Halloween

So now that it has been officially WAY too long since the last post I am going to update.

Life is great here...the back is coming along, thank heavens. We had a fun last few weeks filled with a whole bunch of parties and way way too many sweets. Too much good food and being sedentary for the last few months doesn't mix :) so the majority of these pics are of my darling boys. I finally got the okay to workout and lift my boys so we are loving life once again.

My cute Kevin has done so so much the last few months. He has been Mr. Mom and them some and I so appreciate it. We have also had so much help from friends and family! Thanks again for all the help and prayers!

Surgery

We have been a bit crazy the last little bit...hence no blogging. I have been having a bunch of trouble with my back. I finally went in about a week ago to the emergency room and went straight into surgery. Things are going okay. The recovery has been long and slow but I will be fine with it if it will help my back situation. My mom has been here for a few weeks and my sister comes next week and then once I can sit longer I will head up to Utah for a bit. People have been so helpfull. We have had so many people want to help with anything and everything from helping with me, my boys, to yummy dinners for my sweetheart! You are all the best. Thanks! Oh Ya and I will blog some more when I can actually sit down.

Diamondbacks Game

We headed to an Arizona Diamondbacks Game. We had a great time...especially because it was inside and airconditioned. First we found a fun New York style Pizzaria and then headed to the game. Andrew wanted every move of the game narrarated but that's okay we had a great time! (woof, horrible picture but it was the only one
with me in it.)

Powell

After Salt Lake we headed down to Powell with my family. Nothin like 21 people on one houseboat...talk about becoming closer. No, we were in heaven. Andrew loved trying just about anything and it was a fight to get him out of the water. We got some before and after pictures of him knee boarding and the before one was super cute with a big thumbs up and after he flipped me of...no I didn't make him go he had a great time. hahaha I laugh just thinking about it. Anyway, we might head back down in September to enjoy the not so hot weather. Love this place!!!

Aquarium

While in Salt Lake we headed to the Aquarium with Ali and Siri. We had the best time. Jack and Andrew were super brave and wanted to touch everything...even went for the stingrays. It was great!

Children's Museum at Discovery Gateway

We love the Salt Lake Children't Museum. We used to have a pass and used it all the time. Now that we aren't around we mooch off others to get us in free. Thanks Tiff! We had the best time!!!

Park City

One of my favorite places in Utah is Park City. We always have the best time when we head up that way. We had fun shopping, going down the Alpine Slides, and of course lunch on Main Street. Jack and Andrew both loved the slides but just about gave my mom a heart attack on the chair lift...I was laughing so hard I almost wet my pants.

One little side note...if you pay up the wazoo to go on the slides don't you think they could shuttle your little sled thing to the top of the slide for you. It was a bit tricky to get the sled and two little boys to the right place.

Oquirrah Mountain Temple Openhouse

We couldn't pass up a chance to go take a look at the new temple in South Jordan. It is so amazing.

Heritage Pioneer Park

While in Salt Lake we headed to Heritage Pioneer Park. I had never been and it was so much fun. I thought it might be geared towards older kids but my kids loved it. They got to ride on trains, visit the petting zoo, ride horses, make arrowhead neclaces, and much more. If anyone needs a fun activity I would head there for sure!

St. George

We had a great 4th of July weekend in St George. My mom headed down from Salt Lake and so it made the trip even more exciting and fun. We had a blast doing all of the usual St. George and 4th of July things...shopping, swimming, getting stuck in traffic, eating out, mom and Andrew went on a date and of course fireworks. Thanks for a fun weekend mom. We can't wait till next week. We are headed to Salt Lake for a week and then Powell for a week. We are so sad Kevin can't come but know he will be working hard at school...or partying because he will have no wife and kids to nag him.

At the Fireworks!



Andrew getting all geared up for some serious boating and skiing



someone please teach my child how to STOP smiling for the camera...yes that is his attempt at a smile.



Andrew working very hard doing POP's

Meet Mr October right here!

Crazy Boys

We headed to the park last night after picking up 30 cent tacos and had a picnic. We had a great time in the 105 degree weather...what was I thinking? It was overcast so I thought it might be managable. We had fun attempting to play soccer, swinging and sweating our brains out! Next time we might just head to the pool again.

Andrew after "making mud" I swear this kid is on a timer. As soon as we make it to this park he has to go to the bathroom.

The Swings...Andrew looks huge for that swing but they just love them.

Andrew with his bright red face all the time. It is not a sunburn mom...i do put block on him. He was just very hot after running around.

Jack was happy as long as he was holding the ball. We tried to play soccer but jack would not have it...funny kid did not want to share.

Jack's new attempt at a cheeser.

So my blog is going to be a bit different because we have moved. My family in Salt Lake wants a lot of pictures so when there is nothing else to blog about...like today, we will be posting pictures of the boys. Of course never good ones since it is like pulling teeth to get them to look at me and be cute. Anyway, llife is good and other than a great photographer (aka Mark:bring ali too) and Grandma Trish we couldn't ask for more.

AZ

We are alive...and having a great time here in AZ. It took a little bit to get settled and get the internet. We are finally in and really liking it. It seems like there is so much to do here. We have a pool and passes to a fun Childrens Museum. Our ward here does a ton of groups and clubs so we are also busy with those. The library here is amazing. They do activities almost every day and have culture passes that get us into different things around the city. We love it all. It has also been fun to be close to Kevin's family and we have had a chance to see a lot of them. We do really miss the Tullis family and especially Grandma Trish. My kids cry for her and are "saving" her bed just for her. We are excited to see her in just about a week in St. George. The Genius that I am has not taken any pictures so I will get on that now that I know where my camera is. We are doing great and hopefully pics coming soon.