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Clover is now 8 months old. Both Shelby and Connor were 8 months old when they crawled and it looks like Clover will also be. I am guessing in 2 weeks she will be crawling. I am not in a big rush, life will change so much once she is mobile, I enjoy just sitting with her and not having to chase her around.

Why is it that phones and remotes are the favorite thing to play with?

Days Of 47

We love to honor our pioneers! We also use this day to remember Zebedee Coltrin who is our family's (Coltrin family) ancestor. We remember him on this day, and talk about all that he did. He was a great man. It is almost starting to become tradition to go to This is the Place Park. We went with all the family. We had so much fun together. Mason had to work, that is why he is not in any of the pictures.

The cutest little mummy in town.

Connor said " look at the Hogans mom". I had no idea what he was talking about. When we get to these Indian homes they tell us they are called HOGONS. I look at Connor and said "how did you know that is what they were called? "I read it somewhere." "What?!!!"

Inside the tepee

Connor and Uncle Steve- put your shoulder to the wheel!!!

Washing the laundry pioneer style.

school house

Petting Zoo

So very hot today- we were very tired.

Ready for Church

My Birthday at Snowbird

Today I wanted to go up to the mountains and have a wonderful day with my family for my birthday. We went to Snowbird.

Riding the lift. Clover was getting so tired here and fell asleep after this shot.

Connor said "Mom, I just love how beautiful it is here. I love going to see nature."

We hiked a mile from the lift up to the huge tram.

There is still snow in places!

Shelby in the snow- so weird to be baking in the sun and heat and then be also standing in snow.

We had fun on the alpine slides, bull riding, zip-lines, bungy jumping, and riding the lifts and tram.

Oquirrh Mountain Temple

We went to the open house for the temple today. It is a lovely temple. Yesterday the Angel Moroni was struck by lightening. The arm and trumpet are black.

This is the back side of the temple.

Fun Friday

Well again today I only had 1 daycare kid. I took the kids to this place called Jump'n Jacks. It is a new place it is only 5 minutes away from our house. The kids had a blast.

Shelby in mid-air jumping down this mega slide

Mom and baby watching all the kids play.

Lutz Family Gathering

My "Lutz" family got together for dinner.

Everyone but my sister Charlotte's family is in the photo.

My Grandpa KING who is 98 yrs

Family sitting around hanging out

Kids with their GREAT Grandpa King- my mom's dad

Play at the lake

Today I only had 1 daycare kid. The kids are out of school for summer, so we went to the Daybreak Lake with my sister and niece. It was a very hot day and the water was nice.

Clover in her shrunk'n hat, that shrunk last time we went swimming. I have another hat but it has no straps to go around her chin. Gotta have a hat with straps or she will yank it off.

Connor was here, but all you can see of him is a splash.

Trying New Things

Clover is 7 months old. I know it is about that time for crackers. That first time is very scary for me. She has been eating soft stuff like eggs and bread and cake and pancakes and does fine with it. But something like a cracker I had not tried yet. So today was the big day. I gave it to her and she didn't know what to do. I have not had her feed herself yet. I had to show her that she can put it in her mouth.

She got the hang of it very quickly, and ate the whole thing. No choking or anything, it was like she had done it forever.

Independence Day with our Family

The day started with Mason putting pork shoulder on the grill and smoked it all day long.

Family showed up and after we ate dinner we all walked to the school ground to play catch and have fun.

Clover and Quincey- cousins

Mom and sister Camilla

My DAD

Everyone having so much holiday family fun.

Grandma LUTZ and the Shelby (isn't she just getting so cute!) boo hoo, my Shelby is growing so fast!

Mason, Grandpa LUTZ, and Uncle Steve

Hanging out waiting for fireworks

Grandpa and Clover in her PJ's- she did so well with the fireworks.