How will he start crawling?

So I am just curious how all your babies started crawling. I think if we would let him be on his tummy more that maybe he would be further along, but Jared is a protective daddy and hates to watch his baby struggle or be sad. And Porter doesn't like being on his tummy for long periods of time, it frustrates him. I have a neighbor whose baby was the same way and he would lean forward when he was sitting to reach something, and eventually got to where he was on fours. Interesting, right? Maybe he will do that? He can scoot backwards, but he isn't too consistent with it. I don't know how most babies start this step, it will be interesting to see how he does it. Just was wondering how it was for the rest of you.

My Favorite "Funny Face"

The past couple days Porter keeps pulling this face, and it cracks me up. He squeezes his eyes shut and makes a face. He will do it at the most random times, and I think it's adorable. Had to share.

Go, go, go...

Porter wants to go....but he can't. His new thing is that he wants to walk around the house all day holding your fingers. If you try and grab his hands to play or give him a toy, he will just grab our hands an pull himself up. He can't pull himself up on the couch but this picture captures his current mood.

Orem Summerfest Parade

Jared and I are really not fans of parades, we hate the traffic and the crowds but we just knew Porter would love the big floats and all the madness, so we walked the six blocks from our house to sit in the heat and watch the parade. They throw candy to the kids and this nice guy next to us thought Porter would like a sucker. He went to town. He was a pretty sticky mess at the end but at least he was a happy camper. We hoped he would stay up late enough to see the fireworks but he crashed just before they started. Maybe the 4th of July? The last picture is for Kyle - a bunch of Orem High kids being pulled behind the float.

Seven Peaks Baby!

This summer my sister in law Lisa and a couple friends got Season Passes to the Seven Peaks water park. The past couple weeks Porter and I have been trying to go 2x a week. He loves the water, and it is fun to get outside and enjoy summer. Yay for warm weather!

Yum Yum

It seems like I am always snapping away when Porter is eating, he is just so funny with his messes. The other day I gave him some baby food that he apparently did not like. He found out that if he stuck his tongue out and rubbed his fist across he could get the food out of his mouth and all over his face instead. On the other hand, if he is eating something he likes...he is clean as can be. It is funny the things they learn.

Cousins do it best...

One of my favorite sounds in the world is when Porter gets the "giggles". Every once in a while something will just strike his "funny bone" and he will get into a fit of the giggles. I am finding that his cousins do it best, especially Zach and Ash. They can get that boy going, and it is just so adorable. What I really need to do is catch these moments on the video camera, but I am always too busy laughing along. This was a couple weeks ago, Ash had him going. I love those kids and so does Porter.

Thank You Porter!

So I have to say that it has been so fun to have a little boy that is content to let us dress him to the tee however we please. Not only will he wear his adorable little baby sun glasses, he now sports this cute little baseball hat. The other day we were at the park and I watched as a mom continued putting a little bonet on her little girl's head to shade her from the sun just to have her pull it off the next moment. I know this is rare of a baby his age, so THANK YOU Porter. I love it.

Kristen's Wedding Day

Porter and I had the opportunity to go to Rexburg, Idaho last weekend for Kristen and Joe's wedding. We were able to stay with my good friend Cassie, and I met up with another good friend Tara who lives in Miami. Kristen was a beautiful bride, and she and her husband are such an adorable pair. It brought back so many sweet memories of Jared and my wedding day. Congratulations to the newlywed couple!

PORTER Family

L-R Jeff, Kyle, Dad, Rob, Jared, Mom, Porter, and Stacy.

My entire family was all together this past week in celebration of Kyle's graduation. It has been a little while since we have all been together at the same time. We had an enjoyable time, our highlights included: BBQ's, graduation, picnics, Tuscanos, miniature golfing, and more! Individual Updates Dad - Dad is still working for Warn Industries and has been there around 25 years! Currently restoring a Classic Chevelle. Mom - Mom works in the accounting department for Follett Investments. Claims she has frequent "Porter withdrawls". Rob - Rob rents a house with his good friend Travis and works at Ruby Tuesdays in Folsom. Jeff - Jeff lives in Orem in a condo and is going to Utah Valley University and works part time at a Collections Firm. Kyle - Kyle graduated from Orem High, and has moved back to Folsom to attend the Folsom College and work, and is interested in pursuing a filming career. Jared - Jared works from home on his online business http://www.superiorweddingrings.com/ and enjoys playing golf. Stacy - Stacy enjoys entertaining Porter each day, and is loving the warmer weather to play out in! Porter - Porter turned 6 months, he can sit up, and his favorite "real" food is yogurt!

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Kyle's Graduationn - A Bittersweet Day

My little bro Kyle that has lived with us the past two years has graduated from High School and moved back to California. I am so glad that Kyle was able to come and live with us, otherwise we wouldn't all be buddies like we are today. Kyle left to head back to California yesterday, and our house just isn't the same without him here. Kyle was here when we found out we were expecting Porter, when I was a moody pregnant lady, when Porter was born, and he has been here for all of Porter's life. He is the handy man of the household, and has been such a help around the house, yard, and with Porter. Best of all, Jared and I have grown to be good friends with him. We are sad that he has left, and hope he will be back someday soon. Our home has a void with his not here........ Graduation was bittersweet, we are excited for him being graduated but sad he is gone.