Labor Day, Happy Birthday to Ryan & A Few Other Things

We spent Labor Day in Burley this year. The first night we stayed in a hotel so the kids would be able to swim. They love swimming with their cousins when we all get together. The weather wasn't the warmest so it was a simple solution.

Everyone swimming in the hot tub

The next day was a little warmer so we went over to Julie's to enjoy some outside water activities. They set up this tarp and put some and water on it for the kids to slide down. Logan rode down with Kristi, El was brave enough to go alone, and Bay went a few times then went to go find grasshoppers with the boys.

After the sliding we headed down to the dock for some jet skiing. Julie took the kids out for rides. This is one of my girls favorite things, it was the first time Logan really remembers going out on one, and we was in love I had to pry him off so the other kids could have a turn.

Logan trying to drive

Ellie and Allie with Julie

Bailey and Jaeli having a ride

Where are the men?? Labor Day weekend is also opening weekend for College Football, therefore the men are pretty much non existent. They did manage to fit in an early round of golf before kick off. 4 months to go!

On Sunday we went out to Ryan's dad house for dinner, he and Dee always put on a great spread. This is the first time all the girls were able to get together and wear their Easter outfits.

Totally Picture Worthy

So cute, love all the variations of this adorable outfit

At the beginning of the summer our neighbor Jon (a John Deere lover) gave Logan a John Deere movie. Logan had started noticing tractors and was particularly fond of the green and yellow ones, Logan was expressing his love to Jon one summer evening when Jon informed us that he had a Jon Deere movie. He let Logan borrow it, and overnight Logan's love turned into a full blown obsession. We were not aware that Papa's lawn mower was a John Deere so imagine Logan's excitement when we walked into the garage and saw this......

Papa even had a hat

He sat on this thing for an hour

We had a great weekend in Burley, it is always a good time hanging out with everyone.

Loggy and Daddy looking at tractors in this book. I think I lost this book at Applebees the night before Laney was born. I called but they couldn't find it. Hum.........

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN!

Ryan getting ready to enjoy his Blueberry Crumb Cake

I tease him that he always picks the ugly cakes for his birthday. He says he doesn't care how they look, he likes the way the taste. I found this recipe on Pioneer Woman over the summer and it quickly became one of his favorites. Served with caramel ice cream and he is a happy man.

Dinner at Cheesecake Factory


Happy Birthday Daddy we Love You!

I was happy when I found out Laney would be born in September. Everybody has a birthday buddy now. Ellie and Logan in May, Me and Bailey in July, and Ryan and Laney in September. If you have anal tendencies like myself you understand that this is cool. Having her born in October would simply not do. We must even it all out. Good thing it worked out, if not it would have bothered me until the end of time :)

Every year our awesome neighbors the Peterson's put on an outdoor movie. It has quickly become a neighborhood favorite. We all look forward to it every summer. This year we were favored with a little Scooby Doo. It wouldn't be summer without it.

Another season of soccer occurred this fall. Bailey had the same coach, who is awesome, and her 2 other friends that she has been playing with forever. It was a good season she worked hard. It finally paid off in the last game when she scored TWO goals. Everyone was so excited for her. I tackled her after the game. I think she was embarrassed :)

Good bye summer. I always miss you. Our life is about to change. Another little one. Hopefully by next summer we will have a grip on it all. We shall see!

Labor Day Weekend 2009

We spent Labor Day weekend in Heber City. Jenn and Dean blessed Avery so it was the perfect reason to go hang out for a few days. We had a great time. Labor Day is always bitter sweet, excited for fall but sad summer is coming to an end. I always feel like we need to live it up just in case it gets really cold!

We started off the weekend with a bbq on Friday night. I think summer should begin and end with a barbecue. The kids running around outside, good food, warm air.........aghh I love summer. This summer is also document by my SIL's recipe for Peanut Butter Bars, I honestly think I made them 25 times. They will forever remind me of this summer.....that and the fact that I cannot stop eating them!!


(sorry Mel your eyes are shut, but this is the only after race photo I had)

Saturday morning my sisters and I ran in the Swiss Days 10k. Last year Jenn took 2nd in her age group and got a cool beer mug. I was running for a beer mug, but it was not to be. Prizes went 5 deep in each age group, I got 7th, oh well I don't drink beer and I don't really have room in my cupboard for another mug. My sisters are seriously awesome, Mel had a baby 8 months ago and Jenn 6 weeks ago at race time. Crazy. They both ran under 10 minute miles
It was a really fun race and very beautiful scenery. I would definitely do it again.

The Swiss Days shirt
(why do they make the shirts so big?)

Saturday the guys went golfing and we hit the Park City outlets, which is always a good time, a little crazy with the kids, but nice that we were all there to take turns. For dinner we went to Jenn and Dean's favorite local Mexican place. It is really good, I love the fresh salsa bar and the cheesecake chimichanga is amazing. The man in the background was serenading everyone. Logan thought it was awesome he kept trying to dance with him.

Sunday was Avery's blessing day. She of course looked beautiful. I love little babies in their blessing clothes. It was a nice day, Jenn had the brunch at one of the parks by her house. Heber is a beautiful place, I can see why they love living there.

The mountains in the background are beautiful

After the blessing festivities the guys picked all of their fantasy football stuff,
the kids dressed up like Star Wars characters
and the girls just hung out, a perfect Sunday afternoon.

On Monday we went to lunch with my parents at Jason's Deli, one of my favorites that we don't have here, and then we headed home. It was a fun relaxing weekend, just hanging out and enjoying each other. The perfect way to say goodbye to summer.