Crazy Week-end

I have been so bad at remembering my camera lately, so I'm sorry that there are no pictures. I will put it in the car today so I will take some pictures.
On Friday we were suppose to go to one of Ben's many work parties, but with the weather so bad we decided to no-show, and stay home and watch it snow and watch movies. It was so nice, I love this time of the year, Christmas tree lights, hot cocoa, and snow.
Then on Saturday Ben and I went shopping with Sarah and had a lot of fun. We also had our annual Poll Family Christmas Party. I love this party, I remember going ever since I was just a little girl. It was always held on Christmas Eve and I remember going and eating then playing BINGO and dancing. I don't know what makes this party so fun, but I love it. This year I was super excited because I knew that Boston was old enough to play BINGO and also my cousin Becky and Travis were going to be there, and I haven't seen them for a very long time. I had explained to Boston how to play BINGO and told him that you get to pick a gift and then keep it. We had a great dinner, and then BINGO began. Boston was pretty good at keeping up with the numbers and had a full card, but could not get BINGO, he was getting worried because everyone was getting BINGO and the gifts were going fast, finally he got BINGO and yelled BINGO and ran up to the stage to get a gift, we was so excited. It was so fun to watch his face and see how much he loved it. Someone came by and "stole" his gift and left him with theirs, and this kind of threw him, but he ended up with bubble gum so he was okay once he opened it. Next we got to dance, we do all these old dances. I wish I could remember the name of them. We did the Hocky Pocky and the bunny hop. Boston loved both. It was so fun to have Boston as my partner, because as a child I loved to dance, and Becky was always my partner, so it was fun to have my child love it to. This party is one of those memories that makes a mom happy to be a parent. Thanks to my aunts who were in charge of it this year, we had such a great time. Anyone is invited so next year everyone is welcome.
Sunday we had the Gunn family party, Adam is putting together a book of Ben's Grandpa Doug and gave us a preview. It is awesome. Adam is very talented, thanks Adam for doing it. We had so much fun hanging out with the Gunn's. After everyone had went home, Ben decided to pull out old family Christmas movies, we stayed up til almost mid night watching them with Erik, Craig and Keri, we laughed so hard and it was fun to see little Ben as a kid. I cant wait for Christmas this year.

Skiing vs Bolt

Yesterday I was so excited to take Boston up to Alta to do a little free skiing. From 3:00 to 4:30 anyone can go for free and I thought that it would be a prefect time to let him get use to his ski's and get some free practice in. I was so excited, we got out the ski bag the night before and made sure that his goggles and gloves were still in there and that his ski pants fit. He thought this was awesome. He kept his goggles on all night and could not wait to go. I told him that I would pick him up from school and then go rent some skies, but by the time school was over there was a storm up the canyon and you had to have chains or 4x4 to get up. Since we sold the trooper we are without 4 wheel drive. So we couldn't go. I was so mad, so I suggested that we take Boston to see Bolt. He has been wanting to see it. So we made a night of it, movie at the Gateway, dinner and a little shopping. It was really cold, and the boys were grumpy, but we still liked the movie, and I got a Christmas present. Doesn't get much better than that, right? Wrong, as much fun as it is to see a movie, eat out, and get something new, I would have rather been on the slopes with Boston. Its so much fun to teach them something new and see the joy that they get from it. So maybe in a week or two we can try again. Sorry Boston

Stocking Stuffers

Help!! I have been racking my brain for some fun stocking stuffers this year. I have a few ideas for Ben and the boys, but would love to get your opinions. Just let me know of some good ones that you do. Thanks...

( This is my new favorite Blu-Ray, its just a fireplaec, awesome huh..)

Skiing

Ben and I went and saw the Warren Miller movie with some friends earlier this year, and got some free ski passes to the Canyons. We decided that we would go and give it a try on Thursday. We both love to ski, its one of the few things that we both really enjoy doing together. ( I'm not much of a golfer and he isn't much of a shopper.) So we dropped the boys off at Grandma's and headed up. Now I know that on the news they keep saying that the resorts aren't getting much snow, but really, there was no snow. It was just a weird feeling to have your ski boots on and walking on dirt. We still had a lot of fun. We went with our friends Lincoln and Carina and we don't see them much. There were 2 lifts open and really only like 2 runs open. But it was so nice. When you got off the lift it smelled like Christmas. You could smell the pine, usually there is so much snow you don't get that. It was Nice just to be in the mountains, and get some together time in.

