Someone turns the BIG 40!

A certain someone in our family just celebrated the BIG 40.  Since this individual wanted to remain anonymous we will give a small hint: He is an amazing man, husband, and father in our family.  Although, he refused a big party or loud celebration we celebrated all month long in July. We took him to his favorite restaurant, The Red Iguana, and then went to the Real Soccer game as a family the weekend of his birthday. We also went to the Texas Roadhouse with his parents and enjoyed being with them.  In celebration of  the BIG 40 we ended the month in  Newport Beach. We love him and had fun celebrating the month of July with him.

Celebrating the 3rd of July....

This year we celebrated America's Freedom on the 3rd of July since mommy celebrated the 4th of July with  all the cute NICU babies. We had a fun celebration with a few of our cousins and Aunts and Uncles. We all went to dinner and then enjoyed the Riverton parade followed by fireworks in Bountiful.  The plan was to go to the fireworks at the Canyons, but unfortunately the fires changed our plans.

 The kiddos ate too much sugar with all the candy load they were able to get at the parade.

 The kids wanted a picture with Benjamin Franklin. Tate was chugging water with Aunt Bridgette.

 Enjoying the fireworks at the Bountiful golf course.

Bingham Pee Wee Baseball Champs.........

Dylan's team the Indians took 1st place in baseball this year.  It was a fun season and Dylan was so proud of his trophy.  

They had a pizza party and were awarded their trophy and their special shirts.

 Dylan and Jake.  They were not on the same team this year which we were a little sad about.  They are great friends.

Dylan is the catcher here and Jake is up to bat.

Mom when is swim?

Tate is a FISH! He wants to live in the pool and we spend a great deal of time there.  He started swim lessons and was in his swim attire at 11 am for his 5 pm lessons.  He brings so much joy and laughter to our home. 

Dylan's First Grade Graduation..........

                                               The day arrived for 1st Grade Graduation.  Dylan was the narrator for the story " A dash of pepper." He looked so grown up sitting in the chair  and reading fluently.  He has grown and learned so much in 1st Grade.

 I had to take a picture with Kate in it.  Kate is in the big hat and she and Dylan have been friends since meeting at storytime a few years ago at Barnes and Noble (we think Dylan has a little crush on her because he just smiles when you ask anything about her).

 Daddy was able to learn the "Boot Scootin-Boogy," from Dylan.  I did catch this on video and it was fun to watch.

 He was a gold medal recipient for his reading this year.  He is a great reader.

Dylan and a few of his friends: Garrison, Owen, and Braxton.

 Our First Grade hero. Mrs. Gotberg.  She has been an awesome teacher and Dylan loved her!

Some more of his fun friends. 

Tis the season for swim lessons...........

 We all know that Tate would spend all day in the water.  He now likes to blow bubbles in the water and jump off the diving board.

 Getting ready to jump off the diving board.....

 Dylan and Mrs. Aimee discussing his swimming techniques:)

That would be Dylan off and swimming.  We love this time of year and the Guys Swim Gym.

Preschool memories

Mrs. Hermansen had made a memorable book for Tate of his preschool days.  Here are few of the fun photos she had in his book......