Rewind

It's time to go back in time. I was looking through my photos and I feel like I've let a lot of things fall through the cracks. I have some really cute photos and fun experiences I want to make sure I post.

Here we go!

Grandma Garner sent us a copy of The Lorax. It's my new favorite movie. There's a part where the brown bar-ba-loots snack on marshmallows, and Shelby asked if she could have a marshmallow treat too. So we made indoor s'mores. As you can see, she loved them!

We were lucky to get a visit from Tom's brother Ed and his son Dallin when they came out to do some college campus visits. I got the photos from Jen's blog - thank you! Oh, and Jen is not bitter that she couldn't come on the trip. Not at all. We missed you!

Yes, Tom is IN the fountain at Cal Tech. Pretty sure that's not ok.

Tom was thrilled to chauffeur them around, and of course made sure their route included a stop at UCLA.

Dallin's the oldest grandson, Cameron the youngest. They're a good-looking team!

Dallin is in that exciting college application phase now - good luck! If he comes to California we will of course take good care of him.

Wake up, Dallin! It's time to play!

The guys stayed at our place and went to church with us the next day, and we all had a blast hanging out with them. Thanks for the visit!

We went to the Santa Monica Farmers' Market for the first time and had fun trying all kinds of yummy foods. I even splurged and bought dragon fruit. Very cool looking inside and out, but the flavor is pretty boring. I also bought avocados that were delicious, but the guacamole I made with them didn't do them justice. I'll do better next time.

Shelby and her friend Madeline ran around the fountain after being stroller bound through the market.

We went to a cupcake shop after the Farmers' Market. I think the sugar went to Shelby's head.

The next day we went to Disneyland. In 90 degree heat? You bet! It wasn't that bad for me, but I went with two adorable pregnant friends who probably felt the heat - literally - much more than I did. I love our hardcore friends! It was a really fun visit. We've been trying to coordinate a trip together since we all got passes and we were excited to finally make it happen.

Jack, Shelby, and Whitney with a cute tractor. The new Cars area is awesome!

Labor Day was a blast this year. We kept up our Labor Day beach day tradition and had a great time with the LaBau gang. Yes, these photos are mooched from Elizabeth because yes, I failed to take photos of my own. They did such a good job of chronicling Cameron and Asher's budding friendship.

Cameron loves Elizabeth - he kept getting fixated.

I just might have something up my sleeve...

Cameron grabbed Asher's head like this and then leaned in for a nibble. It was hilarious. Don't make it a habit, Cameron - you'll probably lose friends if you try to eat them.

I want to frame this!

I love that they're both coyly hiding under their hats.

"Hey, you look kinda like me!"

I think Cameron needed a hat adjustment - thanks, Asher!

Little buddies.

All that head nibbling is exhausting!

The day Taylor went into the MTC, we figured Disneyland would be a great place to celebrate. So here we are again! The Halloween decorations are up, and it's such a fun time to go.

Shelby had fun feeding the ducks some lunch while we ate ours.

Yogurt face! It was Cameron's lunch, until Shelby bellied up to the table and ate the rest. Sorry, Cameron!

We've been swimming at our friends' house a lot this year, and it's been a blast. Cameron gets so into it and I finally got a video. Of course every time I tried to film he would spin around, but I got some good splashes at the start. He keeps himself so entertained splashing around.

That's all! I feel caught up now.