We are planning another trip up to Alta this week, to take Boston. You can ski for free for the last few hours of the day, it will be good practice for him. We took him once last year so hopefully he will remember a little bit and will love it as much as we do. Wish us luck. If anyone wants to go, let us know. The more the marrier.

Hopefully we will get some more snow!

Jaegan

One of my favorite things about blogging, is getting to know about the people that I love. I love reading your blogs and just learning about the funny little things that everyone does. So I thought that I would just tell you a few about Jaegan. As we were decorating the tree the other day we found Jae had a candy cane. I have no idea where he got it, I'm sure that it was years old, but he loved it, He was so sticky, and gross, so I put him in his high chair and broke it in half. He got so mad that he threw it on the ground and it broke. I gave him the other half and told him this was all he got. He decided to eat it, and of course as you can see, he loved it, despite it being years old.

Then the other thing that I love about Jae is he is so much like me. In the morning he wakes up and wants to have me wrap him in his blanket and get him a bottle. He needs just a few minutes to wake up and likes to be all comfy. I love to do that to. I am not a morning person and neither is Jae. Its so fun to see how our kids are just like us.

I love Black Friday

Ever since Ben and I were married we have went Early morning shopping the day after Thanksgiving. The first year we went, we started at Best Buy for a 10.00 Aladdin DVD. The people in line thought that we were crazy, wake up that early for a DVD. But every year I get so excited. We slowly over the years recruited others to join us, and always have such a fun time. This year was a little bit different, I found out the I had to babysit on Friday, and that they were dropping them off at 7:30am. ( How much shopping can I get done in such a short amount of time?) Also nobody was going to go with us. We planned a little better, making lists and planning just where we would go and how much time we had at each store. When we went to bed at mid- night and set our alarm for 3:00 am, I had my doubts that Ben would get up. But he is awesome and got up. We got to the first store about 3:45 and were home by 7:00 am. We got the girls and hit one more store. We had such a fun Thanksgiving week-end. Ben's family was here from New Mexico and we always have so much fun with them. We have been trying to catch up on our sleep, and poor Ben got a terrible cold. So thanks babe, for keeping the tradition alive. Next year we expect to have everyone there again.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, we just wanted to say that we are so grateful for our family and friends. We love you all and hope that everyone has a wonderful Holiday Season. We hope that we will all see each other soon.

Have a great day, eat lots of turkey and pie!!

A few of our favorite things

I was reading post blogs and was laughing so hard about some of the fun things that I had forgotten. So I thought that I would make a list of a few of our present favorite things.

Jenny-

1. Ben and Jerry's half baked ice cream
2. The feeling after you finish running
3. The feeling when Ben walks in the door
4. Hot Baths

Boston-

1. Finding his Christmas gifts
2. Running with no pants on
3. Waking us up at 6:00 am
4. Preschool

Jaegan-

1. Getting in the bathtub
2. His bottle ( I know I should take it away, but he loves it)
3. His dad
4. Throwing the DVDs out of the tower

This time of year, its so nice to reflect on the things that we are thankful for. I know that these are cheesy, but I am thankful for them.

At no time during your rambling, incoherent response...

Well, it's been a good while since I've blogged. I've been busy, in my defense. The end of the year is always a crazy time, and it started in late August. I'm looking forward to the short week this week. Maybe I'll have a chance to recharge over the long weekend and prepare for the holidays.

I'm amazed that it's already late November. Thanksgiving is in a few days. The rivalry game is over (Thank heavens!). The playoff push is on in the NFL. NBA basketball is in full swing. I'm pretty much mentally transitioned from Golf mode to Ski mode. As you can see, sports pretty much dictate my year in one way or another.

In a more tree-hugging vein, the weather is colder, the leaves are all over the place and snow tips the mountain tops (but not enough, yet. Pray for snow).

