Some Fun Summer Traditions

So I am finally getting around to updating again and so I'll just give some of our highlights from the last little while.

Kev took both the boys to Fathers and Sons this year and they couldn't have been more excited. I think the one of their favorite parts was that I was staying home. Everytime we brought it up, one of them would say, "And you stay home, huh Mom?" They still mention it when we talk about it. That's alright, I'm good with them loving their Dad.

Kev said they would walk around and Jordo would have to stop and fish in every little puddle. And there were a lot since it was a very rainy weekend.

They loved the dirt, sticks, fire and being outdoors. It poured rain all night with loud thunder and lots of lightning. Kev said they slept great through it all and he, with a cot that didn't fit in our tent, didn't sleep at all. He was a good sport and made it a great memory for our boys.

We also went to the Summerfest Parade and had a great time. The rain stopped for the parade, started right after and stopped again for fireworks. Talk about great timing! The boys are the perfect age for parades and this one is not too long and not too hot.

Ty caught a shirt and insisted on sporting his new prize. Little big, but great for P.J.s

Jordo was a great spectator. He clapped with the music, waved to all the people and yelled for candy. Parades aren't really my thing, but watching my boys have such a great time makes them really worth it.

Delayed Memorial Day

So since we had so much fun on Memorial Day I wanted to be sure to post even though it is a bit overdue. We headed up to Logan to spend the day with Kev's sister, Jenny, and the whole family. The day started with the guys going golfing and me prying Ty away since he thought this was his chance to go 'big golfing' with Daddy. It was so sad, but golfing would have been a bit tricky with him tagging along. The ladies and kids headed back to the house to let the kids burn some energy and play, since we always want more cousin play time.

Estee is definitely the kids' favorite and she was so great to read them books and play with them all morning. We're glad you and T could make is Es, and not just to watch the little people.

Across the street from their house is this huge field. The kids loved running and riding bikes all through it. They've never had so much freedom.

The would just keep going and we would just keep counting little heads to make sure they were all there. They are so used to having a confined place to play, that this huge space was more than they knew what to do with.

Then we headed up the canyon for a BBQ. It had this great park with a classic merry-go-round. I loved these as a kid and it was fun to see the kids playing on it.

Ty was getting as dirty as any little boy would in a canyon with a park and river and a stream. He had a lot of fun and got as close to the water as we would let him, and sometimes closer. The river was moving pretty fast, so that made me a bit nervous, but we were never far away.

Jordo just loved to 'fish'. He would find the perfect stick and put it in the stream and go fishing. Our boys were so dirty by the end of the day. I think they were in heaven.

Some more canyon fun. Thanks Jen and Jake for having us for the day. The kids had a blast and we had a great time too!

Poor Jordo

So the Tuesday after Memorial Day, something happened to poor little Jordo's foot. I was holding him after a fight that he and Ty had had over a toy and then he asked to get down. I put him down and he screamed in pain. I couldn't get him calmed down until he finally fell asleep. I forgot about it and when I woke him up from his nap he was crying again. Well, I thought he was just throwing a fit about waking up, so I wasn't very patient. Finally, still not remembering about his foot, I tried to calm him down. After he was crying so hard and so long that he couldn't catch his breath, he managed to tell me his foot hurt. I still wasn't thinking that was the cause, so I told him I was going to take care of something and I set him down. Well, he screamed again and I finally realized that his foot really was hurting and pretty bad. I HATE moments like this as a parent.After trying to tell what was wrong and him crying from me touching it or even asking about it, I took him to the doctor. He sent us to get X-rays and I was hoping that we weren't dealing with a little cast throught the summer with the swimming and everything. Well the X-rays didn't show a break, but he still won't walk on it. From Kev's best efforts, he says it's a sprain. The doctor gave us a little ace bandage to help until he showed improvement and so now Jordo gets carried or rolled everywhere (which Ty hasn't minded at all helping with that) with his 'silly sock'.

Of course, after Jordo was getting the attention, Ty had a spontaneous foot injury as well. Since Tuesday, Jordo still won't walk on it and when he happens to put some weight on it, he still shows signs that it really hurts. But hopefully we are slowly improving. And another bonus, Jordo remembered how to crawl. He's a heavy kid and he hasn't liked sitting around much.

It is a good thing it happened after Memorial Day, which was so much fun and I will post about that soon!

Yet Another Graduation and a Happy Birthday

Ty graduated from preschool and he couldn't of been more proud. Especially since his Dad just graduated, he knew what a big deal this was. He wore this hat all over for the next few days and told everyone about his 'gadeating'.

They played the traditional marching music, but the kids did their own thing. Ty is a pro marcher and was all over with perfect form. This was a lot of fun for Ty and all the other kids. Thanks to all the moms that helped pull this preschool off and making it a great experience for Ty.

This is our birthday boy. Monday, Jordo turned two and he was soaking up all the attention.

Thanks to all our family and friends that came to Jordo's little party.

Here's Jordo with his 'best friend Jill', as he calls her and enjoying a few of his new birthday toys. Go ahead and look at the last one a bit bigger. Jordo was out to get T and Estee.



And of course the cake and blowing out the candle. This kid is so much fun and so stinking cute. He is full of energy, talks like he's four and wants to be just like his big brother Ty. We are so lucky to have Jordan as part of our family.

My Amazing Graduate and His Dream Come True

So this post is a few days overdue, but we have been CELEBRATING! Kev graduated from UVU with his bachelors degree in Exercise Science. This has been no small feat and he earned every second of every minute of this. I can't even begin to tell everyone how proud I am of all he accomplished. The list of everything he did for our family and the sacrifices he made could go on and on. I love him so much and more today for all he did for us. Thanks babe, for doing all you did and still being there for us.

The actual graduation was really nice. We had treats and games to occupy Ty and Jordo so when they weren't looking for Daddy, they weren't going crazy. And a BIG thanks to Kev's parents who were there and helped so much with the boys. That would have been interesting on my own.

The highlights: Kev's walk and my boys. Even Ty and Jordo knew how big of deal this was.

We wish there was something we could do to tell Mom and Dad how grateful we are for all their love and support. We definitely couldn't have done this without you.

And a big thanks to Kev's Grandma and Grandpa for coming to the graduation. They've also been a huge support down this long road. And they knew that this accomplishment deserved something great....

Many of you may have thought that the 'dream come true' was graduating college. Nope. That was a goal, but Kev's true dream has always been to have a fridge stocked with juice and yogurt. I sometimes buy yogurt for the boys, and for us, if it's on sale. And Kev always gets juice for holidays, because that's the only time he will let me buy it for him. Because of our student lifestyle, and budget, Kev has said those are luxuries that we need to wait to enjoy. (Just so you know, I don't love juice and yogurt enough to consider them luxuries, I am not deprived) And his wonderful grandparents thought college graduation was the perfect reason to fulfill Kev's dreams.

They came in while he was gone and stocked him good. And then left so he could find the surprise. (Asking him to put the mustard away seemed to be the only way I could get him to open the fridge)

I think he may have cried.

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for making this one of the best days of his life. If Kev was posting, he may have put the best day, but since I have the power, I'll keep wedding and babies before juice and yogurt :)

Thanks to all our family and friends that did so much so. Your love and support means a lot and was always appreciated.