Kindergarten Graduate

This Tiger just graduated the kindergarten.  He has really loved every minute of it, and is so excited to start 1st grade.  He loves to read and learn new things.  And he get so bored when Tristan is at school.

Friday his class put on a darling program for the parents.  Das and I headed over with Logan and the baby to watch him get his dolphin award.  We walked around the room to the zoo they had set up.  Each child was a different animal and when you pushed their button, they told you several facts about the animal they were dressed up as.  Then they sang and handed out their diplomas.

We are so proud of him!  He is growing up so fast.  Congratulations Big Guy!

Our #1 DAD

This past week we celebrated the birthday and Fathers Day of the most amazing man(besides my father) in the world.  We just adore him and are so lucky to have him in our lives.  I couldn't have asked for a better a husband and father.  I hope he enjoyed his week of pampering. 

 Tuesday I sent him a treat from edible bouquets to his work.  He was nice enough to bring it home and share with us.  That night we grilled some steaks and veggies for his bday dinner.  The boys and I bought him some Perry Top sliders.  He loved them.

 Fathers Day we skipped church just to be safe in case I had a baby.  We made french toast and and got ready for the pool.  But not before Das challenged the boys to some pull ups on a bar my brother in law gave him.  Ashton was the champion.  Tristan wasn't to happy about that one.

 We then enjoyed a few hours and lunch poolside.  Where we both got way to much sun.  But it was a beautiful day.

We later headed into my parents for taco salad and my dads famous ice cream. We got Das some golf shirts, flip flops, and a grill mate cleaner.

 I am so blessed to have this man as my father.  Through out my life he has been such a great example and provider.  To have raised 8 children and to still be going strong is so amazing to me.  And my children are so lucky to have him as their grandpa.  Love you Dad!

And I married a man that is so much like my father.  He is slow to anger, loving, hardworking, priesthood holder, patient, giving, and so much more.  I often wonder why I got so lucky.
And Last, I can't leave out PETE!  RIP!  He was such a great man and he is missed terribly.  His bday would have been this last week also.  Thanks to all the wonderful fathers in my life.  Hope you all had a great day!

Ashton turns 6!!!!

Ashton's best friend Eli is just 1 day older then Ashton.  Liz(Eli's mom) and I decided it would be a good idea to do a joint bday party for them since they have pretty much the same friends.

It turned out perfectly.  Liz set up everything at her house in her neat backyard.  Eli wanted to play some water kickball, and the kids had a blast with it.

Ashton sliding into home base.

Then after kickball, Liz brought out a bunch of white t-shirts for the kids.  I had bought a bunch of squirters at the dollar store.  Liz filled up four different buckets with water and added food coloring to them.  The boys were drenched! 

About the time they were finishing up soaking each other, the wind started to pick up.  So instead of making snow cones like planned, Liz brought out hot chocolate. 

We moved inside about the same time Das showed up with pizzas and ice cream.  After they ate, we lit the candles on the cake that Liz made.(Liz did so much!  I am so thankful for her and helping out at this time in my pregnancy.) 

It was then gift time!  They got some awesome gifts.  Thank you everyone for coming to Ashton and Eli's birthday party. 

I still can't believe it has been six years since Ashton came into my life.  He has been such a pleasant child from day 1.  I wish they didn't grow up so fast.  It really feels like yesterday when they handed him to me.  I am so blessed to have him and thank my Heavenly Father every day for letting me be his mother.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG GUY!

WE LOVE YOU!

Willow Creek Country Club

Ashton is out of school for a week for testing.  So Friday I took Tristan out of school, and Keli and I met up with a few of my sisters at Willow Creek for some sun.

 We all had a really great time.  And it will sadly be the last time I will be able to go out there for a while.  But I am glad I got a nice tan before I deliver this baby in a week.

We love summer! 

Dinner Club Texas Style

Saturday night we headed to the Johannessen's for a fun dinner club night.  We always look forward to these night with our friends.  Joe had some tasty ribs and BBQ chicken on the grill.  And Kelly had prepared some great side dishes.  It was perfect weather for the night.  But since Das and I had already had a sitter the night before, we weren't able to stay as late as we would have liked.  And of course the later in the night it gets, the more tired and uncomfortable I get.  But we did manage to get a couple of games of Texas Testicle Toss. lol  Thanks Joe and Kelly for having us all over.  We really enjoyed seeing everyone.

I'm pretty spoiled!

 I had my 29th birthday last Tuesday.  Unfortunately, I was in bed all day with the flu.  We had plans to go see a movie, but canceled.  I laid in bed and Das took care of me.  The next day I was feeling a bit better, so Das asked me if I was ready for my cake and ice cream.  Of course I was!  He and the boys sang happy birthday to me, and we dug in.  He then gave me my present which is just what I had been wanting.  A stylish Chicago Bears jersey.  Now I just need to lose some weight before football season starts. 
Then on Friday, Das took me out.  He had previously lined up Keli to watch the boys, but it didn't work out with her new job.  So my nephew Taylor and his wife Paige took the boys.  We headed downtown to Gateway to eat and go see Avengers.  Thought the movie was great!  But I was so irritated with the kid behind me kicking my not comfortable seat the whole time.  But it was definitely a go see movie.  Then we went to check into our hotel at the Marriot.  We climbed into bed and ate our little treats we purchased and I fell asleep.  Tried to at least.  But it was really nice to have a night with just Das and I.  He must really love me to go to all that work of making my birthday spectacular.  Thanks babe!

Memorial Weekend

We decided to head up to our cabin this year for Memorial Day.  After we got the car all packed up, Das decided he wanted to take the bike out for a spin in remembrance of his father.  So he put on his fathers spiffy jacket, and took off.

We weren't expecting the best weather up at the cabin, but we sure didn't expect the snow either.  Luckily it didn't stick.

My sister Allison was already up there with her family and all there toys.  My nephew Taylor and his wife Paige showed up later with their toys.

The kids had a blast on them!

We'd like to get one of these little ones for the kids maybe next year.  Das took the larger ones out for a ride with my brother in law.

Taylor and me comparing our prego bellies.  I think he might be having twins. lol

The boys had so much fun with their cousins.  They didn't care how wet and muddy it was outside.  They road on the four wheelers/bikes, played by the fire pit, and shot bb guns the whole time.  We are going to have to get them some bb guns now as well.

There is a story that has been told ever since I was Tristan's age about "Old Man Jack."  I am not exactly sure how the story goes anymore, but my brother Mark has kept it alive.  And my kids are scared to death of him.  So we took them to the shack where he lives.   My brother recently purchased acres of land next to the cabin, and the shack just happens to be on his property now.  I am sure he will use that to his advantage to scare the youngins.

Monday morning Das took off with my brother in laws to golf Wasatch.  I sat around with the ladies eating and chatting.  Brad later gave Das some pointers on his swing.  Not like he needed any though.;)

As we started to pack up, the boys all wanted to get in one last ride.  We really had such a wonderful time with everyone.  You can always expect great food, company, and no sleep when spending time at the cabin.  Perfect weekend get away.  So glad we have the cabin to escape to.