Annmarie and Steve's Backyard

Today we went out to Annmarie and Steve's home to lay mulch in their backyard but some of us had another idea. So those that stayed back and worked in the heat accomplished this....



While the smart ones in the group went to the neighborhood pool. Alex and Elijah had a really great time even if Elijah spent the first part being a little freaked out in the adult pool. But as soon as he was in the kiddie pool he had a blast and Alex just loves being in the water.





But in the end I think Steve got the better end of the deal. Maya loves to be around Steve and I think she shows it.

Happy Father's Day

I found this poem and thought how it incorporated everything I love about our dad

A Dad is a person
who is loving and kind,
And often he knows
what you have on your mind.
He's someone who listens,
suggests, and defends.
A dad can be one
of your very best friends!
He's proud of your triumphs,
but when things go wrong,
A dad can be patient
and helpful and strong
In all that you do,
a dad's love plays a part.
There's always a place for him
deep in your heart.
And each year that passes,
you're even more glad,
More grateful and proud
just to call him your dad!
Thank you, Dad...
for listening and caring,
for giving and sharing,
but, especially, for just being you!
Happy Father's Day!

We had some really great adventures and laughs as a family growing up. I just wanted to remember them and how fast time goes by. I love my dad he is a great man and I don't tell him often enough how much I appreciate and admire all that he does for me and our family. So thanks dad and I love you.

Happy Birthday Annmarie

Today we are celebrating Annmarie's 30th birthday with a sod laying party. I hope this year brings you many new and exciting adventures. I am grateful for the many wonderful things you bring into our family and I couldn't ask for a better sister. You are so thoughtful and I have so much fun hanging out with you. Happy birthday and lots of love to you!

I stole this picture from their computer, it was taken on their cruise around Mexico.

Clouds

Tonight I looked outside and saw these awesome clouds that I just had to take some pictures. It looked like cotton candy in the sky mmmm...cotton candy. The clouds kept growing bigger and bigger that it felt like they would overtake us at any moment. It reminded me how lucky we are to live here on earth and all the beautiful things Heavenly Father created for us. If earth is this beautiful I can only imagine what Heaven will be like.

Mamma Mia!

Last night, Annmarie and I saw Mamma Mia for the third time at the Buell Theater downtown. You know it great if we would pay 3 times to see it. The musical incorporates songs from ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited 20 years ago. This show is awesome, it makes you laugh and want to just sing out loud to the music. It amazes me that they wrote the story around the songs. A movie was made and will be released July 18th so if you can make it to a stage show definetly check out the movie. Here is the link were you can watch a trailer. http://www.mammamiamovie.com