the kite


Then we headed over to catch a bit of the baseball game going on at the park. Tanner loved watching the players hit the ball and then getting to clap for them. He clapped for both teams and cheered when everyone else cheered. It was so fun to watch him watching the game.
He's so intent on the game in this picture

Clapping for the other team



Today it is beautiful outside. Its 80 degrees and sunny. Perfect!!!!
Tanner and I decided to go play in the sprinkler. So I changed into some shorts and put Tanner into his swim suit and we headed out to the backyard.
Tanner really loved the sprinkler. He loved running back and forth and getting wet. Then he got really daring and decided to face the sprinkler and run right at it. He of course got nailed in the face by the water and after that the fun was over. He didn't like getting water in his face, but he was determined to beat that sprinkler. He tried again and again. Finally he got mad and ran to me for hugs to make it all better.
I turned the sprinkler way down and then he decided he was bigger and could beat it. He ran right up to it again, but because it was barely on he didn't get sprayed in the face- just the legs. He really liked that.
Right before he got the full blast of the sprinkler in the face. As you can tell- he really had fun for a while.

The sprinkler is SOOO MUCH FUN!


Tanner trying to figure out how the sprinkler works


Then he helped me turn it off and we played outside to let him dry off.
Then I got him dressed in some summer clothes. Can I just tell u how much I love summer clothing. I love the swim suits, the shorts, the sleeveless shirts- I love Tanner's somewhat-chunky body. I really love his little toes in flip flops
Here is Tanner in his first summer outfit of the year
Whoaps- the shorts were a little big

Tanner didn't mind. We just pulled them up and kept on playing


Now he is taking a nice long nap because he was exhausted after our water adventure.
He's so fun right now. Everyday he learns a new skill and he's always excited to try new things. I love my boy!