Just livin'

Man o man. I need to update this baby. So much to say. I know I will miss many things but I guess I will post pictures and that should be enough. Where did summer go? I keep thinking I will wake and check the weather to find 80's again. Then yesterday, I put away the kiddos shorts. We have a 70 degree rule around here for wearing shorts and so I think they will be gone until spring. This is what we were up to in September. A LOT of playing. Isn't life FABULOUS?

Our last trip to the Alpine Slides. I love that place. The Roller Coaster is my favorite. (Along with the Turkey Burger from Ruby Tuesday)

C's first day of Preschool.
We have two pictures. One with what I chose for him to wear and then this.....what he wore to school. Actually, this is not bad at all! At least it was not the jersey!

I think he will always be on the back row for class pictures. The kid is huge.

We went down to see the elephant walk at Gateway. Sara said it best "This is the poor peoples' circus" I think this will be a tradition. We have done it two years in a row.

We made it to the fair. It seemed a lot cleaner and nicer this year. Or maybe I am getting less worried about that kind of stuff with three boys.



Paul and Jess invited us out to see their horses. It was so much fun. Thanks guys.

We soon discovered.....Moo is allergic to horses. Ya Think?

POOR GUY! He did not even complain once!

Happy Nine Years

Here's to 9 years of excellent service! I LOVE YOU HUN! I could write a long tribute of all the reasons I love you but I will keep those reasons for you and me to enjoy! Thanks for a wonderful evening last night. I am glad we switched it up a little and went to the Metropolitan for dinner. Thank you for humoring me and playing my fun game during dinner. You can ALWAYS make me laugh.

'09 Eden Balloon Fest

The Rogers and Whitney families started a tradition a few years ago of attending the Eden Balloon Festival. It has turned into one of our favorite family traditions we look forward to each year. Both families stay at our parents’ place in Eden and we have a blast. Memories include:
Waking early (Oh wait. We are already awake!) to see the hot air balloons
Tennis Tournaments
Late night poker tournaments
Motorcycle riding
Reminiscing about the old days on Aplomado Drive
Swimming
Grasshopper/leprechaun hunting
Bike Riding
After dark balloon lighting
Carnival/booths
Calls the QVC
Napping
Disciplining children
Harley and Bucks for dinner (Snowball!!!!!!)
And so much more.
We are sad to have the weekend over and can’t wait for next year!
We miss the Whitneys already. I am sure they miss us too!

Thanks to our parents for letting us ALL come and play.

Night Lighting

The LadiesThe Boys

This year's favorite balloon

Gotta Document!

Great job M!!! You are 100% Potty Trained and we are LOVING it! That was easy. What did we expect? Life is sweet with you around.

Girls Weekend

I went to Eden with all my girlfriends for a few days. I even left all the kiddos with Alan after he convinced me to do so. Thanks Hun…I needed that. Not only did he survive, but the house was clean and laundry was done when I came home (I think his Mom had something to with the laundry!) I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends. Congrats to Stace on the wedding this week. I love you girlies!

Bring on the Apples

While most people I know go through the McDonald’s drive thru for a Diet Coke each day, I would go for another reason. If I could, I would order a small Caramel Dip. That is the reason I usually order my kids a Happy Meal. Just so I can sneak the apples and dip. Well, my cute Dad found this out when we were at Mickey D’s one time. (Ya! He would not step foot in that place when we were kids but now he takes my kids all the time). He would always ask for a thing of caramel as we were leaving so I could take it home and indulge later that day during nap time.

Well, look what he showed up with on my door step this morning!!!!!! HE ROCKS! He is so thoughtful and amazing. 200 caramel dippers from McDonald's. He makes me smile! Thanks DAD. I LOVE YOU.

Summer Fun

We went on our annual Bear Lake trip with the Pohlman Fam. We had a grand old time. Pictures explain it all.Alan's brother, John, put on a REAL firework show on the beach.Watching the fireworks.

WOW…it got hot fast. I must say it was kind of nice having the heat come later this year. We have ventured out of the valley a few times with my parents to Park City to get out of the heat and it was NICE. We found a new favorite, Turkey Burgers at Ruby Tuesday. The first time we went to the Alpine Slides but it had just rained so it was closed so we rode the roller coaster instead. That place has REALLY changed in the past five years. We returned a week later because we had a pass to the slides but of course we had to stop for a turkey burger. As we got to the slide at 8:05, we realized it closed at 8:00. So, I guess we will head up once again. However, before heading home, we had to stop at the Chocolate Factory for a Caramel Apple and the kids picked these nasty sugar suckers with no flavoring. Even they did not like them!

We have also spent a few nights at the Pohlman cabin where it was also much cooler. We love it there. Thanks to Alan’s family, this place is amazing! There is always something to do there. Including…..going on the potty!

Yep M is potty training and after 6 days with no BM….success. I sat on the bathroom floor of the cabin for what seemed like eternity reading a coloring book to the kid. (Hey, you take what is available.) He has taken to the whole thing pretty well but seemed a little baffled by what happened. Let’s hope it lasts! I am so proud of the little trooper. Yippee, only one kid in diapers to change each day.