Busy summer

We had such a great time this summer!  There are days when I really don't want to go back to work and I want to stay home with Heisman all the time but then I think about the long winter months and wonder if I would feel the same way.  We spent a lot of time playing outside this summer.  We would go to the park, to the pool, play with the neighborhood kids, do sprinklers, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, bike rides, walks, etc.  One of Heisman's favorite things to do this summer was "hit the ball."  He has a little T ball set for outside and even a little bat inside.  He would only hit the ball a few times off the Tee and then he wanted us to actually pitch the ball to him.  We got pretty good at throwing the ball directly at the bat but he actually does a decent job at hitting.  When we weren't busy at home, we visited the zoo, science center, Triad gymnastics and finally the fair.  I have been back to work for almost 2 weeks now and it was pretty hard on me and Heisman.  He still went to daycare one day a week during the summer but now he's back to 4 days a week (I don't work Fridays!!!).  The first few days he would say, "No mom work.  I want to play with Mom."  Awww :(  I'm sure it will just take a few weeks to get back into the swing of things.  He really loves daycare when he gets there.  Anyway, here are a bunch of pictures of our busy summer.....

Triad gymnastics.....

Action shot on the trampoline

Science center....

loves his sunglasses!!!

Heisman and his BFF Ty

Heisman and his girlfriend, Laura

At the zoo...

Heisman thought this was really fun until one of the birds landed on him!!

Did not want to get off the train

Finally the fair....

2 years old!

Heisman is no longer a baby :(  We celebrated Heisman's 2nd birthday a few weeks ago.  We had lunch with Tony at his office and Heisman thinks it's so fun to go see Dad at work.  Plus, the ladies love him and he runs around the place like a mad man!  Heisman's aunt, uncle and cousins (Kelly, Jeremy, Carter, Caden and Cale...The Klines) came over for pizza and then we all went to the pool.  After the pool, we had dirt cake and opened presents.  We also had a fire pit for smores and a slumber party with the Klines.  Fun!!!

He did a great job of blowing out the candles!

Yum, dirt cake

He was not a fan of the gummy worms!

Tony put one of the gummy worms on Heisman's belly and he freaked out!

His favorite present... A DS from the Klines

Park City, Utah

Heisman got to take his second plane ride a few weeks ago when we went to visit Tony's sister, Kristi.  The plane ride was ok.  He fell asleep both flights but only for 20 minutes or so.  He couldn't get comfy since he was sitting on my lap and just wanted to lay down and stretch out.  After a short, crabby, whiny 10 minutes, the rest of the flight was fine.
Park City was so pretty and the weather was perfect!  We had a lot of fun catching up with Kristi and spending time with Grandma and Grandpa Dickinson!!  Kristi took us to a fun kid's park where Heisman got to ride some rides and we also took him up the mountain on a ski lift and he rode with me down a really long slide.  It looks like a water slide but you sit on a scooter.  It was really fun!!!

We went to an Olympic Park where there is a ski jump show for future Olympic hopefuls to practice.  Since it's summer time, they jump into the pool.  It was really neat!

Took a carriage ride...

Kristi also took us to a lake up in the mountains and we had a picnic.  Since it was pretty high up, there was still snow!!! 



Kristi is the assistant spa director at the Montage Hotel in Park City.  She gave us a tour of the hotel and it was amazing!!!  Amazing views, rooms, amenities and prices :)  It's such a fabulous hotel!

Thanks Kristi for a great trip!!!  Miss you!



I Cubs - First Pitch

We celebrated Tony's birthday at the I Cubs game on Sunday.  Heisman threw out the first pitch and he did such a great job!!  We were debating on letting him throw the ball on his own or have Tony hold him and throw the ball (what they did last year).  We decided to let him try it and he went out there and threw it right away!  The rest of the game was spent in the sky box with family and friends.  Thanks for helping us celebrate Tony's birthday!

Cupcake eating contest :)

Summer fun

School has been out for about 2 weeks now and we have been loving every minute!  We've been to the zoo, pool, park, library and even the Principal Charity Golf Classic.  Tony does a lot with the tournament so he was "working" on the golf course all last week.  He was actually really busy and had long days but I'm not sure how much work he really did :) 

We've settled into a nice summer schedule.  We try to play outside in the morning before it gets too warm, then we have lunch and Heisman takes a nice long nap (I get a short nap in some days too).  After nap we go back outside.  Some days we go to the pool and other days we just play with the neighbor kids.  The only thing I don't like about summer is making 3 meals a day!!  I do not enjoy cooking! 

This Sunday is Tony's birthday and he and Heisman will be throwing out the first pitch at the I Cubs game!  Woo hoo!

Ty and Heisman looking at the T Rex dinosaur at the zoo exhibit... Not sure if they are scared or amazed

Waving bye bye to the monkeys

Principal Charity Golf Classic

"Quiet Please" - Heisman had a hard time following all the golf etiquette

Heisman was actually using the sign like a bat and hitting a golf ball

Almost summer!!

Only 3 more days of school!!!  Woo hoo!!!  I can't wait for summer!  Heisman and I are looking forward to play dates, sleeping in (yeah right), swimming, playing outside, swimming lessons, etc.  We have been busy the last few weeks having fun....

Trying sweet corn...

Going to Sesame Street Live....

Heisman really liked Sesame Street.  He was clapping, saying all the character's names and waving bye bye to them whenever they would leave the stage.  My friend, Krista and her son Tate, came with us too :)


Katie is Heisman's daycare provider and she took them to the zoo today!!...

Heisman and Hayden riding the choo choo :)

Lastly, Heisman has so much fun at Katie's house and we really like her!!  She does so much stuff with the kids (parks, zoo, walks, crafts, etc).  Here are some of Heisman's craft projects....

This was my mother's day present from Heisman this year :)

Outside :)

Heisman and I went to my parents house last weekend and we had a lot of fun!  We were able to go to a few track meets and see my younger siblings compete (and they all did awesome).  We fed the horses on my parent's farm and visited the neighbors to see their baby horses.  Heisman also got to drive the tractor a little.

Due to this crazy summer weather, we got Heisman's new water table out and he loves it!!!  He also loves trying to get me with water :)