Bike Ride along Jordan River

Today we decided to go on a bike ride. We rode the Jordan River trail and ended at Willow Park. We had a fun picnic and let the kids throw rocks in the river. We had a small problem with sunscreen getting in everyone's eye, but "all's well that ends well"

Ben and Tyler

Kaelynn on her "two wheel bike" (no training wheels)

Caleb getting in the trailer.

Throwing rocks in the river

Nice hat gramps

Wheeler Farm

On Friday we had to go up to Salt Lake for a couple things and so we thought we would take the kids over to Wheeler Farm. It is a fun relaxing place. It rained a little in the morning so it wasn't that hot. We also got to stop by and see Uncle Tony. It was a fun day.

Tyler Playing in the small creek that runs through the park.

Tyler, Caleb and Kaelynn sitting on a huge tree branch.

Feeding the ducks

Nice Duckie

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all you dad's out there. I just want Ben and my own dad to know how much I love them. Here is a great video called "Let Us Be Men" There is also a video called "A Father Indeed" that is worth watching.

Today Ben started off his Father's Day in the right way. He went to work an overtime shift from 5am-7am to provide for his family. When he gets home we are all going to church and I'm sure Ben will come home and take a nap. For dinner Ben requested Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo, rolls and chocolate cake. I hope I don't gain 50 pounds. I love you, Ben. Thanks for being such a good provider. Here's one funny thing about Ben regarding fatherhood. Whenever the kids get hurt they always cry for dad. It doesn't matter if he is at work or out in the yard or even if they are on my lap when they get hurt. They ALWAYS seek him for comfort. I guess he has more compassion for them when they are injured.

I wish I could see my dad today (I will probably call him on Skype.) He wants stake for his dinner, but that is what he has wanted for his father's day dinner for 30+ years so no surprises there. Have a great day dad, LOVE YA!

Dino Museum (family reuion part 2)

We went to the Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving Point. It was really neat. Everyone had a good time. This was our last major event of the reunion. We had such a great time with everyone. I hope that we can all plan on being together for Thanksgiving. "May the Force be with you"

All the kids digging for bones.

The whole family

Tyler and Caleb

Ben and Tyler about to be eaten by a Dinosaur.

Ben with David and Juli. David and Juli stayed at our house. We are glad that you were able to stay with us. We had a great time staying up late and talking. Great Company! They are also really good day care workers.

Family Reunion at Lagoon

We had a GREAT time with Ben's family. Lagoon was so fun. Everyone had a blast. I even went on Wicked (and I was glad that I did because it was fun). Ben and David went on the Catapult. Which they said was pure awesomeness, but it looked crazy. Here are a few pictures of the day.

Tyler on the swing

Laura and Caleb waiting for the rain to stop.

Kaelynn and Kaliana on the boat ride

Ben riding on the roller with the kids (he only dares to put one hand up)

Ben and Kaelynn getting ready to go on rattlesnake rapids.

No training wheels

Thursday morning Kaelynn came to me first thing and said "Today I am going to ride my bike without training wheels. I was still asleep so I told her Dad would help her later. Later that morning Ben came in the house and says "Kaelynn has something she needs to show you". I went outside and she was in fact riding with no training wheels. It took her less them 30 minutes to catch on. Now that's all she wants to do. Tyler also gave it his best shot, but since he is only 3 he didn't have as much success as Kaelynn. We also set our pool up this week. I guess summer is here.