Coloring Date Night

Friday was date night.

We decided it would be fun to have snacks and color.

Ready to start!

We watched our current favorite show, Big Bang Theory

Aaron's page

My page

I finished mine, Aaron gave up.  To be fair, he had a lot more to color than I did.

Cleaning MeMe's House

Back on May 5, we met at MeMe's house to clean up her front yard, garage, and 4 decks.  It was their neighborhood cleanup, so we could just dump the stuff in the gutter to be picked up later.

Amanda and my mom on the back deck

The front deck

All of the pots from all of the plants Pa had.

Dad trimming tree branches

And now, all of the junk that we cleared out.  This included a bunch of stuff Chase and gathered as he has been going through the house clearing things out.

So much stuff.  It was crazy how many people stopped to go through this and take stuff.

Working in the yard.  Clearing dead things and laying fresh wood chips.

It was a lot of work, but we got all the outside looking awesome!

The Eclipse

Yesterday we went up to my parents for dinner.  We also had a pretty decent view of the eclipse. Until the clouds decided to move in right at the peak of the eclipse.  It was still a pretty neat thing.  My awesome dad ran over to the Clark Planetarium earlier in the week to get us some of the viewers.

Here are some shots through the viewer with my not so awesome camera.

This was as complete as we were able to see it before the clouds moved in.

Dallin thought it was pretty cool.  He was really excited about it.

Amanda and Brooke.  Yes, her shirt is backwards.  You can see the little green tag poking out.

Aiden spent his time eating and stink-bugging his way around the front yard.

MeMe- the pictures will be in your email, and I can't believe we didn't get one of you watching the eclipse!

Happy Birthday!

to 2 of the best guys ever!

Healthy Snacks Date Night

Last weekend for date night, we looked online for healthy snack ideas.  We wanted to get some ideas before we went to the store.  We made a nice list while we watched our current favorite show,  Big Bang Theory.  It was kind of a lame date night, but it was still good.

Monopoly City Date Night

I used to post about our date nights, but then things got crazy and date night consisted of watching TV or a movie.  So, now that things are hopefully settling down and Aiden seems to be sleeping well we are going to actually try and do something else.

This week we played Monopoly City.

In the middle of the game.

We also were listening to some music from Spotify.

It was a fun game.  Aaron won.  We got to talk with each other while we played. It was a relaxing night.

Aiden's First Time in the Hot Tub and Saying Goodbye to Nate and Kassie

On Monday April 30, we drove up to my parents house to spend some time with Nate and Kassie before they leave on Friday.  They are moving to Texas for the summer and we are going to miss them so much!

While at my parents, Aiden got in the hot tub for the first time.

He wasn't sure about it at first

Getting more comfortable

And, now he is loving it!

Amanda helped Brooke practice a backbend

Trying to get pictures of my kids with Nate and Kassie.

My kids aren't very cooperative.

Aiden was giving Kassie this look the whole time.

I think he was confused because she ususally doesn't wear glasses.

And we can't forget Remi!

The kids needed to say good bye to him too!

Nate and Kassie,  we will miss you!

Have a great time in Texas, but make sure you come back!

Birthday Celebrations

April is crazy for birthdays.

On April 22, we had my side of the family over for dinner.

We were celebrating Dallin and Brooke's birthdays.

Also, my dad and Nate's birthdays because Nate will be gone for their birthday.

And we celebrated mine and MeMe's birthdays because life got really crazy and we hadn't done it yet. 

The kids loved opening their presents.

Dallin got the same card from his grandparents and Nate and Kas.

The whole crew!

MeMe opening one of her presents.

Aiden and Nate and Kassie's dog Remi

Nate and Aiden

The next day was Brooke's birthday

She got a room for her dollhouse

and 

a

new

BIKE!

She was so excited.  She is loving riding it up and down the sidewalk.

Birthday outfit!

Then, 4 days later was Dallin's birthday!

He got the Skylanders game he wanted so badly.

See?  He was so surprised!

We made him a very happy boy!

Here is his birthday outfit!

He picked out the shorts all by himself.

Then, wrapping up the birthday madness, we had Aaron's parents over for dinner this last Sunday.