Camping and Catching Up

Over the 24th of July weekend Matt and the girls headed back down to Utah to go camping with some of his family. They went up to Ferron Reservoir. This was one of his favorite spots that he went to often as a kid. The girls absolutely loved it. They got to fish, go on hikes, ride the 4 wheeler, play with cousins, have smores and spend some precious one on one time with their Dad. (Just as a side note: Me and the boys were also invited, but I opted out. Camping in a tent for 3 days with triplets while Matt goes fishing, hiking, etc., didn't sound overly fun. We will go next year for sure.)

Matt and my nephew Kobi jumped in the Reservoir after fishing to cool off.

While they were camping, the boys and I hung out at home. We went to the 24th of July Parade in St. Anthony and the car show. We had fun, but the boys sure missed their dad and sisters.

We headed down to Utah on Monday night to spend a few days in Utah together. I was able to go to Park City and do some school shopping for the girls. The girls had a lot of sleep overs and had a girl party with some of the girl cousins and Grandma.

Matt was able to get together with some of his roommates and friends from college. They went water skiing in Park City area and then the wives and families all met up with them at Matt's brothers cabin. We got to spend the afternoon up there, had dinner with everyone, and even got to see a moose at the pond right by the cabin.

It was a fun, long, and adventurous week and we were so glad to get home and get back on a schedule. The summer is winding down and it is hard to believe that the girls go back to school in 2 1/2 weeks. Where did the summer go?

Family Reunion in Ferron

We had a fun filled time last weekend. On Friday we drove down to Ferron, Utah, for a family reunion with Matt's mom's extended family. It was a long ways to drive, but it was worth it. Ferron is one of Matt's favorite places to go. He went there alot growing up and he has alot of fun memories.

Saturday the kids all got to ride on a horse. I didn't know if we were going to get everybody on a horse or not, but they all decided to give it a go. Paige loved it the most.

Kayla & Aiden

Paige & Brock

Paige & Collin

Matt & Paige

Then the most fun thing of the whole reunion happened. We drove over to the church in Ferron and there was the biggest slip and slide I have ever seen. They had bought four old billboard posters and put them all down. Then the hooked up a couple of sprinklers and the fun began. We all loved it and had so much fun. Each of the boys went down as well (against their wishes).

Kayla cruising down the slide.

Paige right behind her.

This is a video of Matt and the girls on the huge water slide. They loved it.

Then there was good food, lots of visiting and lots of playing with cousins. We had a really fun time.

The Triplets Turn 3

Today was the big day. Three years ago today, three of the biggest miracles in my life occurred. I have been privileged to spend the last three years nurturing and raising the three cutest, most amazing little boys in all the world. I don't know how I got so lucky to receive such special blessings, but I will never forget the way these three little guys have changed my life and our family.

Today was pretty much just a normal day until after Matt got home from work. For dinner tonight we went to the boys favorite place, McDonald's. They ate and got to play on the toys. They had a fun time. Then we came home and my parents came over and we opened presents and had cake and ice cream.

Collin, Aiden and Brock

For their birthday we went with the Cars theme. We actually took them to see Cars 2 on Saturday night and they loved it.

Collin, Brock and Aiden

Since they are such Cars fanatics, we just went Cars all the way. They got Cars sleeping bags, pajamas, toy cars, color wonder, some clothes, a water table and they each got a Mater trike. They had fun opening all of their presents and were so fun to watch.

Collin, Brock and Aiden

Brock, Collin and Aiden

Collin, Aiden and Brock

For their cake I made a race track shaped in a 3. Then I put three Lighting McQueen cars on the cake, one for each of them. They thought it was so cool. We sang Happy Birthday to each of them individually and they each got to blow 3 candles out. They were so cute.

It was a fun filled day and it is fun to see them at this stage. They are growing up so fast and changing so much that I am enjoying watching them in this stage.

Happy Birthday Aiden, Brock and Collin. We love you.

