Denver...

We went to Denver over Labor Day weekend and had an awesome time. The boys absolutely loved being downtown in the city and experiencing public transportation, 2 Rockies Games, and Pirates Cove Water Park.

We went to 2 Rockies Baseball Games. The first game we sat just above the bullpen and had a great view of the whole field and the second game we sat just a few rows up from the field. We were able to watch the Rockies win both games we attended.

This was such a fun water park. The kids and Greg had an absolute blast. I was happy to sit in the shade and watch. The kids want to go back to Denver next summer just to spend a few days swimming here.

We took the boys to the Broncos stadium to look around and pick out some Denver gear.

Colton and Cannon loved riding the free bus that would take us up and down the 16th street mall. The bus stop was right outside the front of our hotel and the boys would love to cram in the bus like sardines and ride as long as we would let them.

They also loved the circular door at the hotel.

Colton and Cannon did drive us crazy whenever we had downtime at the hotel...they loved jumping from each bed and catching the football.

Cannon is 6...

Cannon is the life of the party at our house. He is full of personality and loves to make everyone laugh. He has so much talent and we hope that he can put some determination behind it and really excel in many things. Cannon was so excited to start Kindergarten this year. He has absolutely loves school so far. One of his favorite things about school is recess and riding the bus. Cannon is such a good brother to Crew. He really tries to take care of him, especially when Mom is busy. Cannon loves to pray. His prayers are so long that often I have to try and help him end the prayer early so dinner doesn't get cold. We are so lucky to have this little guy in our home each day. We love you so much.

Here are some questions I had Cannon answer...

Favorite Food: Pancakes with whip cream on top

Favorite Color: White and Black

Favorite Activity: Play the Wii

Favorite Sport: Football

Favorite TV Show: Tom & Jerry and Scooby Doo

Favorite Movie: Kung Fu Panda

Favorite thing to do outside: Ride Bike and Play with Friends

Favorite Restaurant: Outback

Favorite Vacation: Disneyland and Denver

Your Hero: Batman & Superman

First Day of School...

Monday was the boys' first day of school. Cannon was so excited to go to school that all morning he was asking me if it was time yet. Colton was going to let me take him to school and then looked out the window at the bus stop and decided that since all his friends were already waiting at the bus that he would ride the bus. I was able to take Cannon for the first day and Crew and I were able to find Colton on the playground and find out how is morning went. The boys both loved the first day and I think this year will be great. Cannon came home yesterday and threw his backpack down and said "I still don't have homework." That boy is dying for homework. Crew walked around with a soft cooler that has a strap (as his backpack) and Cannon's shoes all day today. I think he already wants to go to school. Tonight was back to school night and it was fun to see the boys' classrooms and where they sit and visit with their teachers. Here is to a great 2009-2010 school year!

Baby #4

As most of you know we went to our 20 week ultrasound and decided that baby #4 would be a surprise. Well, we had to get an additional ultrasound today and it was impossible not to notice...

Frogs and snails,


And puppy dog tails,

That's what little

boys,

are made of.

We are excited to announce that baby boy #4 will be joining our family in December!

Messes

This is the person I follow around all day cleaning up after...good thing I think he is cute!

-- Post From My iPhone

Colton's Baptism Day...

Everything about Colton's baptism day was so special. I was very emotional during the opening song and when he was getting baptized. There is nothing like watching your own child get baptized. It was a very spiritual day for Greg and me. We had many friends and family here for the special day and felt so much support and love from all of them. During Colton's confirmation, it talked a lot about him being a leader and standing strong and choosing the right. On his baptism day around 9:30 that night, Greg and I were out visiting with his parents and Greg's Mom told us to go in the garage and look at Colton. Colton was sitting in the garage with his brand new scriptures reading. He has tried to read them everyday on his own since getting baptized. Colton is a great example to all of us, but especially his younger brothers. We love you Colton. We are proud of the decision you made to get baptized. It was a very special day for all of us to witness.

Colton's Birthday...

Colton was able to celebrate his birthday for a whole week. We were in Utah and he had a list of places and things he wanted to do...

-Park City

-Chuck-E-Cheese

-North Ogden Pool (2)

-Ogden Rodeo

On his actual birthday we met his cousins that were in town at the North Ogden pool. We swam, ate pizza, and had a blast. After swimming we went back to my Mom's house and had brownies and ice cream and sang happy birthday to Colton.

(I don't know how I didn't get a picture of Cannon at the pool...but yes he was there and his back is in the background of this picture)

When we got home, he had a friend birthday party. We had a BBQ at our house and then went to the Chukars game. The library called me the day before his birthday party and said Colton had entered a drawing to throw the first pitch at the Chukars game and his name was drawn out. He was so excited because they asked him to throw the 1st pitch the same night as his birthday party.

Park City...

While Greg was fishing in Alaska, my mother-in-law took us girls and kids to Park City for 2 nights. The kids had such a fun time with their cousins and doing all the fun things that Park City has to offer. Colton now says that his favorite vacation we have ever taken is Park City. Thanks Grandma for the fun time!

Greg's Fishing Trip to Alaska...

Greg was able to go to Alaska fishing with his Dad, brothers, brother-in-law, uncle, and 2 cousins. They had a wonderful time and Greg is already itching to plan another trip. I am even trying to learn to like fish since our freezer is now full of fresh fish from Alaska. I am glad Greg was able to go and make this memory with so many people that he loves!

Happy 8th Birthday Colton...

Wow...Has it really been 8 years. I am thankful that this boy is a member of our family. He brings such joy into our home. Colton is very strong headed. It is hard to talk him out of anything that he sets his mind to. He is a hard worker in all that he does. We are very proud of his hard work in 2nd grade this past year. His favorite subject was Math and he got 100% on all of his spelling tests except one the whole year. He is very motivated when it comes to anything that has to do with sports. Whatever sport he is playing is his favorite at the time. He practices hard and works to excel in all things. He tries hard to obey the commandments and gets sad when he does something wrong. He loves to learn more about the gospel. We are looking forward to his baptism next week. I realized he was growing up this year when he would turn on ESPN Sportscenter in the morning before school instead of cartoons. He is exactly like his Dad and most people call him a mini Greg. Colton is such a good brother and I love that Cannon is his best friend.

Colton we love you and hope you know how proud we are of you!

Here are some questions I had Colton answer for me...

Favorite Food: Steak

Favorite Color: Blue and Orange

Favorite Activity: Playing games with my 2 Grandmas

Favorite Sport: Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer

Favorite TV Show: Wizards on Deck

Favorite Movie: Everybody's Hero

Favorite Thing To Do Outside: Play Sports

Favorite Restaurant: Maddox

Favorite Vacation: San Diego

Your Hero: My Dad