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Family Outings

So taking a baby out with diaper bag and stroller in tow is a bit daunting, well for me at least. However, I have been determined to have some outings for the sanity of, well, me. I feel like our attempts have gone pretty well.

Our first adventure was a picnic at Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon. I thought this would be a doable mountain experience, since there is a paved path up to the falls and it isn't too far. It was nice to be in the mountains. I have really missed them this past summer.

Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls
Falling Falls.
Baby's excitement over his first waterfall experience.
Family photo.
Me and my baby boy.
The picnic turned out with the boys eating first.

Then Danny kindly held baby so I could eat.
Ha, I love the little crabby bottom.
Our picnic lunch.
Lovely scenery.
Danny took some cute pictures of the boy.

Got to be real and show there were some tears as well.
Oh this face, melts my heart. He seemed quite pleased all bundled up in
his car seat.
The mountains, how I love thee.

For our next adventure, baby and I went with my mom, my sister and her family to the MOA at BYU. There is this cool exhibit with period costumes from Hollywood movies. (Sense and Sensibility, Pirates of the Caribbean, Phantom of the Opera, to name a few.) We weren't allowed to take pictures of the actual costumes, which were quite exquisite. The rest of the art was very enjoyable as well.

The Museum of Art at BYU

At the costume exhibit.
Artwork by Carl Bloch.
Pretty paintings and a random girl. The painting on the left is my favorite.
Sisterly Love.
Baby's excitement over this culturing event.
Dan, Michele and Princess C by the BYU cougar.
Princess C was really excited about this hat.

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  1. It's great to see how much Hyrum enjoys his little outings! He seemed to feel the same way about the Alpine Loop too.

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