You are Never Alone

I was really moved by this video today. I felt like I should post it for someone who may not have seen it otherwise.

I want everyone to know that they are never alone. I know that there are always going to be hills and valleys, we can't prevent them. We can surround ourselves with good people that we know will always be there to cheer us on. I hope that I can be the kind of person that is a good "cheerleader". So to everyone, keep going, you are doing great, I know you can do it, and if you ever need a helping hand let me know.

Who is Watching These Kids Anyway

Apparently it is not me. First I heard rustling in the silverware drawer so I yell into the kitchen that they better stay out of that drawer. Still I heard no voices. So I figured I better go see what is going on. I see them pouring this...... into their cups.

Ashton needed a spoon for his.

Dallen just drank his powder right out of the cup. You can't really tell in this picture, but he has a chocolate powder mustache.

Suprisingly the mess was minimal. Crazy kids. Guess thats what I get for not putting lunch away fast enough.

Quick Camping Trip

We went up to Wolf Creek Camp Ground on Friday July 31st in the afternoon and left Saturday morning around 9:30. Jeff didn't even get to the campground until after 10:00 on Friday night because he had to work. Even though it was a very short camping trip I am so glad we went. The boys had a blast and we got to spend some time with my Aunt Rene and most of her family and my Aunt Debra and most of her family.

This was Dallen's very first camping trip and it didn't take him long to start doing this....
Which turned into this..... And later this.....

The boys were so happy when my cousins showed up. They are my cousins, but my boys will probably claim them as their's. Ashton and Riley especially had a great time. They were fighting ghosts with these sticks running all over the place.
We ended with a nice breakfast. They must have been hungry because they actually sat still for a few minutes to eat.

He's My Man and I'll Brag if I Want to.......

Ha Ha...., but really it is Jeff Birthday today and I wanted to share his talent with all of you. I really think he is the greatest. Ashton, Dallen and I (along with many others) can listen to Jeff sing all day. But today he has to listen to us sing, "Happy Birthday".

Today is Jeff's birthday and as many of you know when you become an adult your birthday's just aren't the same. Toys turn into electronics and motorized things, hey I guess that one isn't bad, is it Jeff ;). You have to work all day, and your mom isn't there to pamper you. Instead you have a 4 year old that remembers your birthday all year and the first thing he wants to do when he wakes up is call you to wish you a happy birthday. And a 2 year old that talks a little but one of the best things he said today was happy birthday. (It really was one of the cutest things.) Oh and you have a wife to pamper you instead, (Yeah Right, is what he is thinking, but hey I will try.) I guess being an adult isn't so bad after all.

We love you Jeff. You are the best Daddy and Husband. I know a lot of other people think you are the best Son, Brother, Son-in-Law, Grandson, ect.

Happy Birthday!!!

Ashton is 4!!!

Ashton's birthday started on Saturday because Granpa Jimmy and Grandma Kathleen were out for UBIC, but unfortunately couldn't stay for his birthday and weren't going to see him on his birthday so he got some presents on Saturday night. When he woke up on Sunday he said, "Mom can I open my presents?" I of course said no honey you have to wait until this afternoon when we have cake. Then he said, "No mom my presents from last night." He was so cute. He was excited for primary because they were going to sing to him. Sunday morning I made his cake. Those spoons were full of frosting. It is kindof a tradition around here.
I should have had my camera on action shots because all my pics were blurry. There is just to much excitement when it comes to birthdays, the same thing happened with most of Dallen's pics.

This is the only present that Ashton asked for. It is called "Helmet Heroes" and he loves it. He was really spoiled this year. He loves everything that he got. Thanks everyone for helping to make a happy 4 year old.

And how could we have a birthday with out a cake face from Dallen. Gotta love him!

Longhorn Days 2009

This year on Thursday they did "Art in the Park" for the kids. They made a really cute mural with all the kids hand prints. Here are Ashton and Dallens. AD's are the big green ones. The main problem with "Art in the Park" is the in the park part. The boys were more interested in playing. So we did.

Then we went to the parade on Saturday morning. They really like the parade. They throw lots of candy and popsicles. The only thing they don't like is getting wet, which they unfortunately they do because their daddy is so popular :). I didn't get any pics of that due to protecting the camera. In this pic they can finally see the parade coming.

Ashton is so patriotic. He insisted on bringing his flag and he didn't put it down the whole time. When he was eating his popsicle he would pick up the candy with the flag still in his hand.

On Saturday night we headed to the park again for the barbeque, concert and fireworks. I left the camera in the car so again no pictures, but it was so fun. The food was excellent. During the fireworks Dallen was in awe....we were so close. Ashton said that all of those fireworks were for him and nobody tried to tell him otherwise.

Thanks Longhorn Days Commitee, you did a great job!

Early Learners

To keep a woman (mommy) happy, just do nice things for her, give her presents for no reason, and compliment her. My baby boys are learning early thanks to their daddy who is a great example of how to treat a lady. This is a bleeding heart bush that is in the front yard. The boys are always picking the flowers and giving them to me. Ashton was even a little offended when I left them outside, so I had to bring them in and line them up on the counter.

My boys are such sweethearts.

Swimming Lessons

Dallen and I did the mommy and me class. He loved playing with the toys and just messing around in the water, but when I made him back float, or dunk under the water he hated it. Learning the swimming skills was difficult for him. Except for: swimming for a toy and jumping into the pool.

On the first day Ashton wanted to get out early and he told me he didn't want to get his eyes wet. On the second day I couldn't get him out of the pool. He wanted to stay. By the end he was a professional, he loved it.

~FuTuRe TrAcK sTaRs~

During the Balloon Festival weekend they had a 5k. We were keeping Jamie company at a water station behind the hospital. Ashton kept watching everyone run by and he wanted to run....so finally Grandpa Jimmy said okay Ashton lets run to the end of the race. I don't think Grandpa thought that Ashton would actually run the whole way. He ran all the way to the High School and then ran 2 laps around the track without stopping. We think that is close to a mile and a half. The crazy kid had his flip flops on too. Next year we will be putting his tennis shoes on. When I finally met them at the High School he talked me into a lap as well. Then the little ones decided to take a lap with Grandpa; Cooper, Dallen, Grandpa and Kinsey. They all ran the whole lap.

Come on guys your almost there.

I missed Cooper's close up....he was just too fast and I wasn't ready for him. Here is Kinsey crossing the finish line.

And here is little Dallen. I think they were all a little burned out after their morning exercise.

Bloooons!!!!

The last weekend in June is a great time in Panguitch, Utah. They have a Balloon Festival. It is so much fun, and the kids love it. This is the night glow. I waited forever to get this picture. They need to do a count down or something to when they are going to light the balloons. It happens just randomly, you really have to get lucky. The atmosphere is amazing.

Ashton was hoping for an all red balloon, red is his fav color, but they only had balloons with some red.

Dallen loved the balloons. Everywhere he looked there they were. When we were driving all we heard was "mommy, mommy, daddy, daddy, see, bloooons." He was so cute and Ashton loved it too. We really had a great time.