24th Celebration

On the morning of the 24th we went up to Logan for the Rotary Club breakfast (Brian's dad is a member of the club.) The kids, after eating, headed over to the playground. Carson headed straight for the sand pit. Abby and Dani soon caught on to that idea as well. Here are some pictures:

Carson being well....Carson



Abby and Dani



We went back to Rod and Patrice's house, then over to Ryan's Place Park (this park is the coolest. If you've never been I'd say it's worth a drive up to Logan to go to this park!) Here's a pic:



After the kids had their fill (or so the parents thought) of the park we headed back to Grandma and Grandpa's house for lunch and some sparklers.

Grandma was so good to make a "sparkler garden" for Abby and Dani, who were both a little unsure of the fireworks.



Uncle Spence is always good to play with the kids. Here he is pushing Carson in the swing:

Bee's Game

Last Monday (the 20th) we went with a bunch of Brian's friends from high school to the Bee's Game. The kids had a blast! And at $3/person entry we were loving it. Here are a couple of shots of our kids and their playmates.

Carson and his buddy Tyce. Ok, they didn't really play that much but I must say these two are two of the cutest little one year olds there are!


Abby and Kenna had a ton of fun together. We took these two over to the little park at FC and all I can say it I'm so glad I don't have twin 3 year olds; these two have a ton of energy!!

Fourth of July

I know, I know I'm a few weeks late, but better than never right!?

So our 4th went like this. Woke up, noticed a rash on Carson, didn't think much of it, cleaned, worked out in the yard, went to Bo(Shauna's 2nd kiddo)'s birthday party, came home, put Carson to sleep, more work in the yard, Carson woke up covered in hives and rash, called Kids Care to find that they barley closed, went to E.R. (fasted trip ever), Cars got some meds hives started to go away (yay!!), left E.R., dropped prescription off at Walgreen's, went to dinner at Marie Calenders, picked up prescription, arrived home just in time to light off fireworks.

All in all it was a great day. :P

Here are some pictures:

Abby 3 year Well Check

Last Thursday we went to the Dr. to have Abby's 3 year Well Check done (yes, I know I'm 3 months behind. Her doctor was on maternity leave until a few weeks ago.) After some coxing to get her on the scale she got her eyes checked. She did really well with the shapes and only got one of the tinny shapes wrong (a star from far away CAN look like a circle!) She did really well when Dr. Strasser came in. She sat on my lap and let her do the check up. Since going we have DAILY had to play Dr. she even makes me get on the pretend scale all the while telling me "it wont hurt you!" As anyone who sees our little 3 year old knows she is a beautiful little girl who is the size of a 4 year old, so it was no surprise when her %tiles were in the 90+ area. Height: 98 %tile, Weight: 90 %tile.

The other day Carson woke from his nap before Abby. He loves to wake her up by giving her big LOVES!! She seems to enjoy waking up that way too. Moments like these melt my heart! What GREAT kids I am blessed with!

Carson, One Year Old

On Sunday my baby turned one! Yes, ONE!! Already! How did this happen? It seems like this year has flown by. On Thursday we went to the Dr. for his one year Well Check and found that he is in the 88 %tile for height, 87 %tile for weight and 62 %tile for head circ. After church on Sunday we had a little party for him with family. Carson wasn't too interested in the cake he played more than ate. And with the help of Aunt Shauna he got a little messier than he would have liked. He did like the presents and just wanted to play and be left alone. Here are some pictures from the party:











Carson, you are such a fun little boy. You love to be chased and tickled. You are a VERY big tease. You are curious to the point of mischievous and if we tell you "no" to something you whale up into heart breaking tears. You are so soft hearted and love to cuddle. Just recently you have started walking and you are catching on so quickly!! You can walk, bend over, get a toy, straighten back up and continue walking. You are so strong. You can say "mama" "dada" "baba" and you occasionally sign "milk." You just learned today how to wave "bye-bye." You still only have 2 teeth so eat mostly baby food, but you LOVE to feed yourself and get so excited when you get the chance. You have recently started throwing the funniest tantrums. When daddy or I make you mad you scream, kick your legs, and if we come close you move away from us while screaming louder (if that is even possible.) We love you so much and can't imagine life without you. You bring so much fun and happiness to our little family!

Air Show

After church on Sunday we decided to head over to Hill for the air show. We got there just in time for the Thunderbirds and a nice soaking from a down poor of rain/hail. It was a lot of fun even with the drenching!

Abby after the storm (she loves playing with umbrellas)


Abby and Carson on the walk in.


The storm as it moved out.


Abby behind the gun. SCARY!


Abby behind the "wheel" EVEN MORE SCARY!!!


Here are some of the Thunderbirds in action:

Grandma Hansen

Last Monday Brian's sweet Grandma Hansen passed away. We were shocked, stunned and very heart broken to hear of her passing, but we know we will see her again someday. We take great comfort in the knowledge that she is with Grandpa Jay again after 13 years apart. We will always remember her, love her and miss her!