Crazy...

Nate's fish was bigger than our baby! I mean a lot bigger than our baby...and that was the small fish! CRAZY!!

Fishing in Canada...

The boys went on a three day fishing trip in British Colombia for Nate's dad's birthday! I thought they might be roughing it a little more than they were! Apparently it was an extremely nice resort...nice enough that the girls are invited next time! They had a lot of fun and brought home some BIG salmon! I have honestly never seen fish that big! Nate was just glad to get to spend time with his dad and brothers! Thanks for the trip Dad!!

Grandpa's surprise party...

We had a 60th birthday party for Grandpa Conrad the day after we got to Seattle! The kids were having so much fun playing that we could barely talk them into stopping to eat. I was surprised that my kids actually ate as well as they did. They really liked the chicken! I think that they were trying to keep up with Adam...nothing like a little peer pressure! It was a fun party and the food was delicious!!

At the playground...

Getting some loves from Grandma!



Here is Asher's first time on the swing. At first he wasn't quite sure about it but it didn't take long for him to start giggling! I think he will be a swing lover for sure!!

The Oquirrh Mountain temple open house...

Asher loved the fountains! He was all smiles as he watched the water!

We were able to take our family to the Oquirrh Mountain temple open house in Salt Lake. I was worried that the kids would misbehave but they were really good and were so interested in the different rooms in the temple. Noah and Talia asked a lot of questions. It was fun to teach them some important things about the gospel in a different setting. Noah really liked the "wedding room" (sealing room) and Talia and Aidan really liked the baptistry. Aidan really liked the "cows"! It was really neat to feel the spirit there and see the way that it affected our kids! It was a really special day and made me so happy to know that this little family is mine forever.

Walk and splash...

Here is our way of using a slip and slide! We call it walk and splash....with some cry and scream! We only let them go in their undies on special occasions!!

The team...

The official picture of "Grandpa's Team"!!

Bender guy...

Noah calls the catcher "bender guy"...because he bends down to catch the ball. Here is Aidan being the catcher. I love how he puts his glove right up to his face. He looks out through the holes in the mitt! It is the funniest thing! I love this kid!!

Baseball at the park...

The kids played a baseball game with Great Grandpa Conrad...even Great Grandma helped too!! It was so much fun and I think the kids would have played all night if we didn't stop them before they wore Grandma and Grandpa out! It was a special day for our kids to get some time with family that we don't get to see often enough!

A first...

Asher got to meet his Great Grandma and Grandpa Conrad when they came to Evanston for a visit! It was such a fun time and the kids really enjoyed getting to play with them! Asher was fascinated with all of Grandma's jewelery...especially her earrings and necklace!

My bed buddies...

These were my bed buddies for the family reunion! Nate and I each took a kid and Aunt Rachael had Noah! It was good except for not being able to kick Nate to try and pause the snoring!

A moment...

Asher got to get some good loves in from his Great Grandma Couch! He was so happy!

The baseball game...

All the boys playing in the outfield together! Noah and Aidan really loved playing baseball with everyone...especially Adam!
Daddy helped Aidan to run the bases! He had so much fun and ran as fast as his short little legs would carry him!
Noah up to bat!
Aidan getting ready with his whole "team" of supporters! The kids had such a good time!

Family is tiring...

Family reunions can make a boy tired. Aidan didn't even make it through dinner without passing out! We didn't notice until his head started bobbing into his plate. Then he just turned around and fell asleep in this "more comfortable" position! He just couldn't stay awake...until bedtime.

I scream, you scream...

There is nothing much better than ice cream on a summer day...especially with your cousin!