Swimming with Grandma

We had a blast today at the water park! You are probably sick of pictures from the water park, so I will keep them to a minimum. The boys enjoyed playing in the wave pool, without waves of course. We also had fun playing in the little kid area.

They are just too cute!

Big smiles all day!

We were happy that Grandma Sue was able to come with us! We sure love her!

They were trying to splash me. That is why the big grins. Silly boys!

I am so lucky to be able to spend all this time with my boys! I am enjoying taking them out on adventures, and by the looks of it, they are enjoying it too.

Old Friends and New Friends

I was able to get together with two of my best friends. We haven't gotten together in I don't know how long. It was so good to see them again and catch up! It was fun to see our children get along and play together. We met at my friend's in-laws. They have a great backyard and the kids had so much fun with the toys and space there!

We played with their parachute, sand box, and bubbles.

They had a bucket of water and some squirt gun out for the older kids, but when they all went inside to the playroom the little ones took over.DJ squirting Mommy. Look how excited he is to get me with his gun.

We had so much fun over with the kids' new friends and my old friends! These women mean so much to me. We don't see each other often enough, but they are still some of my best friends. One I have known since I was 3 and the other not long after. I am lucky to have these ladies in my life!

June Family Dinner

We get together as a family every month and do dinner. We rotate who's house we are at, and this month was our house.
Family Love

Since Mom and Dad went on a cruise and didn't take us, we didn't see them at Father's day so we gave dad his present.

Shai and Kurt gave them a cute jar. Yes my dad LOVES oreos!

My mom, Grandma, and me

A lot of family left and Alex and DJ pulled out some books to read.

I am sure glad they have a love of reading!

We look forward to getting together every month for good food and to chat!

Randomness

My dad gave me some pictures that he took awhile ago, so I thought I would share them.
Here we are when we first came back from Ohio.

Saying hi to grandpa for the first time.

DJ and Alex playing the piano at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

They can already play a duet.

Christmas Day

Alex's adoption day

Grandma Sue and Alex

Alex and Mommy

Sitting in the courtroom waiting for the judge to come in.

Alex and Mommy again

Thank you dad for these new pictures!

Temple

We went to the temple today to have Alex sealed to us. We are so grateful for him and know that he is meant to be in our family. Alex is such a great brother to DJ. He loves and looks up to him so much! Alex is learning so many new things, he is starting to talk up a storm and loves to play. We are so grateful for his birthmother and her unselfish choice to choose adoption. We have a special bond with her and she will always have a special place in our hearts! We are so very grateful for our open adoptions. Our boys are truly blessed to have so many people love them!

I decided on our family sealing to be at the Jordan River Temple because that is the temple my Grandpa Earl worked at that just passed away.
Family at the Jordan River Temple

Great Grandparents of Alex and DJ

The boys loved the water fountain out front!

Yippee! We are an Eternal Family

A Great Day

Today has been a great day! First we went to visit Grandma Alice. We love her so much and we happy that she played catch with us!

After our naps we went over to our friend Tanner's house. We sure do love hanging out with him!

We are so silly! Tanner and DJ pretending to be ostriches, putting their heads in the sand.

We are so lucky to have such a great friend!

We always hate leaving Tanner's house because we are having so much fun. Good thing we like to hang out a lot!

Fun and Food

We had a great time with family and friends last night.

Daddy and Alex chillin' on a chair.

DJ being dragged around by his friend.

DJ playing with Carlye.

Alex can always find delicious food!

Oh, and here is what the boys helped Grandma make.

We love summer time because you can go outside and eat, talk, play, and relax in the great weather!