I Canned Peaches!!

So I happen to be very amazed at my homemaking skills at times. A few years ago a dear neighbor taught me how to can salsa that I absolutely love. Last night, my dear friend and neighbor Michele taught me how to can peaches. It was so fun and now I have all these lovely jars of peaches to show for it. It always makes me very happy to have something so pretty to show for the work (I must say it wasn't to much work- but hey that makes it even better) and to know that my kids are going to really enjoy them. In a week or two I will share my picture of the salsa.

Thanks Michele- you are an awesome friend.

Time with Grandma and Grandpa!!

My parents were kind enough this past weekend to watch our kids while Bryan and I went away for a night for our anniversary a week ago. They even planned a fun activity for them to do: they took all three of the kids to the AirShow in Wendover ( a little crazy I know, but aren't they awesome to do that!!)









The kids had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa. The boys told me all about the cool tricks the airplanes did. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for entertaining the kids for us- We love you!!

Camping Fun!!!

We went camping last Friday and Saturday with some Bryan's family at Wasatch State Park. It was quite an adventure to say the very least. First, I am not much of a camper if you can believe that (HA, HA). This was Kate's first time camping and it was all she could talk about all week. She was invited to stay at a cousins while we went and Kate said, "No, Me go camping." We got up there on Friday night, set up camp and roasted some hot dogs. After our little ones went to bed, we had a great time laughing around the campfire. The only draw back to the first evening was the very limited amount of sleep most of us got. Unfortunately, we had a few inconsiderate campers close to us, they decided to sing into the early morning hours. ( pretty sure they had a little alcohol in them). Luckily our kids slept well.
The cutest thing was Saturday morning. Kate was sleeping between Bryan and I, the boys had woken up and were putting on there clothes when Kate woke up. She looked around and then with a huge smile said " Good morning !" We all just started laughing. We had a fun time over by the pond with Bryan's sisters family and my in-laws until around lunch when they headed for home.
Bryan and I took our kids over to Strawberry Reservoir where they had the Salmon spawning and our kids thought that was pretty awesome. Saturday night we went to the park amphitheatre for the Insect show and Alex got to dress up as an insect ( sorry, didn't have my camera with me, bad mom). Sunday morning we packed up and drove over to Cascade Springs- took the little hike and then drove home through Provo Canyon. All in all I must say it was a successful camp trip.

Grandpa, Bryan and Kate

At Strawberry Reservoir looking at the Salmon.

The Salmon. (Kate called them the Pink Fish)

Alex and I!

Alex and Nicklas being goofy.

Kate and her precious pink ball Alex found and gave her.

Feeding the duck.

Kate tried to feed them out of her hand. (not a great idea)

Golf ball hunting. ( A favorite activity at Wasatch)

The kids and I at Cascade Springs.

Happy Birthday Nicklas!!!

My sweet little Nicklas was born 5 years ago today, and I still can't believe it has been that long. I still remember the day I came home from the hospital without him ( he had to stay in the NICU for 9 days because he was 4 and 1/2 weeks early). Talk about some emotional turmoil. It's like it was yesterday. He is a great little boy, he is smart and funny and likes to tell me stories. Last night we had a fun gathering with family and today for the big day he had his first friend party. Luckily for mom, it was a small group of four well behaved boys, and of course Kate. They had a wonderful time.

Here are the little pirates getting ready for the party to start.

Say Aarg!!

Pinata time!!!



Lots and Lots of candy!

Alex's First Cub Pack Meeting

Last night was Alex's first Cub Pack Meeting. He got to say the opening prayer, which he was a little distraught about, but he did a fabulous job. He earned his Bobcat along with some belt loops from Cub Country. I think he thought it was pretty great. He has really been enjoying his time at scouts so far and we are looking forward to helping him complete his wolf badge.

Alex and Zach getting welcomed into the Wolf Pack.

Alex, Grandma Ruth and Nicklas.

Labor Day Weekend in Blackfoot, Idaho

We went to Blackfoot, Idaho this weekend with our good friends and neighbors, Pat and Michele Lindsay and the boys ( Gabe, Calvin and Josh). It was a blast. Not only did we get to experience life in a small town, we got to go to the Southeastern Idaho Parade and the Fair. We had a great time eating and seeing all the farm animals being shown at the fair. The kids had a wonderful time and we look forward to going again some time if Pat's mom can bear it. They feed us way to well every meal and had a very enjoyable time.




Here are the kids waiting for the parade to start.

These are some of the pictures from four wheeling. The kids absolutely went nuts about this and it was pretty cute. Kate continually told her dad to go faster and the rest of the kids could hardly stand to wait for their turns. I can finally see what the draw is to own one of those fun toys.

Little Miss " I know what I want"

We were out to dinner last night and as we were deciding on what the kids were going to have this is what happened. Nick and I decided he would have nuggets and fries (By the way we were at a Mexican restaurant). I said to Bryan, " Let's just have Kate eat some of Nicks nuggets and fries." Before I even completed my sentence, little Kate is yelling "NO, NO, NO, I want a quesadilla." Bryan and I looked at each other and laughed so hard as did the people at the table behind us. She had obviously been listening and was going to make sure she got what she wanted. There is no doubt she is one smart cookie and boy is she going to be trouble. I love it and I just love watching my precious little girl grow up.