Girls Night Out

While the boys were playing at Father's and Sons, we decided to have our first girls night out. Anilyssa's personality is so funny and is starting to show more and more. We had fun running errands, getting dinner, and playing on the mattress in the family room.

"BIG BITE"

I love my princess

Ute gone Cougar (only in employment) :)

It was fun to take the kids and visit Aunt Emillie in her new coaching office at BYU.

Ensign Peak

We decided to start a new tradition this year that went amazingly well. For the first time we hiked Ensign Peak as a family. Matt and I did this while we were dating, but it was the first for the kids. Brenden's quote for the hike, "I won't quit, not one bit." Which led to Nathan's, "just resting. I won't quite." They actually hiked the entire way without even stopping. It was so much fun!! We looked for bugs and rocks, and got to talk about why ensign peak is so spectacular.

Brenden and Nathan will never forget the stories about Robert Taylor Burton and Adam Hunter. Just two of the amazing people we follow in our heritage, with many more faithful saints and examples.

Followed by visiting temple square - seeing the Christus, and watching the Joseph Smith movie. Then ending the night at the park where Matt first told me he loved me (Sept. 5, 2005), and where he later proposed (Oct. 15, 2005) to watch fireworks. It was a wonderful evening!!

I love seeing how much the kids love and adore Daddy

Already 3!!!

Nathan we can't believe you are already three!! We love you so much and are so proud of what a big boy you have become!!

On this big day your craziest presents were two creepy crawly hermit crabs...Crabby and Freddy. Thank your father for giving into your first pet :)

Strawberry Days

The kids love strawberry days! It is a full week of parades, carnivals, free activities, and the rodeo. Last year we froze in our coats because it was so cold. Matt and Anilyssa didn't even join us because we needed to keep her in the car for warm. This year was hot, and Anilyssa was a pro at eating her first popsicle. We loaded up the stroller with Nathan and Anilyssa inside, and Brenden standing on the front. Who knew we could get three kids into a single stroller. It is a very common thing to do :). All to walk around the block in a parade of hundreds of kids and about 75 spectators. We love it!! At the end we get a popsicle, free carnival ride, and free entrance to the rodeo. We look forward to this time every year!!

Three peas in a pod

The boys favorite ride at the carnival

Not the favorite ride at the carnival

Ending the day with our center piece in the middle and all of us eating a bowl of cereal. :)