My littlest helper

Kyson love to help with the dishes. He is SUPER helpful. When he's finished I generally have to hunt down all of the things he took out and re-wash them all but hey, I'm not complaining. I'll take all the help I can get!

My birthday suprise.

When you get to my age (32) you pretty much write off your birthday. I never would have thought in a million years my husband was planning something spectacular for me. He had his mom all set up to watch all 4 of the kids and we went to Lagoon. We made it to Utah on Sunday the 15th and we wandered around Temple Square. This is my most favorite part of the whole thing. You can feel the Spirit so strong here.......

Then on the 16th we hit Lagoon. Joe took some pictures of us on the rides.

Yes, that is shear terror on my face! No, I'm not much of a fan but, as you can see, Joe is having the time of his life. Thank you for the awesome weekend hubby, I love you!

Chill-laxing

Korbyn is king...he can be comfortable anywhere!

Also, for all of you that know how much moving things scare him. We have some good news he FINALLY likes his dinosaur from his 2nd b-day! Yay!!!

Kailey took these pictures of Kyson....notice a theme? hmmmmm?

Joe's brother Steve made this "big people" swing and Carolyn (Joe's mom) being the thrill seeker she is had to use this opportunity to have some fun!!!!

Over the Hill

Our friend Chris recently turned 35. Not over the hill by any means but he has been telling us for years that he only plans on living until he's 70. If you know Joe you know that he would NOT let the half way mark go by unnoticed. Or let an opportunity to embarrass Chris pass by. With the help of Chris's parents and our friend Neal we planned a surprise party. Joe and Neal made a FULL sized coffin for him. They even stuffed and lined it....they didn't want our dearly almost departed friend to be uncomfortable! After the initial anger wore off I'm pretty positive Chris actually enjoyed himself!

SURPRISE!

The 3 Amigos! (and partners in crime) There motto: It's only funny until someone gets hurt..then it's Hilarious!

Chris trying out his coffin

The reading of the Eulogy


Joe

Neal (OK he's REALLY tall)

Charlie- Chris's dad
Thank you to all that came and helped make it a great day for everyone. Chris, maybe for your next birthday we will just get you some honey butter!!!!

More Lagoon

Instead of taking one big family vacation this year we decided to get season tickets to Lagoon and go a lot. So every time Joe has time off work we trek to Utah and spend time at Lagoon.
The Lagoon princess!

Kyson on the one ride he could go on...The Ferris Wheel

Korbyn's version on Heaven

They had this amazing show there called The Cirque D'Larange. Great show but we couldn't use a flash to take pictures so I wasn't able to get many good pictures.

Joe has resorted in taking pictures while on the rides!

Awwwww

Sunday we were driving home from church listening to The Sounds of Sunday. There was a song on about a son singing about his dad. I was utterly frustrated with the car in front of me. While I was muttering "Oh good grief just MOVE already" he was singing on the radio "I have my Dad" and then I hear Korbyn right behind me sing "I have my mom!" Made me smile! He's so cute... I just love the little guy!!! It's good to know one of them appreciate me.

Battle wounds

Baseball has finally ended! Yay! Kevin is such a trooper. He got hit with the ball 3 times this year. The first time was in the soft spot (in between the ribs and hips), the second time was in the thigh, and the third well......

He was supposed to get his braces off this month but the dumb ball pushed back one of the front teeth so he has to have them on another month. I have to say he's a champ though. Every time he got hit he sucked it up and kept playing. Way to go buddy! You're awesome!