First Steps, Caught on Tape!

It's official! He's walking! Tagg actually took his first steps, about 3 altogether from couch to couch, on Friday June 27th while Scott and I were both watching. We looked at each other like - did we really just see that?!?!? But then he was just back to standing and crawling until yesterday.

We were joking that we've been pushing him down when he was just getting the hang of it because we didn't want him walking at Lake Powell over the 4th weekend. What a good guy to wait till we got home!

He's still not too sure what to do with this walking business but he's pretty proud when he makes it a few steps, and so are we!

These Feet Are Made For Walkin' and Walkin's What They'll Do...

It's official! He's walking! Tagg actually took his first steps, about 3 altogether from couch to couch, on Friday June 27th while Scott and I were both watching. We looked at each other like - did we really just see that?!?!? But then he was just back to standing and crawling until yesterday.

We were joking that we've been pushing him down when he was just getting the hang of it because we didn't want him walking at Lake Powell over the 4th weekend. What a good guy to wait till we got home!

He's still not too sure what to do with this walking business but he's pretty proud when he makes it a few steps, and so are we!

Mem-rees....

We headed to Powell for Memorial Day. The boat was finally back in the water after a little (major) engine work and as of Monday the weather was supposed to be gorgeous. We got a fabulous sunshade and umbrellas and rafts for Tagg thinking that the weather was supposed to be awesome. Instead, it rained for 4 of the 5 days...and hard! You can't see how much it poured from this picture but the little white thing is a rain drop...one of millions! It was noisy and there were waterfalls galore. Overall, an eventful trip...we lost the stroller out of the truck on the way down (saved but for some road rash), the dogs had their first trip in kennels in the back of the truck, Marc & Becky almost got hit by lightning and their windshield broke in the wind, we blew an engine and the generator, turned baseball into a drinking game (that's what happens when you're stuck in the slips for 2 days!) and generally had a blast! We camped down the Rincon with Scott's cousin Shawn and his boys which was awesome.

In between rain storms, we played washoes, wakeboarded, surfed and water skied. It was really awesome! It was such a joy to be in our favorite place with all the sibs. Marc & Becky and Tiff are the best aunts and uncles! This little outfit was one that Marc (Mr. 4.0) & Becky (our new college graduate - congrats, girl!) got for his baby shower. It's been on a stuffed dog until recently. He really rocked the crabs!

This little Nike outfit was a gift from Aunt Kris and Uncle Hank and it was so freaking cute on him. He's into mostly 12 month clothes at this point. At his 9 month check up he was 29.5 inches (80+ percentile) and 20.5 lbs (35%). Tall and skinny...shocker!

Lisa and Tiff have been training for their Wasatch Back relay race in June. We both unintentionally signed up for harder runs than last year - more hills, longer runs - and are trying our best to train for them. One of our training challenges...hiking in Park City to get a little altitude training. It's definitely tougher with 20+ extra pounds on your back!

Our friend Jen and her dog, Spaulding, took us on a great hike. Tagg thought it was hysterical. Apparently, trying to grab mommy's hair is waaaay more fascinating than the woods and the dogs and stuff. At least he had fun! Mommy thought she was going to choke, pass out or end up with a broken back. Dude...you are heavy! Seriously, though, it was a great hike and we look forward to doing more soon! The dogs had a great time being off-leash and just being dogs. The weather was gorgeous and the scenery spectacular. We're now thinking that trail running might be in our future (sans baby backpack, of course!).

How Time Flies!

Can't believe it's been a month since we posted. Where to start? Tagg is fabulous as ever. His new favorite toys are the simple things: wooden blocks, tupperware (photographic evidence), splashing water without cracking a smile, one of Lisa's necklaces and a sunscreen stick. Go figure!

We had a great Mother's Day (are they all as great as the first one? I can only hope!). Tagg and Scott got mommy a digital picture frame for her office loaded with pictures and Tagg got a cute little frame with his hand-prints that says "Someday when I am so tall, this is to remind you that once my hands were quite small." How cute is that? Flowers, brunch...what a day!

He sprouted a couple of new teeth - one on top and one on bottom over Memorial at Lake Powell. He's standing pretty well and took a couple of steps AND said mama when Lisa left the room...but he hasn't repeated any of it so we're not sure if we can count it. Whatever! Sure we can! He's digging solid food and is quite adept at smacking any offending pureed stuff out of the way. He's quick!

He's still sleeping like a champ, probably because he spends his days chasing Ashley around the house and tormenting the dog. He's decided that screaming is more fun than talking. Wow, the eardrums! He's also a great help with the laundry...loves to unstack anything that's been folded and helps with Lisa's bras.

We've so enjoyed spring and being able to be outside, although it seems like it's been more rainy than usual this year. We finally broke and got Tagg a walker. He's so close to actually walking (like actually holding his bottle on his own - sure, he can do it but if we will...why bother!). He cruises! And he loves chasing the dogs!

What's going on besides the baby, you might ask. Lisa's job is going well and Scott's work has been, well, interesting! To say the least. He recently left Wasatch Marine after about 10 years so that he could continue selling boats. He's in the same building but selling consignment and repo boats as an independent business (Clearwater Marine).

Baby, I'm a Star!

Way back on March 12th (Lisa's bday present to herself...it used to be shoes!), we had a new set of Tagg pictures taken by Emily. She's amazing at capturing his quirky personality. He is by far the cutest baby in the world — except for all you other moms out there...then he's next cutest to yours! ;-)

I Love Stairs!!

Just a week after he started crawling, Tagg decided to tackle the stairs. Successfully. Now he goes turbo-charged straight for them every chance he gets. That's really cute when he looks up at you when you walk in the door, smiles and books it across the floor to give you loves. When he's heading for the stairs, it's a little scary! We've actually taken to blocking them with the Grayco. If we could just teach him to get down backwards, it would be a lot less stressful but he's all about going head first. Crazy kid!

(P.S. Don't let the initial crying fool you. That's his fake cry!)

Tagg has been so fascinated by the dog water that we decided to give him his own splash pool outside. It's hysterical! He just loves to splash and play in the water. And we love that it's not the dog water! (Morgan's pretty happy about it too.) How fun will it be when it's warm enough for a pool?!

Pillows & Giggles

One of Tagg and Daddy's favorite games. Guaranteed laughs every time! (Remember when we were afraid we'd break him?!)