Summer 2014

This summer we had so much fun despite the fact that I was so incredibly sick. It was our summer of hiking fun! The boys and I went hiking almost every Monday and really enjoyed being in the mountain and soaking up the beauty around us. So here are some pictures of hikes and other summer fun activities.

Here is my cute little Aaron at it again! Butter for breakfast, why not?! Check out my face fell on the cement and got all dinged up.

Fourth of July fun with the Peterson cousins. Parade at Murray park with a yummy breakfast compliments of Stacie and others, then a Parade! We got lots of taffy to take home.

Trying to take some fun photos of my boys but I can't get them to smile or look at me at the same time. I eventually gave up, this was one of the better pictures.

More fourth of July fun at our house. We played outside with my family and did sparklers. This was the first time Eli was able to do them all by himself, last year he was still too scared.

Shoes on the wrong feet, oh and they are Eli's shoes and a bowl on my head. I'm ready for the day!

Hiking up to Lake Solitude with Grandpa (who is taking the picture) and Aunt Kay! The boys did great, it was a pretty tough hike. We saw a moose, chipmunks, and found a mine!

All they need are some pitch forks, Aaron and his friend Camille enjoying sippy cups together.

TOMATOES!

We went camping with just the girls in my family and the boys, here are some photos of our outing!

Ready for tin foil dinners and S'mores!

S'MORES!

Hiking with the family in Arizona!

The boys just goofing off and playing around, the fewer the cloths on Aaron the better. He's either missing a shirt or his shorts.

Eli learning to ride a bike! Never seen anyone learn so fast, up and down the street twice and he was ready to go!

Singing in the rain! Okay no singing going on but we sure had fun playing and getting wet! Puddle jumping is so much fun!

Aaron preparing for his photo shoot (those will come a little later) We weren't sure we were going to  be able to take pictures because it was raining but it cleared up just enough for us to get some cute pictures.

Eli's fourth birthday party, it was a tool/bike/car party. He couldn't make up his mind so we threw in a little bit of everything.

First day of Preschool (year 2 for Eli) Aaron isn't technically in preschool but will be there anyway.

Eli's Preschool Class!

Camping in the Uintas! This picture was taken after a long and horrible night. Aaron didn't hardly sleep and struggled all night long and pregnant Mommy was exhausted by the time morning came. But we survived!

Fishing and playing around at Mirror Lake. Luckily after a brutal night we relaxed a little and did some fishing. Didn't catch anything but we tried.

Going on another hike, this is at the beginning of Cascade Springs hike!

Such a beautiful hike and the colors were gorgeous! In the last picture you'll notice that Aaron doesn't have pants on because he fell into the river! He was fine but got quite the cold shocker!

More Hiking! Here we go to Donut Falls. We ran into some moose on the way back and Jared asked Aaron what they were and Aaron said "Triceratops!"

Gardner Village for some more witch watching!

Eli doesn't nap very often anymore but when he does fall asleep its always in an interesting place!

Spring is here! 2014

Spring has come and it's time to head back outdoors! Hiking, biking, Easter and more. 

One awesome morning hairdo!

We love riding bikes, Eli is on a trike but not for long. Aaron is so funny, he'll ride his bike down the street but not back up.

Aaron looking super cute and Eli just looks studly in his skeleton PJ's complete with sunglasses, golf club, and gun!

Eli and his friend Benson out for a ride!

Eli and his friend Kawika fighting off the Bad Guys!

Snuggled up, blankies and all!

The start and finish of a great snowman! There wasn't much snow but we made it work. Aaron didn't make it to the end, he's not a huge fan of the cold.

Here comes trouble! Mommy was making pancakes when someone decided to climb up and "help".

More Wheeler Farm! Love the picture of Aaron, it just makes me so happy when I see it!

Easter Egg Hunt! Eli really got the concept this year and Aaron was a bit slower but we recovered all the eggs.

Eli and Aaron helping me make a pie crust!

Eli's first slot canyon (Yankee Doodle)! Mommy was so proud of him! He did such a great job. And many thanks to the guy who showed us how to repel with Eli in the front, it will be valuable information in the years to come!

Swimming and skim boarding on the river! The boys had so much fun splashing and playing in the mud, a little boy's paradise!

Eli just chillin'! One shoe off and one shoe on, hey diddle diddle my son Aaron!

Cinco de Mayo with our friends! Went and hit up a taco stand!

Eli helping me clean the house, I think that his pants are probably doing a better job than the rag in his hands.

Our first summer hike! We did a short hike to a small waterfall. We did a hike almost every Monday throughout the summer, it was an awesome experience.

The boys testing out their rock climbing skills! Cute little Aaron chillin on a rock.

Eli decided to play soccer with some of his friends and it was hilarious. Everyone else followed the ball in a big clump except Eli who had his own agenda and would run around the field completely oblivious to the game around him. Aaron proved to be quite the good little kicker and I think kicked the ball more than Eli did.

My birthday present to me! We went to Zions and hiked Emerald Pools. It was a perfect day to hike it, the waterfalls were really full due to a little flash flooding, such a beautiful place.

More St. George fun. Lucy pretended to be a horse and pulled the boys around in the wagon, which they loved. Yummy chocolate cake for my birthday, thanks Donna. Upper Emerald pools!