Time for School

My two older babies started school this week. Aydan started first grade and Sam started preschool. This is the first time Sam has been to any formal school. I think he was nervous the first day but seemed to have a good time and was excited when he got home. Aydan is now gone ALL day. I don't like it at all! I miss him so much, and it makes me sad that he just keeps growing up. But Aydan loves school, always has a smile on his face and loves to learn. We love you Aydan and Sam, my two handsome boys!!

Sammers

Sam and Aydan

Aydan

Backpacking

Peter planned a trip to the Uintas Aug 10 - 11. He took Aydan and Dusty (his nephew). He also invited is good friend Mike Handy and his son and his long time friend Brendon Hatch and his son. They hiked about 2 miles to Twin Lakes. They "went" off trail for a little bit. This was a difficult hike for the three young boys and all three were awesome and had a great time.

The smaller of the Twin Lakes

Aydan being goofy

Drinking some spring water

Aydan

The group

Aydan, Peter, and Dusty

The Fonz

Swim Time

I can't believe summer is coming to an end. One of our favorite activities is swimming. Aydan has become a great little swimmer and Sam thinks he is a great little swimmer. Good thing we watch Sammers pretty closely. I have seen him fall under the water at least three times! Baby Wyatt takes some time to get use to the water, at first he cries but then he is all smiles. I love swimming in the summer, I absolute hate cold or even slightly cool water. So outdoor pools with warm water is the best!! We are really enjoying this summer and spending a lot of time with our cute boys. I am not ready to let summer go yet.

Baby No More

Baby Wyatt finally for his first hair cut. I have been putting it off for awhile. I always hate the first hair cut. It seems that once you cut their hair they look grown up and so much older. I want Wyatt to stay a baby forever! He did really good getting the hair cut, he cried only a little and no part of his body was harmed. The stylist did a great job and I really do like his new hair cut. But it made him look like he was two. But regardless he still responds to the name Baby. We love you baby Wyatt!!

Before

After

All grown up

Trying to be brave

Sweet Nephew

We (Annie, Peter and Wyatt) had the opportunity to go to Colorado and visit our new nephew. And it was so fun and relaxing! Although the trip started out poorly. We were suppose to fly, but the flight got cancelled, Frontier is the worst airline ever! So we decided to drive. Apparently Wyatt hates the car. He cried and fussed for at least half the drive. Poor Wyatt and poor us! But it was so worth it, to be able to spend time with Paul, Tisha and Maxwell. I had plenty of time to just hold Maxwell, there is nothing better than snuggling with a new baby!! He is so very cute and such a sweet baby. I tried sneaking him into my luggage but Peter said no. Boo! Paul and Tisha are so cute with him, you can feel the love they have for this little guy. And of course Wyatt got a lot of love too!

Look at all that hair

My favorite pucker lip face

Good daddy

Wyatt

Tummy time, he can roll over already!!

Vacation

The first part of June we headed down to Canyonlands. We camped in this fabulous campground. It was private, no one else even close to us, big and safe, no rivers or bodies of water to worry about. It was like a giant sandbox. And of course what could be better for boys but a giant sandbox with boulders to play on! We were able to enjoy lots of great little hikes, yummy food and lots of relaxing. Personally I love the desert, it is so open, so beautiful, unique and breathtaking! We could have stayed another week and hope to go down again soon.

Wyatt and Lyv

The crew

Peter

Annie and Sam getting some relaxing in.

Wyatt and Aydan

Sam

The family

Wyatt needs a nap

Aydan's Arch

Wyatt's sandbox

Sam was Doyles helper

Lyv and Aydan

Amelia and Wyatt

Part of our fun campground

Family Fun

A couple of weeks ago we took the boys to Boondocks. It was of course a lot of fun. The weather was nice and there was hardly anyone there. It made for a great day! Aydan loved miniature golf, Sam loved the bumper boats and Wyatt loved pushing his own stroller. I of course was all about the go-carts, except the screaming, crying Sam in the passenger seat. Maybe I was going a bit too fast! Peter's favorite was laser tag, and of course we took the whole family, baby and all. Wyatt made a good human barrier! We had a great time, thanks Paul and Tisha for the gift certificate!

Cute Baby Wyatt

Sam and Annie

Baby walking around

Peter, Aydan and Sam after the bumper boats

Aydan driving a go-cart

Sam

The Boys

Aydan golfing

The bumper boats