Father's Day and other stuff

Ned always takes such good care of me on Mother's Day so I wanted to do the same for Ned. I wanted to make a yummy dinner, awesome dessert, take care of the kids, keep the house clean, and get to church on time.  Well, one thing I figured out is I cannot do it alone, I need Ned.  He helps me so much at home with the kids, cleaning he is really so great and keeps me laughing the whole time.  I am grateful I get to spend every day with him.  My kids also love him so much and would do anything for him. Lucas got up and cleaned his room and then all day they kept saying "It's dad's day so he gets to do what he wants".

Penny loves her daddy, and daddy loves his Penny

I miss my dad every day, but especially on Father's day.  He was just the right dad for me.  He knew when to push me and when to let me go on my own.  I wish my kids were able to know him, but I am pretty sure he is the one that sent Penny to me so sassy. Dad loved being a Granpa and often talked about what he would do with the kids. I am glad I got a glimpse of him as a grandfather with Lucas. 

Lucas and Ben's blessing day my dad is so happy.

One of the only pictures I have of dad and Lucas. 

While we were living in Rhode Island Ned served in the Providence Branch presidency.  Well, strangely enough the branch president moved to the Phoenix area just 4 months after us.  We were finally able to get together with the Culley family.  They have a great  pool and the kids played for hours and we ate a ton of ribs.  It was nice to have a little bit of Rhode Island here in the desert. 

Penny and Emily

Lucas and Tyson

This summer has been a bit challenging to keep to the kids from driving me crazy.  In Rhode Island it was easy we just went to the beach I was happy to be there and so were the kids.  In Arizona I have to do a little more work. This week we decided to go the Science Center in Phoenix.  We really love it and we have a pass.  It entertains the kids forever, and I feel like the kids are learning.  There is one particular area that has a big stomach and teaches about digestion.  As a result there is a button you can push that makes a farting sound.  That alone entertains forever, that was the first display Penny wanted to go to funny girl. 

There is a game that you wear a helmet and it measures your brain waves. 

In our ward I am serving with the Young Women ages 12-13.  We has an activity this week where we went to a park and played messy twister.  It was fun and eventually turned into a paint fight.  I love working with this age group they are so silly and keep me young. 

Roman has started crawling this week, and it is really fun to see where he wants to go and what he wants.  He spends most of his day following the kids around.  I can just tell he wants to be there with the kids walking and playing.  He is so much fun!!

This how Roman spends his days.

We are really enjoying the World Cup right now.  Lucas has a couple of jerseys and wheres them every day.

The other day we went to Chick Fil A for ice cream and they were having a circus. They had a clown, face painting, balloon animals, and cotton candy.  My kids will do just about anything for cotton candy. 

Happy Birthday Nedders!!

Ned's 31st birthday was this week and he was able to have some friends in town to celebrate.  I pretty much only saw him in the morning all week.  The kids loved having them in town and Penny was particularly fond of Kyle, she even cried when the left and did not want to come to me .

They were able to eat a yummy lunch, see Further in concert twice, go to the beach, play in Boston, and go to a Red Sox game.  I am happy that he was able to have such a great time.  Ned deserves it he works so hard and gives so much to me and the family I am happy he was able to have a little Ned time.

Jared and Kyle at lunch

I laughed so hard while I was taking these pictures.  These boys are funny.

At the first Further concert.

The stage at Gathering of the Vibes

Fenway Park

This photo of the boys was in a newspaper in Connecticut

They were able to see Cheers

And hang out with Norm

Husband Quiz

1- Where did you meet? Our singles ward FHE.  He was so funny and I was always a sucker for a funny guy. 
2- How long did you date before you were married? 1 1/2 years
3- How long have you been married for? 3 years 2 months
4- What does he do that surprises you? He cries at "Beaches" and loves Bette Midler.
5- What's your favorite feature about him? His hair (not facial hair)
6 - What's your favorite quality about him? He is always so sweet
7- Does he have a nickname for you? What is it? Peaches
8- What's his favorite color? Green
9- What's his favorite food? Mexican, especially chips and salsa
10-What is his favorite sport? Baseball and college football
11- Who said I love you first? I did
12- When and where was your first kiss? In my bedroom...We stayed up until 5 am so he could work up the nerve to do it.
13-Do you have kids? How many? one baby boy
14- What's a hidden talent that he has? He is very coordinated
15- How old is he? 28
16- What's his favorite type of music? Classic Rock
17- What do you admire most about him? He is so sensititive to people and their needs.
18-What's his favorite past time? Watching sports, Playing XBox, and playing with Lucas
19- Do you think he is going to read this? Yes

I tag anyone thats up for it.

Am I in Ned's heaven???

My first Five days in Chicago made me wonder if I had actually moved to chicago or Ned's heaven. First of all we went down town to shop or at least that is what Ned told me but some how we ended up at the ESPN zone for four hours to watch the BYU game. When we walked into the ESPN zone I knew what heaven must look like in Ned's mind.
Then just a few days later we went to a Cubs v. Cardinals game which again helped me form a complete picture of what heaven would look like for Ned. The best part about the game was the fact that Lucas and I got new shirts. Which is what heaven looks like in my mind-buying new clothes.