First steps...

Otie took his first steps back in July. The whole fam was there to motivate and cheer him on.
I just loved watching his little bambi legs trying to figure out how to walk. He also loves to watch the washing machine.

Cali with Waltman's

While I'm on a roll blogging and Otie is napping, I thought I'd steal some pic's off Candace's blog and post about this fun trip.

Otie had so much fun at the beach with his cousins

And I loved the beach while Otie was napping

Ty and his brothers in Huntington

Frozen bananas in Balboa

Otie loved Winston so much he decided to wear a matching outfit

Maxfield's vist

I'm so far behind on blogging- we've been so busy.

Things I want to blog out:
-moving into a new house,
-Otie turning 11 months and running around like a maniac now
-Cali with Ty's fam
-celebrating our 4th anniversary

But for now, here are some pics the fun with them

Anderson Family reunion

Oquirrh Mountain Temple open house

lots of swimming

best buddies

lots of early morning waterskiing- Otie isn't sure how he feels about a lifejacket

clapping for fireworks on the 24th

biked up Millcreek for delicious breakfast

licking the fountain at the zoo- I've decided to pick my battles with the germs I worry about

reading stories with Gpa B

10 months and first hair cut

My baby is growing up too fast

We went to a fun playgroup and we decided to have Brooke cut Otie's hair

Before:

I was so proud of Otie during his haircut. I was so nervous about it and he was totally fine. brooke did such an amazing job with him. He just chilled and ate goldfish and stared at the squirt bottle and once in a while would turn around to see what Brooke was up to.

After:

In Brooke's backyard before the cut

posing with his buddy Cade

screaming with delight- he had so much fun

What are things things on my foot for?

Otie is turning into an independent little man. He can stand alone and is starting to take a few steps...
but he hasn't quite figured out what to do with his toes. They always look like this.
Maybe it's time this little jungle boy gets some shoes.

Missing Ty..

I'm so happy that Ty got a job, but I was secretly hoping that he wouldn't start until the end of the summer so we could have tons of fun together. But, being the good wife that I am, I have pledged to have double the fun in his honor.

Otie is so cute peeking out from under his bike helmet.

I rarely, but sometimes can be a great photographer...this is a great one of Bets (who Otis lovingly refers to as "Buh".

Grandpa was making Otie laugh so hard at the beach.

Scoping out the waves.

The best aunt (in town). We miss Heidi so much.

All in good time, my boy...all in good time.

We did a fashion show. Seriously, we did. Notice Otis, Betsy's purse.

He was having sooooo much fun.

Otie posed for the fashion show too.

Otis posing with his dad's surfboard.

Mom & Dad enjoying the 8p.m. cinema.

Snuggling after a long nap.

Otie loves riding in the bike seat.

I love summer.

We've been spending a lot of time in the pool with friends.

Otis with Mollie and Brooke.

Otis with Heather's dog Mocha. He would just follow her around with an open mouth.

At the petting zoo.

(Thanks Heather for the picture)