Our Little Family

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Wedding Season

My sister Brooke on my Dad's fam got married 7/11/09 in the Bountiful temple. It was a great day filled with family, love and celebrating. Congrats to Brooke & Shad - such a beautiful couple - wishing you a great life together! Enjoy the Ride!

Brothers Spencer & Connor with Mom

Christian tearing up the dance floor with a lady friend.

Me & My Honey

The Boys enjoying the night.

My Dad & Step-Mom

The Bridesmaids "showing a little leg"

My good friend Whitney also got married in the Bountiful temple the same week...7/7/09. It was so fun gathering with old friends at scenic Snow Basin Resort and celebrating the beginning of Whit & Jake's life together. It was a really special day and they were both so happy!

Congrats, love you guys!

The O-Town Girls strike a pose - so glad we're all still friends!!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

ONE

1st Birthday Bash at Nana's House - who else would give babycakes a double chocolate cake to bash?

Happy FIRST Birthday to Mason ~ our beautiful blue eyed, toe-head, BITING, Mr. Intense, wild boy, newly walking (yes he's mobile), always babbling BOY! We sure love you and are so happy to have you in our family!

Word of the Moment: "Hot." Smart boy, seeing the recent 100 degree temps.

Favorite Toys: mom's blowdryer and curling iron (hence the word "Hot"), remotes, cell phones, power outlets, dirt (to eat of course), mom's flowers, dog food (from our borrowed dog) and let's not forget the open toilet (bonus when there's toilet paper within).

Nickname: Master of Chaos (MOC) by Jace

Mr. Mason has 2 Speeds: Sleep and Fast (or Destroy)

Where Has Our Baby Gone?

It makes me sad looking at how fast my sweet baby boy has grown in one short year...but I'm also looking forward to many more "firsts" to come. Happy Birthday Big Boy!

Friday, July 17, 2009

The Beach...in Utah

That's right, who knew there's a beach in Utah?? Minus the salt water, sharks and waves that is. Thanks to a tip from a friend, we found this great little lake in Herriman with a blocked off shallow area for the kids. Yes, it was a drive but definitely worth the trek. The kids LOVED playing in the sand (more like cat litter) and they could touch in the water (hence, mom could actually relax and enjoy the sun and water too). We'll definitely be going back so let us know if you want to join...next Wednesday? Thanks for letting us in on your great find Jess!

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Ranch Reunion

We had our first Morgan Reunion with Troy's immediate family (25 people +1 on board) at Reid Ranch in the mountains past Strawberry. I highly recommend it for any family or large group. They had something for everyone: fishing, horseback riding, swimming (3 pools & hot tub), paddle boats, archery, mini golf, basketball, playground, campfires and they cooked all our meals - cafeteria style. Each group stays in a big lodge with tons of bedrooms, beds and most rooms have their own bathrooms.

Not surprisingly, Christian was voted as the family member who had the most fun - he really did every single activity and didn't stop until the wee hours of the night. He especially loved fishing with Daddy and his new Spiderman fishing pole.

Snacktime after swimming, my cute cuddly duck!

Grandpa's biggest catch

Cheesy Couple Pose - Beautiful Backdrop

They made us wear these dorky helmets and lifevests on the horses, apparently they didn't want anyone drowning if we fell off??

A real weapon in my son's hand, watch out!

Daddy/Son Time

The kids made twice daily trips to the "Trading Post" to pick out treats, snowcones and icecream. That's what vacation is all about, right?

Water Boy loves loves to swim, can't get him out of the water!

My cute boys with their "walking sticks" - aka SWORDS

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Child's Prayer

I have to document Christian's priceless prayer tonight..."bless that I can see Bob & Nat, bless that I can play with I.I. (cousins), bless that I can play with that dragon sword at Grandma's, bless that I can be a good boy to mom and dad, bless that I can be good to Mason, bless that I can play with that dragon sword before Bob gets it, bless my lightsaver sword with the button like Bob's green lightsaver sword"...I jump in, "in the name of Jesus Christ Amen." Christian, "no Mom, I forgot something, dear Heavenly Father, bless that I can play with that dragon sword..." You get the point, apparently if you repetitively ask for something, it will come true. Then I compliment him, "good prayer bud, Heavenly Father will like that one." Christian, "yea and he really likes that dragon sword."

The Weapon Obsession Continues...too funny!