Up To...

Lincoln and I are the best of pals.  Every day I get to stay home with him and I love it.  Some days are harder than others but all are fun and rewarding.  Here's a little of what we have been up to lately:

 Discovering himself in the mirror...

 Taking lots of naps...(the blankie on his face always ends up there and he can't sleep without it, so cute...)

 Running with mom and hanging out at the park after her workout....

 Lots of eating...he loves peaches the most and when I put them in his mouth he exhales with a "mmmm"....

 Learning to use a sippie cup....(he pretty much thinks that is the coolest thing ever)...

And of course playing with lots of toys.  He is an active little man and I love him for it.  There has been no attempt at crawling, which I'm honestly grateful for.  He laughs at the silliest things and thinks I'm funny, which makes me so happy.  We have so much fun together.  

I LOVE THIS LITTLE MAN!!!!!

1. Lincoln's laugh.

2. Lincoln's smile.

3. Lincoln's screams (I'm trying to find more joy in those...)

Boating

On Saturday we went boating at Pineview.  It was such a beautiful day and the water was amazing.  My mom and I switched sons for the day, so she took Lincoln and I took Trevor.  Basically it was a lot of wakeboarding with:

 Brett...

 Brett again...

 Laura...

 Me...

 Matt...

And Trevor for his very first time!!!  He did so great and learned so quickly.  He is such an athlete.

 He was happy with himself :) 

Laura and me in the water helping him get up....

The crew + Claire, who is taking the picture.  We had such a fun day and loved being there.  Thanks for taking us Claire!!!

1. Wakeboarding.

2. Gorgeous day on the lake.

3. Another wonderful weekend.

Family Video

One of my friends from High School, Chris Koch, made a video for us a few weeks ago and I couldn't be happier with it.  It is truly a priceless memory we will have forever.  It perfectly captures what our every day life is like with our little Lincoln.  We love our little boy!!  Here is the link to the video:

http://thechriskoch.blogspot.com/2011/08/lincoln.html

Alaina Bettie Dustin

Congrats to Deven and Andrea on their beautiful baby girl, born on Thursday, August 18, 2011 after 26 hours of labor.  She weighed in at 8 lbs and 3 oz.  She is one beautiful, perfect little girl!!!

I love her so much already.  It was weird taking this picture, thinking of what it will be like someday with another baby. Crazy!!  But, if she's as cute as Alaina we'll be okay :)

 Deven and me with our kids...so crazy!!  I was thinking Lincoln was still little but he's definitely a big boy!!

 Uncle T is the best uncle.  We love him!!!

1. Alaina!

2. Good run today!

3. Great weekend!

Oh boy...

you are so cute :)

1. lincoln.

2. uncle t up for the day.

3. brett looks so good today in his new shirt :)

half a year.

Lincoln is 6 months old-I can't believe it.  Monday he had his 6-month check-up and he's growing like a weed.  Here are his stats:

Weight: 18 lbs.  57%

Head: 18 inc.   94%

Height: 29 in.  95%

=very healthy :)

What a healthy boy!!!!  He is so much fun and we absolutely adore him!!  Some of the things he currently does:

-rolls over from his tummy to his back

-laughs at peek-a-boo

-plays with his toys

-food-loves strawberries and peaches

-takes long afternoon naps

-smiles and is in total awe whenever he is outside

-best baby ever :)

1. fun run with lincoln.

2. glorious weather today.

3. healthy baby.

durango.

On Friday my dad, mom, Trevor, Lincoln, and I went down to Durango, Colorado for my Dustin family reunion in Hermosa Park, Colorado.  It was so gorgeous and so great to see relatives and my grandpa.  We met at a campground in the park and enjoyed lots of food, games, and conversation.

 It was a relief to drive down the Iron Horse trail and not be biking it :)

 There was a fantastic creek in the park where Trevor and dad caught more than 10 fish.  They were so yummy!!

 Lincoln loved being in the mountains and especially getting held by papa.

 So gorgeous....

 Who doesn't love a little bacon, french toast, and hash browns for breakfast?? 

 While hanging out my Aunt Tammy set up a "minute to win it" game.  It was so fun!!

 We all enjoyed cheering on our teams and laughing with each other...

 Lincoln was a great teammate and running buddy with me during kickball....

 On Sunday we went to church with my grandpa in Farmington, New Mexico.  He turns 90 years old this year and he is still doing so well. He calls me his little "I do" and "sugar".  He is one of the sweetest men alive and I'm so happy I was able to see him again.  He was so proud to take us to church with him and show us off.  I just adore him....

Dustin Ave. in Farmington, New Mexico, named after my Great-Grandpa.

1. Grandpa Dustin.

2. July vacations.

3. New niece coming soon!!

July Joy

Brett and I were lucky enough to have our siblings from far away come this month to visit.  It has been so fun hanging out with them and getting to see our nieces and nephews.  Here are some pictures to re-cap our summer adventures with the Mellors.

 hangin' outside with Staci and cute Candace...

 Lincoln attacking Grandma Claire's grasshopper....

 Kickball with pool bases.  This was Brett's idea and it was such a blast to watch and play!  Jackson and Nick got so into it.

 Lincoln chillin' with Grandma B...

 Family....

 Yea!!

 Brett rockin' the wakeboard at Pineview...

 Tubin' times...I love Jackson and Nick's faces, they are so cute!!

 Staci and me...yes, my arms are still sore!

 Brett and the fam at Cherry Hill while I'm in Durango...

Jackson and Brett on Cardiac Canyon...

It's already been such a fabulous summer.  Can't believe it's already August!!

1. family.

2. summer.

3. fun, fun, fun.