FuN In ThE SuN..aNd rAin ToO!

I can hardly believe that school has been out for a month already. I guess with the weather being so crummy it really hasn't felt like summer just yet. It has been a big adustment moving from a house with a big yard to a townhome where the grass is just starting to grow. Because of this I try to take the kids to the park and splash park as much as possible. This isn't always the case somedays. Kurt has a very demanding job and 4 kids is a lot of work all by yourself, but I do try my best to give my kids fun and fulfilling experiences. I can definitely say being a mom is the hardest, but most rewarding job there is and I feel so grateful that I am able to stay home with them. My husband works so hard for us and I am so grateful for his sacrifices! Well here is a little recap of June!!




This is trip we took to Flaming Gorge a few weeks ago. It is only about 30 minutes from our house so we just decided to check it out one Saturday. It's a really bautiful place. Unfortunately we were 20 minutes too late for the tour so we are definitely going to make another trip back for that.



I know it's kind of silly, but this is a picture of my kids enjoying one of my favorite childhood pastimes, the ice cream man. I haven't seen one of these around since I was little and lived in Salt Lake so this was a fun experience for them and me too.

Here is a picture of Jackson while we were waiting for the specialist at Primary Children's, I think he was happy to finally get some answers too. He was diagnosed with Reactive Airway Disease. He is on a new treatment plan and has been doing wonderfully so far. Winter is going to be scary again especially with 2 kids in school, but hopefully his airways will be a little bigger and we won't have another winter like the last.





In the top pictures you can see us trying to get some fun park time in before the down pour showed up (note the big black sky). Then just 2 days later the sun was shining at sweltering 92 degrees while we enjoyed some time at the splash park.

TYLER'S 1ST DRIVING EXPERIENCE

So lately we have noticed that Tyler and Kaitlyn were really in the need of some one on one time with me and Kurtis. It's so hard with the two little boys, because they demand so much attention and so I think it is probably hard on them. We decide to get a sitter for Nick and Jax and take them to Boondocks last Saturday. We had so much fun and it was so fun to spend that much needed quality time with Tyler and Kaitlyn. Sure it rained and poured a good deal of the time, but we managed to get a few rides in on the go-carts. Tyler was so cute. He was really excited that he was tall enough to drive one himself, well until it was almost time for his turn. His smile went to a straight, strictly business face, it was priceless. He kept doing this really dramatic breathing in and out thing, he was so nervous. The whole time he was driving he never smiled once and I thought that he really wasn't enjoying himself, but he has been raving about the experience since.


Tyler when he first got in line, all smiles!





Tyler not so sure





All business














We all had a really great time and we also took my niece Megan, she was such a big help and we are so glad she came along!






Megan and Kaitlyn having a blast!

Nick's Fall Day 2

The poor little guy looks worse today, all the bruising has appeared and he is really sore. I feel so sorry for him!! :(

The Saddest Thing I have Ever Seen!

Today we went on the mountain with some friends of ours to enjoy a nice day outdoors. The men and kid were target shooting and having a great time. I had to leave early because the baby was tired and had enough, but the kids wanted to stay behind with dad. Well soon after the weather started getting cloudy so they decided to pack up and head for home. Nick was so tired and wanted to sit on the tailgate of Kurt's truck like he has many times. Just as Kurt sat him down and started to walk over a ways to pack some stuff up, somehow he fell a plummeted to the gravel encased groung, straight on his face. Kurt picked him up and there was blood everywhere so he rushed him back to town. We got him all cleaned up and I found that he had both upper lips swollen past recognition and massive road rash on the lower half of his face. I was worried about head trauma because I was't there and I didn't see how he fell so I took him to the ER. They did an ultrasound to check for internal bleeding, a CT scan on his brain, and an x-ray of his lungs. All checked out to be fine, but his face will show the signs for a while to come. Kurt is just overcome with guilt and I feel so sorry for both of them. Here are some pics, sad huh!

What a Wonderful Couple of Days!!

Wednesday night I was making dinner when I heard someone banging on my door. Since we really don't know anyone here I was confused as to who it was. When I opened the door there stood my mom. We were all so excited becase we had no idea she was coming and we always love her visits. We were inseperable before we moved out to Vernal so it has been really hard being away from each other. She is the best mom and grandma we love her so much!!

Yesterday my mom and I took the kids to a little place over here called Splash Park. It is full of different water features and the kids had a blast. One of the great things about living in Uintah county as opposed to Sevier county is that there is a lot more places like this around. We have this amazing rec center with big water slides and a park inside the pool and at least 3 museums.

Yesterday was also mine and Kurtis' 6 year anniversary. We have come a long way in 6 years, including 3 kids!! We went to dinner and had a great night out, we rarely get one alone. I am looking forward to many more anniversaries, love you babe!!

mY BaBy gIrL iS 5!

Over the weekend we celebrated Kaitlyn's 5th Birthday with family and friends in Monroe. The weather didn't cooperate and decided to be windy and rainy, but we made the best of it. She had a a great time and is still talking about it. She is such a sweet girl and is so full of life, the littlest things excite and please her. She is such a good helper and so kind to everyone. I am truely blessed to have her in my life. Here are some pictures of her over the years.