Logan and Jason's birthdays

Jason and Logan celebrated their birthdays a couple weeks ago. Logan turned 4 on the 26th of July and Jason turned 34 on the 4th of August. Hmmm....maybe I shouldn't be telling everyone how old he is. Oh well, he looks good for a 34 year old so I justify that as an ok to tell you all his age. Logan's birthday was great! He woke up all excited for his presents and b-day donut. He got some great things for his birthday and was one happy little guy! He actually had his preschool class that day and really wanted to go so he went and his teacher gave him a present so that made it even better. After preschool, we went to Funworks with our friends the Black's. He really wanted his best buddy Grey to come and their whole family came too. The kids had a great time! After Funworks, we stopped at Red Robin for dinner.

He was so excited to open his presents.

He loves Scooby Doo and loved this new shirt that he got.

At Funworks. The kids got totally soaked on these boats. It was Kylee, Afton and Grey on one boat and Dax, Cael, and Logan on another boat. they are shooting at each other right now.

Logan thought it was the best thing in the world and was even trying to get us wet.

Playing miniature golf after the boats. Afton and Kylee.

Dax and Cael

Grey and Logan

Eating dinner at Red Robin.

The kids were all freezing in the restaurant because they were still super wet from the boat ride. It was so funny because they were all shaking and trying to eat their food at the same time.

On Jason's b-day, we went to San Fransisco to a Giants baseball game as a family. His sister, Kari, and her family were visiting so we all went to the game together.

Jason and the kids after he opened his presents.

At Fisherman's wharf. the game didn't start til 7 that night so we hung out at the wharf for a little while.

By the super noisy seals.

The kids love watching the seals. I don't know why. I guess they are pretty cool to an 8, 6, and 4 year old.

Had to get a belly shot cuz I hadn't taken one in awhile. I think I'm like 33 weeks here.

The whole family

After the wharf, we decided to take the kids down Lombard street. They thought it was pretty cool.

On our way to the game. By the way, if you can't tell, it was pretty chilly that day.

I've been to one Giants game before this one, but I don't remember how awesome the stadium was. They had these awesome slides for the kids to play on and also a little miniature stadium for Logan's age. He thought it was the greatest thing!

Watching the game

The boys! I don't think that Logan can ever have a serious face in a picture. He's such a goofball, just like his dad.

1st day of school

I still can't believe it! Afton and Dax both started school on the 10th of August. It's so crazy that they are already in school. I've decided that they start school way too early here. The summer went by too fast and BAM it's school time already. But the kids were excited. They were both so nervous it was so cute. Dax was really nervous to be starting first grade and getting a new teacher and new friends. He had a hard time going to sleep the night before. But he did great and Jason asked him how his first day was and he said that "school is way too long"! but that he liked having 3 recesses. It's so hard for those little kindergartners to go from half day to all day school. He was a trooper though and seems to be having a good time. And Afton of course still loves school! She got the teacher she wanted and has lots of her friends in her class.

Dax and Afton in their new school clothes.

Had to do a silly face one with Logan.

Afton's teacher is Miss Zagorites and she's so excited to be in her class. Plus she has a few friends in her class from last year.

Daxon has Mrs. Ruyle and his buddy, Dylan, from kindergarten is in his class.

Logan and Dax with Dylan

Afton waiting with her class to start the first day of school!

Week 2 in Utah (June 6th - June 10th)

Since the kids and I were in Utah for so long, I decided to sign them up for swim lessons with their cousins. It started the 6th of June and lasted for two weeks. The kids did so awesome! I think it helped to have their cousins there. This was Logan's first experience with swim lessons and he loved it. The pool was awesome and the instructors were all really great with the kids. I'm so glad that we did swim lessons there.

Logan and Tred in their class.

Afton getting ready for lessons.

Logan doing some swimming

Dax was so brave this year. He is very cautious and nervous around water. Last year he would hardly even get in the pool. So he came a long way this year and this was on the first day of class.

Dax was in an all boy class so I think that helped him get the courage to get in the water and swim.

After dinner this night, we went to Purple Turtle with my parents for some yummy shakes. I use to go here all the time growing up. Their shakes are the best! I think we went here a few different times while we were in Utah.

Daxon got a serious brain freeze that brought him to tears. Poor Guy! I think he was a little tired too :)

On the 8th of June, the kids and I went fishing at Deer Creek with my parents. They love fishing, especially Afton. Her and Dax both helped reel the fish in and scoop them up in the net. Logan wasn't too interested in the fishing but he loved walking on all the big rocks and then throwing them in the lake.

Logan, Afton and Dax with their Grandma Darla.

On the 9th of June, we went to a place called Kangaroo Jack's ( I think that's what it's called). It was my nieces birthday so we celebrated at McDonald's first and then we were going to go to a place called Trafalga but the weather wasn't that great. So we headed over to this bounce house place. It was a huge hit with the kids. They had a great time even though I was complaining about the price. That place is expensive!

Logan, Dax and Tred coming down the dinosaur slide.

Abby, Emma and Afton

The whole gang (minus Tucker).

Our Utah Trip - Week 1 (May 27th - June 4th)

We left for Utah on the 26th of May, right after the kids got out of school. Didn't get in til like 1 in the morning so we were pretty tired the next day.

The first outing of our Utah trip. We went to Brick Oven for Rex's 60th b-day.

The kids with their cousin Kya.

Afton and her g-pa Rex.

On the 28th of May, we went to the Cattle Branding that Jason's family does every Memorial Day weekend. We stopped at the cabin for some fun first. The kids got to experience their first time shooting a gun. Afton and Dax each had a turn to shoot a 22 rifle. And Afton actually hit the target. They also got to ride around on the 4-wheelers for a little while. then we headed to the branding.

Something new I learned about Jason. He's left eye dominant (which I knew), but he shoots left handed when he's right handed. So weird!

The kids with g-ma Sharon.

At the branding in Manti.

There were some horses there and Afton and Dax got to ride on one. His name was Mr. Magoo.

Getting ready for lunch. Such an awesome view!

Jason was in charge of getting the cattle into the chute.

Logan and I on the little 50.

Getting a ride on the rhino

Jason and I went away for a couple of days for our 10th anniversary. We went to Midway to the Homestead, then to Park City to the outlets and then to Salt Lake. Then I had to take him to the airport and send him back home to a very lonely house.

Abby's 8th b-day party.

My cute little nephew, Tucker.

Of course the boys were all into the guns.

Didn't know I had this awesome pic til I downloaded them on my computer. My crazy little sister must have found my camera sitting on the table so decided to take some lovely pictures of herself. Now I get to share them with all of you.

My awesome mother-in-law got us some passes to Seven Peaks so we spent many days there on our trip. This was our first time there. A little chilly but the kids had a great time.

Abby, my niece, was baptized on the 4th of June. The kids and I were able to attend her baptism and it was really special. Afton gave the closing prayer and did a wonderful job.

Tred, Dax, Logan, Abby, Afton and Emma

Emma, Abby and Afton

The best silly face picture ever. I love Emma's face1