Fireworks and July 4th

On the Fourth of July, My family got together for a big Lunch. We had gourmet hot dogs with pulled pork you could stick on top.  To accompany the hot dogs were amazing salads of all sorts and side dishes. It was DELICIOUS!! We had fun talking and making memories. My dad had the best fashion statement for the red white and blue. I would have given him the best dressed award. Lani showcases the delicious hot dogs and sides we had.

Devon LOVES fireworks. He keeps asking me every night for fireworks. Luckily, tonight I can deliver since it is July 24th but the rest of the days I had to settle for the fireworks that come on right before a Disney Movie. Here, we are watching the July 4th fireworks at Thanksgiving Point. It was so fun having my family there with us and it was a good, long show. It took FOREVER to get out of there once they were done. Next time, I think I will park on the other side of the freeway.

Sushi House

So, we go to Sushi House in American Fork quite frequently and Devon has learned how to use the chopsticks, sit during dinner, and enjoy the sweet, delicious sushi. Here's some fun pics we took while we were waiting for our food.

Devon's Firsts

So we did a lot of things this week that just happen to be Devon's firsts. We went to a carnival called steeldays in American Fork and he finally got to ride some of the rides :) Here's some of the rides he enjoyed...

We also went to the Owls game a little while back which was his first time ever going to a baseball game. Here's some of the pics from the game

We also went to the Springville splash pad which he climbed his first rocks by himself without falling :)

We also went to the Thanksgiving point Farm and it was his first time feeding the goats and riding the horse all by himself.

Another First for Devon is the sweet, yummy, cotton candy. He had never eaten it before but he enjoyed the sugar :)

His next first was putting on shoes all by himself :) granted, they were not his but it is a start.

When we were hungry one night, we decided to go to Firehouse Subs and it was delicious and the whole time Devon was so excited, yelling, "TRUCKS!" So there we have his first time at Firehouse Subs in Lehi

He also went to the library for the first time and got his own books and went to his first story time. He is such a cute kid :) Then he read the books when we got home. He also conquered the playground equipment for his first time all by himself.

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He also got his first sprained ankle :( Poor guy. He was jumping on the tramp and fell on it and started limping and couldn't walk on it. It healed quickly but it was sad to see him in pain for the short time it lasted. Here's his cute ankle all wrapped up.

And last of all, he watched his very first movie in the Thanksgiving Point Theater. The Movie was Despicable Me 2 and he made it most of the way without moving. Then he had to get down and play. Next time I will bring more treats and a drink to distract him :) We'll see if that works

Devon, Spencer, and I

Update on the Whitmore home :)

Devon is cute as ever. He can run, jump, laugh, cry, talk, put his own shoes on, eat his food from a table, and much much more. He really is growing up super fast and can do so many things by himself now. He just started to sing with me for our night time routine (the song is I am a child of God). I sure do love him. He LOVES to be outside, but specifically he loves bike rides.

Spencer is working at Orange Soda full time and he will begin classes in the fall to complete his associates degree. Yay for Spencer!! He is enjoying playing golf and with his family in his spare time. He does have a beard now.

and Me, I am an official graduate of college with my bachelor degree in Art Visual Communications. I am trying to put my skills to use by helping my mother, Debby, with her campaign for Orem City Council. I also am trying to improve my photography skills by practicing on my family. Right now I am doing a weight-loss challenge with Spencer and I am on track to reaching my goal :) whoot whoot!! My favorite thing right now is staying home with my Devon. Thank you Spencer for working hard so I can stay home. That's it for now.

Now the fun part! Who ever responds via comment, text, or phone call will get a special prize from me :)

Devon and I having Fun

We played this over and over again and when I couldn't do it anymore, he would spin in circles by himself :) I love my little man!

Modeling Mommy

Thank you mom for letting me experiment on you taking pictures and building up my portfolio. I love you. I still have a bunch more that I couldn't fit in the slide show but here's a little teaser :) You sure are gorgeous and I can't wait to grow older only if I can look like you.

Mother-Daughter Campout

I had the bestest time with my Mommy on our mother-daughter campout. It was so fun to hang out with her and to be able to make so many precious memories. I have the coolest mom. I cherish these memories and decided to share them with you through this video. It doesn't capture ever amazing moment but it definitely got some good experiences in there. Love you mom