We've been on vacation!

We have just returned from 9 days of vacation! We started out our trek with a surprise 40th anniversary party for Byron and Mary (Chris' parents). They were completely shocked to see 80 of their closest friends and family all in the same place to honor them. It truly was a wonderful tribute to their marriage. A good time was definitely had by all! In addition to all of the people, Adam (Chris' brother) prepared a slideshow of their parents' life together. To top it all off, Chris and each of his brothers prepared a small speech on what it meant to be raised by their parents. There wasn't a dry eye in the place.

Byron and Mary watching the slide show.

The Roselli boys as they shared what it means to have Byron and Mary as parents.

And then, it was off to Black Butte for 4 days! We spent our time in the pool, bike riding, going for walks, feeding horses, napping and reading. It was just perfect. With a set of grandparents and uncles around for 4 days, you can imagine how spoiled Lexi was. She is re-learning how to just have mommy and daddy around!

Lexi and Daddy snuggling in the morning before the day's activities started.

Look what happens when Uncle Adam is in charge for awhile...I end up wearing mommy's jammies!


That's a really big horse, you want me to feed it?


Daddy and Lexi trying out the new bike trailer for the first time.

On our bike ride through Big Meadow.

Check me out, I love this thing! "Go fast daddy!"


Endless hours of playing in the pool! What a fun time at Black Butte!


Then...we came back to Vancouver for the weekend to stay with Grammy and Papa. Our nephews Layton and Tanner were in town from Idaho and so we got to see them and play for awhile. The kids are so cute together. While we wish they could see each other more often, we cherish the time that they get to spend together and miss them every day.
The three grandchildren!


"Do you think Grammy will care that we are taking all of the rocks out of the candle garden? Of course not, we're grandchildren, we can do whatever we want!"

Grammy and Papa with all of their babies!

We even got to see Great Papa and Great Grandma before we came home. We had a nice dinner and visit with them. Great Papa even took us for a spin in his "dolf tart". So fun!

Potty Training

Lexi is very excited about using the potty. Whenever she is asked if she wants to sit on the potty, she runs into the bathroom as fast as she can to try and get her diaper and clothes off. She doesn't go every time, but she is interested. I think this is the first step. It is amazing how excited she gets when she actually hears something go into the potty. Wouldn't it be great if we still got so excited about little things like that???

A girls gotta multi-task!
This day, she sat down and said "Mommy, newspaper?" Like father, like daughter!
Such a big girl!
Who said 2 year olds can't do chores?
So fun to play dress up in mommy and daddy's closet!

Summer Fun and the 4th!

Since the weather has been nice, we've had lots of afternoons in the backyard playing in the pool. Lexi just loves it, she is a bit hesitant at times to get completely wet but once she sees someone else do it, she likely will follow suit.

Thanks Uncle Adam for this cool pool that you got me! Daddy almost passed out blowing it up!

On the 4th, we invited some friends over for a backyard bbq and some fireworks fun. Chris and our neighbor went out to the reservation that morning and purchased some goods for the evening's festivities. Lexi thought the sparklers, snakes and pop-its were fun. Everything else was "too loud Mommy!"

Lexi and Auntie Staci enjoying the show!
Xander and Baby Clare came to our house. Lexi loved giving Clare kisses.
"Too loud, Mommy!"1st sparkler!

She got a little more brave!

Lexi and Qy-Ana hanging out together! What a fun day.