Bear Lake

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! We had a really long day! We woke up bright and early at 6:00 am and headed to the Pocatello parade to be with Papa Johns! Me Kysaac and Hampton sat on the float while Matts employees and family gave out popcycles and coupons. Kysaac had a blast waving at everyone and having people cheer at him. Every once in awhile he would scream "Papa Johns is the best" it was cute! Hampton didn't catch on so fast. All he wanted was a popcycle. He started waving a little then got bored and then was asleep on my lap before it was over. Still way cute! Then we headed straight to Idaho Falls where Matt had to work in a booth by the river. The boys and I went and spent the day with Angee and Gayla's Family (my sisters)! We saw the fireworks by the river and got home just before 1:00 am only for Matt to head back to his store and didn't get home until after 3:00. We are exhausted, but we had a great day!




These were the jumping toys by the river. They had a blast in these!Kysaac and Stephan
Kysaac
Hampton
Hampton is quite the jumper anyway so he was in heaven!


This is Kysaac and Stephan going down the big Slide.


Kysaac's first time rock climbing.

My Birthday!

I was planning on maybe going out for my birthday after Matt came home from work. No big deal. I was wrong...Matt took the day off and got up with the kids and let me sleep in. He then brought me breakfast in bed. He had the whole day planned. We went hiking which I've been begging Matt to go. The boys did AWESOME! Then we got home and Matt had flowers delivered to me. Then we had a babysitter and went to Texas Roadhouse and then to see Transformers. (which is really good!) I had a wonderful day and want to thank Matt for treating me so special. I Love You!

Break Throughs!!

This last week we have had a few breakthroughs that have made life easier and some not so much (at least I'm still trying to decide)!

1st- I have had a weakness for taking the easy way when it comes to putting Kysaac to bed. For example its easier for me to sit with him until he falls asleep than to have him get out of bed crying every 5 min. Plus since he has not been taking naps it only takes him 5 min or less for him to be completely out!.....Not anymore! Matt and I gathered our patience together (preparing for a long few nights) and told Kysaac that mommy is not staying with him while he falls asleep.
1st night-A little cave of bribery and he was asleep in 20 min.
2nd night- no crying or noise (we thought we were so lucky) found him asleep at the top of the stairs when we went to bed!
3rd night- success!!

2nd- You'd think my boys were raised in Washington or something cause they wont eat meat very well or Potatoes at all!!! Ky will eat french fries but Hampton wont even do that. I made hamburgers for me and Matt and hotdogs for the boys one day and we went out to eat on our patio. Out of the blue Ky looks at Matt and says he wants one like daddy. I jumped at the oportunity and he ate his first whole Hamburger Ever!(he's 3 1/2!) Since then he's more likely to eat (or try) other meats and often asks for hamburgers. I've also thrown in mashed potatoes and he will eat them without gravy. Weird but Yeah!!!

3rd-(I'm still debating) Of course boys will be boys and brothers will be brothers but I've been trying to get Kysaac to think about how he needs to take care of his little brother. He has defintily gotten better and I love to see them play and "bond" as brothers. However....there are times now that they knowingly ally together against me. The best story so far is last night during dinner we were eating(matt was working) and Hampton turned his plate upside down and started swishing his hands back and forth through it. I yelled in frustration for him to stop and he froze with the cutest puckered lip ever. While I was trying not to laugh I swear he signaled Kysaac. He didn't move his face or body but his eyes went from mine to Ky's about three times. Ky started laughing and playing with his food. I told Ky to stop and that he better finish eating or he was in trouble too. While my attention was occupied Hampton then swished more food on the floor and they started laughing so hard! Holding back my own laughter I stood up and leaned over to them. They both stopped and then Hampton took a bite then did the same eye thing and Ky took a bite. "please finish eating" I said and sat back down. the second I sat down they looked at eachother and started laughing while they continued to play with their food. They were absolutely in alliance and knew exactly what they were doing!!! I just started laughing!! Even after cleaning it up I feel so lucky to be a mom of two funny funny boys!

