Old Man Rivers

That guy is pushing 40 and you would never guess... well, maybe the gray hair is a giveaway!!  Chris turned... gasp... 38 this year!!!  Happy Birthday Daddy!  We celebrated by getting away to Cedar and having a romantic night away (no details).  I am so grateful for this man in my life.  He is honestly the funnest person and my most loyal friend.  Love this guy.

A Smiley 4th Birthday

Smiles?  You got em'.  Especially on this guy's 4th birthday.  That smile is a humdinger baby!  Wyatt was priceless on his big day... every present got the same reaction... pure joy... mouth open in surprise... hilarious.  Wyatt had party after party to celebrate his day of birth and we eventually all ended up seeing How to Train Your Dragon.  Super heroes, Ninja Turtles, and candy, pretty much wrapped up his wish list and he was spoiled rotten.  Love this guy... seriously.

Celebrities

A few weeks ago, we were featured on a sports broadcast.   I actually didn't start sweating everywhere, so it was a major bonus! We think we're pretty much celebrities now, and are constantly being photographed and asked for autographs.  Whew!  The life of a celebrity.... JK

Wy Guy's 1st day

I can't believe my baby is getting so big!  He headed to his first day of 4/5 year old preschool and was just so big.  "Later Mom!"  If you can believe these pictures, he is actually trying to smile in them... more to come later... ya, we are loving this smile right now :)

First Day of School

Okay, so I'm a little behind!!  Today is the day and I am catching up!!!!  So here are the pics of my kiddos first day at Riverside.  They were a little nervous for the new school and all, but ended up loving it!  Brock just looks so long and tall and Paigey, my baby girl, no longer looks like a baby!  She has leaned right out this year with those long, skinny legs.  Paige has Mrs. Decker (our Bishop's wife :) and Brock's teacher is Mr. Blumel.  Both teachers are awesome and we are so lucky!!!!  Go Redhawks! 

Heaven

Literally, Jacob Lake is heaven on earth for me.  We packed up the trailer and the kids and headed to Arizona for our favorite camping trip of the year.  We ate at the diner first and then had the notorious Jacob Lake Inn cookies!  It was nice and cool at night so we bundled up by the fire and enjoyed the stars.  The next morning the kids headed to the fort for some serious building... Wyatt mostly threw sticks and made every "cool" stick some sort of weapon that makes shooting noises.  Then we went hiking, got ice-cream, and rode bikes for most of the day.  And who could forget playing Yahtzee most of the entire trip!!  Our last night there, we ate our favorite camping meal of Dutch oven potatoes, steak, and watermelon.  And to top it off, smores by the fire!!!

Seriously, I feel so close with my family when we are together in nature.  They are the most amazing kids and I am so glad to be their mother.  School is starting in 2 days and the madness of being in season will begin again.  I am going to stay grounded and draw strength and love from my husband and little ones.  I am one lucky mama.

Randomness

Ok- so here we go.  Random pictures from the summer.  First, we start with volleyball camps all summer and Paige bringing this precious little dog everywhere! 

Next, I think we personally paid McDonald's bills this summer... I am on Happy Meal strike.  

Next pic is my hubby hiking with my baby.  I love this picture.  

Next pic is me and my cousins that we never see!  It was great to see them.

No, Chris is not having an affair.  That's him and his mother going to Tuachan!  They had a great time!

Next pic is our little garden and the red potatoes that were awesome!!!!  Our garden was awesome this year and we loved the spoils!!

Lastly, when Chris went to Idaho for a pool job, he ate at our college favorite BIG JUDS!!!  It was amazing to see that big ol' burger again and he even brought me a t-shirt!! WOO HOO!!