RPM Lagoon Day

Such a fun day every year. The kids are getting a little more adventurous, but still don't want to go on anything 'too scary'. Lyla and I just hung out. 

Damon's favorite ride.

After playing for awhile we had a BBQ with all the RPM group. Pretty soon afterward it started to downpour. And it didn't stop. Miserable and wet but its funny to remember!

Food Truck, Cherries.

We tried the Rickle's Food Truck just around the bend from the theater. It was really amazing! Food trucks are my fav. After trying some in NE we are hooked. 

I remember always climbing my grandparents cherry tree and eating myself sick. These cherries are the best. I really don't think I have ever had any that even come close. 

Lots of cherry jam, syrup, and pie filling.

When I was at work the other night Kyle decided to try his hand at some cherry sauce. He did amazing and made a fantastic mess too. But they had a blast doing it.

 Pure joy.

And then Damon lost his second tooth. 

Last Game

What a fun season. We will miss coming to his games. 

Last run around the field. 

Splash Pad

So awesome to have this just down the street. We walked there and had such a blast. 

They sure love to climb!

Another beautiful note. Oh how these make all the bad things that happen just float away. Damon will make one sweet wonderful girl very lucky. But not for many, many years...

Stumps, Grandma, Lights, Friends, Father's Day.

We found out that Kyle's young mens leader when he was growing up has a tree removal business! So we got them out. The big one in the front, and four of the back ones. It is so crazy to look out the window and not see the stump sticking out of the ground anymore. 

Damon is such a big helper. He loves to do whatever we are doing. With all the yard work we have done he is right there with us. I never really enjoyed working in the yard growing up. Our yard was so big that it took lots of time, and everyone needed to pitch in. I am grateful to my parents for instilling in us the value of work. I appreciate it so much now and enjoy making things better. 

A sweet older lady in our ward, Sister Slade, called me one day and said her son had found an old Relief Society Magazine at a yard sale and got it for her. She opened the front page and saw a picture of my grandma. She knew my grandparents and my dad so she called me to let me know and brought me a copy of it. Amazing. 

Damon is very thoughtful. He is always making Kyle and I little notes and cards. Such a treasure.

Chris has been so amazing at helping us out with upgrades on the house. With the bookcase, cubby under the stairs, and now lights in the front room! It has made such a difference. The wiring was really old so they had to replace it. When they were pulling the old wire out and putting the new in the wires separated and got stuck in the wall. We ended up having to cut up most of the wall to get to the new wire. Here is the proof! 

Griff and Lara came from Colorado for a bit to visit family. We had a BBQ at her mom's house. The boys had a blast. Teddy is so sweet, and little Benji! Oh how we miss our friends.  

Da showing the littles how its done. 

Same old. These guys are just little boys at heart. 

Happy Father's day to the best one. And how grateful we are for our own fathers. Truly priceless. 

Jonas had a hard day and ended up on the chair. Exhausted, he decided to stay for awhile. 

At grandma and grandpa Bitter's the kids found a snake! They couldn't get enough of it. 

Ultrasound, Baseball, Fish fry.

We had our 'late' 20 week ultrasound this week. Baby boy looks amazing. What a blessing. Being a mother is a truly miraculous and humbling experience. So grateful for this precious gift. 

Every so often I start getting bored and need to do something. Usually it includes thrifting or crafting something. Not spending much money. Spending money kinda stresses me out. I am sure coming from a big family and having my dad lose his job for a period of time has had its effects. But I find great satisfaction in making something out of nothing or from very little. My sisters (and my mom) have a rotating system of 'DI' bags we all look through and contribute to. Don't know where this shirt came from but I gave it some love. Big hearts are always in.

And the little man got a mommy made arrow shirt. 

More baseball evenings. Look at those piggies!!!

Up to bat.

 The Garland City Fire Department Fish fry. We love this. I am pretty sure we would come even if Rob wasn't the Fire Chief. But that makes it all the more fun!

Coloring and fire hats make standing in line not all that bad. 

Oh the smoked salmon with butter sauce. How we have missed you!!! The boys loved it, and I (who doesn't particularly like seafood at all...depends on how fresh it is, how it is cooked, and if it really does smell like fish) may have a small crush on it too. 

Rob took Kyle and the boys back to see how it is done.

Needless to say, the fireman hats were a hit for the next few days until they broke apart.