The Mendenhalls: July 2013

Monday, July 29, 2013

9 Month Claire

Claire got to go to the doctor on July 19th, the day before her 9 month birthday. She is still quite the petite baby. Here are her latest stats:
Height: 27.75 inches (55th percentile)
Weight: 14 lbs. 12 oz. (5th percentile)
Head: 16.8 inches (4th percentile)

This is how I often find her these days. She likes to pull herself up and stand by herself.

Claire loves to splash in her little pool.

She has found a new love for dirt, especially when she is putting it in her mouth.

Claire is getting to be so busy lately.It feels like she is entering a new stage in life and acting more like a toddler. She likes to have little pieces of food on her high chair tray and feed herself, and she is constantly wiggling around. She is so much fun to have around!

Wilson Whoopee 2013

We had another fabulous year at the Wilson Whoopee. We went to Payson Lakes, like last summer. There was a big crowd, and it was so fun to spend time with everyone there. It was kind of rainy Thursday night and Friday morning. We were afraid it was going to be like last year, but it turned out fine. Sometimes it would get pretty cloudy, but there was enough sunshine that we still spent time at the lake and we didn't get rained out.

Luckily we had many umbrellas when the rain came. Charlie also brought a lot of ponchos for us to use.

Makenna, Kristen, and Claire

Here's Rusty and me rafting on Box Lake. Our campsite was right by it, and we were only a short walk away from Payson Lakes too.

My Aunt Charity was so nice and brought Claire a little life jacket. Unfortunately she didn't love it.

Claire did love splashing in the lake though.

Some of us were brave and got in the cold water to go in the Social Circle.

Girl Cousins!

My dad and mom

We had our annual horseshoe tournament.

Grandpa Wilson playing cards with the little kids.

Here's Chris and Cara and cute baby Makenna.

me, Claire, Kristen, and Christina

It was a very fun time! I can't wait for next summer.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Happy 4th of July Real Salt Lake

On July 3rd my dad, mom, Kristen, and I went to the soccer game. Claire and Rusty decided to not attend this game. We decided the night before to go, and we got some of the last tickets. It was a sell out. We sat in the upper deck. It was my first time up there, and we actually had a pretty nice view of the field. We really wanted to go to this game because they were having fireworks after for the 4th of July. It was quite an excellent firework show.

We tried really hard to take a picture with all four of us. It took quite a few attempts, as you can see.

We finally all fit in the picture!

We went on the field after the game to watch the fireworks.

Real ended up tying 2-2, but it felt like a win because Real scored with only seconds remaining off a penalty kick. It was pretty intense. I'm very glad I was able to go to the game.

Taylorsville Dayzz

This year Taylorsville Dayzz was June 27-29.

Day 1:

My dad, mom, Kristen, and I went on Thursday night to listen to the Utah Symphony. The best part was when they had the super loud cannons go off during the 1812 Overture.

Day 2:
On Friday night "Let's Hang On" came and performed. They are a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute band. They put on a really fun show. The Burgers came down for the weekend to enjoy the festivities with us. Nicole joined us that night while Rusty and Andrew stayed back and watched the girls and played their video games. There was a firework show after the concert.

Kristen's roommates Brighton and Michelle joined us for part of the night. They all happened to have matching outfits.

Day 3:
Saturday night and ABBA tribute band came called Abbacadabra. I love ABBA music. Charlie's family came up for it. We all met at my parents' house before and had Sloppy Joes. Then we all enjoyed our time at the park together. Afterwards there was "Firework Extravaganza." There were so many beautiful fireworks.