More Summer Adventures (I feel like I'm almost caught up...)

The next summer adventure that was recorded by me taking pictures was when we took Porter on the carousel in Porter Park (yep--I know...) for the 1st time. Porter and I've been going to the park almost everyday this summer, but I wanted it to be an experience he also shared with his dad, so we waited until Jordan had the chance to go with us. I thought he would love all the lights, movement, music, etc., and I'm not saying he didn't, but he didn't squeal with delight the whole time--this was also the day the "monkey face" was invented. Porter's reaction to the carousel consisted of looking around a lot, not wanting to really touch anything, and giving us this face


Also included in that park experience was Porter meeting/touching a brittany spaniel for the 1st time (very big deal to Jordan).

The next exciting adventure was Jordan and my 3rd anniversary. Jordan took the afternoon off work, and we started our adventures by going to--you guessed it, McDonalds! Seeing as the only way Porter gets fast food is when Jordan takes him when he's by himself, Porter got ice for his McDonalds treat--yay ice!?


We then went on a drive and found a little area of river with a boat dock that we sat on and played in the water. It was nice and relaxing, and it was a super hot day so that was refreshing.




We then dropped Porter off at a babysitter's (thanks Nate and Elisa), and we headed down to Idaho Falls to see Harry Potter and go out to dinner. We didn't have time to go to dinner first, and it was our anniversary so we could do whatever we wanted. Guess what we did? We bought food at the theater! I know--it's crazy. But it was great! Jordan got nachos and a slushi and I got Dibs. Yum! We then went into the huge, nice, comfortable, reclining chairs, theater and enjoyed Harry Potter 6. It was wonderful to just be with Jordan (and our theater was so rad! They had the greatest pictures on the walls). On the way out of the theater, there was this funny sign on the doors, and I had to take a picture of it, so here it is. Afterwards, we were still hungry so we went and picked up a rack of ribs at Texas Roadhouse to go, and we ate it when we got home. It was a great anniversary!

Zoo

We've also been to the zoo twice this summer, the first time with our friend Elisa and her two kids Claire and Christian, and the second time with our friends Jennie with her baby Tori and Stephanie with her baby Carter. As I remember it, I've only been to the zoo one other time and it was the Columbus, Ohio zoo when I was like, 6. So, we went to the Idaho Falls zoo, and it was so fun! We saw a yak, zebras, lions, tigers, a sloth, camels, pelicans, penguins, and all sorts of other animals--super cool. Porter didn't think it was that great, and wasn't super interested in all of it, but I tried. He really really really liked the monkeys, though. really like them. He tried to get as close as possible to them, and was just very curious. I like the monkeys the best, I think, too. He got to go into the petting zoo also, and pet some goats--he was really good about petting them nicely.

Rachel's Graduation

My sister Rachel graduated from beauty school, so I went down to Utah for that. It was great to see her walk, and she was asked to give a speech and everything at her graduation, so that was pretty cool. I didn't actually get any pictures of the graduation itself, but I got a picture of her when we went to dinner (we went to a hibachi restaurant...it was great!). I need to still get some pictures from my mom. It was great, and Porter liked the fire (of course...). It was super hot down in Provo, so Mom and I went to the DI to get her a suit and then we went to Veteran's pool to go swimming. Porter likes the water so much---it was so fun!

Bodily Ranch Reunion

At the ranch during the end of July Jordan's parents and his brother with his family came and stayed for a while. It was a blast for us all to be there. We went on a hike in Afton, had Theresa's birthday, went fourwheeling, had family pictures (we had 5 generations together), and pretty much just had a good time. It's fun that Porter's cousin, Wyatt, is so close in age to him because they played some together. They're just so cute! Tawna taught Porter to stick out his tongue, and every time he would smile, he would stick out his tongue. It was cute while it lasted, but he kinda got away from it. He also puts his hand on people's heads for whatever reason--there are so many pictures of him doing it to people. It was a great trip and it was great to see everyone!

How to Shoot Your Kids

Hahahahahaaaaa. I saw this book on The Sartorialist blog which I used to check everyday, but in the last couple months have gotten away from it. However, I remembered it again, and went on it, and here was this book! I know that it's about shooting pictures, but it doesn't say that in the title---it says How to Shoot Your Kids---I almost died laughing. What a hilarious title. Good job Arthur Elgort.

North Carolina Update

Alright, next update of the summer. After the great trip in New York, Porter and I went to North Carolina! What is in North Carolina do you ask? Friends AND family! My dad's side of the family all live in North Carolina, so we went and visited them, and that was spectacular! We visited Grandmommy, Aunt Karen, and Cousin Hanna. There was a lot of talking, lots of eating, and lots of laughing! I hadn't been to Grandmommy's house for a long time, and it was nice to be around all the books, the pictures, and the same great smells and memories that go along with her house. They of COURSE looooved Porter. It's the first great-grandbaby on the Kesler side, and he sure did like playin and talkin with his great-grandmommy! All in all, it was a great visit!





ALSO, were friends! My old roommate Brittany Ruch lives in NC (like, 3 miles away from Grandmommy), so we stayed with her and her sister Tanja. Tanja is a great cook, so we ate like kings every day we were there. Brittany showed us around the great state of NC, and her neat town of Durham and the surrounding area. Everything with her is a blast--even going to 16 different stores to get inexpensive formula! My friend Kate lives in NYC, and that isn't very far from NC so she came down for a few days! We went to a farmer's market (there are pictures in an earlier post), and then to the beach! It was a great trip! We also went on a walk through the Duke gardens during Sunday School (I don't actually remember what the purpose of that was, but it certainly was enjoyable!)

Rachel Zoe

I know---I need to update more, but just an announcement that the season premier of the Rachel Zoe Project on Bravo was on last night and it was soooo good. I die for that show...and for her. Here is some of her work:

Shaving Cream Finger/Body Painting

My mom had us finger paint with shaving cream one time while we were little and still living in Utah. I just bought Jordan some new shaving cream, and it reminded me of that so I decided to do it with Porter! He slipped and slid around the kitchen room floor and just thought it was radical. Great job Mom!

He is just GORGEOUS

I could not RESIST putting this for all the world to see--in my opinion he is the cutest little boy that has ever been--EVER! Ah, how he loves water...