Saturday, August 23, 2008

Wow! How the Summer Flies

So, I haven't blogged for a while so here's the catch up blog! We have been busy just as all of you have been and summer is over--the kids are back to school (not mine of course!)! It's kind of sad that summer is winding down. It went too fast, but doesn't it every year! I always think I will do so much and never get around to it. That's life for me though! I'm dreading winter, but I just don't think about that yet! So, here's a bunch of random pictures of what we've been up to!

Grandpa and Grandma's new Jeep that Braden LOVES! He feels soooo cool riding in it!
Braden made our bed! He pulled all the covers off and then spread this blanket out! He is so funny sometimes!
We went to Rexburg to visit the Pearson's and went to the Splash Park. It was a ton of fun! Braden and Madi play so good together. They decided to get in the water when no one was there and me and Ashley were freezing so they were ice by the time we made them get out. They loved it though and usually they are both a little hesitant to get into the water. The picture below this one is of what they wore home from the park. We didn't bring any extra clothes for them and Ashley had some shirts she was taking to the D.I. so they wore girl shirts! Styling--and Braden loved it!

Jason and I went to Arizona to a real estate college for a week. We were so lucky to be able to stay at my Grandpa and Grandma's townhouse there. They only live about 15 minutes from the college and they weren't there so it was great! Free stay and a place all to ourselves. We had a lot of fun! We left Braden with both grandparents and he did great! I was worried and even considered taking him with us, but I'm glad we left him. He was so good especially for being clingy to dad and mom for the last month! This picture is of Kyden at my grandparents place! We would go on walks at 7:30 a.m. because we couldn't go any later because it was so hot--like a blow dryer.
Kyden cheesin' it!Braden helping Kyden ride his bike! Can't wait till they can play together for real! Not looking forward to the fights though!

Playing dress up with Kyden! Jason hates it--what do you think? I think he's kind of cute!Braden got invited to my cousin, Taylor's, 4th birthday party! He had a blast! They went to Tauphus Park rides and then to the new park to eat McDonalds.
Happy 50th Gramps and Grams! Wow, can you imagine--50 years! My Grandparents are the BEST! They are great examples to me and I'm so glad I have them to look up to. I want to be just like them--or try to be anyway! We had a blast for the celebration. They didn't want a reception, just a day with all the family! Just some of the activities of the day included lunch, a slide show, singing by the grandchildren, how much do you know about gramps and grams, a dance, cruising in the corvet they rented for them to drive for the weekend, and so much fun! I loved it! Congrats to Gramps and Grams! We love you!

Braden and Grandma at the party! What a cute picture!
I just love this picture of the 2 of them! I just wish Kyden's hand was down! Oh well, can't be picky when Braden will actually smile!Kyden sleeping just like Braden! I think he looks just like Braden when he sleeps! He is so handsome--both my boys are , but I am there mom! !!Kyden loves his toes! He'll just sit and suck on them! Wish I was that flexible! Well, that wraps up our last month! Sorry, so many pictures, but I love them and thought it would be fun for the rest of you to see!! Thanks to everyone for such a wonderful summer! We had fun, despite how fast it flew by!!

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Friends!

So, while the guys played basketball late into the night, Braden and Mady got to play together (and of course the best part was us moms getting to chat and catch up!!--that's the reason we get together to let the kids play so we can talk!! Play groups are good for that!) Mady and Braden play so good together! Mady is so cute--we just love her!

Braden and Mady watching a movie--one at each end of the couch with there chocolate milk! Guess one late night with chocolate milk won't hurt!! Braden is a night owl anyway!

Braden and Mady swimmin'--well sitting in there swimsuits! The guys went golfing so we thought it was a good excuse to get together. We grilled up some tin foil dinners when they got back and just had a good ole time! Thanks everyone who came! We had a blast! Except we had one big spill--Poor little Addi got a huge goose egg on her head from falling into the wall! Sorry Addi!!

Braden and Kyden in their John Deere shirts! Go John Deere!

Welcome Baby Brielle!!

Braden and Kyden's first cousin, Brielle!! Yah! We were so excited when she finally arrived! She was due July 16th, but just didn't want to come quite yet! She was finally born July 18th after almost 24 hours of labor! No fun--and quite different from my labors! No worry about a car baby here! Congrats Travis and Jessica on the new baby! She is a cutie! Every time we see her, Braden has to give her a kiss or many kisses! She seems so little compared to Kyden. Wow, 3 months is a huge difference at this age! They grow so fast in the first year or so!




Searle Family Reunion

We went to Mosida Lodge in Utah--in the middle of no where--for the big Searle Reunion. Despite the billion flies and mosquitoes, we had a great time. Jason wasn't able to go so me and the boys caught a ride with my parents in the burb. It was one snug ride (so it's kind of a good thing Jason couldn't go--it would have been a tight squeeze and we probably would have had to drive--this way we saved on gas!)

Braden hugging my cousin, Quincy. Braden loves my cousins since he doesn't have any (well he now has one which will be my next blog but...)! My cousins are more his cousins because they are his age and younger! I love that he plays with them! They all love him so much!!

We went on a pioneer trek with actual wagons. (Well, I stayed since in the air conditioned lodge with Kyden, but I kind of wished I could have went with everyone and there styling pioneer attire!) Braden got to ride in the wagon and had a good time frying in the sun!
Braden helping Grandpa made snow cones for everyone!
So lazy me--no rotated pictures! Grandpa (or uncle to everyone except Braden and Kyden) reading to the kids. The kids just flock to Uncle Bryan! He seems to attract every single kid! He is just so much fun!
Me and the boys getting ready to leave!

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Memories

Well, a friend had this on her blog and I decided to try it too. Please everyone do it! It will be so much fun for all of us!
:)First leave a comment on my blog about a memory you and I had sometime even if you know me a lot or just a little--any memory you have of us. Then because you leave a comment you have been tagged and get to copy this tag onto your blog for the memories to come pouring in. Please do it, I'm already trying to remember memories of all my blogger friends. Now...only nice memories (that especially applies to family members!) Have fun with it and PLEASE do it, I promise it will be fun! Thanks!

Yellowstone Park Reunion

We went to Yellowstone for the big Peterson Reunion last weekend. It turned out great and was a ton of fun! All of Kent's siblings, along with most of there families, were able to be there. It was fun to see everyone since we don't get to see everyone very often. We stayed in the camper while everyone else stayed in a nice cabin. It was a beautiful area. We went into Yellowstone Park Thursday and saw a couple animals, Old Faithful, and smelled that wonderful rotten egg smell! Jason and Braden went horseback riding on Friday with the family! Braden loved it, but it was a little too long for everyone--three hours on a hard saddle for people who are not used to riding! They were sore! We rode the 4-wheelers while there also. The scenary on top of the mountains there was just beautiful! I want to go back just for that! It was good to get away, but always good to get home! And I'm glad the weather was good for us!! I'm dreading winter--let's just not talk about it!





Picnic

We went to Taylor Mountain for a picnic the other night with my family. My moms 2 brothers were killed in a plane crash 30 or so years ago and we went to see where it had crashed. It was everyone's first time seeing it--except my parents. I was so glad that I was able to go. It was different than I've always pictured but it was so peaceful and pretty there. It is weird to think that I have 2 uncles that I have never met and will be waiting for me in heaven. From the things I have heard about them, they seem like they were awesome brothers--they were 19 and 21 years old. I'm excited to someday meet them! Thanks for taking us up there Dad and Mom!!