Bedtime!

I think this moment speaks for itself--Andrew and I laughed and laughed over this.

Taylor's Blessing

We blessed Taylor during our student ward sacrament meeting last Sunday, August 3rd. We were so glad that so many family members could come to support him, me, and Andrew: Andrew's parents flew-in all the way from Alabama, my grandparents, parents and brothers drove up from Utah, and so many cousins and aunts and uncles to Taylor drove up from Utah too! It was a very special, memorable weekend.Taylor finally met Papa Norris! He also got to meet his little cousin, Courtney too--she's just one month older than him.
Cousins Ashley and Maddie flapping their "wings" at our picnic in the park.

Mountain Get-Away

Tiffany's family invited us to join them on their summer vacation to Grand Lake, Colorado--a small mountain town just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park. We fell in-love with the gorgeous landscape and the "untouched" feel of this neat place . It was so relaxing and such a treat to spend an entire week with family.
It was fun taking Taylor hiking with us. He loves the outdoors! Even passed-out in his Snugli on Andrew, his cute little personality came out.
On our first hike to Adams Falls, just minutes away from where we were staying.

Shots

Baby Taylor had four vaccines yesterday, and is still fighting a cold! Having his first set of shots was very traumatic for him but even more so for his mom, who cried on and off with him all day long!

Taylor's Great Grandparents

Taylor has met all of his great grandparents now--with one exception: Nanny (Andrew's dad's mother). We miss you, Nanny, and are excited to see you in Bama for Thanksgiving!

Taylor's Grandpa and Grandma Great (Macfarlane)

Great Grandma and Grandpa Mercer
Great Grandmother Hickman
Nanny (on the right)

Mercer Family Reunion

During the Fourth of July weekend, we went to Utah for the Mercer Reunion. It was great to see family and to introduce Taylor to everyone-- he was so doted over! It was also the first time since having the baby that Tiffany was able to really get out and do some "normal" activities for a change. It was fun.
Tiffany's cousin Allen was lucky enough to recieve his mission call in the mail the same weekend as the reunion. Here he is opening the call beside aunt Cherie: to Fresno, California, Spanish speaking. Congratulations, Allen!

Uncle Ron, Andrew, and Larz at the trailhead to the Mt. Timpanogos Cave hike.

Inside the cave. We're wearing sweatshirts because it's 45 degrees inside--brrr!
Tiff and her cousins Lauren and Bobby inside Timp cave
Larry, Tiffany, A.J., Bobby, and Lauren

Demolition Derby

We went to our first demolition derby last weekend. It was a little redneck but it was really a lot of fun.
Taylor really liked it.

Taylor's First Time Swimming

Over the Fourth of July weekend Taylor wanted to go swimming so we let him try it out (okay; maybe Mom and Dad wanted to go to the pool a little too. :) ). The pool was really warm so he enjoyed it a lot.

Taylor's First Photo Shoot

Tiffany's roomate Maria Grover gave Tiffany a photo shoot for a baby shower gift. Thank you so much Maria, we love them.

Fun With Cousins

Taylor with his cousin Kate. She is just under one month older than him.

Funny Shot. Nice wink dude.
Andrew and Haley playing Guitar Hero.

Thanks for making the long trek Jill & Christy. We had so much fun.