Triathalon

 

We have been looking forward to this weekend for months. Kevin and Lindsay competed in a triathalon here on Saturday. They are both great athletes and an inspiration to us all! My parents came down to help and support as well. We had a great time with them. They both did really well although they were not able to compete in the swim because of the wind. Dad and Jerry went and supported them while Mother and I watched the kids at home. The girls went shopping on Saturday and then everyone went swimming at the hotel. Jerry cooked an amazing meal on the grill and also an awesome breakfast on Mother's day. Dad got us all roses which was really sweet. I got to keep them all and enjoy them. Jerry and Kevin also did well. We are so glad they came and enjoyed spending time with the kids. It was an added bonus to be with my Mom and Mother's day. She also participated in my lesson for YW because it was on temples and she is a temple worker. Thanks Mom! Landon participated in his first Primary program. He had his shoes off and we were almost on the back row so he was a little late getting up there. The music started when he was almost to the podium and he turned around and said, "dang it" and shrugged his arm. We were all in the back laughing so hard. A member of the bishopric encouraged him to still come up and sing. He did great. My parents stayed last night and left this morning to go and visit some friends in California. We played cards last night and Mother was very happy to end in a "tie" with Jerry. They are both so competitive. We loved having them here.

Lauren's Birthday

Lauren is three years old! She was so happy today and LOVED all the attention she got. We had a party at the park with some of our friends. There was some drama when I showed up at the park I had planned the party at the a guy told me he was waiting for one hundred second graders to show up! After some tears were shed (thank goodness for sunglasses) I called Jerry who immediately came up with a solution. We moved the party to a different park. It's amazing what a rational husband can do when you are feeling so irrational! The party actually turned out great. Thanks to all her friends who came and made it so much fun. Jerry came and brought a few guys from work along with the pizza. He helped me make and decorate some cupcakes the night before. Lauren hiked around with at least two in her hand the whole time. The weather was nice and the kids enjoyed playing and "hiking" up in the rocks. We spent the afternoon playing with Lauren's new toys. She got a balloon boquet from Mimi and Poppy and talked to her Grandma's on the phone. Daddy came home from work and took Lauren to Wendy's to pick up the dinner she requested....nuggets. She got a Leapster learning toy (just like Landon's) which she was very excited about. At the end of the day, I asked Lauren what her favorite part of the day was, she said," When my Daddy came home." She really loves her Dad.

Park City

This is a weekend I look forward to all year. My friends and I from high school get together and spend a weekend in Park City. We had so much fun. This year Jerry and the kids came and stayed with Clyde and Jeannette Barson. They are wonderful hosts and Jerry got to spend time with Brent because Jill and I were together. I am not sure who had more fun but Jerry loves the Barson's and can't wait to go back again really soon! We left Friday morning and met up with Natalee and Roz in Sugarhouse. Nat and I shopped at Nordstrom Rack and had a great time. Avery was with us and did really well. We met Kristy, Andria and Roz at the Mexican Cantina in Park City for dinner. This has been a tradition for us. We went back to the condo and got all settled. Rachel, Jill and Mandy all came up later that night. Nat brought some magazines which provided hours of endless entertainment and we spent the night visiting. We all stayed up a little too late and apparently those who were still awake at around 3 am got a visit from Andria's friend (who is a boy, not to be confused with a boyfriend :>). Brigit came the next morning and we we hit the Tanger Outlets. Avery and I took the afternoon off to take a nap at the condo. Roz and Grant ended up going home that afternoon because Roz wasn't feeling well. We missed her! We had dinner and went to the movie that night (a first for Avery...she did really well in the theater.) Jill, Nat and I went to bed while the other crazy girls went out for a night on the town. Jill took Avery and I back to Springville the next morning to meet up with Jerry. We had an awesome weekend and I really appreciate everyone who organized the housing and put it all together. It is a wonderful blessing to have such great friends!

Softball

I haven't been very supportive of the whole softball season but I did manage to make it to the last regular season game and they won one of their two games AND the important this is I got to take a picture for documentation. Besides the "slide" injury I think Jerry has had fun.

Zion National Park

 

We took a trip to Zion National Park. This was Jerry's first time and he loved it. We hiked to the Temple of Sinewava. We decided one hike was enough for the first trip. There is so much history in the park and lots to see. We are grateful to be living so close.

Splash Park

Jerry got home early on Friday and we decided to get a pizza and go to the splash park. It was actually built by Jacobsen and is behind the new library downtown. The kids had a great time and we ended the outing by going to Blue Bunny for ice cream. It had previously been closed but is open again. It is so fun to be together as a family.

Our Favorite Burger Place

We just wanted to let you know IN-N-OUT BURGER has arrived and yes, Jerry did get a burger there on the first day it opened. He actually tricked me into waiting in line for him by asking me to "check it out" on the way home from the store. I drove in and ended up stuck in line for 30 minutes. He said his Double Double Animal Style burger was worth it!

Basketball Game

 

Landon and Lauren have started playing basketball. They take the laundry baskets and place them at each end of Lauren's room. They they invite you to the game and you get to watch. The great thing about it is they tell you what to say and how to cheer for them. It requires very little thinking and is also entertaining. Today Lauren's team was named STAR ANGRY. I asked her if she meant STAR ANGEL but she assured me it was STAR ANGRY (which is a very appropriate name for her personality at times). Landon's team was STAR COWBOYS (this can be attributed to his Dad's love for the Dallas Cowboys). I will let you guess which team won:>!