We took a road trip to Utah in May for my sister's wedding. We were there for ten days and made a vacation out of it. We were able to do a lot of fun things and see a lot of friends and family. We had such a wonderful time! Thanks to Mark and Bev, my Uncle and Aunt, who were go generous to let our family stay with them. We loved it there! We had a great trip and we were sad to come home! Great memories! Just warning you there are quite a few pictures!
My sister Ashley was married on May 9th in the Draper Temple to Spencer Rex and we were so excited we could be there. Well, actually I was able to attend the sealing but Aaron was not. An hour before we were suppose to be at the Temple, Wyatt fell off a bed and was screaming and wouldn't let anyone touch his arm. So we thought he broke it. Aaron had to take him to an urgent care clinic for xrays so I could go to the wedding. After we came out of the Temple there was Wyatt perfectly fine. I was sad Aaron couldn't go, but I guess better safe than sorry. It was a beautiful wedding and we're excited to have Spencer in our family.
We had a great time making smores in Mark and Bev's backyard with their fire pit. Colton was a little unsure of the fire...naturally! That's a good thing! We also roasted starburst candy...which was a first for me. They were so yummy. It was the perfect chilly evening to sit around a fire.
Wyatt is a train fanatic so we had to go to the Heber Creeper. He absolutely loved it! We all had a fun time!
While we were in Utah my sister Emily graduated from the University of Utah with a major in Urban Planning. We decided not to go, on account that we have three children that would not sit through a graduation ceremony. We went to the Heber Creeper instead. But we are still very proud of Emily and her accomplishment! Love you Emma!
We loved staying with my Uncle Mark, Aunt Bev and their family. They are so wonderful! We had so much fun! Caylee, Colton, and Wyatt were in heaven. They didn't want to leave. We miss them so much! Thanks guys for such an amazing trip! You really made it special.
We really enjoyed Temple Square. There is so much to see. The flowers are so beautiful! Everything is beautiful! This was the boys first time there.
This was Colton and Wyatt's first encounter with snow. And luckily we found better snow later in our trip, because there wasn't much here. But the kids still managed to sled down a small hill.
Another soccer season has come and gone. Caylee played this season and loved it. Her team unfortunately didn't win a single game. But she still had fun! And that's what it's all about. Colton was excited to play with his best friend Nicolas. And I don't think they lost a single game. Colton and Nicholas were unstoppable! They had a great season.
I finally did it...I updated the blog. I'm shocked myself. I began to get so discouraged by how far behind I was that I was tempted to just give up on blogging. So the only way I could convince myself to update it was to start from NOW. I'm not catching up on the months I've missed. They're just gone. So I only have the most recent events posted and that will just have to do! We love and miss everyone!!!
My sister Ashley is getting married May 9th in the Draper Utah Temple. We are so excited for her and Spencer. We are excited to have Spencer in our family. He was able to come down for Christmas and we all loved him, even Ashley's overprotective Brother in law, Aaron. We are going on a road trip to go up to the wedding...that should be interesting. But we are excited for the wedding! Congrats Ashley and Spencer! We love you!!! Oh and the best part is that Spencer got a job in Austin, so right after they get married they're moving to TEXAS!!! I'm so excited about that! Now I just need to convince Emily to come back to Texas!
We had a great Easter. Saturday we had an egg hunt and lunch at Aaron's Grandparents house, the Laughlins. It's always fun hanging out with all the cousins, aunts, uncles, grandmas and grandpas. Sunday, we had our own little egg hunt before our early 8:30 church service. And after church we went out to Pleasanton to James and Fallon's place and had lunch and another egg hunt. We didn't get pictures of the last egg hunt, we ran out of batteries. But thanks to everyone and all they did to create a wonderful Easter celebration for our family.
My little nephew Vance is getting so big! He is such a cutie! His smile just makes you melt!
We went out with a bunch of family and friends on a group date to play putt, putt...we had a lot of fun! Thanks again Aleta, George, Willa, Rhonda and Raymond for letting us tag along. Oh, and thanks again, Raymond, for letting me borrow your cute sweater!
My sister Emily was able to come for a visit from Utah this past week for Easter weekend. She left today. :( But we had a great time while she was here. We love you Emily!
Caylee and Colton are both in soccer this season. It makes for a busy week and a very busy Saturday but they love it so it's worth it. He are some pictures of Caylee's first game.
Uncle Kris is so good to let kids lay all over him. They kept giving him book after book and he was patient enough to put up with it. They were at it for about an hour. You're such a good uncle, Kris!!! Of course all of the uncles are good uncles...I just don't always catch it on film.
Colton is a very energetic and athletic kid. He has always been very coordinated and quick. Something he got from his Dad. For Christmas he got a new bike with training wheels. He never really like riding it; the training wheels bothered him. So Aaron decided to take them off a couple months ago. And sure enough within a couple weeks Colton was riding a two wheeler. He's three and riding a bike. I didn't ride a two wheeler until I was eight...like I said...he gets his coordination from his Dad.
