Best Buds

Luke and his cousin Benson are best buds. Erica and I were driving in the car the other day and when we looked back this is what we saw. Luke and Benson holding hands! It was so dang cute and they just continued to hold hands the rest of the drive. Then a couple of days later I was driving with both Luke and Benson in the back seat and all I could hear was Benson's giggle. So I knew I had to see what was going on. I looked back and there they were playing tug-o-war with Luke's "Whoobie" his little dog slash blanket. Luke had a foot in his mouth and Benson had the ear in his. I was laughing so hard just watching Luke's and Benson's head getting tossed back and forth as they pulled on the toy like little puppies. It is so fun to watch them grow and develop together I am so glad that Luke has a cousin so close in age and I just hope they will always live close together so they can stay best buds!

Firsts

This was a very exciting Saturday filled with many firsts. First of all Dan was able to change his work schedule and join us in the fun which was a first since school started. We started the day off by participating in our first mini triathlon and was tons of fun. It was a family event in ways because we all participated in the event in different ways. Dan was able to run and I got to enjoy doing the bike part. It was a lot of fun and I am looking forward to doing it again next year. After the race we went home and got ready to go to our first BYU game this year and the best part is we got to take Luke! It was the BYU vs. Wyoming game so my Dad was able to relax and enjoy himself. Luke had a blast and was extremely spoiled by everyone. Dad filled him full of treats, Grandpa spoiled him with pop and he was able to convince Grandma that he needed the most expensive football in the shop (which he now has to sleep with). He made it through all the way to the third quarter and then finally crashed in Dads arms I thought he did really well considering he hadn't had a nap all day. The saddest part is I think he enjoyed the marching band the most. I guess the best part of the day was just being together and watching him cheer with "bampa." Luke is a quick learner! The other day we were in the car and listening to the Utah vs. Oregon St. and we were about two minutes into the drive when Luke finally said "mama go Cougs" as his little arm went up in the air. In my defense it isn't just me that is doing all the teaching!!