Another First!

Tyler has had so many firsts in the last 2 weeks (lost her first tooth, learned to tie her shoes, and started first grade)!!! It's exciting and sad all at once. Her newest first? She got her ears pierced on Friday. She worked REALLY hard at earning them. Yeah Tyler!!!

First Day of School

Wednesday was Tyler and Boston's first day of school. Tyler is in 1st grade, Boston is in half day private kindergarten (next year her will do full day public kindergarten). Here are some pics of the event.

(this is the only pic I have of Tyler at school because she got all brave and wanted to go alone)

(Boston showing Ryder the snakes at school- notice Ryder's backpack- he wants to be just like his big brother)

Big News (no! I'm not pregnant)

Tyler is so excited!!! She "finally" lost her first tooth. I have to admit, when it came out and she showed me her new smile- I got a little teary eyed. She's getting too old too fast.

Utah: Week 4

Sadly, the Utah trip is over. We had such a good time. The best part of all was spending time with my family. It was great to see cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc. I loved hanging with my mom and my sister. So here are the final week pictures:

Lagoon!!!! I would choose Lagoon any day over Disneyland. My kids had so much fun. It wasn't too crowded and it wasn't too hot. All in all, such a fun trip to Lagoon. My kids all agree, this was their favorite part of the Utah trip. My kids, who are all kind of wimps (except Ryder who is too small to go on the scary rides anyway) got brave and tried a few "scary" rides. Tyler even went on the white roller coaster.









Curry/Swim party at Bill and Cori's. You can never go wrong if you start the evening with a "Lake O' Curry". We had so much fun hanging out with my cousins. The new backyard is amazing! Thanks Bill and Cori for the fun, fun night.


















The final night in Utah was so fun. Ammon and I went out to dinner at Market Street Grill. My mom watched Scarlett. Lacey (of course above and beyond!) took the other kids on a tram ride at Snowbird. Next they enjoyed a dinner at IHOP. Followed by a sleepover with their aunt Loo. Thanks mom and Loo for letting us escape for a few hours!!!!

Utah: Week 3

This week was packed with so many fun activities. My dad was in town for the week and we made the most of everyday. Here goes:

My cute daddy holding Scarlett



On Monday night we did a triple date night. We ate at Ruth's Chris- so good!!!







On Tuesday night we went to the rodeo. My mom bought the kids some real cowboy/cowgirl getup. President Monson was at the rodeo wearing a cowboy hat with his suit- so cute!






Wednesday night we went to the most amazing birthday party I have ever been to! There were reptiles and magicians and snow cones and face painting and a huge blow up slide and snow cones and cotton candy and cupcakes. Happy Birthday to my cousins Tucker and Megan. Thanks Joanne for hosting the event!















Friday night we went up to my Grandpa's cabin. I wish we had more pictures of the tinfoil dinners and s'mores made in the fire pit or our game night or french toast with homemade syrup breakfast or our trip to the spring for ice cold refreshing drinks or platform swing jumps etc, etc. Instead, I have many, many pictures of Ammon and Steve trying for over an hour to catch a mouse. Unfortunately, the end score was mouse: 1, Ammon and Steve: 0. I hadn't been to the cabin for probably 12 years so it was good to get up there and to share it with my fam. Loo- always fun to hang with you. All in all, it was a great adventure. We went to the demolition derby on the way home. Fun times!