First Day of School

The first day of school was August 19th. But the boys missed the first three days of school because we were still in Utah visiting with my brother Jeremy since he just got back from being in Iraq. Gavin and Christian were excited for their first day, but were a little disappointed that MOM was going to walk them to school. I had told them that they could walk to school all by their selves this year since they are 1st and 3rd graders and only have to cross one street which has a crossing guard. But I still wanted to walk them the first day, so that I could get pictures.

Hot Dogs and S'mores Up the Canyon

We love going up the canyon and having campfires. One night while in Utah we went up the A.F. Canyon and had hot dogs and S'mores with family.It was fun, we sure do miss being able to do this.

Lets Take a Walk

Here is the rock he carried for half the walk.



One of our favorite things we used to do on Sunday while we lived in Utah was to go on a walk near Cedar Hills golf course and look for golf balls. So one Sunday Nana, Aunt Leslie and all of us took a walk. The boys both found 6 each. On the way back Rhys was slowing down quite a bit so how we got him to pick the speed up is we gave him a golf ball and he would throw it down the path and then go chase it, he loved doing this. If he was not able to get the ball because it went in the bushes he would hauler at the boys to get it for him, he had them trained just like puppy dogs. He also carried this huge rock for half the walk, I'm not sure why though because it had to be a little heavy for him. We really enjoyed our walk!

What a mess

Rhys found eye shadow and has watched mom put it on and thought he was able to do it also.


He also found a green ink pad.
I guess I should have been watching him a little more closely. It took a few days for the ink to come off of his hands. When we asked him what color his hands were he would say "orange", it was cute, but I guess I need to teach him his colors.

Happy 6th Birthday Christian!!

We were in Utah when it was Christian's birthday and he really enjoyed that because all his extended family was able to come to his party. When we asked Christian what kind of cake he wanted he said he didn't want a cake, that instead of a cake he wanted Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Which was a hit with everyone. One of the gifts Ross and I got him was a new back pack since he was going to be going to 1st grade when we got home. He is growing up to quick.
Happy Birthday Christian!!

Gavin's Baptism

I don't believe that Gavin is 8!! Where did the time go? Gavin was baptized by Ross on Aug 1st in our old Cedar Hills ward in Utah so that all out family was able to come and witness this step in Gavin's life . It was a wonderful experience for our family. I am so proud of Gavin and all the choices he has made in his life. Gavin has such sweet spirit and is such a great big brother. I am so glad that he is my son, he brings joy to my life each and everyday!!

So I am going to be updating my blog about the things we did over the summer but it may be out of order so bear with me.