Summer Razor Rides

We have really enjoyed our new "toy" this summer.  I feel quite spoiled that we are able to hop in the razor from our house and drive up the canyon in just a matter of minutes.  Nature is where I love to be the most.  It is certainly a treat for my nervous system that I often find frazzled and shot by the non -stop energy of three little boys.  We are so blessed to live in such close proximity to two very beautiful canyons, Millville and Providence Canyon.  We went on a few long rides this summer and many shorter ones.
I'm making a greater effort to take more pictures and put them on my family blog more frequently.  For various personal reasons I've decided to back off a lot from "social media".  I need a way, however, to document my life and my kids milestones and to share them with family and close friends.  I find blogging a great way to do this.  I need a place where I can be honest, express myself, and be sincerely informative about my life. I need a way to share my life with those who are closest to me, who truly care,  and to keep a record for my children  for the future.   Therefore, I'm going super duper old school.  Bringing it back to the blog baby. Why did I ever stop?  Oh yeah.  Instagram.  Facebook. Snapchat. The instant access to check our phones any time of the day to view everyone's lives and what they are up to, or supposedly up to.  Who blogs anymore? Now I do!
Okay.  I'm off my blog and social media tangent.  Back to our razor rides.  We enjoyed a beautiful day ride up Right Hand Fork all the way to Bear Lake.

Here we are at the start.

It was a beautiful day.  We stopped several times to stretch and find a tree to pee on, because for boys, that's fun. 

When we arrived at Bear Lake we ate Merlins.  Yum!

Exploring on our way back. 

A cool tree.

This ride was from Millville Canyon to Blacksmith, back down Paradise Canyon.

Owen's scare face. 

Love these boys.

Kaleb turns 1

Kaleb where did the time go?  You have brought our family so much joy this past year.  You are such a happy and easy going baby with such a sweet personality.  Your smile melts our hearts and anyone else who is with you.  You are starting to take steps and can stand on your own but you still prefer to crawl.  Some of your favorite things to eat are cheese, chicken, and blueberries, but you will eat almost anything we offer you.  You still love your bottle and you are sleeping so well at night.  During the day you love to play with your toy cars and watch your older brothers run around the house.  You are pretty quiet and sometimes timid around strangers but you are a little charmer and we love you so very much. 

So big!!

Owen turns 4

Owen you are such a fun boy, full of personality and love. You have become quite independent and always say what is on your mind.  You are very good at sharing with your brothers and love to make them happy. Your voice is so sweet and your vocabulary has grown so much this past year.  Your favorite place to be is outside playing with your friends, especially Jameson and Johnny.  You love to ride your bike but you're a little weary of trying it without training wheels.  If Daddy is ever fixing or building something you are right there to help him.  Some of your favorite foods are canned peaches, hummus with carrots, toast with chocolate syrup, and strawberries.  You are definitely a Daddy's boy but you love to cuddle with Mommy. You are a very deep sleeper and you snore frequently.  You will be starting your second year of preschool and although you aren't very excited, I know you will make many friends because you are very kind and interests in others.  We love you so much O-bear.

Weston- Soccer

A couple months ago Weston participated in  a week long soccer camp in River Heights.  His coach, Hary, from England traveled all the way to Utah to do summer soccer camps.  Wes loved it and learned so much.  He couldn't stop talking about how much he enjoyed it every day.

Summer 2014 Recap

family walks in the canyon...the 4th in Fillmore...fourwheeling...rodeo...water party with cousins...willow zoo...sunday walks on USU campus...temple dedication...parks...sleepover with cousins...parades...feeding the ducks at first dam...smore's with friends...swimming at the pool...picnics...

As usual, the summer flew by!

The Move

Kyle finished his 8 year employment with Rio Tinto in June and took a new job in Logan! He applied back in January, but didn't hear from them until the end of April.  By then I had come to terms that he didn't get the job or even an interview.  Salt Lake would be our home for a while until an opportunity came to work out of State with Rio Tinto.   I was disappointed because living in a smaller city, especially beautiful Cache Valley, would be a dream.  It's funny how when I was younger all I wanted was to 'get out of Cache Valley.' And although I love to be away and experience new places and travel, I really love being home too.  Now that I have kids, I can't think of anywhere else I would rather them grow up.   

 In June, Kyle was offered a job and everything just worked out!  We put our house up for sale and were blessed to have it sold quickly.  We put so much work into our little house in West Jordan and have so many memories there.  There are certain things I miss about it but am happy to move on as well. 

 This is how breakfast happened every morning for a week or so of packing.  Packing is stressful!

When we arrived at our apartment  in Logan the boys were dead on their feet!  

Now the house searching begins...

Owen 2 yrs

It seems like a lot of parents say "I can't believe my child is a certain age!"  I don't feel this way with Owen because he's always wanted to be involved and doing what Weston or older kids are doing.  He just wants to be able to do anything and everything and be a big boy!  Owen isn't afraid to try anything new, he is adventurous and very observant too. This boy can also be described in one word.  Active. "Where's Owen?" is a common question that comes out of my mouth daily.  He's fast and quiet about it.   I turn my head for a minute and he is into something or trying to take something apart.  Definitely a "two year old", but he is also very loving and sweet.  He loves to cuddle and give hugs to anyone who is willing:)  He is really tall and big for his age and can 'hold his own' most of the time.  He likes to wrestle with his older brother and usually wins.  He prefers to hold Daddy's hand over Mommy's and loves to ride on Daddy's shoulders. Some of his favorite things to play are trains, trucks, and hide and seek.  He doesn't talk a lot on his own but he will often repeat phrases that Weston or others say.  Love you Owie!