They really do say y'all in the South...

Towards the end of June, Olivia and I went to South Carolina to see my family. There is really no direct way to get to Sumter, SC so we ended up having 3 layovers.  Even though Olivia was an angel and did not make a peep on any of the planes, I don't think I will ever travel without Zach again. A week was too long to be apart and the traveling was exhausting, to say the least. However, once we got there we had a blast from the get go. I was able to meet my nephew for the first time. He was absolutely adorable. I am a pretty lucky aunt. My parents spoiled us with delicious food, shopping, and AC! It was also really special to be there because we were able to see my dad take over command of a squadron on the Air Force Base. It was a great ceremony and I am really proud of my dad. Overall, it was a great trip. I'll let the rest of the story be told in photographs. 

 Grandma was in heaven

 Olivia went to the pool for the first time

My cute, sweet nephew

  Just eating some applesauce

At my dad's change of command ceremony 

4th of July

Our 4th of July was great!

 We took naps, went to the Rexburg parade,

played scrabble, ate delicious food, and 

spent the whole day as a family 

of 3

It really doesn't get any

better than that. 

We are grateful for this wonderful country we live in

and for the great men and women

especially our dads

that serve to keep this country so great.

At 3 Months....

Olivia loves to

talk all the time

squeal with excitement

sleep on her side

play with toys

try and sit up

try to hold her own bottle

give big smiles

make lots and lots of bubbles

laugh when daddy gives her raspberries

hold on to shirts, hair, faces, necklaces, basically anything

pull her blanket up over her face

go swimming

be outside

have her tummy tickled 

We love this little girl so much

she makes us so happy

It is so exciting for us to watch

all of these first experiences for her

we look forward to many, many more wonderful ones