Mothers Day

Sunday after church we headed into my mothers house for dinner.  Everyone was able to attend so we had the house filled with the greatest mothers in the world. 

We sat around and enjoyed the great food prepared and each others company.  The boys had put a little gift together for their grandma with just a few of her favorite things.  My mom brought each of us back a wooden statue of Mary and Joseph from their trip to Israel.  And each of the kids something special. 

We sure do love this woman!  "The only thing better than having you for a MOM is my children having you for a GRANDMA."  I talk to my mother at least once a day.  It is so hard to not talk to her when they are traveling....which is quite a lot.  So we love each of those moments we are able to visit with her.  She is my best friend and the best mother ever.  I look up to her.  Everyday I am becoming more like her, and I couldn't be happier.  Thanks for all you do Mom! 

We left Tristan and Ashton at my parents house to play while we went to visit Das's mom.  We took her in a bouquet of flowers picked from our yard.  We sat an visited with her for an hour.  It was nice to see her.  She just adores Das and Logan.  I am so thankful to her for raising such an outstanding son.  We then headed home to eat up our strawberry ice cream that Das had made earlier with the ice cream maker he bought me.  It was delicious!  Looking forward to another bowl tonight.  Happy Mothers Day to all you mothers.  Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

Finally slowing down....a little

This was our first Saturday in weeks that we didn't have a ton going on.  Tristan started flag football, so we started off with that.  Then I did some more planting out in the yard while Das worked on his motorcycle.  Hopefully he will have it up and running this summer. 

 Before we made dinner we decided to take the kids to Daybreak Lake to feed the ducks.

 The ducks this year weren't as aggressive as they have been in the past.  Or maybe they had already been fed and were full.

 It was such a nice day.  So glad we were able to get out and enjoy it.  I love that the lake is so close.

When we got back from the lake I noticed a big package on the kitchen table.  I of course was curious, and asked Das where it came from.  I know Das hadn't left all day and wondered how he snuck it inside without me seeing.  The boys were excited and wanted me to open it right away.  So after dinner I did.  And to my surprise, they had bought me a Cuisinart ice cream maker!  I am sooo excited.  I had just said to Das the night before that we needed one.  He had already purchased one a week before.  He is the best husband ever!  It was nice to finally have a low key Saturday.  Probably wont get another one of those for a while.

Logan is 17 months!

Logan loves to play outside.  We have started leaving the back door open so he can go play out with his brothers.  He thinks he is as big as they are.  When Das mows the lawn, he will follow him around the whole yard. 

He lets me play with his beautiful hair. lol Das thinks I need to cut it since people think he is a girl with his long curls. 

He still loves his signing time.  It's the one thing I can turn on to calm him down.  And he has learned so many signs from it.

He hates the sun in his eyes.  He loves to wear his brothers sun glasses

And he adores his big brothers.  He loves to cuddle up next to them.

The Dirty Bird!

 He gets this from his daddy.  Das points with  his middle finger, and so does Logan.  Our primary kids are always freaking out that he is flipping them off.

The other Day we were at Lowe's and this woman came up to say how cute he was.  As she turned around Logan pointed at her, but it looked like he was flipping her off. lol

He is always trying to get into the fridge.  He likes to take out all the bottles and then put them back.  We sure do love this little guy!

Busy Busy!

The last couple of weekends have been non stop for us.  We have been outside working in our yard like crazy.

Das even took Friday off to get some stuff done, and we still have lots to do.  But man the yard sure looks great.  Das finally finished with the gravel this weekend.  Last weekend we had a mob of boys show up with shovels to help out for some service they needed for scouts.   

Later that night he built a fire for them and let them roast marshmallows.  We love our neighbors and their great kids.  Tristan and Ashton are the youngest, and these older boys are so great to always include them.   

 It will be tough finding neighborhs as great as ours.

Logan of course had to be outside with everyone.  He was mesmorized by the fire.  I tried to stay far from the smoke since I had just showered, but I still stunk.

I couldn't help much with the gravel, so I spent a lot of time these past weekends weeding and planting. 

This weekend Das finished up with the gravel which sure looks so great!  And then he started working on my drip system.  It hasn't really run properly the last couple of years, so he went and got all the stuff to fix it so I wouldn't have to hand water everything. 

These stones were sitting at the house on Lincoln Lane.  Das did not want to bring them home.  He couldn't envision a place for them in our yard like I could.  And they turned out great.  They will look even better once the ground cover spreads. 

It is so nice not to have to worry about this side of the house anymore.  All it was, was a bunch of weeds.  Now we just need to get some four wheelers to store in this space.

Saturday evening Das hosted a poker party at our house, so I took the boys out to a movie.  We took the front row so Logan could run around.  The boys had a lot of fun.

Sunday after church we went out to visit Rama at his treatment center.  The boys wanted to feed the horses.

 I told them we would bring some carrots next week.

We have gotten so much done these past few weeks.  We still have lots more to do, but its coming along nicely.  We are definitely looking forward to Memorial weekend for a nice break.

Lucky in Love

One fine day, before Das and I were married, we were hanging out at my house listening to music and just hanging out.  I decided to check some music videos out on ONDemand.  I came across this Jason Mraz video.  He has always been one of my favorite artists.  This song instantly became "our song."  The day were were married, we had my sister and her husband sing it after the ceremony.  And on our honeymoon, Das and I tried to make our own video to it while sitting on the beach in Puerto Rico.  The videos are hilarious...and such a great memory.  So I was thrilled when Das bought us tickets for our anniversary to go see him in concert in Las Vegas in October.  What a wonderful husband!  I have enjoyed every minute being married to Das.  He has been everything I have ever wanted in a husband and father.  I am so thankful that our paths crossed and became one.  He is my soul mate, my best friend, and will forever be the love of my life.  Thanks Das for making me Mrs. Jettie.

Happy Anniversary Babe! 

We Love Sand Hollow!

 Wednesday we got going pretty early and headed to Sand Hollow.  The kids love it there as do we.

A few years ago, we found a perfect spot to set up.  Its a little ways to walk, but totaly worth it.  And again we had the place to ourselves.

The boys had a great time in the water and building sand castles.  Logan enjoyed eating the sand.  My hot husband takes such good care of us.  If I sat down....I wasn't getting back up any time soon. lol  So he kept them happy.  I don't know how he does it, but he manages to actually lose weight while I get fatter and fatter.  Damn he looks good!

We brought "sand"wiches and snacks to eat.  The boys didn't want to leave.  I was enjoying getting more sun.  But everything must come to an end. 

As well as this trip is coming to an end.  They always seem to go so quickly.  So glad I have opportunities to vacation with my family. Already looking forward to coming down again the next month. 

Easy Day Tuesday

Tuesday we just took it easy.  The kids played at the house while Das and I did absolutely nothing.  I love that about St. George.  But around 2 we took the kids to a splash pad close by.  It being a Tuesday, no one was there.  We soaked up LOTS of sun.  Das especially.  Then went back home to relax some more.