Big Blue's Lil' Aggie Football Camp

Last week Izaak participated in Big Blue's Lil Aggie Football Camp (he had only been looking forward to it ALL year long)! He had a blast and learned lots of important football stuff and is looking forward to camp every summer from now on. The camp was for Kindergarten - 8th Graders and they split them into teams based on their age group. He had so much fun! For being such a little guy, he is quite the trooper! Way to go, Bubba!!!

9 Years, and Counting...

Happy Anniversary... I love you!!!
We were married on June 18, 1999, so this week we celebrated our 9th anniversary. We have accomplished many things over the years, and have yet to accomplish many more great and important things. We can't wait to spend more of our lives together.
We celebrated the inexpensive way by staying home and spending some alone time together. Thanks to Papa Bruce and Grandma June for keeping the kids for us for the night. We were able to go out to dinner and enjoy each other's company without any interruptions from little ones. We also enjoyed sleeping in the next morning without someone tugging at our blankets to wake up. But we missed our little monkeys and our home seemed too quiet without them. So we realized how blessed we are to have them around all the time. It made me realize how much I truly love and appreciate my life, my husband, and my children.

Grow old along with me...
The best is yet to be!

Some engagement pics...

One engagement picture...

Another engagement picture...

And another engagement picture...

This is a self-portrait actually taken by J.R. (Notice the happy smile on his face). I'll always remember this day because it was when we shared our "first kiss" after he was home from his mission. This was also the day he told me he wasn't interested in dating anyone else, and we decided we should get married.

This is the day we got engaged just after he gave me the ring. Thank Heavens for Amanda who decided we needed to capture the happy day with a picture! This was some day at the end of January 1999.

Father's Day...

Happy Father's Day to the best Daddy in the World!!!

We sure love our Daddy! And we are glad he is such a hard worker and a fun person to be with! He makes our lives so much more fun and enjoyable and we love him very much! He likes to take us swimming and fishing and kinds of fun stuff! Our lives would be so boring without him. And in these times when a lot of children do not have dads in their homes, we are so lucky that we have such a great one! Love you, baby!
Despite waking up a full hour late, we actually made it through the day and tried to let Daddy know that we love and appreciate him. It wasn't a perfect day, but we filled it with as many hugs and kisses and cards as we could!
We spent Saturday evening with Papa Bruce and Grandma June to celebrate Father's Day. We enjoyed some grilled fillet mignon, corn on the cob, lots of yummy fruits and salads, and of course root beer floats!

Questions of the Day

Question #1: How many times can Amber actually run out of gas within 2 minutes of her house (and a gas station) in a 6 month time frame?
Answer: At least 2, apparently!

Question #2: Do gas stations (Maverik in particular) actually have gas cans on hand for people to borrow when they run out of gas and then walk there?
Answer: Yes, apparently!

Question #3: When you call your husband at work (crying) and tell him you have yet again run out of gas, how does he react?
Answer: Apparently, he starts out by laughing, then gives words of advise on how to help rectify the situation, then follows with comforting words of encouragement about his wife still being a good person (even though she fails to ever put gas in the car when she REALLY needs to)!

Question #4: When you leave 3 kids in the car with a 7-year-old in charge while you run 1/4 of a block to the gas station, do you really expect them to stay in their seats and stay calm???
Answer: Apparently, we as parents "expect" them to stay in their seats and stay calm, but they never do!

Question #5: Even though your children have eaten 3 meals a day for the past 3 months, as well as 1 hour before running out of gas, are they "starving to death" when the car won't move?
Answer: Apparently, yes!

Question #6: Does Heavenly Father really answer little children's prayers when they pray for help to get home safe?
Answer: Apparently he does.

School's Out!!!

School is officially out for the Summer! We are so excited to not have to run and run and run all day long and are looking forward to a nice relaxing Summer. Our plans are to spend a lot of time in the pool, take some trips to Burley, visit with cousins as much as possible, and spend some of our days with Grandma June. We can't wait!

Taylor on her last day of 1st grade. She did so well this year and we are so proud of her. I can't believe we will have a child in 2nd grade next year.

Ikes on his last day of Kindergarten. They had a "Super Kid's Day" on the lawn of the school that included many water activities, face painting (or arm painting), races, and many other fun activities (that must have included gum). He thought it was fabulous!

All the first graders got to take their favorite Teddy Bear to school for the last day. She loves this thing!

Izaak and his best friend, Bryant, showing off their matching green dragon "tattoos." These two met each other on the first day of school and have been practically inseparable ever since!