July 4th 2013

We were so lucky to spend the 4th up at the cabin. To get away from Vegas and enjoy cool weather was just what this family needed. We spend all day outside riding ATVs, mountain bikes, going on hikes, going fishing and looking for bugs. For Scarlett it was the best 4 days of her life. Her favorite part was looking for plastic bugs that we would hide around outside. She also loved spending an afternoon with Nick catching a "little baby fishy" (actually, they caught 15!). It was the best family vacation we have had all year (well, the only one:).  To spend good, quality time with our family was so enjoyable. We met up with Caity, her friend Ryan, Clarah, Nate and Mom/Dad. I felt like I escaped for a couple days and hallelujah I loved it! 

Home of the brave land of the free. My little 'Mericans.

 

 

Looking for bugs!

                      

Swim Lessons

She started off scared and would barely put her face in the water. 3 weeks later she can swim like a champ. Well, not to me of course but to everyone else. She is a stubborn, little stinker for sure.  Hopefully, lots of practice over the summer will only help her get more confident and safe in the water. Best money I ever spent. Now if only they had potty training camp!!

Scarlett just loved Ms. Juliet 

We loved going to my moms every day and hanging out with Emily and the boys. No better way to kick off the summer than 3 straight weeks in the pool. Seriously, hours and hours every day!

Nick's Weekend

The second weekend in June is always Nick's weekend. It is both his birthday and fathers day, lucky man. We did some celebrations this past week for him and he is deserving of everyone! This was an extra special birthday because is turned the big 3-0! 

 For his birthday I planned a fun date to his favorite Thai restaurant and to see Superman 3D (our first 3D movie!). To have hours together without kids was SO nice. Our usual dates always feel rushed or cut short. For his birthday we had all he time in the world and it was wonderful! Lucky man also got to spend all of Saturday playing golf with friends. He partied it up like he was 20 again :)

Father's Day we celebrated on Monday with his family with a swim party and bbq. How lucky the girls and I are to have Nick. I can think of no better example to our girls than Nick. He is kind, hard working, forgiving, loving and genuine. There is no one better than my Nick!

Cool 3D glasses

 Best dad to these two little girls. He even watches Cinderella and Little Mermaid over and over!

ps the watch he is wearing was his much desired birthday present. I am big on surprises and this year he was surprised! 

Water is the Game

We have been in water every day of June. Not just for a minute or two but for hours! It has been so hot and the way we survive is being in the pool or lake or playing with the hose. We have loved it. Summer is by far my favorite season. There is just a feeling of "do whatever you want" and I can be lazy. When we spend all day in the pool the kids zonk out early. That gives me the whole evening of freedom. Oh yes!

First time drinking out of the hose... oh, childhood at its finest!

Always in just a diaper these days...it's too hot for clothes

Love this little girl. She loves Cinderella these days and begs to watch it. She is big on saying "maybe one day". It goes like this, "Hey mom can I pet a bunny... maybe one day okay!"  

May Adventures

These past couple of months have been a blur. I am starting to get frantic because time is passing too quickly! I love this stage of life and want nothing more than it go nice and slow. But I don't always get what I want. Here are some of our May activites...

We got a seasons pass to the Children's Muesum and love to go in the afternoons. It's not busy then and I just let my girls lose

We took a fun trip to St. George to see Brian Regan and see my nephews baptism. 

Scarlett killed some "cute, little baby ants". Those were her words. 

Watched our friends Guinea pigs which Scarlett called chipmunks. It was fun but even better to give them back. I can handle animals is short durations. 

 Memeorial day we went shopping, played some golf and of course ate too much.

 Scarlett and I got to on a spur of the moment boat trip. Best part... Alice and her craziness was taking a nap at home:)

Picnics, water, and lots of time outdoors