Nuttall Family

Helping Hand

8/2/11

While I was out pulling weeds Brax was running around absolutely enjoying himself. He loves being outside! After a little while Brax came over and sat right next to me. He watched me for a minute to see what I was doing and then......

....he reached down, grabbed some dirt and threw it into the bag
over and over and over again!

When we went up to empty the bag into our green waste garbage can he decided that he would help out the neighbors by pulling some of their grass....

...... and putting it into the garbage. It wasn't exactly the right one but he meant well!

I can't believe how smart he is and how quickly he picks up on things!

After we got back inside and washed up he was very ready for a drink!

He slowly slid all the way down to his bumb.

After getting the energy to get up, he walked over to his couch to relax and finish his drink!

Puddle Jumping

7/31/11

We went over to my parents for an early birthday dinner for Grandpa Jeff. Just after we got done eating dinner there was a sudden DOWN POUR of rain and papa decided to take Brax out to teach him how to jump in puddles.

Jason, Lexi and the dogs had just as much fun playing in the rain as papa and Brax did!

He caught on pretty quick

After coming in and getting dried off and warmed up it was time for some birthday dessert......

.... and some relaxing

Ward Summer Social

6/25/11

Our ward did a ward summer BBQ social this year. It was nice to get together with our ward family, enjoy some yummy food and treats, get to know each other a little bit better and play some fun games with the little ones.

The parachute was a HIT!

Yes, that is Braxton in the blue on top of the parachute. He decided it was way more fun to be on top of it than to hold onto it and wave it up and down.

Nate did a great job trying to get him interested in playing the right way

Brax quickly learned that running around under it would work and was just as fun as climbing on top of it.

Everyone finally got the hang of it....

..... and got it up really high.

Braxton was really frustrated with the fact that he wasn't able to play on top of or under the parachute - and he let everyone know!

Nate decided to take him over to the swing to distract him.

Boy did it work!

Before leaving Braxton ran around with Porter for a little while

and finished off the night with some

"Ring around the Rosies"

Zoo and Swimmin

6/23/11

What a day!

We started our day with a trip to the zoo! Our friends, Nick, Jaley, and Mason, invited us to go with them and their family. It was so much fun! Luckily, we went early enough that the weather wasn't too hot until just before we left.

Baby Zuri (1 week shy of being 1 year old)
with her mama.

She is getting so BIG!

Baby Zuri last year only a couple of weeks old

Taking a little snack break

Checking out the Elephants

Yet, another snack break

Getting ready to get in the car - totally exhausted

Our next stop was Grandma Donna's club house pool! It was Braxton's 1st time swimming. He did pretty well and really enjoyed it for the most part.

Hanging out and getting used to the water with Jason and Lexi

Getting a little splashing in

Standing on the stairs with mom

Getting a little more comfortable

Ready to take a little rest

Until Grandpa Jeff shows up, that is

then it's right back into the water

Flying like an Airplane - complete with sound.

Braxton's favorite part was when he crashed into Jason or Lexi.

He would giggle so hard.

Exhausted after such long day of fun in the sun!

There is always a little bit of energy left when it comes to modeling sunglasses

What a fun day! Thanks to everyone for all the invites and for Jason, Lexi and Grandpa Jeff for swimming with Braxton so that his mom, who isn't such a fan, didn't have to and instead was able to take pictures (which I enjoy so much more!)

Father's Day 2011

6/19/11

This year for Mother's Day and Father's Day we said "no gifts"! We didn't really need anything and decided that spending time together was all we really wanted.

Despite the "no gift" rule, Brax and I decided to make Nate a candy bar card to let him know how much we love and appreciate him! With the help of my mom we would make these all the time while growing up but I hadn't made one for Nate for quite a while. I love making them so we decided it would be perfect!

This "MAMA" and "BABY" thank their lucky "STARS" everyday that they have the best dad all the way to the "MILKYWAY"!

You are always making us "SNICKER".

You are one "BIG HUNK"!

Our "POP DROPS" everything and anything for his family.

You have "MOUNDS" of patience (putting up with a couple "AIR HEADS" isn't easy)

You have so much "JOY" and are always sharing it with others.

"YOU KNOW" what? Our "POP ROCKS"! It's all these amazing qualities and many, many more that you posses that make you the Best dad there is! You are always doing so much for your "SNAPPY" wife, your "KID" and "M&M" so make sure and "TAKE 5" for yourself today. If anyone deserves it, we all know that you do!

Happy "DADDY's" Day! We love you~

-The end result-