Father's Day

This year, Father's Day was the day after our family reunion.  We didn't do much but we are very grateful for Montana and the wonderful father he is to our children.  We are also grateful for my dad and Montana's dad and for the example they are to our children as well.  The Elders came over for dinner so they were able to be here when Montana opened his presents.

Lazy Days of Summer and Father's Day

We haven't had any real plans this summer so we just go with the flow! One day, the boys were bored and I suggested we build a fort. They are all for it cause mom was gonna let them make a mess...and play in it! I pulled out lots of blankets and we made it in the boys' room. Peyton and Tanner played in it for awhile but Mason was bored with it within minutes of finishing. Oh, well, we can't make everybody happy ALL THE TIME!

We also went to Summerfest...like we do every year. We split it up into two days cause the first day was so hot. And then a storm rolled through and the second day was beautiful! The kids love to ride on some of the rides. Peyton even got his face painted this year! And, of course, there are things like corn on the cob that supposedly taste better at Summerfest!

I decided to take a week in June and head to my mom's. I wasn't feeling well and didn't want to cook. So, my mom cooked for us and I relaxed and rested. One day, while we were there, we took the kids to the walking bridge that goes across I-15. We packed a lunch and ate on top of the bridge. The kids tried to see how many trucks and cars they could get to honk at them! They were so cute! This is something that my Grandma Wall used to take us to do every summer when we would come visit. Now, my mom gets to take her grandkids! It was so fun to see the excitement on the kids' faces...especially when someone would honk!

This year for Father's Day, the kids and I decided to make a candy bar card for Montana and get him a rocket! Montana had been asking for a rocket so I figured this was the best time. When he opened it, he couldn't wait to use it. Too bad Father's Day is on a Sunday. He promptly took the boys and the rocket out on Monday morning. It wasn't a great break for Montana because I was asked to speak in Sacrament Meeting. I didn't sit on the stand so that Montana wouldn't have to have the boys by himself on his "day off". And then Tanner was on one that day so it was the greatest for Montana. And I have been sick lately and have had very little energy. I guess we'll just have to make it up to him later! He is such a good dad and we appreciate all he does for us!!!

Next Up - THE BEACH.....we are counting down the days!

Random Stuff

Ok, this post will have lots of pictures of random different things cause I don't want to do that many posts.

Brock a.k.a. Papa wanted to get the boys a dog. So, we let him! The dog is a boy and his name is Trigger. He is about three months old right now. He is pretty well behaved. He is potty trained, he sits, he comes when called, and he goes into his kennel when we tell him to. The boys love him....especially Tanner. Peyton is still a little afraid but Mason is doing really well with him. In fact, today Montana asked me to let him out and Mason said, "No, mom, I'll do it. It's my dog." He certainly is growing up!





We found out the hard way that Mason is allergic to fresh cut grass. Who would have thunk? Here's a picture of his eyes when we realized the truth.....



HopeKids invited us to the Living Planet Aquarium so we decided to go. The boys enjoyed looking at all the cool animals. But they wouldn't touch the sting rays. (I wouldn't touch them either!)






I was moving the BBQ grill (that Montana told me he would move) and I stubbed my toe really bad. When I looked down, I realized that I had ripped my toenail completely off. It was at a 90 degree to my toe! We headed over to InstaCare to get taken care of. They got the toenail off and wrapped it up real good for me. I had to keep it completely bandaged for a few weeks. And now it just has a band-aid on it until the nail grows in all the way. The nail is probably 1/4 of the way right now. And I can finally wear my tennis shoes again. I was joking that it wouldn't have happened if I wasn't wearing flip flops when I moved the grill but then again, if it wasn't summer, I wouldn't have been wearing flip flops! Needless to say, I'm a little hesitant about moving that grill anymore! (DISCLAIMER - Don't look at the first picture if you might get queasy...It's not real pleasant.)




Tanner got his first hair cut at 14 months of age! I was hesitant for awhile cause I didn't want my baby to grow up. But then I realized it was out of control and something had to be done. So the scissors came out....but I wouldn't let them take off too much! I love spiked hair on little boys!






Every June, we head to Orem for Summerfest with Jon and Kassie and their boys. This year was no exception. We let the boys ride a few rides, we ate dinner, listened to a band, got Mason's face painted and headed home. Fun times with good friends = LOVE!






Father's Day came and went with not much happening. Montana had to work but we made sure to let him open his present before. He enjoyed his present...after all, he picked it out! I am so grateful to have him as the father of my children. He is a great dad and the boys and I love him so much! Mason made him a cute little "card" out of the cardboard piece that was in the present!






Now if I can only get the final few posts done in the next couple of days. But for now, I'm headed to bed!