The Fourth

We had a pretty good Fourth of July. The weather was perfect, so that really helped. The girls and I went to the parade and Matt brought the boys over and met us there after it had started. The boys had been sick and he had taken them to Community Care. The boys lasted a little while at the paraded and then Matt took them home. We spent some time in the afternoon working on our deck and then we went up to my Mom and Dad's for a cookout. We did fireworks with the neighbors that night and just had a fun holiday.

The rest of the week was not so fun. I had three sick boys with about 5 days of temps around 102 degrees and coughing and draining sinuses. The doctor called some bronchial something or other, but I called it pure torture. They didn't want to eat, or drink and they didn't want to take their medicine. All I can say is, I am so glad last week is over and that they are all feeling better again.

Girls Weekend

This last Saturday, we had a girls weekend. My sister and her two girls came and then my mom, me, Paige and Kayla, loaded up and headed to West Yellowstone for the day. We had a picnic lunch at the park and then we walked around and went into a lot of the shops. We had a lot of fun and the girls each got to pick something out. Then we were able to go to the Playmill and see "High School Musical." It was so good. We had a lot of fun and can't wait until next summer.

Grandma and the girls

Kayla with her cute Moose that she bought.

Matt was able to spend the whole day with the boys. They poured some concrete forms for our deck, went to eat at McDonald's, got haircuts and just had fun being with Dad.

Matt found a bird nest a few weeks ago and it had fallen out of one of our trees. It had some eggs in it so he tucked it back into the tree and we have been monitoring the eggs. Last week the baby birds arrived and we snuck in and took a picture. When we moved the branches back to take a picture, they thought we were momma bird bringing them some food, so that is why all three of them have their mouths wide open.

Lately we have been going to ride the carosel. The boys and girls absolutely love it. Last summer Collin hated it and never wanted to ride. This summer he gets right on and loves every minute of it.

Collin, Brock & Aiden

Over Father's Day weekend, Matt and I were able to go 4-wheeling with some of our neighbor's. It was a fun day and the weather was beautiful. We went out to Stoddard Creek. I can hardly wait until we get to go again. Thanks Ryan and Lesa for a fun day.

It is finally official. Matt's last class is tonight and he is finally finished with his Master's Degree. I am so excited. Congrats Matt and we are so proud of your hard work and dedication.

Enjoying Summer

We are enjoying our summer break. I am wishing the weather would be nicer. We just keep having cold, windy and rainy days. I keep thinking that eventually the good weather will show up. The girls are staying busy with gymnastics, piano for Paige, summer movies and playing with friends. The boys love to be outside and playing on the tramp or their bikes.

We are counting down the last couple of weeks of Matt's schooling. He is almost finished with his Master's Degree and we are so excited to have time to spend with him. I don't know who is more excited, Matt or I, but it will be really nice to have this part of his schooling done with. It has been a long 4 1/2 years coming.

I have kind of spoiled my kids. I am a sucker for fresh chocolate chip cookies and my kids have been trained to like them as well. The other night after dinner we were enjoying our cookies and I had to snap a few shots of the boys. They really enjoyed their cookies.

Aiden and Collin were the two messiest............

and then Brock, who is my little clean freak, hardly made a mess at all.

Paige's Birthday

Tuesday was Paige's 9th birthday. I can't believe she is 9. She is such a wonderful daughter and she is so good to help out and she is good older sister. She is an excellent student and we are so lucky to have her in our home.

She had a fun day. I took her and Kayla to the summer matinee of "Ramona and Beezus." It was a really cute show. Then when we got home I had to put together her cake. She chose to have a butterfly cake. Then she wanted spaghetti for dinner. We ate when Matt got home and then we did presents and had cake and ice cream.

She got 3 different sets of legos, a log cabin, a dream house, and a Prince of Persia castle. She asked for legos and that is what she got. She also got some clothes and lots of earrings. It was a really fun day and she had a lot of fun.