Memorial Day

I want to write this post and focus on all of the positive things that happened this week. We went to my sister, Caroline's, last band concert. She didn't sign up for next year! Silly girl! I really feel she should have stuck through with it! James likes going to concerts. He always has fun with the music. This was Peter's first time and at first the music woke him up and startled him! He was fascinated with the lights and all of the different sounds. We love going to these concerts. I know Matt  wants the boys to join band, I hope this early exposure helps them desire to join!

We also had a fun play date this week with a friend of mine. The pictures were actually taken by her, I didn't think about pictures! I am glad she caught the memories. We tried to play in the front yard first. That turned out to be quite tricky with so many little children running around. While, I know they could all understand "Play on the grass", if one child went off then the rest would quickly follow! We soon decided to move to the backyard and had an easier time. I really enjoyed having them over and hope they come again soon!

Later in the week James got sick. I know this is not positive but it's one of the first times James has gotten throw up sick. I think there was one other time and that was on a car trip so maybe it was motion sickness! Don't mind me, just using my blog for some record keeping. I am a complete sickness freak! Lucky James went to bed shortly after and woke up feeling under the weather but not queasy. 

Saturday was a very special day for my sister Claire. She turned 8 and got baptized on the same day! I had the oppurtunity to give a talk on the Holy Ghost. It was very special to share this day with her. There were many people that came to show there love and support for Claire. I am so happy for her and I have to say that I am very impressed with her. She is only 8 but she seems to have so much understanding. There is a lot of faith in this lovely girl. She is a wonderful example to me. The rest of the weekend James kept telling me that Claire got baptized and he wants to be baptized. Thank you Claire, for the amazing person you are! 

And more exciting news! Peter has tried his first food! We were having dinner at a friends and we went with more of a baby led weaning with this time. He tried some cantaloupe and loved it! I admit he didn't so much eat it but rather played with it but that is half the fun! I do plan to officially try purée this coming week. But this was a fun way to start and just seemed right. Peter is definitely ready for food! 

Peter discovered that forks make things a little bit easier, especially with slippery melon!

Today is Memorial Day and I would say that we are very Patriotic family. Matt, especially, loves the oppurtunity he gets with these holidays to teach the boys to love and respect our country and the men and women who protect it.  

We had a fun day of swimming, barbecues, and family! Earlier in the day we pulled out our pool and filled it with warm water. James loved it so much more this time around! Peter also woke up from his nap in time to play in the water. This was actually his first time to ever go swimming. I feel that he enjoyed the water. He seems very much like a water baby! 

Trying out his new swim suit!

I also got my Jamberry nails in just in time to celebrate the holiday with my nails. 

This week has been filled with many happy memories and I know that my family and I are very blessed. I am not looking forward to my next post but I am grateful my life is filled with so much joy.