Tagged Again!

How to play the game. Post these rules on your blog: List 3 Joys, 3 Fears, 3 Goals, 3 Current Obsessions/Collections, and 3 Random surprises about your self. Tag people at the end of your post by leaving their names.

3 Joys: Family, Gospel, Nature

3 Fears: Mice, becoming paralyzed, Failing...

3 Goals: Read a grown-up book, Scrapbook my digital photos, Get in shape (back to pre-pregnancy weight)

3 Current Obsessions: Finding the perfect curtains, Sour candy, Blogging

3 Random facts: I can say the alphabet backwards in 4 seconds, I can still do the splits 3 ways, I only wash my hair every other day

I tag Calley

Utah! - Week Two

We went to Park City for a MacLeod family reunion. We had so much fun playing and visiting with each other. It was so great for the kids to be with their cousins. We missed those who could not come and hope they can make it next time.

On the first day we met at the park for a picnic and fun... then went to the hotel to swim!

Anika is getting very good at swimming on her own and Celtin has gotten much braver this year.

After swimming the whole group went out to eat Chinese. That was somewhat chaotic but very enjoyable. We came back to the hotel and relaxed (Thanks to Darrin and Linda having all the kids over to their room to watch Horton Hears a Who)

Day two we met at the park at 10:00 for a yummy muffin breakfast. The kids had a pre-breakfast snack and watched cartoons.

We played kickball and the kids enjoyed a fun game of cousin bingo with awesome prizes (Thanks Linda and girls!)

After the park some people went to the alpine slides and others went to see a movie. Our family rented Spiderwick chronicles and pigged out on junk food! The kids all found the movie a little scary but were glad that it had a happy ending.

After everyone got back we headed to the pool for some more swimming. Lochlan got in for a little while. I am not sure if he really liked it because it was a little cold!

Some people went home but those who stayed headed to main street for dinner. We ate at a cute little cafe with yummy food. The next morning we got packed up then went to Hoagle Zoo before heading home.

Sunday we had dinner at my dads. The kids played bad mitten and jumped while we visited. I do miss those monthly get togethers.

Monday we went to see our old neighborhood so the kids could play with their friends one more time before we left. After that we met my Dad and Patti at Hollywood connection for a little play time then to Appleby's for dinner.

Tuesday the kids an I met my mom and sister at McDonald's for lunch. They played and we had lunch and visited then said goodbye. That night we had dinner with Adams parents and then a couple of his brothers came over to visit while the kids ran through the sprinkler. It was so great to see everyone. We will miss them all so much. Here is a picture of the three MacLeod baby boys.

Our flight home went smooth but of course the plane was delayed (only 40 minutes this time). We had a great time but it is so good to be home!

Utah! - Week One

Well we had a very busy and fun vacation in Utah. We saw a lot of family and friends. Adam worked a few days from Utah so that we were able to stay an entire two weeks.

The flight out went smooth, except for the delay before takeoff. Lochlan slept the entire time and Anika and Celtin were very good. We brought snacks and the kids loved the free drinks!

We arrived very late Wednesday night, the next day we went to our old neighborhood and visited friends while Adam worked. After a couple hours we met up with my sisters. Lochlan got to meet his Aunt Awna, Aunt Calley and Uncle Kyler for the first time and we all got to meet Ethan (Calley's baby). We stopped by Del Taco (Yummy, love their 99 cent chicken tacos) and went to play at Liberty park where we met my mom and Kyler.

Friday we got together with some of my old friends from wayyyy back (formerly know as Kim Taylor, Holly Eagan and Melissa Richardson). The kids played and we visited. Later we met Adams family at the park for an evening picnic. The kids had a blast playing outside at so many different parks. I didn't take any pictures...how sad! We were able to meet Brogan (3 mo) and Tavis (1 1/2 mo) and visit with some of Adams family.

Saturday we went to see my brother Josiah and his family. The big kids played with their cousins and celebrated Aspen's birthday. We stopped by the Purple Turtle to get something to eat (not good...way over priced and they use Miracle Whip-Yuck!) Then we went to the park to hang out some more. I didn't get many pictures but here are Lochlan and Ethan hanging out.

Lochlan was blessed on Sunday...we were so happy for all who were able to come. It was a double blessing with his cousin Brogan who is a month younger. Lochlan met a whole lot of new people including his grandpa and was very happy the whole day.

We stayed with Adams parents and his brother Brett while we were out there. We had a great time and really appreciate their generosity. While we were at Brett's house the kids played on the tramp almost constantly with their older cousins. Thanks guys for being such fun big cousins!

Monday we got to see another friend of mine, Crystal, and her adorable son Judson. The visit was cut short because Celtin chose to stay with my sister in law but then got really sad. It was fun to catch up a little though. Adam went golfing with his dad, brother in law and brother.

Tuesday was their cousin Hayden's birthday so we went to another fun park to celebrate. She really enjoyed her first birthday cake!

Clouds

It has been kinda stormy lately off and on and will continue through the next week. We had the most beautiful clouds outside and the sky looked so blue...I just had to get a picture of them. It doesn't quite do it justice though because it was on a much larger scale. Here are my kids with the beautiful backdrop. We were getting ready for bed so everyone was in pajamas-oh well. :)

4 months old

Lochlan had his 4 month doctors appointment yesterday. He is up to 14 lbs 12 ounces and 26 inches long. He did great with his shots...he cried but calmed down quickly after they were over. He gets to start rice cereal this week so we will see how that goes. I think he is very ready because he tries to grab my spoon when I am eating and just stares at the food as it passes from plate to mouth. Lately he has been sucking on his toes. It is so cute!

Father and Son Camp Trip

Adam and Celtin went with our ward on the Father Son Camp Trip Friday night in Wisconsin. It had been raining all day but cleared up just in time. I took a picture of them backing out of the driveway and sent the camera with them. Adam said he would take 1 picture but then of course he forgot...so this is the only picture of their trip we have. I am not surprised because I am usually the one to document all occasions. They had a great time and came home covered in dirt and only a few mosquito bites.

Turtle Rescue

We were driving home from the store Friday evening and had to veer to the left so we would not run over a little turtle crossing the road. We watched in the rear view mirror to be sure the two cars behind us veered as well. Adam flipped a U turn and we went back to move it off the road. Adam picked it up and brought it in the car to release in the pond in our backyard. He drove home with one hand, holding the squirming turtle in the other. We let the kids hold him for a minute before we set him down near the pond. He swam off... I am not sure if he is happy we saved him or if he is irritated that we moved him. Can you imagine if you were traveling somewhere and a giant picked you up and set you down somewhere else? That would be so annoying! :)