Jenny and I had a good week last week. We were able to leave our boys on successive nights and enjoy some time, just the two of us. Wednesday evening, we went and caught Quantum of Solace. I had fairly high expectations for this film, given that Casino Royale is probably in my Favorite Movie Top 5. As I watched Quantum of Solace, I was pulled back into the Casino Royale story line. It honestly felt like I was watching the extended ending to it's predecessor. One thing I will say, Bond rocks and I'm looking forward to seeing where things go now that the story line is wrapped up and the Bond world is wide open.

The next night we went to The Scarlet Pimpernel at Davis High. This is the musical that Jenny had helped with the costumes. It was fun to be back in the audiorium, the sight of many personal high-school memories. The musical itself had it's moments. Since my aunt works backstage, we were aware that the lead had been suffering from laryngitis, and it was evident. His acting, however, was good and he pulled off the comedic portions very well. The secondary male lead was not quite as good of an actor, but had an incredible voice. The female lead was so-so on both counts. But the costumes were EXCELLENT!

At this time of year, you always reflect on the blessings in your life. I'm thankful for my wife and my two boys. They are my joy. I'm thankful for a job. I'm thankful for our home. I'm thankful for my family, on both sides. I'm thankful for the freedom to express myself, to worship how I choose, to vote. I'm thankful for those who have given their lives and their all to provide those freedoms, not only here in this country, but abroad. I'm thankful for my personal knowledge of a loving heavenly father, a selfless elder brother, a patient, faithful and long-suffering restorer and translator, a living prophet, the power of prayer and the gift of personal revelation.

Brotherly Love

Boston and Jaegan have had so much fun together this week, maybe because I have been so grumpy they decided to hang out together. Jaegan is learning that Boston is cool, and wants to be just like him. Boston found some old goggles, and gave a pair to Jae and they wore them all day. If Boston took them off, Jae did. If Boston put them on, Jae did. They are so funny together. They are the best of friends.

Dear old Davis High School

This week has been really fun. My aunt Syd makes all the costumes for Davis High's plays, and their play starts on Friday. I was recently was saying that I wish I knew how to sew, so I volunteered to go and help Syd with whatever she might need, just to learn maybe some basics. I took the boys with me, and they love just playing and hanging out with Londyn. Today I was gluing some bows and feathers on some shoes, and Boston and Londyn and Jae were loving the feathers. I turned around and Grandma Keri had made Boston this cool mask. He loves it. He fell asleep in the car with it on. He is so cute. I did learn alot, it was fun to hang out with Grandma Carolee, Syd and Oakley. Thanks guys for letting me hang out with you. It was fun.

Trick or Treat

We love Halloween! Boston was a bat this year, he picked it out all by himself. Jaegan was the hand me down monkey. Jae kind of looks like a monkey, so it fit him perfectly. Ben was a tree, and carried Jaegan around all night. We went out to my dad and Karen's house, and went trick or treating with Chloee, Addee , Mia, and Luke. We were kind of late getting out to the house and so we hurried and left. It wasn't really cold, but it was windy and even rained a couple of time. Just as we were thinking of going home, we realized that Boston didn't have any shoes on. He had taken them off in the car, and we just forgot to put them back on. He didn't care though, he was getting candy. Boston, Chloee and Mia all finished the night by going to the "scary" house. I was so proud of him. We went back to the house and checked the candy, and then headed to the Gunn's house. It was to late to go trick or treating out there, so we just slept over and had pancakes in the morning. It was such a busy week-end. We went back to my dad's house on Saturday to watch the BYU game and have a little Halloween party. It was lots of fun. We have such great family. It was fun to see Amberlee and the girls. Now that Halloween is over, I guess we can start looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hurray! We will be doing our Black Friday shopping spree again, if anyone is interested. Oh yeah, Here are a few pictures of Boston and Jaegan playing in the leaves at the Gunn's. Erik was a good uncle to keep raking them up and letting them jump in them. I love fall!! Sorry this is kind of rambling.

