Neighborhood Movie Night

I just love our neighborhood! There are so many families close to our age and our kids ages, and someone is always planning a luncheon, girls night out, golf outing (for the guys, not the girls), party, playdate, etc (well, it's usually Jullian or someone else doing the planning, not me). This weekend, the Rykerts planned a movie night. They projected a movie on their garage door, so while the kids watched and snacked on popcorn and goodies, the adults hung out and talked. It was a lot of fun, thanks Rykerts!

Fall is here... at least in the mountains

Today we went with my parents and my brother Ryan to Provo Canyon to picnic and hang out and enjoy the already changing fall leaves. Every time I am in the mountains I wonder why I don't go there more often. It was beautiful and the weather was perfect! A big open field, lots of food, a football to throw around, and rocks to throw in the stream are all my two boys need to have an amazing time. Make that three boys, because Adam enjoyed those things just as much as Ethan and Austin.

Sorry for all the pictures, I couldn't narrow it down!

I just love this picture of Ethan. Him and my dad were wrestling over the football and he was so happy.

My sister and her friends came by to see us; Austin and Ethan were very happy!

It's so hard to get a decent family shot

Ryan and Adam played with the football a lot

And Austin copied everything they did, of course

We hiked up the side of the mountain a bit. I thought Adam was going to tumble down head first and send himself and Austin to the hospital, but luckily I was just being paranoid (you can't tell in the picture, but it was really steep!).

This last picture doesn't really fit in with the rest, but it was taken today and I must say, Austin is really hitting the toddler stage full force right now. He has tantrums at the drop of a hat. I can't even remember why he threw this particular tantrum. But right before I took this picture he had thrown himself completely on the ground screaming, "No no no no no!" I don't think I'm ready for this stage again.

Sundance

My Aunt Linda from California comes at least once a year to visit us in Utah, and when she comes, she always wants to visit the mountains. I LOVE going for a visit to the mountains, so her visit is always a good excuse to go. Last weekend she was in town and we went to Sundance resort for the afternoon. We ate lunch at the yummy Foundry Grill and then rode the ski lift to the other side of the mountain and back.

I also must say thanks to Mandi for watching my boys... I just wouldn't trust them, especially Austin on the ski lifts.

Zoo Time

This afternoon me, Austin, and Ethan went to Hogle Zoo with my friend Andi and her two boys. The weather was perfect, high 70's, and there was hardly anyone there. Whenever I've taken Ethan to the zoo in the past, it's been a nightmare. He usually complains, whines, and has little interest in the animals. But he was much better this year (despite some whining near the end). Ethan's favorite animal was a tiny baby monkey. Austin was really good, although he was pretty angry a couple times because I wouldn't let him walk around on his cast on the dirty zoo floors. His favorite animal was a big python. And of course, they both loved the carousal and train ride.

Andi and Liam

Happy Birthday Adam!

Today Adam turned 29, beginning the last year of his 20's!

I gave him a Wii, which he's wanted for a long time but thought I would never go for having video games in the house. He loves it! He had the day off today, so he went golfing with his brother Jason and then we went to dinner at Tempanyaki (sp?) tonight.

Here are some reasons I love Adam:

1. He's wonderful, sweet, handsome and a great husband!

2. He loves all kids, especially babies. The boys worship him, especially Austin. When Adam gets up in the morning and when he comes home from work at night, he makes Adam hold him nonstop.

3. He's a very hard worker, and loves his job. How many people can say they love their job?

4. How many husbands out there watch The Hills and The Bachelor with their wives and love it just as much their wives do?

5. He's always convincing me to do things I would probably not do on my own because I'm too practical and cautious with money. (Like our trip to Europe that I said no to because I thought it cost too much, but he made me do it, and of course I was very glad he did)

6. He's so funny and loves to laugh.

Happy Birthday! We love you!