Learning moments...

Realizing that not only are these two cute boys so much easier and less stressful when they look like this...haha...BUT that they aren't going to stay this little for very long. I already can't believe we have a 5 and 2 year old, but to know soon enough they won't want to come climb in our bed and cuddle...and then I'll miss those days. So to enjoy them while they last...

and how much it means to have Grandparents there who take the time to play with our boys. Sacrificing time being spent with the rest of us outside to entertain Peyt and Drew...because all they wanted to do was be playing in the play house. GREAT Grandma Carol was missing for a good half hour and this is where we found her.

Again, knowing as always, how important family is. What would I do without their constant energy and entertainment...if I wasn't running around picking up messes all day, making a meal, watching Peyt become a pro at the Wii :) or just getting to cuddle with our boys while reading a book.

To never forget great memories with friends...a fun over-nighter!

And to realize how important true friends are...as we've moved from neighborhood to neighborhood, the ThOmPSons are some of our greatest friends we've had since CLEAR back almost 7 years ago. We lived in the same ward in our first year of marriage. We couldn't ask for better friends to have kept in touch with that never forget a Birthday, are great listeners, and even better...partners in doorbell ditching crimes!! haha
So thanks Heath and to your cute little family for being our friends for all these years! Even better we had our boys almost the same time unplanned and that they get to be best little buddies! I love all the memories we've made and hope there is only so many more to come! :)

and watching the husband I chose 7 years ago, become a wonderful dad, great provider and such a hard worker to provide for the things that we need. He doesn't get near enough credit. Love you!

Life just goes by too fast, so I have to stop and take a minute to use some of these opportunities to learn and know they are times we won't get back :)

LaGooN...!

Our Traditional Day at Lagoon with my moms work...Thanks to them for a day of fun! I took the boys to Lagoon-a Beach first while we waited for Dad and then we hit the rides!

First up...the Dragon ride!

Then the Lady Bug one and the Dino Drop

and the rest...self explanatory... :) I'm lazy haha



Drew was the last one left of the kiddos to actually get the pic taken with Grandpa...hilarious!

and this is why I wouldn't want an odd # of kids...Drew was going solo while his brother found another riding partner :)
...and then Peyt got to ride again.

Don't let him fool you, he's not REALLY asleep...just doesn't like picture taking. and what is Drew doing!?!? ha


Drew stayed right here the whole ride...going in circles!


After riding the Tidal Wave, Drew was looking at the ship and I said "they're Pirates"...after that he wasn't going to take no for answer on having a 2nd ride. LUCKILY my mom knew a lady in line and he happily went with these strangers for a second time. It was hilarious!




Peyton wanted a snow cone, but it was too late...nobody was open to sell us one. So he settled for an ice cream, thank heavens for Maverik!!
and you lovers of their yogurt...this is even Cheescake! :)

Now for some random pics I haven't posted...
Caleb doesn't mess around!

and this is what I get for not folding the clothes RIGHT when they were set in my room....
CHALK time!

Peyt says this is me.... funny :)
AND we had a fun date night Friday and went to see this...

It was serioulsy Hilarious...we loved it! and even better to have great friends to go with!

Well, that is more of our eventful summer fun!!! After every ride at Lagoon, Drew would get off and say "I did it!!" and "It was awesome!!" So cute! Although, my desire to get Season Passes has passed after yesterday... a few hours once a year is just right for us. Unless we bounce back to ride the adult rides while Peyt and Drew get to go somewhere else... :) haha Lots of fun and so much more to come!

So MuCh SuMMeR FUN!

Drew just tryin' out Peyts awesome new water gun!!!
One of the little picnics...
First day with the new slip-n-side
Fun play dates with Tate
and....is this how you eat a peach?? They don't like getting their hands messy...so this works for them!
TuB times from many hard playing days
Just hilarious!
Cute Drew
and cute Peyt too!
We figured this worked a LOT better!



Enjoying the perfect chairs

See! He even brought a crossword to the Drive in!!! haha
Wasting time while waiting for Toy Story to start.
My cute mom.
and we decided to take our car this time, it actually worked out perfect for the drive in!
and...the kids are playing with Grandpa and this is what we found them doing...JUMPING OFF THE ROOF?!?! It sounds worse than it was...they LOVED it!!!
This one is hilarious of Drew.
Stealin' the crossword from Dad...
and then having another fun play date with friends
Dylan LOVED it too!

Ash and cute little Kinzi
Check out the water! The boys spent more time out of the pool playing with the slip-n-slide and baseball thing...
Heather and our cute Tate buddy!
Bubble time! and they kept sticking!!! haha
Maybe if they stick out their belly it will work better??? Hmmm....

So much fun!!! This is why we LOVE summer....drive-ins, swimming, BBQ's, playing outside and doing it all with friends and family...nothing better!!!