beach baby

Last weekend was Orin's first trip to the beach! We went to Oceanside with Mason, Melina, Randy and Ashley and some families from our ward. It was a really fun day... but it was definitely not the same as our baby free trips. Life's now a constant worry... is he too hot, too cold, is the sand on him, wind hitting his face... but I wouldn't trade it for anything! Orin was looking pretty stylish in his little beach hat! Check out those cheeks!

family

Orin has two wonderful families. My mom came to help us and stayed for two weeks! It was such a lifesaver to have her. I drove out toward LA to visit Christine and her family and it was great seeing them. Then last week Shawn and I went up to St. George to surprize his parents... we were both really excited and couldn't wait... Shawn loves surprizing people! Glenna was in on it and we met them at Wingers. When Dixie saw us she was is tears, it was the reaction we were hoping for!! We even made it up to Provo for baby Ifo's blessing, so Orin has now been able to meet everyone on Shawn's side of the family. I had been looking forward to having my sister meet baby Ory and it was so fun to be with her. We are looking forward to next weekend when Orin will meet his grandpa!!!

dad duty

A few weeks ago I went to school for the First Day.. so I could meet my class and basically do some intimitating!! So Shawn got the baby ready and took him to Melina's for a hour or so. When I showed up to pick Orin up, he had on the cutest onesie, but it was a bit large!! Umm... it was the one I made for him to wear next Father's Day, a 12 month size! I had to laugh because I thought back to my mismatched outfits and funny hair when my dad was incharge of getting us ready. But Shawn, you do rock!! You're an incredible dad... Orin's so lucky!