Camp out with the Hess Family

So we Have these neighbors and they are the most wonderful neighbors in the whole wide world. They are the Hess family.  Travis, Micaela, Hannah, and Eliza.  Well last year we went camping with them up at Pineview Reservoir.  We didn't really know where we were going and we ended up at this really fun reservoir that we were able to swim and play in.  It was Great!! So we decided that we should do it again this year.  Instead of going to pineview we went up Farmington Canyon. It was really pretty up there but is was kind of a scary drive because the road was very steep and there was a huge cliff off to one side.  Well we made it and here are some pictures from the adventure.  

The New Tripod

David got a new tripod from a lady that he works with....Thanks Renee.  He had to try it out so off we went to the International Peace Gardens.  It is really a pretty place so if you've never been there go and give it a try.  These are some of the pictures we took.  Oh so much fun!!!

The funny things kids say....Part 2

So justus and I were playing with some toys trains when he looked up at me and said, "When I was pregnant"  I don't even remember what it was he said after that introduction, but I had to laugh.  

Then last night we went Geocaching...If you've never done this go and find someone with a GPS and go on  a treasure hunt they are really quite fun.  I think that I have found a grand new hobby.  Well anyway justus told me that "tomorrow we should get the GPS  go geocaching, and then go walking.". Just some fun things. 

I also love the funny ways that kids fall asleep.  Ezekiel fell asleep on the kitchen chair while I had A piano lesson.  And the 4:00 meeting time for church is a killer on my boys, Justus could not say awake for the 2 minute car ride home.   

Todd and Brittany's Wedding Photos

Todd and Brittany got married in January so these are a little bit late, but hey here they are.  The sad thing was that Justus was really really sick that day and so he was only able to go for pictures at the reception.  He was so miserable.   We found out the next day that he had tonsillitis.  These are pictures that we took at home just before we left for the reception.  

Oh the funny things kids say and do!!!!!

So I just have to tell you some of the things that Justus and Zeke have said or done over the last few weeks...  

One late night David and I were talking to Justus and when he started to get tired he thanked us for answering his questions and we told him that he could ask us questions anytime. He then turned to me and said, "Mom, when you get the answers i'll bring the questions."   I told him to remember that when he is 16 and wants to borrow the car, because I probably won't have the answer to that question, so he shouldn't ask.

We got a toy lawn mower, and the kids love it.  It has a place where you can pretend to put gas in it.  One afternoon after running over my daffodils Justus looked up at me and asked,  "What octane gas should I put in my Lawnmower?"  Hello...how did he know about gas octane...He's three...  The next day  he asked if he  hhhhhhhhhad  insurance on his lawnmower.   

Zeke is still climbing up everything hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.   He climbs up every ladder, fence, table, anything he can find.  

Well Justus wants to see a picture of himself on the blog so I had better go.  

P.S. Justus is in underpants all of the time now.   YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

The Personal Trainer

So I have hired a personal trainer so that I can look as Hot as all of you other blogger friends out there. We will have a training session every night @8:30 pm. So one might think how can she afford her own personal trainer every night. Well he is actually free. Crazy huh, but the catch is he's mine......all mine hands off ladies. Yep his name is David hunkahunka burning love Otterstrom. Last night I did more push-ups and crunches than I have probably done in the last 28.5 years and I can feel it today. So anyway happy to training to me.....and bless David's heart for being willing to do this. I love you Honey...

So I was going to post pictures of this hunky trainer, but at the moment I am technologically inept.. Oh well

Underpants

I never thought that I would like the word underpants so much, but the word underpants means fewer diapers and that is a wonderful thing.  So we finally decided that Justus was done with diapers, I don't think that he is completely digging that idea but I'm bigger than he is and so underpants it is.  He is not telling us when he needs to go, but he is pretty good at holding it until we take him potty.  Now Ezekiel is getting on the potty training wagon.  He especially likes to go when it is nap time.  I put him in his bed and immediately he pats his behind which is his sign for potty and he will sit there and push and push and push until he goes potty.  I put him back  in his bed and he deciedes he needs to go potty again, and he will push and push and push again until he can go again.  What a funny little kiddo.   Well by the next blog hopefully we will completely done with the diapers.   YEAH