Random July Pictures

Well, just because I thought we needed a few more pictures, and they are all unrelated, here's a fun post.

First off, this one's just cute! Shows off his 4 bottom teeth so nicely.

We did dinner with my former roommate Katrina, and her fiance Kyle. (They're married now, and tomorrow we get to go to their Open House, and I'm SO excited!) This is one of those, quick, before we leave let's take a picture by stretching my arm out. And I have to say, it got us all in. Go me!
And lastly, Joe, Brek, and I spent a week in Evanston, Wyoming for MAT camp. Joe was busy teaching and playing. I was busy chasing Brek around. We ended up camping due to some mix-up in housing, but despite the fire hydrant rain, our tent was still standing and dry, and we had a great week. The hardest part was Brek's napping. Generally, he takes 2 naps a day, each for at least 1 1/2 hours, sometimes longer. While away from his bed and comfortable surroundings, I think the longest nap we ever got was an hour, but usually they were only 30 minutes. So he was one tired little dude! But he was still happy and social and loved all the music. A fellow teacher/camper took this picture and posted it on her blog. Apparently we were well known for our hallway naps.
I also posted the youtube video of Joe & I performing at the MAT Camp Staff Concert. I feel so famous! haha! :)

Family Pictures...

...wonderful roommate.

Katrina was my very last roommate I had in college before I got married, minus my stint abroad while being engaged. I had never met her before moving in. I was terrified. It was my first semester back to school after my mission. I had had some good roommates before, but I had also had some that I really didn't get along with. I was returning to school with no friends and no family. I'll even admit that when I found out she was a freshman, I was a bit concerned.

But all my worries, doubts, and fears about my roommates were dispelled. Katrina was my answer to prayer. It was the best semester of my college years, even if I hadn't gotten engaged. :) She was the friend I needed and could count on. She let me mother her and give her advice. We cried together. We laughed together. I remember coming in and jumping on her bed and waking her up so I could tell her I was getting married. Oh, I just love this girl!

So, Joe and I have been so excited to have her take our first family photo. She was awesome and just snapped away, which is terrific with a little baby. The little bugger would hardly crack a smile, that is, until it was all over. So yeah, go check out the preview she put on her blog. I'm so excited to see the rest!