He did it! He did it!

I am so proud of my youngest son Evan for learning how to ride his bike! He was so close last year, but just never got the hang of it. This year Brian took him out to practice and in about 15 minutes he was off on his own! They rode to the nearby park together and he was so happy. We also went on our first family bike ride that night around our town. (Our first one with no one having training wheels...) I just kept looking at him and thinking how time goes so fast. It is hard seeing your last child grow up and take those steps to become more independent. I truly want to treasure these moments.

Scout over-nighter

This was Dillon's last over night scout camp as an 11 year old scout. He will be 12 next month! Since my calling is with the Stake Primary, we got to plan most of the camp and also attend with the boys. I couldn't believe how much fun I had! Those boys were so well behaved and yet so funny at the same time! What a great group of kids!

 They set up their own tents, ate dinner, had a fireside, ate smores, and then were able to look through some giant telescopes that were set up for them. It was so cool to see the stars up close! The next day they did a bunch of different stations including lashing, fire building, orienteering, and whittling. The leaders that came to help out were so inspiring and made it so much fun for the boys. I was so glad I could go and be a part of this experience with Dillon.

Girl Time

Brian and the boys went to the Father-Son Campout, so I got to have a little girl time with Courtney! A little tradition we have is sharing chicken nachos at 3 Margaritas whenever we get together. She really looks forward to it and they are so good! We also went shopping and bought her a few new fall clothes, picked up some ice cream before heading home and then I painted her toenails rainbow colors! I love spending one on one time with my kids. It helps me get to know them better and I can give them my undivided attention. My mom did this with her kids and I love that I can do this with mine as well.

"No Reason" party!

My mom is such a fun mom and grandma, that one day she decided to throw a "No Reason" party! She had everyone over for a barbeque and lots of entertainment! She had a slushie machine out for the kids with many flavors to choose from. She made homemade guitars with rubber bands, boxes and yardsticks and had a band with the grandkids. (Okay.. I made one too.) She had a fishing game, a balloon game and a huge water gun fight! It was such a fun time!!! Thanks mom for putting it all together! No reason is a good enough reason for me!

17 wonderful years

Brian and I just celebrated 17 wonderful years together! We are truly happy and love each other more today than ever before. He is everything a good husband should be and more. And would you look at that face? Being so handsome doesn't hurt either... :) Love you Brian now and forever.