Well, a couple months ago Aaron was in a car accident and totalled his Honda Civic. We all loved that car...it was so great on gas. Aaron was fine...no damage to him. Anyway, rather than purchasing another gas efficient vehicle he opted to buy a truck. His Ford is getting pretty old and can't handle driving him back and forth to work 30 miles a day. So Aaron sold his Ford F150 to his brother Josh and bought a Dodge 1500 4x4 Crew Cab from Fallon's Mom. I'll admit it is fun being able to all ride in the truck together as a family. It will be great for camping, trips to the river and other outdoor excursions. Needless to say he was very excited!
I love this picture. Colton looks so angelic. He is so funny. Colton is the person in our house that sneaks all the treats. You can often find him under the kitchen table eating white powdered donuts, behind the arm chair eating cookies, or with his head behind the couch eating candy...as if we didn't see the rest of his body. Anyway, today I found a bunch of candy wrappers and an empty plastic Easter egg behind the arm chair. I called out to everyone, "Hey, whose candy wrappers are behind the chair?" Of course I already knew who the culprit was but I wanted to see if he would fess up. Colton came into the room and said, "They're mine, of course!" I guess he knows he's the secret junk food junkie, too.
Wyatt turned two last week! We were out at Guadalupe State Park...one of our favorite hang outs. Cousins and friends were there as well! And, yes, that is Colton who is blowing out the candle, but Wyatt was more interested in the truck that was on the cake! Colton certainly didn't mind helping Wyatt out.
So we hit up our annual stop at the Love Creek Apple Orchard/Pumpkin patch. The kids enjoy the hay ride, petting zoo, yummy goodies, pumpkins, etc. This year we were able to go with Aaron & Kristin Smith, and Jake & Erin Smith, and their kids. We all had a great time!
Colton has started soccer. He is having a great time! Sometimes he's more interested in playing around with his team mates rather than chasing the ball, but for the most part he enjoys playing the game. Here are some pics from his first soccer game.
We made it to the Comal County Fair again this. Unfortunately we missed my Uncle Blake compete in the Tractor Pull. But he got second place in his division. Way to go, Blake! Colton could stay and watch the tractor pull all day. It really is fun! Aaron's brother, Kris and his daughter, Aydia were able to come with us as well. The kids rode some rides and checked out the animals! Wyatt, isn't the most patient kid and he hated waiting for the ride operator to start the ride. You can see in some of the pictures he is going crazy waiting, strapped in the monster truck ride. Anyway, we had a great time! We'll be there again next year!
I just had to post this before I forgot. We just had dinner (white bean chili...a big hit at our house) and after Caylee took a bite she said, "When I eat this my mouth has so much expression." I love how she said that, I had to share.
Colton loves dinosaurs!!! Of course...it comes with being three! We saw this one at Cascade Caverns in Boerne. He was so excited!
Aaron's grandparents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Their kids, Karen and Steve, threw a big party for them. Friends from all over the country flew in for it. Some people they haven't seen in over 30 years. We had a great time with BBQ, music and dancing. We are so happy for them and their accomplishments! We love them and wish them continued happiness in the years to come!
My sister Ashley was able to visit at the beginning of the month. We are always so excited when my sisters come in town. We all miss them so much! Maybe someday, they'll make it back to Texas permanantly! We can hope at least! While Ashley was here Colton and I went with her and James, Fallon and baby Vance to Cascade Caverns in the Boerne area. It was fun! Aaron stayed home with Wyatt and Caylee, who was sick. We also went to Guadalupe State park for some fun in the sun at the river while Ashley was here!
I thought it might be fun to make some homemade play dough. It was pretty sticky at first...but turned out okay in the end. Wyatt ate most of his...even though he would make a look of disgust after every nibble. But he is the master of putting digusting things in his mouth. I can't wait until he grows out of that phase. 
Colton started preschool this year!!! Yippie! He absolutely loves it. Lucky for him his teacher is his Aunt Michelle. She started a preschool this year out of her home. And Colton's best friend is in his class as well. He feels like such a big boy now because he gets to go to school! He gets to do fun, messy crafts that he doesn't get to do very often at his own house. Thanks Michelle! And thanks for being such a great teacher!!!
Caylee started first grade this year. So far she is loving it. Her teacher gives them lots of reading time during the school day...which Caylee loves. They even get to bring books to lunch. She really loves her school and making new friends. How fast they grow!!!
Caylee thought it would be a fun activity to play in the rain. So she put her jackets on Wyatt and Colton, and went out to play. They always have fun when their outside.
So I've been a little lazy on the blogging the past few months. I'm going to try and be better! I did a quick little update of what's been going on this summer. Now that summer is slowing down, we are getting ready to start school. Caylee is going to be in first grade and Colton will be starting preschool. We are looking forward to new adventures and hopefully cooler weather!
Okay, Rebecca I finally updated my blog! We love the Cook Family and fortunately they were able to come into town this past weekend for a short visit. It was good to see them and how much they have all grown.
My kids are in love with their new little cousin Vance. Colton calls him Baby Bance...and he loves to try and make him laugh. Vance is James and Fallon's baby. And he really is a cutie!
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