Proud Mama

Boston is getting so big, and I am so proud of him. Today I picked him up from school and I asked his teacher how he was doing. It is only his second day, so I want to make sure that he is adjusting okay. She said that he was doing great, and that they made Dream Catchers and his was the best in the whole class. He has been having bad dreams, so that kind of is perfect, we can hang his dream catcher up tonight.

He has been wanting to help make pancakes every morning, and so I let him help. This is a picture of his pancake. He poured it himself, and he can flip it. I think that it looks like the sun. He is so special. I love you Boston

Hubby Tag

What's your husband’s name? Benjamin Douglas Gunn
How long have you guys been married? 6 years , 3 months
How long did you date? We dated for 1 year. Our first date was July 13th 2001, we got married July 13th, 2002
How old is he? 28
Who eats more sweets? We both do, we have a sweet tooth, for ice cream and popcorn
Who is the better singer? Ben, for sure, he was in Magicals in High School ( I think that is what it is called) I couldnt get into choir.
Who is smarter? Ben, for sure, hands down
Who does the laundry? Me
Who pays the bills? Benji
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Ben does, I heard that the man should sleep closes to the door.
Who mows the lawn? We dont have a lawn, but I would if we did. I love mowing the lawn.
Who cooks dinner? I do, If Ben does, we have PB and J
Who drives? We share,I like to drive my new car
Who is the first to say they are wrong? Ben, Im working on it though
Who kissed who first? Ben kissed me once, and then I attacked him. Hahaha
Who asked who out first? He asked me, But his friends and sister made him. Lucky for him.
Who wears the pants? Ben,
I tag..Jami, Sarah, Alisa, Kari, Crystal, Katy, Michelle, Kaylee, Carina, Everyone

Pre School

We started a little late, but Boston started Pre-School today. I think that he will really like it. He goes to a lady in our ward. I didn't realize that I would miss him so much. I watched the clock the whole time, and was excited to go and get him. He didn't want to leave, so I think that is a good sign. He wont tell me anything that he did, but said that he wants to go back. It will be good for both of us.

Hay Maze

We took the family to the pumpkin patch this last week. We had a great time. We went with some family and had a great time. There was a hay maze for the kids, and they LOVED it, Jae would not stay by us, and just ran and ran. We just posted someone at the exit to make sure none of the little ones got out. Boston had fun running around also. After we were able to get the kids out,, we went pumpkin hunting. Boston of course found plenty that he just had to have, and finally found the perfect one. Jae was helping with the cart and had fun running all over the farm. After we had all got our pumpkins, we headed back to our house and had some yummy white chicken chili. It was fun to hang out with Greyson and Oakley, Adam and Jami, Matt and Sarah, and all the kid-os. We need to hang out more often, and enjoy each others company.

More Pictures of Seattle

The boys were afraid of Copper when we first arrived, by the time we left, they loved him..

Jess played horse with the boys, and jumped on the bed.

Jed chilled and played alot with them in the "man cave" ( the garage).

North West Trek

While we were in Seattle, we decided to spend our morning at NorthWest Trek. It is right by Eatonville, and I had not been there since we first moved to Washington. It is like a wilderness zoo, with a tram that takes you around a very large meadow. We saw elk, deer, buffalo, mountain goats, and all kinds of animals. We saw bears, and a couple of scary badgers "playing." It of course poured on us the entire time, and the boys were starving, but we had a great time. Thanks mom for all the fun

Tiger and Phil

Boston and Caleb wanted to practice their swings. We don't have lawn yet so it was more like practicing their in the bunker. They had a great time, I think they may be the next great ones.

Long time no Blog!!

