backyard play

one of the first things we did after getting back from vacation was go outside. I needed to clean up the garden a little but (yeah my garden actually grew something) and the boys wanted to jump on the trampoline.

 Dallas even had some fun playing with a "new to him" toy (staking cups) and while out there we found the biggest ant ever. Like Honey I shrunk the kids size ant.

okay maybe not that big but still big!

6 month old Dallas!

Can hardly believe this little man has been here for 6 months! I find myself smiling constantly because of him! he is truly the best baby EVER!!!!!!

this past month he started reaching for his toes and started sitting up!  So much more Fun is coming. Before we know it he'll be running around with his big brothers! 

 Happy 6 months bubba!

a busy day!

we have just one day left on vacation here in Utah and we made it a busy one. hitting the Fans outlet in SLC,   and getting some awesome stuff. Visiting friends up in Ogden,
  a quick stop by Temple Square in SLC,

and dinner with another friend and meeting his baby.  Like a said busy!

Aunt Tammy's Playground

My sister Tammy and her husband were our gracious hosts during our little visit to Utah. they had a little playground out back that my boys were constantly wanting to go to. So we went. Dallas and I played at the swings while Brock and Nicholas ran around, jumped and played. sadly due to no other kids there they got bored fast. But it's always fun to try new playgrounds.

TUCANOS!

We met a friend (Ryszard's old bishop) fro lunch at Tucanos.  For those of you not familiar with Tucanos   meats are tastefully seasoned and cooked on skewers over open-flame grills. The skewers are then brought to your table where sizzling portions are sliced onto your plate. You may choose as many different flavors and cuts as you like. With one of these little things:

a Tucanos Cue which is used to direct your server. When placed on your table, the green side indicates to our entrée servers that you wish more selections brought to your plate. If you wish to pause, or are finished with your entrée service, turn the Tucanos Cue over to the red side.
it is so good! 

we had a great time chatting with our friend. 
 Until next time!

the big 30

So lucky to be able to actually spend a birthday with my family all around. It just happened to be my Brother Matt's 30th birthday. It was Awesome!  We were just missing my sister Julie and her family. but I did get a pic of all cousins that were present.

 My gorgeous niece Julia! (apparently I have no idea where to look!)

 Making faces with the birthday boy!

 Aunt Caitlyn holding "baby Dallas"

 my niece Ashlin holding Dallas.

the boys with their Utah cousins!

West Jordan Park.

Planning a trip to SLC, Utah anytime soon?  have kids that need to run around, get some wiggles out? send them to the West Jordan Park:

 While Brock and Nicholas enjoyed running, jumping and playing around on this playground.  Dallas and I took to a little but of shade and played there.