Family St. George Trip

Our little family was able to have a quick getaway in October.  This was our first vacation of the year so it was about time and much needed.
Thursday, October20, 2016-
Casey put in a half day at work, then came home and we were on the road by about noon.  I had fed the kids lunch before we left, so Casey and I stopped at Arby's to get our lunch.  We ate our lunch in the parking lot, then we were on the road.  The kids did so good in the car! I'd say it was our best car trip ever.  We arrived in St. George around 5:00.  We stopped right off at Wal-Mart and got food for the next couple of days. Then it was off to the condo to unload everything. For dinner I fixed the boys cheese pizzas while Casey and I went and got Nielson's custard for dessert and Café Rio for dinner. We put the kids to bed then Casey and I stayed up and watched TV for a bit then went to bed too.
Friday, October 21, 2016-
On Friday we woke up and ate breakfast.  Then we took the boys to a Children's museum they have in St. George.  The museum was so fun and it was even free!  The museum had different rooms that resembled real life.  For example: a post office, airport, grocery store, car mechanic shop, farm, etc.  Then down stairs they had a science room where you could try different science experiments, a dinosaur room that had a pretend erupting volcano (Mason was a little terrified of the erupting volcano), a music room, castle room, etc.  We stayed at the museum for about 2 hours.  The boys had a blast!!
After the children's museum we went home and ate lunch, then it was off to Snow Canyon to do some hiking.  Casey really wore the boys out having them climb through sand and all over rocks.  The boys had so much fun, but by the end of the day they were tired.
After Snow Canyon we went back to the condo and got our swimming suits on.  Casey swam with the boys while I sat out with baby Blakey.  After swimming mom, dad, and Ry and Meg came.  We were so excited to have more family with us.  We ate pizza for dinner and of course Nielson's Custard for dessert.

Saturday, October 22, 2016-
We woke up and had a delicious waffle breakfast.  Casey and dad went out shooting while Ry, Meg, Mom, the boys, and I all did a little bit of shopping.  When dad and Casey got back home around noon, we all went out to the desert to ride dirt bikes. 
As we arrived to our riding spot some stray dogs ran over.  There is a guy who lives in a camper van close to our riding area, so the stray dogs were his.  Mason was so excited to ride dirt bikes, that he got right out of the car.  The stray dogs were nice and licked his face then continued to run around.  We finally got the stray dogs to go back to their owner.  We unloaded the dirt bikes, four-wheelers, and Mason's power wheels Jeep.  Mason and Tanner got right in their jeep and started cruising around.  After about 20 minutes of them driving around Tanner got on the four wheeler and Mason came over to play with Mabel and Maccoy.  I noticed Mason's eye was very swollen.  Almost completely swollen shut.  I immediately put some cold ice on it. 
The swelling didn't get any worse so we decided just to stay out and let Mason have fun riding the four-wheeler (he was so excited to be out in the desert).  We ate lunch and rode around until the boys were so tired they had a hard time staying awake.  Then we packed up and headed home.  Mason rode in the Excursion back to the condo where he fell right to sleep. Tanner and Blakey also fell asleep on our ride back to the condo. 
I'm guessing that Mason was allergic to the saliva of the stray dog.  By the next morning his eye was almost back to normal. 
After arriving back to the condo we fed the boys dinner, tubed them, and they were so exhausted they went right to bed.  Casey and I, Ry, Meg, Mom, and Dad went to Panda Express and Wingers for dinner then stayed up and watched movies while doing puzzles. 
Mason and Tanner had been looking forward to this day of the trip for quite sometime now, it turned out to be a perfect day--despite the swollen eye. 

Sunday, October 23, 2016-

We woke up, ate breakfast, cleaned the condo, got ready for church, went to church, ate lunch, then hit the road.  Mason rode home in the Excursion with grandma and grandpa.  Blake and Tanner rode home with us in our van.  All three boys did great on the way home. 

We had such a fun trip.  Probably one of the more fun trips we have ever taken with our three little boys.  Can't wait to go again!

   

Blake at 2 Months Old

As always, time is traveling way too fast and our little Blakey is already 2 months old.  I can't believe it.  Here are 10 things about Blake at 2 months old:
1.  Blake turned 2 months on October 9, 2016
2.  Blake still sleeps most of the day.
3.  I moved him up to his 0-3 month clothes this last month.
4.  Blakey is in size 1 diapers.
5.  Blake loves his brothers.  He loves to watch them.  Mason and Tanner love Blakey right back.
6.  Blakey eats 3 oz. every three hours.
7.  He sleeps about 8-10 hours each night--thank you Doc-A-Tot!!
8.  Blake loves to be held and snuggled.
9.  At 2 months Blake weighs 11lbs. (12th %) and is 23 in. tall (24th %).  Blake's head size is 15 in. (54th %)
10.  Blakey still has a ton of Blond hair!!
We love our little Blakey Bear!

September Happenings--2016

With a new baby around, our September was pretty relaxing.  Here is a little of what we were up to during the month of September.
Casey's pool closed at the beginning of September, so we took them for one last swim.  The boys had so much fun swimming.  We even had the pool, pretty much, all to ourselves.  This was pretty much my first time taking out baby Blake as well.  He was a champ and slept the entire time.

Baby Blake

The boys playing hide and seek.  The sun was shining right through the window so their shadows made it easy to find them.

More of baby Blake.  Can you tell we are kind of fond of our new little guy?!?!

Celebrated Casey's 32nd birthday.  We went to dinner at Red Robin then had his family over for cake and ice cream.
Blake turned 1 month old.

