The thing about boys...

Dallin came home from school today really wanting to do a science experiment. I brushed him off a little since we did made homemade ice cream from his science book yesterday, and because I'm having company tomorrow and had just cleaned the kitchen floor. He was a little bummed and he basically told me that I always say, "we'll do it tomorrow" or "I don't really want a mess in the house" etc. What can I say, he is right. The thing about having boys (at least my boys) is that they would do science experiments or crafts everyday If I let them..... which I would love to, but reality is that once I have everything all out and ready to go they will sit at the table and participte for about 5 minutes or less and then they are on to the next thing and I'm stuck cleaning up for the next 20 minutes. Today we made musical instruments and literally I had time to grab my camera and take about 3 pictures and they were done and moving on! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE doing this kind of stuff with my boys, It would just be great if they could enjoy the moment a tiny bit longer! Is that too much to ask?

Easter Eggs

Skiing

 

 

 

 

Last month we took the boys skiing for the first time and they did amazing! Dallin went to ski school all day and Dawson got a private lesson and spent the day playing in childcare. When we picked up the boys from their classes they were begging for more, so we skiied until closing time. Dave was one proud daddy that day! It was a perfect day and we can't wait to do it again!

 

 

 

 

Legally Blonde with Allie

Lucky me! My little sister Alli came for a visit! I was so excited to find out that Legally Blonde the Musical would be in Denver while she was here. It happens to be one of our favorite movies so I just had to get tickets! Loved it! After that we walked around downtown searching for the 16th Street Mall until my feet could not handle walking in heels any longer! Turns out we were at the 16th street mall..... there just wasn't an indoor mall like I "remembered". I guess once a blonde, always a blonde, right?

Valentine's Day

 

 

 

It was fun to have Allie here with us for Valentine's Day. She was so sweet to offer to babysit the kids so Dave and I could go out on a date, but I really love spending Valentine's day with the whole family! I'm a pretty lucky girl to have 3 special valentines! I Love my boys! We had our annual fondue party, shared valentines, and earlier in the week made these yummy treats (thanks for the idea Trinnette) We also made a cute valentine's mailbox to put in valentine's treats and notes through the week. Love to all my family and friends XOXO!

Halloween

First Day of Kindergarten

Monday was a big day at our house. Dallin's first day of Kindergarten! He's been sooooo excited! Last week we went shopping for school supplies. He really wanted to buy a bike lock so he could ride his bike to school. He learned the combination and was so proud to lock it up at his new school. It only took us 10 minutes to get to school.

Dawson has done well so far. I wish I had a picture of the big, big hug he gave his big brother when we picked him up after school.


Dallin loves his teacher and just wishes school was longer (so does his mommy!)
Hopefully it will be a great year!

Father's and Son's Campout

Friday night was father's and s0n's campout. The boys all had a really fun time together. I stayed up way to late, went shopping with a friend and did the parade of homes. We are all looking forward to next year!

A Sunday Afternoon

I just loved these pictures. We took a little afternoon walk at the Academy. Dawson was all tuckered out. We stopped at the B-17 for a few mintues before we got soaked!

Dallin is 6

I can't believe my baby is 6 years old! Where does the time go? Since Dallin had a big birthday party last year we decided this year would be a family party. Dallin had his heart set on having the exact same backyard birthday party he had last year with hotdogs, chips, watermelon,waterballoons, and trampoline jumping. He wanted every detail to be the same. Last year was fun, but 13 kids (mainly boys) was a lot, and it would have to be bigger this year to include his new preschool buddies. It's been a crazy summer and we just didn't feel up to it. We offered to have in at a gymnastics center, swimming pool, etc, but he still wanted the backyard party. We finally settled for 2 friends (and he negotiated 3) on his very birthday day. Unfortunately it rained all day, but they had a great time and got to play Wii,legos, musical chairs and eat hotdogs and cupcakes. Here he is with his best buddies!

Only in Idaho

Only in Idaho can you find a place like this in the middle of "nowhere". This hidden gem was way out in farm country. It is the most amazing set up on someone's personal property. Everyone had so much fun! I'm already excited about next year! Thanks Grandma!

Dawson didn't slide much, but had fun watching and being the water master.

That's Dave on the zip line.

I think Ernie said this was the funnest she had ever had.

The observers and baby watchers.

Dallin and Taylor.