Lately

Marcus is interning at the Franklin County District Attorney's office and he's loving it! They're in the middle of a murder trial and so he's getting tons of great experience. Plus he was able to get a Rule 9 license which allows him to actually work as an attorney as long as he's supervised. I'm glad he's enjoying it and now we're just hoping it won't be too bad getting a job after he graduates next year.

We'll go through what else we've been up to lately via pictures.

 We go almost daily on a walk around the pond behind Grandma and Grandpa Gilson's house. Johnny loves throwing rocks in the pond. We only have a single stroller and so one time Johnny wanted to hold Claire in the stroller instead of Mommy holding Claire.

 I have a picture of Johnny at the same age Claire is in the above picture doing almost the exact same pose and facial expression.

 It's so fun to play in the puddles in Grandma and Grandpa Gilson's driveway!

 Johnny LOVES to love on baby Claire. It's so sweet but we always have to remind him to be gentle :)

All ready for church!

So much love!

 For awhile, Johnny loved to play in our shower.

 Johnny made me a Mother's Day card in nursery. It melted my heart!

 Church is from 11-2 and Johnny usually naps from 12-3. So normally he gets home from church and crashes on the couch for an hour or so. 

 Johnny and his best buddy- cousin Lola. So sad they moved away to Colorado! But they have some legal connections there so hopefully they can get Marcus a job.

 Gotta look cool while grocery shopping.

 Sweetest baby girl!

 Lola and Johnny love Claire and are so good with her!

 Lola and Johnny also share a love of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

 She's found her thumb a couple times. I'm perfectly great with her sucking a finger or a pacifier. After Johnny, the idea of a kid being able to pacify themselves is awesome!

 Sometimes, Johnny wants to still be considered the baby.

 Grandpa Gilson turned 90 this year and we had a big birthday party for him in Twin Falls, Idaho. Since Twin Falls is only 3.5 hours from my parents, they came up to meet us in Twin Falls. It was so fun to have them there. We toured the canyon, Shoshone Falls, went to the park, went out to eat, and swam in the hotel swimming pool. It was a great time! 

Grandpa Smith and Claire.

 I'm pretty busy with Johnny during the day so when Johnny is napping or down for the night, I get some one-on-one time with Claire. She loves to hold on to my shirt as if to tell me that I shouldn't put her down. I love it! 

 She is already showing signs that she'll be a better sleeper than Johnny. She will put herself to sleep all the time. It's such a blessing.

 Summertime is all about hanging outside and ice cream cones :)

Ukiah is the best cousin. He's almost 6 years older than Johnny but he will always play with Johnny. Johnny just adores him and we are so glad we get to be close to him and his parents this summer!