Park City

We took the kids to Park City over the weekend. We had a blast. All the kids wanted to do was swim, swim, swim. So that's exactly what we did. We took a break and went and seen Kung Fu Panda. As soon as we got back to the car the kids first question was, "Can we swim now?" It was fun, and rather cheap for us.. Kinda sucked though cause we didn't go to the outlets. 3 kids, and the heat? No thanks. Maybe next time. Here are some pictures from our fun mini vacation.

A day at the Spa - kinda.

I clean my mom's house once a week. Well the week it was crappy weather( i think 2 weeks ago) Bennett and Ashytn wanted to swim. So we had to improvise. They called grandma to see if they could "swim" in her tub. Of course she said yes. They were so funny, they packed their suites, sunscreen, (the lights might be bright) , and their towels. They had a nice relaxing time in the tub. Thanks grandma.

What a relaxing day in the tub! My kids love to be in the water. Since we couldn't swim this was the next best thing. Sorry Grandma , there was water all over the place. How can you swim and not splash?

After Ash was done swimming, she got all dried off and went down to the "gym" to do her exercises. It was so funny. I was busy cleaning and didn't notice she was gone. I was looking all over for her. I went down stairs and I could her singing. I went in, and she said ; " Look mom, now I am at the gym doing my exercises. " I had to laugh.

I thought this picture was cute. She loves to exercise. She is always asking me if she can walk on my treadmill. Hopefully she will not be too bad! It's a good habit to have, right??

This is how Bennett finished out his day at the " Spa' . Already forming male habits. Ha Ha . Laying on the couch eating. Boy how we are different. He loves to watch his cartoon's and eat crackers. Life of a little kid. How nice would it be?

Lagoon!

We were able to go to lagoon on Saturday for Randy's work day. Of course He had to work in the morning so The kids and I, and the Johnson's, Kaylee and her kids were able to get out and enjoy the cold water.. It was so cold but despite how hot it was ended up being refreshing. Thanks guys for your help with my kids. We Got there at 10:30 am and stayed until 10:30 pm. It was a long day. We had a lot of fun. Lagoon is great for people watching. It amazes me some of the people, there outfits, and ideas. It seemed like every time we looked around we were just laughing at someone. I was surprised, Kobe went on most of the rides that he was able to go on. Including Wicked. He was really scared at first, but he did it and loved it. That is a fun ride. Kobe's favorite ride was colossus. The white roller coaster just needs to be torn down, every bump or turn sounded like it was going to just fall down. Kinda nerve racking.. We had a good time. My kids are already begging to go back. Shoot maybe we should have validated!! OOPS!!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful father's out there! Randy's day started with him looking over the alarm clock to realize we were going to be late for church! ( shoot I wanted to wake up and make him breakfast, maybe another time babe , sorry) So we went to church. After church all the kids had gifts they wanted to give daddy, so he got to open his presents. Kobe gave him a cute little poem he made at school. We gave him some clothes in which he desperately needed. Then he was able to take a nap and relax, we watched a few soccer games, then we headed down to my parents for a BBQ. We had a great time. The weather was great, the food was good, and the company was fun. I am so thankful for the wonderful husband and father to my children that I have. Randy is such a hard worker for us. He does so much , I don't even know where to start. He loves his children dearly and would do anything for them. I don't remember the last Saturday he was able to sleep in and enjoy. He is always up at 5 00 am to do a side job to earn extra money. He never complains. He never gets mad at me for my shopping trips. He is so sweet to me and I love him dearly. I don't know what I would do without him in my life. I love you babe, thanks for everything.

I also want to say how thankful I am for my dad. He is such a good man. He is a hard worker. He has taught me a lot growing up just by his example. He never complains. He is such a gentle loving man. He is truly a great example . I love you dad. I will always be grateful for everything you have done for me and continue to do for me and my kids. We love you

Kobe's big gap.

I had to take this picture of Kobe, we were at the park the other night and he had another tooth fall out. He is losing all his baby teeth. Its funny to hear him try to say certain things because of the big hole in his mouth. He was so excited to have the tooth fairy come. I feel like a crappy parent, and yes I am going to admit this, but the tooth fairy forgot to come to Kobe that next day. I felt awful. He woke up and I heard him say, " Well so much for my tooth." I looked at Randy in complete panic!! So I went in and told him the tooth fairy was really busy last night and she is still on her way. So we went to church, during church we came home to make sure the tooth fairy was able to deliver.. She had to pay double, she felt so bad!!

Gone But NEVER Forgotten!!

How do you say goodbye to someone you call a good friend?? We ( my soccer team) all are having to do that this week , and I hate it. Our good friend, defender, positive comment girl, Apes is moving to England.. I am going to miss her deeply. There is going to be a huge VOID on the soccer field. It's really going to be hard that next game back without her. We have gotten close over the years, we have many memories. It has been so fun having her with us.

Apes you are going to be deeply missed. Don't forget the UTAH team. As we will not forget you. We will all have to make a trip up to England to visit, and when you come down you better be calling. Eric, you will be missed also. Now we will have no dedicated fans, rain or shine you were there to watch. I'm sure it was painful but we thank you. We love you , Happy parka!!!

These are some of the fun times we had together, on and off the field.. Notice Happy parka ( Eric) in the background of the bottom picture. Great times!!

This is most of our soccer team. I love this picture. Everyone looks so cute. It's not very often that we see each other dressed in "normal" clothes. Don't ya love the soccer pose?? Yes we are dorks we know!

Happy Birthday Ashtyn.

Yesterday was Ashtyn's birthday. She had a great day, although I should say weekend. We have been celebrating her b-day since Friday. She is like her mom. She already thinks it's a national holiday. Since her b-day was on a Sunday we took her out on Saturday to burger bar to eat, then we went to the park and played all of her favorite games . She loves to play duck, duck, goose, London bridges, and red rover, and of course she had to boss all the kids around on the toys at the park.

Since her b-day was on Sunday we went to church. Ash got to take her nursery class a special treat. She was so excited about that. She kept telling all the kids in nursery that it was her birthday today. After we got home from church she got to open all her presents from us. She was so excited it was cute.

Now it's party time with all the Family...... Here we go again.

I wish I could say that I made this cake, but I didn't !! She seen this cake at Winegar's and insisted on having it. She was mad when we did not go home with it the day I ordered it. She kept saying how beautiful her cake was.

Everything she got she had to try out on Randy or I . Randy was a good sport to let her use all her lipsticks, eyeshadow, and nail polish on him. Lets just say she has him wrapped around her little finger..

She got so many cute things from everyone that she didn't know what to play with first. It was Christmas all over again for her. I was so embarrassed because she would open and present, and then just drop it, and start on the next one. Talk about greedy.. Sorry to everyone who was there, she really did like all the gifts she was just excited?? I guess.

Here is a picture of all the birthday party well wishers. Ashtyn loves each and everyone that came. She had a few "crushes" and a few "idols" . She looks up to all of you, thanks for your friendship and your example to her. We missed my sister Dana, she was in Hawaii. Ash did ask where aunt Nana was. Jon and the kids were able to come down for a little bit. Bless his heart, he just had surgery on his foot. When they came to the party my battery died, so I will get ya next time Tesch's!!