New Big Boy Shoes

Kimball got new big boy shoes this week. He is walking everywhere in them.

Kimball Walking

This is for my mom and dad in China. Too bad they can't see it because the government has blocked blogspot.

Uncle Sam and Aunt Genevieve

Sam and Ginny chose to be bumped on their way back to New York. A $400 voucher each and first class on the return trip was too much to pass up. So they spent their layover with us! It was so fun to have some time with them. Little Man also loved seeing his aunt and uncle and cousin-to-be. Thanks for the fun and sushi guys!

I Miss my Mom and Dad

My mom and dad are in China and I miss them.

If I were working . . .

If I were working, I would miss all this:

The Time Has Come

After almost 4 years (two and a half for Bryce), we are selling our home.  If you know anyone interested in a really cute historic house in the Avenues let us know.  We started a blog to provide information to potential buyers.  Check it out at www.187LStreet.blogspot.com.

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A busy summer

Here are some of the things Kimball has been up to:

Hiking with Dad (so tiring).

The Zoo with cousins Evan and Miles.

A magician at the Kaysville library with Grandma Hansen and cousins Karston and Brayden.

Visiting Grandpa Hansen in the hospital after (another) surgery. (Get better Ed!)

Checking out our stake's float for the Days of 47 Parade. (Nice job, Lance and crew!)

Two Trips

Since my last post we have taken two trips.  The first was to Mexico on a cruise with my parents and some of my siblings.  (Thanks, Mom and Dad for the wonderful time).  We also celebrated our nation's independence in Mt. Pleasant.  Below are a few highlights of the two trips:

MEXICO:

Kimball found a spot to splash in the water and create snot drools.

We dressed up for dinner.  (Probably not worth it if your baby is just going to want to go to bed so you end up eating lobster and melting chocolate cake in your room anyway.  But the lobster was delicious.)

Bryce entered a hairy chest contest.  He didn't win, but he won my heart all over again.

Yea, for towel animals!  Kimball was impressed.

Kimball was less impressed with the beach and slept through his first visit.

But he loved the cabin!

Bryce parasailed.

Kimball finally enjoyed the beach.

We sailed.

Bryce made idle threats.

We all enjoyed La Bufadora.

MT. PLEASANT:

Bryce's parents joined us by bringing their new fifth wheel down.  It was so fun to have them with us.  We had fun at the parade.

Kimball (and Bryce too) especially liked the tank.

Kimball received a new toy from his Grandma and Grandpa Hansen.  (Thanks Ed and Cyndy.)  He'll be walking in no time.

Kitchen bowls and water

There is nothing quite like kitchen bowls, water and a happy baby.

Memorial Day, etc.

In the past few weeks I have:

1. Visited the grave cite of Heber C. Kimball, Little Man's namesake.

2. Visited the new statute of Rodney Badger at the Peace Officer's Memorial.   (Bruce peed on him in greeting.  I'm sure he saw it that way.)
3. Quit my job.  (This is a picture on my last day as a lawyer.)
4.  Made a fire truck cake.
5. Made a baby blessing cake.
6. Took Little Man to the park with Grandma Cyndy.
7. Had fun with Little Man at the park.
8. Watched little man eat the fence at the park.  (More interesting than watching the over-fed ducks at the park.  Fore more on the park, click here.)