A Few Firsts

Someday, I promise, I will be better about this blogging thing. To catch you up on what has been happening in our lives recently, I thought I would share with you a few of Dane's "firsts." (These are in no particular order.)

First trip to the Temple
We had the opportunity to visit the Draper Temple Open House. It was so beautiful, and peaceful. Even though it was not yet a dedicated House of the Lord, the Spirit was still so very strong. I LOVE the temples, and hope to instill in Dane a love of them as well.

First Fun in the snow
We had a great time up in Island Park with Brock's family a couple of months ago. Garrett was nice enough to share his new sled that his mom had given him for his birthday. Dane had a BLAST sliding around on the snow. He even got some on his face, and wasn't really phased by how cold it was. We had such a good time! Thanks Colin, Trish and Garrett!

First bath with his cousin
In that same trip to Island Park, we thought it would be fun to have joint bath time with the cousins. Dane loved it, though Garrett did not. Dane loves to growl, so during the whole trip, every time he would growl, Garrett would end up crying for his mom--literally cry. It was kind of sad, but pretty funny too (sorry Colin)! So during bath time, Dane was playing with the toys, and growling away, as Garrett cried the entire time. I hope we didn't scar the poor thing!

First Family Swim
I had the opportunity to take Dane swimming for his very first time with my dear friends, Lyndsey and Michelle and their darling kiddies. This was the first time we went as a family. Dane LOVES the water, and we had such a good time together. We'll be making this a regular occurrence in these coming months.

Dane's first piano
So it's not really Dane's piano, per say. My parents got it for Christmas for their grandkids. It just so happens that Dane is the only granchild on my side for another couple months, or so. He loves pounding on the keys, and makes some beautiful music. Child prodigy? I think so.

Dane's first hair cut:
Before, during, and after
This was a much harder task than I originally thought. But his hair was growing over his ears, and he had a pretty sweet tail going on in the back, so I decided it was time (though I received many requests to delay it even further). I was so worried about stabbing him with the scissors, or cutting his little ears, it went pretty well...just don't look too closely.

Dane's first time hanging outside while Mom and Dad did some gardening
Admittedly, this is not the most amazing of "firsts," but I thought the picture was too cute not to share. As you can see, his head is on the large side:) We ended up switching hats.

Dane's first teeth
I just had to get a picture of his cute little teeth before the others came in. He now has 6. Doesn't that grin just make your day??? He smiles with his entire face.