I just can't seem to get enough of his hair.

We celebrated Mason's 4th birthday. 

On September 18th we blessed our little Blake in church.  Casey gave Blake such a wonderful father's blessing.  We were so blessed to be supported by all our family.  Blake's baby blessing was such a wonderful day.  I'm so grateful for the Priesthood which blesses our family so much and I'm so grateful that Casey holds that special, sacred honor of holding the priesthood so he can give our little boys blessings.

Found Mason sleeping by his construction trucks.

Baby Blake and his awesome hair.

All the heart eyes.  Blake at 6 weeks old.

Blake and Casey

These boys love grandpa

Mason and Tanner had their 4 year and 2.5 year check-ups.  They both did great until it was time for Mason to get his kindergarten shots.  He kicked me and the nurse trying to get away and he screamed so loud that the doctor came back in to make sure we were OK.  I'm definitely taking Casey when our other kids need kindergarten shots.  That night we rewarded the boys with Krispy Kreme donuts.  They were pretty happy. 

Blake fell asleep on his tummy with his bottom in the air.

We loved being able to have a low key September and enjoy spending time with our new little Blake.   

Mason at 4 years old and Tanner at 2.5

It's kind of nice having these two boys 1.5 years apart, because semi yearly and yearly check-ups usually fall around the same time.  Our trip to the doctor for their check-ups was an adventure.  Luckily, Casey was able to watch Blake for me so I didn't have to take him out of the house at only 1 month old. 
Mason at 4 years old:
Weight--34lbs.  (38th %)
Height--39 in. (39th %)
Mason ended up getting his kindergarten shots at his check-up.  He kicked and screamed the entire time, but after they were given, he finally calmed down.
Tanner at 2.5:
Weight--24lbs. (8th %)
Height--33in. (7th %)
Tanner remains our little guy.
Tanner got the flu shot and handled it like a champ!
That night Casey and I took the boys to Krispy Kreme, for donuts, for handling their doctor visits and shots so well. 
We love these boys!

Mason Turns 4

I can't believe my Mason is 4 years old!   Mason made me a mom and I couldn't be happier with what a sweet, happy, loving, kind, and silly boy he is becoming. 
Mason turned 4 on September 16th.  Mason woke up bright and early for his birthday.  He was so excited.  Mason loves digger construction trucks, so I had decorated the house in digger trucks. 
We ate breakfast then got ready for the day.  We then met Casey at Lowe's Extreme Air Sports.  Mason loves this place and he and Tanner had so much fun playing around. 

After Lowe's, I took the boys to Pier 49 Pizza.  Mason loves pizza and he was so excited that we got to go here for lunch. 
After lunch we went to the park.  One of the only things Mason wanted to do on his birthday was play with his friends.  So we invited them to play at the park and eat birthday popsicles.  Meg, Mabel, and Maccoy joined us at the park.  Mason had so much fun playing with Mabel on his birthday.

  After the park it was home for naps.  After naps, Mason got to open his presents.  He got a backhoe loader truck, Grave Digger the legend, and some new clothes.  Mason was so excited about his new presents. 

After opening presents, we took Mason to his favorite restaurant, Taco Amigo.  Mom, Dad, Myrn, and Lin came with us. 
After dinner, we drove home.  Grandma and Grandpa "Christmas" came over to celebrate Mason's birthday.  They gave Mason a construction site plate set.  We sang Happy Birthday to Mason and he blew out the candles on his construction sight cake.  We then had cake and ice cream. 

After cake and ice cream, we said goodbye to grandma and grandpa and got ready for bed.  Mason's birthday continued the next morning with grandma and grandpa coming to visit and bringing Mason donuts, new clothes, and a construction sight dump truck.  Mason sure was spoiled by those that love him so much. 
We sure love our little Mason and we are so grateful that he is part of our family!!
Here are 4 things about our Mason and 4 years old:
1.  Mason loves all kinds of trucks.  Monster trucks, digger trucks, auto haulers, semi trucks, you name it and Mason loves them.  He can also name all the different types of trucks.  You point to a truck and Mason can name it for you.
2.  Mason loves books.  He loves looking at them, try to read them, and loves to be read to.  Mason has about 20 books in a small bin that he likes to sleep by on this bed.  I hope Mason always continues to have a strong love for books and reading.
3.  Mason learned how to ride his bike without training wheels.  Casey has been working with him on it and he finally got it!
4.  Mason loves any chance he gets to spend time with family.  If he had it his way, he'd have Family Home Evening every night. 
We love you Mason!!

Blake at 1 Month Old

Our little Blakey is already one month old.  I can't believe how fast time flies.  We love baby Blake so much and we are so grateful he is part of our family. 
Here are 10 things about Blake at 1 month old:
1.  Blake still sleeps a lot!  He is also sleeping really well through the night, about 5-6 hours.
2.  Blake eats about 8 times a day and is eating about 2.5 oz.
3.  Blake is very very loved by his older brothers Mason and Tanner.
4.  Blake loves to be held.
5.  Blake loves to eat!
6.  Blake loves to be swaddled.
7.  Blake has the cutest blond hair!
8.  Blake has been out of the house only once at 1 month old.  We took Mason and Tanner swimming at Casey's work and Blake was a champ and slept the entire time.
9.  Blake has been opening his eyes a little more and will make eye contact with you.
10.  Blake is almost back to his birth weight, weighing 7lbs. 8oz. 

Blake Newborn Pictures

Blake at just 5 days old had his newborn pictures.  I love how they turned out. I love this little guy so much and I'm so grateful he is part of our little family.