3.1.10

Indian Pow Wow

This was a really cool Indian Pow Wow that was held on the USU campus. There were Indians set up in corners of the circle and each of them would take turns singing or chanting while the others danced in the middle. There were booths set up around the outside of the circles that really showed the Native American culture. It was a great experience. It made Kyle and I think of the time our truck broke down in the middle of the night and we had to get a ride to Rexburg from my grandparents. They took us on the back roads from Pocetello to Rexburg so we could see Fort Hall and where all the Indians live. It was a very interesting drive and fun to see that part of town.

Yes Wild Bill was there! I am not sure why, but he was there bare foot in all.

If Scotty did not have on Aggie attire and a hippy beanie I think we would have lost him from within the pow-wows. He could fit right in. Just give him a loin cloth and a tomahawk and let him roam.

3.5.10

A little Bit Of Randomness

On Fridays I get to tend these little minkees. Jack always loves to build a tent because it is always raining inside my house and we need shelter. So we build tents and Jack entertains me with stories about hippos and campfires and whatever else happens to be on Jacks mind at the moment.

Ben loves to do laundry with me. He is not an ideal helper, but he makes me smile while I am doing it. He is such a fun boy that makes cleaning and laundry and whatever else I am doing interesting and drawn out. I love doing things with him even if it takes me the entire day to do one load of laundry.

Ben's very first life jacket. Now he is ready to go kayaking with us on the lake and swimming. Now all we have to wait for is for it to be summer and hot. So we might be waiting for a while.

2.25.10

3 Month Mark

Today was Bens 3 month mark. I think he is going through a growth spurt. He eats like every hour I swear! He has been sick the last week in a half. Now it is only a little cough and I am glad for that. Everyday he smiles more and more. He is such a happy boy most of the time. He is so much fun to be with everyday all day. We are so blessed to have him in our lives. We love you Baby Ben!

2.23.10

Our New Toy!

We have talked about doing this for a very long time, and just the other day Kyle came home with a prize for me. It was a Slackline! Now we can have something to do whenever we need something to do. It does not take a lot of set up, all you need is two trees or poles or something that can hold some weight and this slackline and wal-la you have something really fun, entertaining, something to do outside, and something that can keep you busy for hours. The object is trying to stay balanced while walking on the rope without holding on to something or someone. It is a very tricking thing to do. We can't wait for summer time so we can take it to the lakes and try walking over water and then doing flips off of it into the water!

Heres me and Baby Ben swinging on the hammock waiting our turn on the slackline. Ben is watching his dad trying to balance....So in other words, he is watching his daddy fall a lot...

2.14.10

Happy Valentines Day

and

Happy Birthday

This was the best day ever! I love having my birthday on Valentines day and this year it fell on a Sunday so we all got to celebrate it together on the day of my birthday! We had a party at Mandi and Corts house. We played ping-pong and pin the tail on the donkey for the little boys, opened presents, Mandi made Tacos which are one of my favorite things she makes and Chels and my Mom helped and made fruit pizza because I am not such a big fan of cake. They did a chocolate fountain with so many yummy things to dip in chocolate. We got to hang out and have a good time all evening. What a great day! Thanks everyone for the fun day. I am so glad that my dads birthday is on the 12 and mine on the 14 so that we can have a joint big party with everyone!

Kyle and I took the boys out for a little walk. We couldn't find Hanks coat so we just put the T-I- double GG-ER custom on and called it good. These boys sure are a lot of fun to watch run around.

My mom is the best mom that anyone could ever ask for. She is always there for me and she loves all of her grandkiddies so much. I love this picture of her and Ben. My mom always puts on the funnest parties and she is so much fun to do things with. Ben loves his Granny!

This was so funny! This is Jack and he wanted to scar Pa. We put these nylons over his face and he thought it was the coolest thing. He went around scarring Pa, Scotty and Kyle. He makes me laugh and always brings a smile to my face.

Of course Hank finds that there is another leg and wants in on all the fun. These two boys are the cutest boys ever.

PJ party

PJ Party

Everyone needs a pajama party every once in a while. This was Bens first and I think he liked it. He liked sitting in between his daddy and mommy and just chillin. We stayed up watching movies and camped out on the floor. Kyle got to finished his awesome hat and I got to just sit there and enjoy my family. It was pretty sweet party.

02.03.10

Family Night

For this family night we went to look at the ducks at first dam in Logan and walk around down there.

Don't you just love Bens face in this one?

There were so many pretty ducks there. Some other people were feeding them, so they were all fighting for food. They are mean little creatures when it comes to food. We heard them hissing at each other. It was cool to hear and fun to watch.

What a beautiful day to be outside. The sun was shining and it was fairly warm for a winter day.