Celebrating Youth

Brian's parents were able to come up to visit us for almost a week in August! They drove our van up for us (Thank you!). They actually came on our anniversary (the 18Th) and the next day they watched the kids for us while we went out on a date! It was such a nice break for us and we were able to go see a movie. When we got back from our date they had taken the kids to the park and this is what they were up to. I guess every year in August the Town of Rexburg has a "Celebrating Youth" day. They had lots of things going on like...

Several blow-up games and bouncers, a rock climbing wall, free cotton candy and popcorn, and tons of booths that different businesses throughout the town set up!

The National Guard was there with a helicopter the kids could sit in....
And take pictures by...Also, a big tank that they could explore in and sit on!
Free Carousel rides!
Free dinner for everyone (Sloppy Joe's, milk, chips, carrots, orange slices, and cookies)! Can you believe that?!
A fire engine that sprayed everyone! I think this was J.J.'s favorite!

And Zaiden had fun with a good ol' straw and Wendy's cup! Grandma said that he played with this cup for the longest time.

At the end of it all we were able to see the helicopter take off. That was pretty cool...it was loud too! The kids had so much fun and we were so grateful to Grandpa and Grandma Mowers for watching them for us while we went out on a date!

8 is GREAT!

On August 18Th we celebrated 8 years of marriage! I won't lie...it's been a long, tough road...but I wouldn't trade all the trials and hardships for the world. I believe they have made us stronger as a couple and grow together more than anything else. I truly love this man and all he does for me and the kids. He always puts others first and wants to make sure he is doing the right thing for the right reasons. I am so proud of him wanting to go back to school and finish his degree. It has been a tough challenge to get into the school he wanted to (BYU-Idaho) but he stuck it out and wouldn't take no for an answer (I think he was rejected at least 4 or 5 times before they finally gave up and let him in)! I love that he is such a hard worker and he teaches our kids how to work. He has a lot more patience with them than I do! I am so grateful for you honey...I love you!

Fishing the Snake River

The day we moved here after my Dad, Bruce and Brian unloaded the moving truck they all took off to go fishing. Brian had a blast and loves going fishing. Although they didn't catch anything big enough to take home they did catch a few little ones! Brian still talks about this fishing trip and wants to go again (so if you ever read this Bruce, Brian is always up for fishing if you need someone to go with you ;) Here are some pictures of the event:


I think this is the biggest fish they caught all day (you may have to zoom in to see it)!

I know, I know!

I know it's been over a month and I still haven't updated anything. I could say I've just been too busy but that would just be an excuse. I've just been lazy! So over the next couple of days I am committed to updating our blog on the things that have happened in the past month (and there's a lot that's happened)! Since I use this as kind of my journal just bare with me on some of the things (you don't have to read everything :)!