So as Ben blogged, we decided to go the Washington for a week or two to spend time with my mom and brothers. We had a great time. The boys did great traveling all the way there. I get alittle bit nervous about stopping just anywhere, and so we only stopped in major towns that had a target or Wal-mart. We took our time getting there, and were very glad that we went. We went to JD's football game and realized that I had not packed very well, I had not taken a coat for Boston or myself, and it was POURING!!! But luckily it was not very cold. We ended up buying coats the next day because it raining the whole time we were there. We met up with Jordan and JD for lunch the next day and then headed to Jess and Kelly's. Jess is such a great uncle. He wrestled and jumped on the beds with Boston and Jae, ( which is not allowed at my house) The little boys had so much fun. Then we got the news that Duncan had passed away and decided that we would cut of trip short to be with the family. We went back to Jed and Sunny's to spend a few more days before heading home. We had a great time. Boston rode the 4 wheeler, and was so brave, he started "jumping" the curb. Jed and the kids all spent alot of time in the "Man Cave". My boys are so lucky to have such great uncles. We just had such a great time while we were there. Ill post pictures soon
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We got home in time for the funeral, and were glad that we could be with family at such an important time. Family really is the most important thing at a time like that. We love the Oaks family and feel so lucky to be apart of such a great family. As sad as it is to loose someone we love, what a great time to be grateful for the Plan of Salvation. To know that we will all be together again, and not just while on this earth. It also makes me what to really share the Gospel with those in my family that no longer active. I love my family, and want us all to be together for Eternity.

We have been spending the rest of our time getting things back into order. Laundry done and talking myself back into running again. If anyone wants to come and run and work out t the gym with me, let me know. I need the encouragement. Well we are glad that we are home, and will keep blogging .

The Passing of an Orange Giant...

Eary this morning, my brother Erik called to tell me that my cousin, Duncan, had passed away in his sleep early this morning. I took the news hard. I don't think even Duncan understood how much I admired him.

He was afflicted with Cerebral Palsy, but that never slowed him down. Sure, he had to rely on others to get where he wanted to go, but he was able to let us know in his own way what he wanted and what he needed. He always wanted to be right in the thick of things. He always wanted to be where the kids were, where the action was.

As a kid, I remember pushing him around the mall in his wheelchair, noticing how others looked at him. I remember going to a school function and having other kids ask what had happened to him, why he was in a wheelchair. They thought it was sad that he had to be there, but I never thought of that. Duncan was Duncan, and that was that. Although I am sure there were times that he probably wanted to be out of the wheelchair, I don't think he ever got frustrated with it.

He had many things that he loved. The color orange, being in musicals, being around people, being around his family and friends. That love was contagious. Things were happier when he was a part of them. People naturally gravitated to his smile. I don't think I've known anyone who had as many friends as Duncan.

The thing I admired most about Duncan was his relationship with the spirit. Duncan didn't have the ability to hold his emotions back, so you always knew when the spirit was present. I can remember being at the pulpit during my mission farewell, hearing Duncan towards the back of the chapel. I vividly remember his testimony, shared through his father at Greyson's farewell. Duncan knows his Savior, understands His plan and now is with Him, watching to make sure that we are all worthy to return to Him.

Duncan is the type of man I hope to become. Although straddled with physical limitations, his spirit was unrestrainable. I look forward to the time when I can see him in his perfected state, no doubt towering over me. I can't wait to share with him my admiration of his strength, my appreciation for his example and my love for him.

Farewell for now, my dear cousin. Please know you will be missed by those of us who still need to work to be ready for the next stage of our eternal existence.

Jenny's impromptu trip to Washington

Jenny had asked me a few weeks ago if she could go back up to Washington for a while and take the boys to visit their grandma, uncles and cousins. She has just been staying home and I think was getting a little stir crazy. She wanted to go before she has to start watching the little girl she watches again in November. At first I wondered if she just wanted to get away from me, but, sadly, my bigger concern was that I couldn't afford it. We just got back from Seattle last month and with gas prices what they are, I couldn't see how I could pay for a second trip up there.

Once we decided that it wasn't going to happen, Jenny shared the news with her mother who kindly offered to pay for her expenses. We talked it over and decided that if she was going to go, she had better try to beat the weather. This was fairly late on Wednesday, then she packed up and left Thursday morning, taking the boys all the way to Yakima in one day. I was relieved when I heard they had made it safe and sound.

I miss them already. I thought it would be fun to play bachelor for a little while, but I miss coming home to Boston and Jae running to the door and hugging my legs, Jaegan looking up at me with his big blue eyes and whimpering until I pick him up, greeting Jenny with a kiss...

It's true that you never know what you got till it's gone. It's going to be a long couple of weeks...

Don't Panic !!

