We Are IN!!!!

We are so excited to finally be home owners! We are loving the space to play, for storage, our own yard and the freedom to be creative. There is definitely a feeling of intimidation to keep up with everything but we are ready to take it on!

Independence Day!

Camping Diamond Fork

Lots of dirt and water play! The boys had a blast!
One scary moment at the river when Eli fell head first into the river. It was only a foot or two deep but still slippery. We got him out ok but not before his face got several cuts and bruises. Poor kid looked quite beat up for a couple of weeks afterward.
We attempted hiking to some hot springs but got a little lost so we will have to try again another day. The mountains and weather were beautiful were beautiful! We hope to get more camping trips in again this year.

Happy 4 years Eli!

Another year has come and gone for Eli. He is now 4!
Eli is creative, imaginative, adventurous, determined, and independent.  He loves to play superheros, star wars, buzz lightyear and inventing all kinds of stories. He is such a boy when shooting aliens or others (sometimes it drives me crazy). He enjoys swimming, biking, rock climbing, hiking and camping (anything outdoors). The past few months have developed such independence and testing. I am working on more patience than I ever thought I would need. He shows such a true love for those he cares about. It worries him seeing someone hurt or crying. I enjoy seeing his faith grow and develop. He recently learned that being resurrected after you die means you come back alive. He is so excited about this that anytime death is mentioned he jumps up and down saying "... and then you are resurrected!" Eli gets completely focused and dedicated to whatever he sets his mind. Hope that will serve him well in his life.
We love you Eli!

 To celebrate we had a nice night with family, birthday cake and presents.

Licking the cake batter bowel clean...

'Green' cupcakes