Carson's 2nd Year of Preschool

This is Carson's last year of preschool. How is my baby growing up so fast? He was so excited to go to Miss Susie's preschool again. All morning he was ready to go- that makes me happy! I love having a photographer husband because as I was scrabbling to get him ready for school (he has to be there at 8:30) and I asked Steve to take some quick before school pictures. I love how he whipped out the 5 pound camera and spent 2 minutes taking pictures and we got so many great shots- thanks honey! Cute Carson requested homemade pop tarts for breakfast and we had homemade mac and cheese for dinner- some of his favorites- I love making things special for my kids.... one of the joys you get to have as a mother!

He was sporting his super cute new Darth Vader backpack (thanks Grandma). I think these pictures totally show his personality- so stinking cute with a goofy side- enjoy!

Salt Lake Visit #3

 Our last summer trip up to Salt Lake before school started and we had to get sick right before the trip- no fun. Although in this picture you can't tell because the kids are so resilient!

 Got our hair cut at Cookie Cutters- man we miss that place in St. George

 Watched lots of movies- Grandpa is the snuggliest.

 Took grandma out to Kneaders for breakfast- these boys are the best

 Heather and I took the kids to Gardner Village- man I love this place

 Aunt Heather was gracious enough 9and skilled enough) to help Cohen scalp his lion out of clay- um yeah she is that awesome!

 Baking a wedding cake with Grandma

 And somehow I roped this cute sister of mine into helping me do this chalkboard for my aunt's birthday- did I mention I love her!

Our trip included eating at some of our favorite places, watching more movies, swimming, and hanging out with family- we always have so much fun!

Salt Lake Visit #2

The first night we were there I got to get together with some of my favorite people ( Shelly and Krissy) and have yummy dinner at Zupas and even better girl time.

 The next day we went to Scheels which is a large outdoor/sporting store and we had a blast

 Besides being chased by bears

 And crazies :)- Love that Lola

 Loved the giant ferris wheel inside.... well the boys did anyway

 My sweet Grandparents from Boise Idaho came down and we got to spend a couple days with them!

We went to the Dinosaur Museum, out to lunch, played a lot, swam, and of course they spoiled us!

 Almost every afternoon it poured rain..... we had to take advantage and play in it. Love how Lola is running like a crazy person in the background!

 Off to the zoo which was so fun and then to Ruth's Diner- yum!

 Don't let this adorable smile of Heather's fool you- I think she was about to toss Lola out the window- haha! Got to love the teething age:)

 Going on the mall train! And we all got to go to the Hallmark store and get our ornaments for this year- fun except poor Cohen lost his at the food court. Later that day he tried swimming without any life jacket and swallowed too much water, which made him throw up...... he told me that he was having a really bad day!

 And finally lots of swimming- yay! My cool dude. I don't have any pictures of Cohen but that kid has turned into a fish on this trip- snorkeling, and jumping off the diving board- we were so proud of him!

We had such a fun trip.... as always and I just love spending time with my family!

Zions National Park

We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place. We are 45 minutes from Zions and the boys really wanted to go. So one Saturday morning we went. It was crowded since it was 4th of July weekend. We took the shuttle all the way to the end of the canyon and then walked about a mile by the river. At this point the river is so shallow that you can get in and play- the boys loved it! Carson really loved playing on the sandy beach!

 Always a silly face

 Water fight- all the boys were soaked

Afterwards we went back down the canyon to the little town Springville (which is right outside of the park), and had lunch at Oscar's- so yummy! It was such a fun morning. And as a side note: I was not dizzy- yay! Felt pretty good that day- it was kind of perfect!

4th of July

Ohe fourth of July this year we decided to go to the carnival thing the city puts on. We went about 10 am and it was already 100 degrees- man it gets hot here. The boys had lots of fun. They got to ride the "train", go down a huge slide (which they didn't love), eat snowies and go down the slip n slide before we called it quits because it felt like a billion degrees outside (I know cry baby me).

 The boys didn't get the running and sliding part- so the nice teenage boy pulled them down- funny!

That night we had some friends over for a BBQ and watched fireworks on TV. It is still just too late for them to stay awake. But we had a fun family day together! I sure love this country!

Visit to Salt Lake

We finally had a week where we could go up to visit my parents for an entire week- we had so much fun!

We got there on a Friday and that night mom, Heather and I went on a girls night out. We went to Cheesecake Factory, and shopped for new clothes- so fun! I miss my girl time. The next morning dad, mom and our little family went up the canyon to Ruth's Diner for breakfast- such a pretty morning and yummy food!

Man this kid can't make a serious face- he cracks me up

Saturday night my mom had a party for Carson's birthday (yes I do realize this kid had like 3 birthday parties-lucky). Rob and Holly and their family came to swim along with my whole family. They had pizza and chick fil a nuggets and of course a Darth Vader cake- yum!

The best part was that Darth Vader himself too the time to visit Carson at his party. Let's just say he was "speechless"!

Can you tell he was excited

Everyone had black tongues after that cake

Carson got a new cash register from Grandma and Grandpa- he loves it!

While we were there we shopped a lot, swam lots and watched lots of movies in the theatre! The boys discovered the movie Little Rascals and love it!

Haha- Cohen was meditating- he cracks me up

One day we took the trax train downtown to trolley square and city creek- of course Carson was so excited

I am sad to say that since I moved that I no longer have a Hobby Lobby near by (sniff sniff) Here is Carson at Hobby Lobby trying on the Uncle Sam hat- goober!

We had such a great week and Steve went home Sunday night and also enjoyed getting some yard work sone and taking some pictures. I am sure we will be having lots of adventures up north this summer!