Blog Overload

I have gotten really behind on posting. So here it is the last two months or so. Sorry for the overload. Just look at the cute pictures!!

24th Celebrations

We had a great 24th, so much fun! First I woke up at 5am and me and Ashley went to reserve our spots for the Bountiful parade. The parade was hot and long but we had fun. Although I feel like one of the few responsible parents there. Seriously people watch your kids! There are cars, motorcycles and truck all of which can hit your child. Don't let your child run along the floats to get more candy, it is called sharing. Don't be so involved with texting, talking or whatever else you are doing to lose your 3 year old and have him crying and lost. Seriously this kid was more than a block away from his family. And don't let your big kids stand right in front of my little kids or I will lose it, as I did several times during the parade. Next time I am going to hand out fliers with guidelines on proper parade etiquette because apparently people are that clueless!! Ok enough of that. The kids got lots of candy and prizes and no one got lost or hurt. On Saturday we went to the ward breakfast then off to the carnival. Thankfully our boys are not adventurous and would only go on the bounce houses and the train ride. That saved us a lot of money! Thanks boys. The next evening we had outdoor movie night with the neighbors. This was the first time we tried it and it worked great! We watched a funny movie and had yummy popcorn. We will definitely be doing this again. This was a the best weekend of the summer!

Movie night

The boys on the train. Sam was a little nervous, Aydan was so kind.

Wyatt at the carnival

The bounce house
Peter and Wyatt at the parade
Tara and Wyatt
Sam in shock, really his first parade
Tyler and Wyatt
Sammers
Sam and Izzie
Aydan and Sammers

Summer Fun

Just more pictures of the summer activities. In my neighborhood we have playgroup every Wednesday. It has been fun and a great idea. This week we have a bike parade. The kids decorated their bikes then off they went, with Erin leading the way. It was really cute! Then later that day I got the slip n' slide and the pool out of my boys. The boys love water so of course they had a great time.

The bike parade

Sam, a little behindSam and the pool, he LOVES it!!
Sam not really sure how to slip n' slide
Aydan going the right way

Waterfall

A couple of Sundays ago we all went with Peter's family to the Centerville waterfall. It is a short, easy hike but lots of fun. The boys did great on this hike and Sam walked the whole way by himself. Me and Peter are super excited that the boys love hiking and the outdoors!

Me and Josh under the waterfall

Peter and Cory

Sammers

Peter and Sam

The Family

Random Pics

Just some cute pictures of the boys. I am a proud mommy. We have been having a great summer and getting sad it is almost over. Enjoy!

Little Wyatt

Sam loves Wyatt's swing

My baby Aydan

Cute brothers

A rare picture of Sam sleeping

My cute boys asleep

Wall Lake

In June we took an adventure to Wall Lake in the Uintas. It was a comical adventure. On the way there Sam was a pill, nothing but whining. Then as we started to hike it was taking Sam way to long to hike by himself so we put him in the backpack, and the whining started again. Aydan thankfully was doing great. He had his little backpack and was taking the lead. He is a great little hiker, like father like son. Eventually Sam stopped whining and we made it to Wall Lake. We had a picnic lunch and the boys played in the water. They had a great time throwing rocks into the water. On the way back Aydan got a stomach ache and Peter had to carry him all the way back. Thankfully it is a short 1 mile hike and thankfully Peter's friend Pete and his wife came so there was someone to carry Sam down. As much as we love the Unitas I think we have learned to hike closer to home!!

The boys watching Pete saw a log. Apparently it was very exciting.

Peter and Sam
Rock throwing

Wyatt having a great time.

Aydan and his backpack

Us minus Aydan.

Swimming

Aydan just finished swim lessons. He has a awesome teacher, Adrienne, and he improved so much in the short two weeks. He now will go underwater without plugging his nose, he can do the front stroke and can actually swim a short distance by himself. Maybe a future medalist!

A favorite outing of the Norton family is to go to Red Butte gardens. We love to wander around the gardens, see all the cool and interesting plants, feed the fish and ducks then end the day at the children's garden. The children's garden is especially cool. There is a fountain the kids can play in, a vine tunnel, a tepee, a giant sandbox and little garden homes. Everything is kid friendly and there is only one way out so no losing Sammers!

Wyatt looking so cool.

Sam and the fountain

The family

The ducks were so very tame

My boys minus one

Crazy Wyoming

This year for the 4th we went up to Evanston with my mom, brother, his wife, and some of their friends. Peter's mom was nice enough to let ALL three boys sleep over, as we were going to be late returning home. Evanston for the 4th is beyond crazy. Tons of people go to this one park so they can see the Evanston city firework show but also to light off all of their big fireworks. And these are not just little fountains, their fireworks are the big, loud, bright and dangerous ones. It was so much fun. All around you there are fireworks going off, we were hit by some fireworks, some guys trunk with his fireworks caught on fire and the field across the street caught on fire. It was pure madness, but pure fun! I couldn't stop smiling!! We are definitely going again next year.

The field fire

My brother, his friend and the many dollars in fireworks.

Wyatt's Blessing

On Sunday July 4th we blessed Wyatt. Peter did a great job and Wyatt was perfectly behaved. Wyatt was blessed in the same outfit that Peter, Aydan, and Sam was blessed in. It was so special to have all the boys share that special outfit. We had a fun lunchon after the blessing and I was too busy eating all the yummy food to take any pictures. But it was a great day, and it was fun to have the whole family together. Thanks to everyone that came and to those that brought food! And thanks to my boys and husband for being so cute!!