Pioneer Dresses

Maria is so amazing she made these dresses for a couple young women in washington that need them for a pioneer trek.

Father and Sons campout

Matt and Kysaac went to their first Father and Sons outing last night. It was changed to the Stake Building ball diamond but they still had fun. These are a few pics. Kysaac was fascinated by the fire and they had a good father and son time. He actually had a nap today!!!


Kysaac and Daddy roasting marshmallows.Kysaac was on a 6 foot fence.(sorry its sideways)

Ross Park

We spent Matts day off last week enjoying the sun. We went to Ross park and the boys had fun sliding on the big rocks.

Catching up!

Well our computer was broke so we had to send it in to get fixed, then I had to actually put the pics taken onto the computer and now I have a little time to catch up. We had a wonderful Easter and the boys are getting so big! Matt is doing good at work and I am loving every chance I get to take the boys to the park that is one block away! Not too much exciting is happening but we have some cute pictures.


Kysaac looking for eggs!

Hampton not sure what he is doing!
On the run! Kysaac caught on really fast!
more eggs...
Yeah! Thats why we were running around grabbing these eggs! CANDY!!

West Yellowstone!

We spent the weekend in West Yellowstone with Matts parents and had a nice relaxing time.The boys loved playing in the water and since we spent half the time in it, thats all the pics we got.

Daddy's little Man!

"That Be A Good Idea"

We are so Blessed!

Well we are moved into our own place now and Matt has been working for about three weeks now. We were only jobless for just over a week, which everyone can say is a huge blessing right now. We found a nice townhome and the boys are sleeping in the same room! I get my own craft/office room. Matt is enjoying his job and the kids are enjoying new cousins. I still miss my girls in Washington. I'm learning very quickly that the lord will put you on the path you need to be on if you are doing what is right. I'm grateful for that. We are so blessed that everything has worked out so well and quite easily.

Idaho!

Well to those of you who don't know already, we have moved back to Idaho. We are staying with Matt's parents while he finds a new job. Things were sudden and fast and in a week and a half a decision was made to leave Panda Express. So yes we are excited to be back close to family and friends, however we will miss the wonderful friends we had in Washington. If anyone knows of a restaurant that is looking for management let us know!

Just some thoughts!

I can't believe how fast my boys are growing up. We took Hampton to the Dr. for his 15 month check and he is 33in. tall and weighs 27lbs 14 oz.!!! He is starting to say a few words and understands a ton! Kysaac pulled on my heart yesterday as he went up in sacrament meeting with the primary and sang I am a child of God. I couldn't believe it, but it was so awesome. I always worry that he's gonna be the crazy out of control child but he walked up stood in the front and sang, then he walked back down and came and sat by me. He couldn't understand why I was so proud of him. He was like "no big deal mom". The same with taking him to his class. I'm so grateful for my boys...all three of them!!!

Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam!

Kysaac had his first day of Sunbeams! I was excited to take him to his class but they told us to take him to nursery and they would get them after the other classes changed. I was Sad but Matt reminded me we have next week. I went to get him after and the other kids told me he bore his testimony! Immediately I was like what!!! I missed it. But they informed me that he went up to the microphone looked around and then went and sat back down. It's a start right!
I can't believe I have a sunbeam! He is getting so big and smart. He now says,"I'm a big cool Sunbeam" I Love it!

Christmas!

Christmas Eve

Snow!

We got a ton of snow which is very odd for over here but we were very excited! We got the kids bundled up and let them play! Hampton didn't really like it at first. We decided to just go out on our back porch which is where the picture with ruler is. That was before we got another 4 inches, totaling about 14 in. We had fun building a fort and a snowman right on our porch!! Yeah for snow!

Fun in the snow!

Graham Cracker Houses!

Hamptons new moves!

Hampton was really breaking out. Every time I turn on Taylor Swifts new cd they start dancing and Kysaac sings along with it. He's got a funny finale so if you can watch its worth your time! I sometimes forget I can't turn the camera with a video.

More cool pic

More Beach of our Big Boys

Fun at the Beach

It was pretty fun out there a little cold breeze but it was Fun!