I let the boys go out back this morning to play in the dirt. They had their shovels and dump trucks. I stripped them down and let them loose while I cleaned inside. Boston got bored and came back inside, and was playing in the kitchen. Jae started to cry and walked over to the door and was so muddy, I started to laugh and ran for the camera. Jae thought I was leaving him out there, and started to scream. Boston was standing there, and put his hand up to Jae's and told him. " Don't Panic". I took a couple of pictures and then brought him in to clean him up. Sometimes I'm glad that we haven't put our grass in yet. Boys need to be boys. Boston, you are such a good big brother.

Im Bored

Suprise!!
Boston cuddeling with sick Jaegan
"Big Ears"
All the Gunn cousins

I love to check everyones blogs, and I hate when there is nothing new. Then I noticed that I havent updated mine either. But really there isnt a lot going on. Boston, Jae and I are just hanging out and now that it is getting a little cooler, we havent even went to the pool. So I thought that I would just post some new pictures. I love my kids...

Joining the Blackberry World

I'm not exaggerating when I say that I sat at my computer for at least a half hour before I decided to make the jump into the Blackberry world. It's been upgrade time on our current calling plan for a while and Jenny's phone finally gave out. I had been debating whether I wanted to jump ship from Verizon to AT&T and get an iPhone. My practical self said "Why do that when you like Verizon, everyone at work uses verizon so you can talk to them for free, your work offers a 20% discount with Verizon, the Blackberry Curve is a $50 upgrade verses spending $200 bucks on an iPhone with an activation fee, etc?" I'm admittedly not a very practical person, especially when I want something REAL BAD, especially something ELECTRONIC...but the adult in me took over and I took the practical high road, as it were.

So far, I've liked the Curve. It has pretty much everything I would want or need. I like the size. My problem is that the jury is still out on whether or not I really want to be that accessible. Now my employees and doctors can reach me literally at ANY TIME. Whether by phone or email, I'm going to hear about it. I honestly don't even like cell phones. I hate that you can't ever take a real vacation, unless you want to go out of the country. I think that's part of what made the cruise so great...no cell service. It's a good thing the "Can you hear me know?" dude can't walk on water!

In other news, I've been really busy lately at work. I've been staying late and going early. By the time I get home, the last thing I want to do is look at a computer. It's budget time, you see. I'm hoping that in the next few weeks, things will return to what is typically normal.

Jenny's been doing a good job keeping the blog up to date. I really enjoyed Seattle. It was great to go to the BYU-UW game and be a part of another PAC-10 refereeing debacle! It was hilarious to listen to the news the night after the game and hear the sportscasters and talking heads lose their objectivity and share their opinions of Jake-Lockergate. Aside from the game, we got amazing weather and had a great time with Jenny's family. I would move to Seattle tomorrow if the weather every day was like it was during that weekend. Oh, and the doughnuts at Pike's Place Market are THE BEST, undisputed!

We also were able to go to the UCLA/BYU game and witness that drubbing! That was as loud as I've ever heard LES. The second quarter alone was worth the price of admission (which was free thanks to the generosity of Dr. Matern, one of my new Urologists (gentlest hands in the valley, guaranteed!)). At any rate, we had a good time again last week.

Pictures taken

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Pictures of Seattle

Hurray, we sat on the pig
Family at Pikes Place
I love seafood!!

