SuN VallEy

We took a trip this summer to Wendell. Idaho for a family reunion and I have a rule that if we go to Idaho, we go to Sun Valley! So...... we had a fantaastic time at the Reunion. I got to see one of my all- time favorite people, my Aunt Margy and that was very special. The kids had a great time swimming and Charlie was a great sport as usual! We then went to my mom's cousin's house to visit and what a treat it was! They had deer that the kids hand-fed and loved every minute of it! They also had a backyard that was like an avairy. It was incredible!

We went to Shoshone Falls and it was really beautiful. The view was amazing.Then, it was off to SunValley. It is so relzxing and serene there. Charlie enjoyed feeding some swans grass and then we all enjoyed a wonderful Italian dinner. It was fun to have my mom with us as well! I heart SunValley!

SuMmeR oH NiNe ( Part 2) Take me out to the ballgame!

We had a great night at the Bee's game! Charlie and Sophie went up to Bumble and had him sign their tickets and then Daddy caught a ball and gave it to Sophie for her birthday that we all signed. It was a great night!

SuMmeR oh NinE..... part One

We had a great time boating as a family! The kids loved it!!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy, LittLe MaN! ( 4 )

We had a great time celebrating Charlie's 4th birthday! He woke up, opened presents.... lots of Batman..... and a few other art supplies and shirts, and had donuts for breakfast. Then, we took the kids downtown to see the Tour of Utah. It was really fun!! We had a great view of the race ( right behind the fence) and got to see some famous riders. One of the riders gave Charlie his water bottle. We had lunch at California Pizza Kitchen and came home and watched Batman. Of course, we ended the night with cupcakes and ice cream. Charlie just eats the frosting and Sophie just eats the cake. They make a great team!

ChArLie Is AlMoSt 4!!!

It is hard to believe that my baby will be four in 2 days. Charlie is a joy to have in our family! I have mentioned before that we waited long for him to make his arrival and we are so blessed to have him! He is a fun-loving happy -go-lucky little guy. He loves to play with his best friend, Max. They dig in the dirt, swim, play super hero's, sing KISS and Michael Jackson songs, play firemen and Handy Manny together.

He loves his Sunbeam class and is so fun to pray with. I have to whisper the prayer in his ear and then he whispers it in his monkey's ear and the monkey says the prayer for us. It is quite an ordeal and I love it!

He is excited to start Pre-school and to continue to play soccer. He is always busy either playing sports, doing crafts or playing with his toys. He loves to read Eric Carle books and can recite 2 of them almost perfectly. I love how he says " young click beetle!"

HaPpy BirThDaY ChAz! we love you!