Reunited & it feels so good!

This little girl sure was glad to see her daddy late that night,

same little girl five minutes later...zzzzzzzz

Utah trip Happy List

going to the Kohl's Lowest Price's of the Season SALE!!
and finding these shoes...

this dress.... and this swimsuit!

Letting my daughter go pantless on a walk

through Nana's neighborhood...

attending my cousin Jeff's wedding &

remembering my own...

wondering why Savanna is so entertained by the car seat, when it's not in the car...

but most of all this face!

Annual 4th of July Bear Lake Trip 2007

Unoffical Bear Lake Babe!

Having been on this particular camping trip before & having traveled 2500 miles ALONE to get there, I figured I had this mothering thing in the bag and was prepared to embark on Savanna's 1st ever camping trip. Surprise! Camping is a whole new kind of experience with a toddler in tow. No longer are the relaxing days of lounging in the sun with your feet in the lake while taking in the scenery or reading the lastest news of your favorite celebrities. No, now it's about making sure there are no broken noses, poked out eyes with sandy fingers, or drowning children. Overall, I had a great time! I did get in some R & R during nap time or while Savanna was simutaniously entertained by someone else. Here are just a few highlights...

Savanna's Favorite Moments:

Just chillin' in the sand while eating some sand flavored snacks

Riding the wave-runner with Mom (even falling asleep once)
Becoming "one" with nature (what is she doing ???)
Figuring out that when you're wet...sand sticks!

Keeping "the pigs in the barn" with Keith--don't ask, it's their game.

Mom's Favorite Moments:

• Reading a good novel while the little munchkin slept
• Taking a much needed nap after playing in the water
• Riding recklessly & feeling the wind in my hair on the wave-runner (without Savanna)
• Tan lines--actually aquiring them without intention, or rather, paying attention
• Camping in Nana & Pa's "Taj Mahal" trailer in a site with electricity & water hook-ups (is it still considered camping if you have A/C and get to shave your legs)

But most of all I liked spending time with family & friends...

Favorite Things

"piggy" tailsnew shoes
a good ol' garage sale
Seriously, I don't think you get the full extent of how much my mom has "collected" from this photo. Most of which is toys & baby stuff. (Actually she was going to re-sell this all on Ebay, but became overwhelmed with the task...I can see why!)

Why Nana Doesn't Babysit...Anymore!

I left them unsupervised for only a few minutes and returned to find a squealing child covered in mud and grass clippings. Nana was watering the garden and Savanna was helping...in her own special way. It quickly became a game of Cat & Mouse as she chased me around the yard whining for me to pick her up. I'm glad they both enjoyed themselves because I will be supervising their next playdate...or making sure Nana cleans up her mess! :)

Personal Space

It began as just another trip to play with the cousins and all we're running around in the family room at my sister's when she mentioned that she was going to give Madison a bath. I failed to mention to her Savanna's shear determination to have a bath, play in the water--including the toilet, and join you in the shower. Needless to say, I didn't think much of it when I heard "Kim, your daughters trying to get in the tub" coming from the bathroom. I did however respond to "Get the camera!" It was then that I realized Savanna had decided to join her little cousin in the confined space of an infant tub. What I truly found hysterical was that neither seemed to mind, nor react when we all filled the bathroom with video & camera in tow. Both just carried on as best as they could. Savanna splashed & found joy in the plethora of "tubby toys" nearby, while poor Madison just sat helpless to this monster in her tub. When I retrieved the bath time invader, there was literally no water left in the tub--it either spilled over the side when she entered or was soaked into the massive diaper we removed after the fact. We all had a good laugh and I've been more aware of my daughter's desires and quests...like being drawn to a staircase whether big or small. No accidents--YET! This vacation HAS just begun.