Updates...finally!!

I'm sorry that I haven't updated our blog. We've been a bit busy, but that's not why. I lost the cord that goes from my camera to the computer. I've had to put up quite a battle to get a new one... Anyways, battle over, I have a new one and here are our pictures!

Owen finished out his year in kindergarten last week. He loved his teacher Mrs. Hughes and said he will miss her and his friends. I can't believe that he will go to first grade next year!! He also lost his bottom two teeth the last two weeks of school. He was so excited! He was so brave, too, he pulled them out all by himself. I thought it might be a torturous event, but he made it quite easy for us. The tooth fairy that comes to our house is kind of a ditz. First time she almost couldn't find the tooth and then she almost forgot the second time. Tooth Fairy needs to get her act together! Last week Owen got to play with his good friend Andrew Davis. It was like they just picked up where they left off last time. They both like the same things and have so much fun together. He slept overnight and all three boys played so well together and had so much fun. They were sad to part. We'll get to see them sooner than later, but just not soon enough.

Aidan is just having fun being a kid. He likes to play with Owen and with the neighbors. He still plays lots of trains, ride his bike, and go swimming. He still remembers our trip to Disneyland and the many rides on the Casey Jr. (Dumbo) train and loves to play it on his bike and wherever we go. He's so cute and sings about everywhere he goes. His favorites are the Aggie Fight song, NASCAR racing song, Popcorn Popping, Casey Jr. song, Wonder Pets, Signing Time, and others he learns from me or in nursery. It's quite cute and he's quite the kid. It's always crazy when Aidan's around.

Jared and I got new callings in church. I'm the Primary Secretary and Jared is one of the Elder's Quorum teachers. It's bittersweet having a calling--nice for something to do and feel useful, but now we can't come and go as we please. Not that we've got a lot going, but I think you know what I'm talking about. I'm happy with my calling and the women that I will be working with are pretty awesome. Jared will get to help the Elder's Quorum presidency teach at least once a month. So that's new. We're getting ready to go to a family reunion in Manti with my mom's family. I think it will be fun.

Anyways, keep in touch and I hope everyone is planning and having a great summer. I'll try to update more often, I promise...

Disneyland 2009 & Newport Beach

Disneyland trip

What a trip!!  We spent three days at Disneyland and we all had a really great time.  The weather was just perfect and even though there was a lot of people there, we made the most of it.  The boys loved watching the Jedi training and Owen's favorite ride was StarTours (of course).  His souvenir was a StarTours ship with Captain Rex and R2 on it.  He also got to talk to the sea turtle, Crush, from Finding Nemo.  Aidan and Jared talked to him too.  They thought it was pretty cool, especially Jared (he still talks about it).  Aidan's favorite rides were the trains.  We made it to all of them and one of them like 8-9 times (Casey Jr.'s train).  He hid from Zurg the first time he saw him, but warmed up pretty fast.  Of course, Jared and I loved the roller coasters.  The new Toy Story ride was pretty fun.  Unfortunately, our favorite ride, Screamin' California, we didn't get to go on--too long a line--always.  We stayed in the park until closing because then we could ride on all the rides that had long lines all day.  Taking a nap in the middle of the day did wonders for us all.  

I can't get the pictures to download, I'll keep trying!

We also made a trip to Balboa Beach in Newport.  It is a nice clean beach and the waves were huge.  Of course, Owen was all wet within minutes and the water was C-O-L-D.  I stuck my toes in a couple of times and that was enough for me.  There were bikinis all around me and I was in a jacket!  I'm turning into a wimp!  The boys loved chasing the waves and playing in the sand.  We will have to stay longer next time.  It was so nice to be together.  The boys were very good and we did most everything that we wanted to do.  It won't be our last trip, that's for sure.

Disneyland or BUST!!

Our last trip to Disneyland

Tomorrow we are off to Disneyland!!  A vacation to celebrate our reunion!  We are all very excited and will share picts when we get back.  If anyone wants to join us, please do...just give us a call to tell us your there!!

Happy #3 Aidan!!

We had Aidan's 3rd birthday a week ago.  He was so excited to have his birthday.  We had family and neighbors join in the fun.  Food for all and lots of presents for Aidan.  He was excited mostly for his presents and his cake.  He wanted to open his presents when he got them.  So we first sang a big happy birthday and he blew his candle out.  He wanted to do it again, so Jared lighted the candle and he just sat there.  He said, "Sing happy birthday."  So a couple people sang However, that wasn't good enough, so we sang another big happy birthday and THEN he blew his candle out.  He was so happy with all of his presents!!  What little kid wouldn't be with a bunch of new toys!  More trains, new tracks, light saber and starwars shirt were his favorites.  Everytime he opened a present he would say, "It's for me!  It's for me! Please open it."  We all thought that was pretty funny.  

Everyone had a great time, even Owen said he had fun at Aidan's birthday.  The boys played for the rest of the day with Aidan's presents and Aidan just couldn't put some of them down.  (Notice the trains in his arms as he's trying to play with his light saber.)  

We love our silly Aidan boy, who is growing up so fast!!  Happy birthday, little man!