The 4th Celebrations

Our fourth of July weekend started off by heading to East Canyon. Kurt's parents have a time share there and we are lucky to go up every year. When we got there the power was out and had been out for about an hour or so...we figured it wouldn't be long until it went back. We were SO wrong. By Saturday around 1:00p.m. the power finally came back on. It was worth the fun of sitting in the dark all night and cooking french toast in car port outlets around the timeshare!

Saturday we hit the lake. Ethan loves the boat and for some reason listens much better when we are on it. We put him out in the new tube we got thinking he would love it, but I guess his dad's love for water sports might not come for another year or two. I love boating and wish that I could have got out and done some things, maybe if I heal quickly from the baby I can get one good wake boarding day in! Guess we will have to see! Nothing but a fun day on the lake.

After a long day on the lake Ethan, Bennett, and Grandpa Russ crashed hard ten minutes into the movie "Up."

Saturday night we headed into Hennifer for the annual fireworks show. I don't know why we choose to sit so close every year, but next year I will remember to move further away. After two fireworks didn't shoot up but straight at us, Russ jumping out of the way for one, ash falling on us in the back of the truck, and me getting decked in the face from some of the cardboard off of one of the fireworks, I was glad it was over. For some odd reason I still look forward to going back next year!

On Sunday we headed to Midway to spend the last little bit of the weekend with my family. WeBBQ, played games, and did our own fireworks. The Hogans were the only smart ones sitting in their car not eating smoke. The kids enjoyed it, but had to be all wrapped up in blankets because of this crazy weather! It's the 4th of July, we shouldn't be in jackets and sweatshirt!

Monday we woke up, relaxed, headed to the park, grabbed some subway, and off to another park to play. I've always loved the 4th of July. Even with all the craziness and switching between families. It also makes me really appreciate those who serve for our country, I'm so grateful to live in a free country, I take it for granted much too often. Hope you all had a Happy 4th!

Lawn Maintenance Anyone??

Summer Fun

Oh I love the summer! Here is what we've been up to the past couple of days. We can't get enough of the sun!

Flying dads new airplane....

...Finally getting Grandma and Grandpa's pool up and running!! After lots of ordeals, we can now enjoy it for the rest of the summer! The kids were in heaven! Here we come pool...you are my best friend in the summer. With this heat and an oven cooking inside of me, I think we will be here frequently.

...and lounging in the backyard. Ethan played in his new pool for three hours and still didn't want to get out. Me...well I enjoyed a good book and soaked up some rays!

Happy Father's Day

Father's day always makes you step back and really realize how important each and every dad is. I hope that my hubby had a good Father's Day. It started out by letting him some what sleep in. Church at nine doesn't give you much time to sleep in, but at least it was more then on a normal day. We made him breakfast and let him open his card. Ethan continually told him Happy Father's Day and even made him something cute in nursery...which he Ethan kept for himself. I felt bad that there wasn't a special surprise for him to open, but he got his Father's Day gift a few weeks ago...this new BBQ, so we enjoyed some yummy burgers last night. I love you babe and appreciate all that you do for our little family! You are an amazing hubby and dad!! Ethan idolizes you and can't wait for you to get home every day. Thank you for being so wonderful!

It wouldn't be right if I didn't tell my dad how much I love him and wish him a Happy Father's Day all the way in Japan. Thanks dad for being the best example, friend, and dad anyone could ask for. You are an amazing person who I always look up to! I love you!

And to my wonder father in law Russ, thank you for all that you do!! You are an amazing example, friend, and great grandpa to Ethan. Thank you for all that you do. I love you!

Seven Peaks

Monday I ventured with my sis down to Seven Peaks. I've never been, so I thought it would be a fun day. It was a cute little water park, and even better that Ethan was free and I had a free admission coupon. At first, as always, Ethan was hesitant but after taking him down some of slides on my lap, he was giggling and begging to go on more. I love days like these where you have something planned and your little guy LOVES it! To more hot summer days..can't wait!

and this is what an exhausted 3 year old looks like on the ride home. He didn't even make it out of the parking lot!

The Green Machine

In the last couple of weeks Ethan has seen all the boys out riding their bikes. He tells them to wait for him as he grabs his small Lightning McQueen bike and in his mind thinks some how he is going to ride with them. Kurt and I have been telling him that if he learns to pedal we could go get him a big boy bike. So Friday after a boring time with mom and dad at the mall, we promised him we would go look at bikes. So off we headed to Toys R Us where nothing was working for him. He was way more interested in all the battery powered cars, and told us his famous line "I NEVER can do it!" (The word never is used in every sentence and I've even threatened to put soap in his mouth for it....that's how sick of the word I am!) Anyways as Kurt and I were trying to get different bikes down for him he jumped on some little trike and started cruising around the store. So with all doubt of him not being able to pedal gone...we finally got the right bike down. He jumped down and off he went. It's funny how things just click...maybe it's the magic green machine that taught him how. So here's his new toy...the only toy he wants to play with right now.

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend was great! Seemed like the weekend flew by...and now it's back to another week. Saturday we spent almost all day working on our master bedroom. We still have some painting and some touch ups before I post pictures. I'm just finally excited to like my master bedroom. So pictures to come in a week or two when it's all put together.

Monday was a great day. It started off bright and early as we headed to East Canyon. Kurt's family had been up there camping over the weekend and we were headed up there to meet up with them. It was the first time pulling the boat out for this summer. I'm already a little bummed that I can't get out on the wakeboard or tubes since this little basketball keeps on growing...and of course for her safety. Ethan was so excited to finally go boating and Kurt and Brandon braved the freezing cold water to do some boarding and the air chair. I didn't catch any pictures of Kurt since I was driving, but I got some of Brandon catching air on the chair. We also enjoyed lounging, playing at the park, four wheeler rides, and of course some outlet shopping. Finally it seems like summer might be just around the corner.