He rocks
At JD's football game
GO BYU
Ben finally got his doughnuts

Uncle Jed teaching Jae to pllay football

Seattle

We went to Seattle and had such a great time. We were a little nervous about having the boys in the car for such a long time, but they did great and thanks to the portable DVD player only made stops for potty and food. We spent the first night in Yakama with my mom and Jed and Sunny. It was fun to see them, they all had school or work in the morning, so we spent the day with my mom and saw some of the sights of Yamaka. Boston found the little 4 wheeler and mastered it before we left. We headed for Eatonville on Friday afternoon to watch JD play football, it was their first game of the season and they lost, but it was still fun to watch JD play and see how good he is. He plays both offense and defence, so we saw lots of him. Jess and Kelly also came to the game and so we went to their house that night. Ben and I got up and headed to the BYU vs U- Dub. We were a little worried about getting on the shuttle to the stadium in our BYU attire, but made it. I think the blue and purple look enough alike that maybe they though we didn't know our colors. It was an awesome game. We met Ben's friend Joel from Issaquah there and had a great time. We decided that we should just hang out that night and had pizza and watched movies with Jess and Kelly. The next morning, we decided to take the boys to Pikes Place Market and let Boston see the pig and Ben could get some fresh doughnuts. We had seafood on the water front for lunch and then headed back to Yakima. Monday was my moms birthday and so we went to breakfast with her and Jed and Sunny before heading home. Ben and I decided that as we get older, and if we get rich, we will still take road trips because we have such a great time, and its nice to have that time to be together. Well, thanks everyone that let us stay with you, or watching our boys. We love you all.

"Attle"

We have been planning our trip to Seattle for a while now, and now that it is close we have been talking to Boston about it more. Today I told him we needed to go home and get packed so we can leave in the morning. He was so excited to see his "other cousin" Colby. I was driving and not really paying attention to what he was saying. He started to get mad at me for not listening, and he was asking me about that needle thing. I was telling him I didn't know what needle thing he was talking about. He finally was like " Mom, the Space Needle, in Attle. I was laughing and tryed to tell him, it was Seattle, not Attle. He doesn't really care, he is just excited to go. We are to, See you soon, Attle.

Jae funny face

Memories

Okay, so I will take Sarah's advice, and see if anyone wants to post their memories of our family.

My brave Boston

So, on Tuesday we had or annual family Cherry Hill Day. I went over early with the boys and thought I could watch both of them in the water. They just played in the Pirates Cove at first and then got cold. I don't know what I was thinking suggesting that we head for the lazy river. Boston thought that he could swim and kept going under water and "swimming" then I would have to grab him and pull him up to breath. He did this about 1/2 way around until I got to nervous to let him do it anymore. While I'm watching Boston, I'm holding Jae, my arm is still a little sore from holding him. Anyways, about this time, Ben shows up, ( Thank goodness). We decide to head to the blue water slides with Abbi and Boston and Caleb. We told Abbi she would have to be brave and go down by herself and that we would catch her at the bottom. She didn't like that idea and so she sat out the first run. The next run, Boston informs us he is going to go down by himself, and so we let him. Ben went down first to catch him, I helped him on his mat and sent him down. He had so much fun, and could really do it without much help from either of us. Needless to say, the very next time down, Abbi went down by herself as well. We ran Boston til he had no gas left. He was having so much fun, yet he could barley walk up the steps, the last two rides he rode with me, I think so that he wouldn't fall sleep. We left him to sleep over at Grandmas and Grandpas house, and from what I'm told, he even got in a couple of holes of mini golf, before crashing. I just cant believe that Boston is so brave and getting so big. We love him so much, and just look forward to every new adventure. As for the rest of the day. it was awesome. Check out Adam and Jami's blog for my part in the Gold Metal river run. Thanks Erik for getting us passes.

I'm busy

For you that don't know me, I hate sitting home. Every morning I think to myself, "Where can I go today". With gas prices so high, It has been driving my crazy that I cant just head up to Kaysville and hang out with everyone. But this morning I was looking at pictures and realized that I do go, go, go. Last week I watched Jocelyn, ( the little girl I watch during the week) on Monday, Tuesday we went to Lagoon. Boston loved it!! Wednesday, watched Jocelyn. Thursday we went to Tia Pan, then lunch and then to the Famington pool. Friday we watched Jocelyn, Mia and Luke. I decided that maybe, just maybe I could have 5 kids if they all behaved as well as they did. Not to mention we all started to get sick on Wednesday. Saturday we had planned to go to Bear Lake, but with everyone feeling down, we decided to take it easy and stick around home. So we got up, got on the Front Runner and headed to the Farmers Market at Pioneer Park with the other Gunn family. It was so fun. Ben then went golfing and when he got home, I made him take me to RC Willey's and Ashley furniture. Now that I look back on it, I had a very busy week, and that is the way I love it. Ben is good to put up with my wanting to go, go, go. If anyone ever needs someone to go do something with them, Im your girl.