The coolest baby backpack ever!

Alright, so I'm a yard-saler. Frequently I wake on Saturday morning and think what a nice day to shop! Let's make a deal. I don't tend to negotiate here in America. Most Americans take it as an insult. That took some getting used to after Taiwan where if you didn't barter you were an idiot paying more than double what you should. So I shop around yard sales before I buy up more expensive items (by expensive I mean more than $5). So I'll get to the point. I have a small baby backpack that I like to carry Lilia in when on walks. She really enjoys it! She is getting very heavy, big and my backpack is not highend and its about 15 years old(or more).
Its time for an upgrade. I saw one really great one for hiking and things but he wanted $20. Too rich for my taste. But I couldn't get it off my mind. Heavenly Father blesses me even in my silly desires. Two yard sales later I found it, the single greatest invention for transporting a child. And it was only $10! I was trying hard to contain my giddy delight at the find. So without further ado, here it is!

Its a backpack with a waist belt and a chest strap for extra support. One of the best features is the sun shade to keep my Lily from wilting in the heat. Notice the bar that will lock in position for stable support so I can set it on the ground.

Next cool feature is the bar folds down totally while the child is on your back.

The last and greatest part is that it becomes a stroller! With the push of a button that handy handle moves all the way up and the stroller is now ready to go. Wish to stop the stroller a minute just pop that handle down again and its a stable base. Ahhhhh! I'm in love!

I also picked up this cute shopping cart for Lil for $2. (and it came with play food.)I'm teaching her how to shop. =)

Let's Go Fly a Kite!

Flying David's kite on the beach!

We're pretty tricky!

Lily loved to see the kite and the seagulls above.

Lily discovered the lazy susan and the cans therein.
I guess I should buy her some blocks. Turns out she's pretty good.Do you love your sippy cups this much?

Lily has a fascination with wrapping things over
her shoulders, mostly her tights.
And yes she puts her own bows in her hair.
I think she'll like dress-ups in the future.My jersey girl

Aunt Janelle brought her this bonnet from Gettysburg!

Blue Eyes!

Isn't she adorable?!

Its rare we have pics together that I don't take myself.

Congratulations Graduate David! Class of 2009

WHOO HOO! DAVID DID IT!
David Larry Brough
Program distinction! Magnum Cum Laude!
2 Bachelor degrees
History from Brigham Young University
Teacher Education from
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Lily and David both walked(seperately).

Head of the processional, a bagpiper.

Here he is with his flower lei. We could always find him in the crowd.

Hi Honey!

Where's Waldo? (I mean David.)

Receiving his diploma!

Lily was exhausted after the 2 hour ceremony. She ran around most of the time, while the crowd took her picture in her cap and gown I made. David got a lot of compliments on his flower lei I also made. No pics of the two together while she was awake =(

Lily gave Daddy wireless headphones to play XBox with so mommy can sleep in quiet.

I gave him a leather shoulder bag brief case.

We threw David a party to celebrate with our friends! Thanks for coming! We were blessed with beautiful weather after a week of rain and a weather prediction of thunder showers. Everyone enjoyed the newly renovated yard.

~Jersey Girl~

Lily playing on Brigantine Beach. She's a Jersey Girl!

She climbed into the beach chair and proceeded to stand and jump in it.She face planted once on purpose. It wasn't as good as she thought it would be.

Going for a walk.