First Family Photos

Our niece, Aubrey, offered to take family photos for us to build her portfolio.  A few days ago, we headed over to the American Fork amphitheater to give it a go.  Porter normally is an earlier riser, but he decided to sleep in this day and decided to scratch his face just in time for family photos.  It was hectic getting out the door so early, but they turned out great!

Aubrey did an awesome job editing out the scratch on his cheek.  You would never know!  Look at that sweet face!

Love this family of mine!

Porter's Baby Blessing

Yesterday was a special day around here!  We had almost all our family and friends at church with us for Porter's baby blessing.  James gave him the most beautiful blessing.  The part I remember the most was James blessing him that he will always have courage to do what is right and keep the commandments.  His bless was very appropriate for the crazy world that Porter will grow up in.  Here are some pictures of our sweet boy on his big day...

Blanket made by "Aunt" Olivia

Blanket made by Aunt Noelle

The whole crew!

The Cosby crew

Porter with Aunt Melanie

The Taylor crew

After church we had dinner over at Nana and Papa's with everyone.  We love when both our families get to hang out together!

How sweet is this picture?  Three generations of Taylor boys!

Fourth of July

We spent the 4th of July with the Cosby fam this year since my parents and both of my brothers were in town from Idaho for Porter's blessing.  We spent most of the day together and of course had a big feast for dinner.

 Then we celebrated these three lovely ladies' July birthdays with cake and ice cream.

 

 Sparklers in the front yard was next on the agenda.

 

 

 

 

 

This kid kills me with the head tilt!

Then we headed to the Cabela's parking lots for the big firework show.  My parent's were super nice and stayed at Amy's with sleeping Porter and Luke while the rest of us enjoyed the fireworks (and I fell asleep).

 

 

 

I love this holiday and this country and this awesome family of mine!