My parents spoiled us with a stay at their time share in Vail, Colorado - we had SOOOO much fun - it was so beautiful there! Here we are visiting our colorado cousins - so much fun!
Exploring at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Our Hotel was AMAZING - it had the coolest loft the boys had a blast going up these stairs - Kent was a little scared to come down though:)
View from the deck at our hotel
Pumpkin festival in Eagle, Colorado - such an adorable little town.
Amazing fall colors!
Kent started preschool {awhile ago}. He wasn't so sure at first but now he LOVES it...here are some pics from his very first day:)
Gabe's Kindergarten pictures - he is getting so big!
I did NOT kill my garden this year - this is a FIRST:) Here are some of the fruits of my labor - red leaf lettuce (we get about 1 grocery sack full every week - anyone need lettuce)
Sugar baby watermelons we have 6 that are just about ready - can't wait!
These are the teddybear sunflowers we planted - I think they are super cool looking and really hard to kill:)
Our little flower bed - still alive...this is amazing for me-hooray to plants that need very little attention!
We also have green peppers coming out of our ears - we have given alot away. This is just one weeks worth and they just keep coming - any takers?
My parents planned a reunion in Island Park, Idaho at an awesome cabin this year - it was SOOOO fun!
I am not a photographer (obviously) but that black thing in the distance is a moose (a mama with 2 babies that is why we are so far away:)
Gabe started school July 26th (year round). He LOVES it!
Gabe's teacher Ms. Poulsen - SUPER nice!
After we dropped Gabe off for school and I took pictures Kent said "take a picture of my sad face". He misses his brother but is excited to start preschool in just a couple weeks!
Gabe's favorite new school outfit:)
Adam is in the police academy right now so he works 40 hours a week and has school 20 hours a week so we really didn't have time to go anywhere for vacation so we planned a staycation over the 4th of July weekend- we enjoyed Layton City fireworks on the 4th.
Waterballon fight (I do feed my children - I promise!) and BBQ
Our own fireworks - super fun!
Cherry hill - this was the highlight - so fun! The boys could live there I think...Gabe loved the dragon waterslide the best and Kent loved the lazy river....such a great time
'Special' birthday cake:) from the combined birthday party for Gabe and Kent
The 'special' Pinata
On Gabe's actual birthday we went up to Grandma/pa B's to celebrate and go swimming - we had a great time!
Out of order....Here is their loot from the parade - TONS of candy!
Watching the Syracuse Parade...so much fun we even found a shady spot - PERFECT!
Gabe started swim lessons {Kent will start them in 3 weeks}. Here he is lounging waiting to start - I promise I feed my child:)
Kicking like crazy - Gabe loves to be in the water!
Our sweet Grandma B. Passed away on June 22nd {Kent's Birthday}. It was sad for us but so happy for her - she is with Grandpa now! She was the BEST grandma in the world and I have been flooded with so many amazing memories {dipping chocolates, fishing trips, card games, cookies, her hugs and kisses, homemade gifts, etc}. She sacrificed so much for her family and made us all feel loved and cared for! She is such a great example to me of how I want to live my life and the type of woman I want to be....we will miss you so much and we love you!
Some of Grandma B's 52 (and counting) great grandkids!
Kent turned THREE....holy crap - my baby is 3! Kent is such a sweet kid and makes us all laugh. He gives the BEST hugs and loves to snuggle. He loves to wrestle and play with his brother and our family would not be complete without him! For his birthday we just had a little celebration Gabe and Kent are having their big combined birthday party next week. Here he is with Gabe on the present Gabe gave him. Love you Kenter beans!
Fun visit with great grandpa and grandma Wick - so fun! Best part was having root beer floats:)
Perfect!
Great grandma Bartholomew
So...I turned THIRTY! I was feeling very sad about this but then something amazing happened - I had a FABULOUS birthday! On friday my friends threw me a surprise get together (thanks Nichol) sorry no photos - but it was so great to see everyone again! Then on Saturday my family threw me a surprise party - I had NOOOO idea...so fun this is a pictionary game they played all the things to draw were all about me - so funny:) This is my nephew Matthew drawing - he rocked at the game:)
Pinning the hat on Angela's huge head - so much fun! It is official I am the LUCKIEST thirty year old in the whole entire world! Thanks everybody for reminding me of just how blessed and loved I am!
