Because Elise and Mike are such terrific dancers, they had a big dance floor and for the last hour or so of the reception, they played ballroom music. Steve and I were able to do a lot of dancing and we had a great time.
The temple was just gorgeous when as the clouds changed colors. This was taken right about as they were leaving their reception.
After the reception ended, we booked it up to Pocatello, Idaho. Uncle Mark took us white water rafting the next day while Aunt Carolyn took care of Joshua at home. The trip was fun: we had Mom, Dad, Eric, Mindy, Janece and Anna along with a few Bakers and a few from Lee's family. It was a great trip!Steve and I got our Back-to-School shopping done. We each got a few new outfits and our hair cut. It was fun to get ready for the new semester!
I LOVE Joshua's smile. It just lights up his whole face and he smiles with his eyes as well!
When Joshua was born, a researcher from the University of Utah asked if we would cooperate in her using our baby as control group for a project since he was born on his due date. We agreed--she took swabs of Josh and I had to provide a certain amount of spit and she set us a $50 check in the mail! Wahoo! I'll spit all you want if you give me money! :D
To spend that money, we decided to take a hike up to the Timpanogos Caves and go out to dinner. Since we were a little nervous about Joshua being in the sun, Steve carried him in a pack and had an umbrella over him the whole way up. I ended up being the packhorse with all of our jackets, a blanket, water and food for Josh. It was quite a hike!
Inside the caves:
Just outside the caves:
The guide asked if anyone was 5 1/2 feet tall, and since I am just an inch over that, she had everyone compare the largest stalagtite to me. Apparently I am the same height as this:
Josh was a great sport and slept the entire way down the mountain.
The only thing I would change about the hike was that I not get a migraine and throw up Outback Steakhouse. I was so sick that night, but in comparison, I felt on top of the world the next day! It was so nice to know that Josh was in good hands with Steve while I was sick. He really is a wonderful dad!We hope everyone is enjoying their new school year!
5 comments:
Yay for hikes ( : I'm happy you still do fun things like that, even though you have a baby! Little Josh is looking so cute too, by the way ( :
Natalie-Your baby is absolutely adorable, and you look great! It looks like things are going well for you guys--I hope that they are. :D
The hike to Timp caves is a tough one! Good for you- you must be getting into shape after having a baby pretty quickly! Sorry about your migraine- how AWEFUL. I love pictures of your family- I am just so proud of you and Steve and your amazing little boy! Can't wait to add my little boy to the world too!
Did you know that when I was growing up my goal height was 5 1/2 feet? I thought that would be the PERFECT height. How do YOU like it?
Its a good height! I can't say that I ever aspired to be a certain height, but good for you for reaching for your goals!
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