Grandpa and California

A couple weeks ago our family was able to take a trip down to California and go see my grandpa. My grandpa found out that he had lung cancer and his health was declining, so we all headed to California to go and see him. Luckily we had been planning a trip to California and everyone already had the time off of work...coincidence...I think not. We tried to fit in some fun activities while we were in California and entertain the kiddos when we were not in the hospital. We had a lot of fun taking the kids to Disneyland and Legoland. Michael loved it and has been talking about going on rides and seeing Bob the Builder everyday since. The best part was that we were all able to see my grandpa. We were all able to talk with him and tell him how much we love him and appreciate him and say goodbye to him. He passed away as we were headed back home. I am so grateful that I was able to see him and spend some time with him. I love you Grandpa!

Spending time with Grandpa. We love you.

The little boys loved Legoland. My brother even found his future lego wife and kid.

Disneyland really is one of the happiest places on Earth. We had so much fun showing everything to the boys.

A quick trip to the beach. The boys loved digging in the sand.

The Stud and the Preschooler

Once again, my manly husband showed off his skills and competed in the Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon. He did awesome and beat his time goal by 2 minutes! He swam 700 meters in the freezing lake, biked 12 miles, and ran 3.1 miles. Jer's parents came and cheered him on and then we all went four wheeling and hiking in the mountains. Thanks for coming to support him! Michael also started his first week of preschool. He was so excited. He goes for two hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. When I went to pick him up he came running towards me and gave me a huge hug and said "mom...I'm so happy to see you. I'm sad, I miss you. I'm happy now." I love my little guy....can he really be old enough to go to preschool. I might have a heart attack when he goes to kindergarten.

One Party To Rule Them All

We decide to have a one party to rule them all birthday bash this year for all the boys birthdays. Jeremy turned 31, Michael turned 4, and Bryce turned 1!!! We had a great time, even with the crazy wind, and I let Michael help me pick out all the decorations. He chose a soccer theme and thought it was great that every one came down to celebrate with him. He loves his cousins! We played some fun games...pin the soccer player on the goalie, water balloon toss, pass the balloons, and the adults even got to have their own water balloon fight. At the end we busted open a pinata. Thanks so much to every one that came and thank you for the awesome presents!!

A quick shot before the festivities begin

All the boys were spoiled

One, two, three...make a wish

Are you impressed with my cake decorating skills.




Game time with all the cousins!

Itty Bitty Ball and Fun

Wow...hasn't this summer just flown by! I just can't seem to keep up with my blogging. We have had a great summer and I thought I better post some of our activities. Michael just finished Itty Bitty Soccer. He was on team France and had a great coach and had a lot of fun most of the time. He liked all the activities, except when everyone would get together and play a big game of soccer. Then he wanted to come sit next to me and watch the action. We also went up the canyon for some campfire fun with Todd and Ashley and the next week we went to the Balloon Festival with Nick and Sheryl. And last but not least, we went to see the helicopters with my brother. I love all the fun activities of summer!

Isn't he handsome? He loved kicking the ball into the goal and playing the hula hoop game.


Jeremy made us yummy tin foil dinners. Michael and Chase loved watching the fire and roasting smores.


So, it was so windy that night, they were only able to fill up a couple hot air balloons, but Michael and Tanner had tons of fun dancing to the music and laughing.


Jer and I wanted to take a helicopter ride, but since the weather was so humid, they could only take someone who was under 50 lbs. Maybe next year!

My baby is ONE!!!

My Bryce-Man turned one last week. I still can't believe it. I don't know how time flies by so fast. I feel like I just had him, although I can't picture life without him. He is such a sweet baby and I feel so blessed he came to our family. He loves to snuggle and smiles all day long. We threw him a Mikey Mouse birthday party and his favorite presents were a toothbrush (he's obsessed with them) and a ball. Michael was so excited that it was Bryce's birthday and went around singing "happy birthday" all day. He also thought it should be his birthday as well. Bryce also started taking steps on Monday. I posted a video of him at the bottom. He's so proud of himself. I love you Bryce!!!

So much to blog...so little time

I just can't seem to keep up with this blog! This summer is flying by and Jer and I have been celebrating with parties galore. It's been fun to spend so much time with family. I wish I could post all my pictures, but alas, there just isn't room on this page and time. Here's some pictures of some of the parties we've gone too.

Jordan's 30th Birthday...80's style
Even Michael was rockin in his 80's outfit


Yes..that is a trampoline in the living room...that's how we roll. We celebrated all the summer birthdays.
Kaleb in his star wars outfit. Tayli already walking at 9 months!!!


Celebrating Sheryl's and Mama's birthdays
The boys had a great time with sparklers


July 4th! We took the kids to see the thanksgiving point fireworks
The sunset was almost as pretty as the fireworks