Cedar Mountain

We had a really fun time up at Woods Ranch this past Friday night where we cooked foil dinners and just played. It was a MUCH needed family outing...Kimball has been working looooooooong hours for the past 3 weeks in the fall harvest (and the end is not in sight yet)....so we were all delighted that he took a night off to hang out with us!!!

The scenery was very pretty with the colors changing

Cute McKay...we found some swings and a big tire

The chef with his little helper

8 Months Old

So I realize that every parent thinks their kid is the cutest, but does your heart not just light up by seeing this little man's smile??? Nelson is such a fun baby. He is not so much of a social baby, but I think it is because he is extremely active and so curious. At this age, McKay couldn't move around at all, so he would just sit and look at people and smile at them. Nelson doesn't really observe people as much because he would rather move! 

Generosity

John Holmes said, “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”

Today I was reminded that there really are some very good, generous people out there! I came up to get in line at walmart. A middle-aged man was in front of me. He looked back at me and could see my two boys (who were actually being pretty good) and my cart full of stuff. I just said hi to him and started unloading my cart. He paid and went on his way and as I got up to the check stand, the checker said, "that man left $60 to go towards your groceries." Sixty dollars? That is a lot of money in my book! I was shocked. That was the most generous thing a complete stranger has ever done for me. I almost got teary-eyed just thinking of how nice that was! I plan to do the same for someone else....it made such a difference to me!

7 months

 I can't believe my little man is 7 months old! He is doing the army crawl all over the place. McKay is constantly building "gates" to keep his toys protected....we have had numerous conversations about sharing. :) Nelson is such a cute little baby, especially when he smiles. I love it. 

It's raining, it's pouring

 Has anyone else in Utah been surprised by how much rain we've been getting????

Thunderstorms and rain showers are pretty frequent in the late summer here, but this year has been more than usual. And I am in LOVE with this weather!!! It's not so good for the farmers...but it sure does remind me of home!

Rebekah & Grandma Hatch

 While we were in Seattle, we spent some time visiting with grandma Hatch (my mom's mom) and cousin Rebekah and her cute little boy. Rebekah and I grew up together and we are "bosom friends." {Name that movie!!} She is the best! Such a great example to me in so many ways. I love her. It was also really nice to be at grandma's house again. Her yard was beautiful, and she made us some tasty food, as always. :)

July 2012

More Beach

I LOVE the Beach!!! I could sit or play on the beach all day long. 

This is my brother, Scott

 A tradition we have is doing a cook-out on the beach with foil dinners and corn on the cob...yummy!

 My dad and Nelson

 Two Thumbs Up

Me and my boys. We missed Kimball a lot. We sure wish he can come to the beach next time.