Ogden Nature Center

On Saturday we headed over to a free day at the Odgen Nature Center. They had a lot of different kinds of birds. Most of them were injured and unable to live in the wild on their own. The kids even got to pet a tortoise. I didn't take any pictures... Therefore I had to steal some from the other people that did take pictures.

fifteen months

Simon is fifteen months old today. I feel like he is officially a toddler. I couldn't let the day pass without sharing a couple of photos.

I will have to share his stats after we take him to the doctor... even though he will be sixteen months old by then.

July Fourth

Since we knew we were leaving on vacation the next day, we decided to keep the Fourth of July low key this year. We spent the morning at home together. Miriam wanted me to open my presents as soon as everyone was dressed.

After the kids had a good nap we headed over to Michael's parents house for some delicious food. We had chicken apple sausages, ribs, baked beans, grilled pineapple, and a corn salad. In other words we had a ton of food. For dessert Michael made me a delicious Tres Leches Cake.

After dinner we all headed out to watch the fireworks with some friends. I love that my birthday is a celebration with family and friends as well as the rest of the country.

Quintessential Summer Evening

I don't think summer can get any better than swimming and barbeque... well at least I enjoyed having great barbeque. Last week I surprised myself and took the kids swimming again. Michael was in training last week at a resort only seven miles from home. This meant seeing him at the dinner table all week. Training was over on Thursday and so they got out early (done with work at 4:00). Michael met us at the pool... you didn't think I would really brave taking the kids alone.

We swam for a while then headed to get some great barbeque for dinner.

Pictures of me with everyone, thanks to Michael and Miriam for actually taking the camera from me.

King, Queen, Princess, and Prince

Miriam loves crafts. She randomly thinks of things and wants me to help her create. Last week Miriam wanted to make a crown for everyone. I used my best cutting and gluing skills. Next thing I know she is deeming us all royalty.

I can't wait to see what her imagination will come up with next...

In the Car... I mean Van

 Miriam likes to buckle-up all by herself.

 Simon loves being able to look out the window.

Miriam wants the music LOUD.

 If we have sunglasses on, Simon wants his on too.

 Miriam and Simon love to dance to the music.

I LOVE MY VAN!

This just happened...

 

I had to post this even though everyone will witness my freaking out and scaring my child. I thought he would turn around and stop. Instead he just headed out like it was no big deal. Good thing I heard him playing with the door a minute before and checked to see what he was up to. He has no boundaries and would have fallen down the stairs. House now on lock-down.