Dancing

Yesterday was Mya's first dance lessons! I took this video and pictures right before we left.

We had so much fun at our first Tot and Mom dance class. We started out by dancing to a Zoo song and we danced like different animals. For example: elephants, cats, monkeys, and frogs. Then we moved on the dancing with a stuffed bear, Mya really had fun with her bear. Next, we did a little stretching exercise. We sat on the ground with our legs opened and we made pizzas. We rolled the dough and added lots of toppings. We had a jumping game and then it was off to tumbling. Mya LOVED this part. We jumped on the trampoline, did somersaults (which I didn't know if Mya knew how and she did awesome), and we ran up a big foam wedge and then jumped off the end. Mya was having so much fun in the tumbling area that I just stood back and let her do her thing. She did so good and she listened to the teacher the best of all the children. At least I thought so, but I am her mom :D. Mya got a stamp on her hand for doing a good job at dance. She was so excited about her stamp. We were headed to go swimming after dance and she informed me that she didn't want to get her hand wet. I think she was concerned that her stamp would wash off, which it did. We had a wonderful time at the pool too.

This past weekend we went and stayed at Scott's sister Michelle's house in Manti. We don't get to see Scott's sister and her family very often so we (Scott's brother Bobby and his family and Scott's sister Julie and her husband) went to visit for the weekend. It was fun to see all the little girls play. We really didn't do much but hang out around the house and chat, it was great. On the way home we stopped by Scott's Grandparents houses in Levan and Nephi. It was wonderful to get to see them again. Grandma and Grandpa Jarrett gave us some fresh peas, carrots, potatoes and lettuce from their garden. Mya has already eaten all the peas and carrots, Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Jarrett. I was so busy having fun that I forgot to take pictures of the weekend, sorry.

Swimming, Parade and Fireworks!

We had a great 4th of July weekend. Our schedule was packed full with fun things to do. It all started Thursday when I bought Mya this cute little swimming pool. As soon as we got home from the store I couldn't help myself, I had to start pumping up Mya's pool. Mya was so grateful that she kept coming over to me and patting my back and she would say "Thank you Momma, Thank you." It was so darn cute. I got it all blown up and it was time for Mya's nap, so I told her when she woke up we would play outside in her new pool. Little did I know that it was going to rain that evening. We were crushed!

But, fortunately the next day was beautiful! We invited Mya's cousin Annabelle, Aunt Heidi and Uncle Bobby over to play in the new pool. The girls had a wonderful time. While we were having such a great time by the pool, poor Scott had to level the ground for our new shed that is arriving in about a week. Thanks to the help of Uncle Jeff and Grandpa Al it didn't take Scott the whole day. Thank you, thank you! We ordered pizza and had a fabulous time hanging out with the family.

Cousin Annabelle

Giving loves

And kisses

Silly Girls

On the 4th of July we went to the Layton Parade. This was Mya's first parade experience and I on certian that she loved it!

Playing at the park before the parade.

Patiently waiting for the parade to start

Helicopters are amazing things to a 2 year old

Mya's very own flag

Which some how finds it's way into her hair!
Silly little bug.

Clapping to the music

Hanging out with Daddy

That evening we did our own firework show.

Mya and Uncle Jeff trying out some pop-its.

Sparklers were by far Mya's favorite part

Chillin' with Aunt Julie

Mya was amazed by Daddy's fireworks
Our cute little family

I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th!

SpRiNkLeRs

Today Mya played in the sprinklers for the first time. She had so much fun. We are so glad that the weather is starting to finally get better. And we are getting our fence started next week, YEAH!!!!! It is going to be a great summer.

Mya is trying to catch some drops of water in her mouth

And, last week my cousin Zach got married. We were able to take Mya with us and she was so excited to see the temple. We had so much fun catching up with all of my extended family that we don't see very often. I got some cute pictures of Mya with her cousin Makena but failed completely on getting photos of the newlyweds. Sorry!

Cute little girls!

Giving kisses

ABC's

This video is for Shannon. I have been trying to email little videos to Shannon for a long time now and it has not been working. Hope you enjoy it! Now, Mya wants to write something..... t';/nb;yu'mno jvbnh j. I told Mya that I had to write something and so she had to have a turn too.

Hold them Mama

A few days ago, Mya and I went to Gateway with Scott's Mom, sisters and nieces. We had so much fun. We started the day off by going to the Clark Planetarium to see the 3D movie Under the Sea. It was so awesome!! This was Mya's first time going to a movie theater, her mouth dropped open when the movie started because the screen was so big. She had never seen anything like it before. When the fishes started to come toward her she would reach out to touch them, it was so darn cute. I had such a great time watching Mya's reactions through the whole movie. When Mya was trying to touch the fish she would say to me "hold them, mama, hold them". Mya wanted so badly to hold just one of the fish. Mya insisted on sitting in her own seat right up until the sting ray was hiding in the sand and moved really fast to catch another fish, then she wanted to sit on my lap the rest of the time. Mya wore her 3D glasses the whole time, I was so proud of her! My favorite part of the movie was the end when the sea lions came up and gave us a kiss, Mya loved it too! She even gave him a kiss back. Mya is such a cutie!!

After the movie, we headed to Build a Bear. Mya chose the most adorable little bunny. Gram Mary has these pictures so I will have to get them from her. Our next stop was the water fountians. Mya loves to play in the water. She doesn't normally like it when the water gets in her face but it didn't even bother her one bit this time. Mya had so much fun playing with her cousins in the water. What an enjoyable day, we were all pretty worn out by the days end.

Summer is finally here!!!!

Can I just say that I am so loving the weather right now, it is perfect!! We have been having so much fun the past couple of weeks. We went swimming, to the park, playing outside in the dirt and as I mentioned before we signed up for dance lessons. One of the more memorable events this week was Mya saying her first prayer all by herself. Scott or I usually help Mya say prayers but on Sunday when we asked who's turn it was Mya said "Mya's turn". We were both interested to see what she would say. And this is how it went "Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for this day. Bless daddy to come home. Jesus. Amen." It was the cutest thing I have ever heard, I had tears in my eyes. My little girl is going up!!!! I just love her so much. Today I asked Mya if she wanted some more yogart and she said "No, thank you mom". I tell ya some days I feel like I am going to go crazy but then there are moments like these and you think "it is all worth it". One last fun story, I promise. I am a nursery leader in Mya's class at church. On Sunday, all the kids (mind you, we usually have about 8-10 two year olds) were sitting down at the table eating their snacks. Well, Mya decided that she needed to give me a kiss, so she got up and came over to where I was and gave me a kiss on the cheek. Then one of the other little girls came and gave me a hug. Mya saw this and then she needed to gave me a hug too. It was so adorable!!

Swinging with Daddy

Look at those eyes, she is beautiful!

Mya loves her cousin Annabelle

New swim suit

Swimmimg

And, yesterday Mya got a hair cut. She looks so cute!

DaNcE cLaSsEs

Just signed up for "me and my tot" dance classes. I am so excited, it is going to be so much fun! I took dance growing up and I loved it! Hopefully Mya will like it too. I am so pumped to buy her cute little dance outfits and shoes. If anyone wants to join us you are more than welcome to. It is going to be a great time.