Jack Johnson

Last night Nathan and I went to the Jack Johnson Concert. It was really fun. He is super talented and it was fun to see him play all the different guitars he had and the ukulele. My favorite was when he sang Upside, Down from the Curious George movie. That is the song that made me really like his music. I would put the movie on for the kids just so I could hear the awesome songs. The kids got kind of sick of always having to watch that movie so good thing I got the CD. I was really surprised at how good Jack Johnson sounded live, he sound just like his Cd's. I like how casual he is, he was on stage with flip flops, jeans and a t-shirt on. We had the best seats you could get, but the funny thing is we didn't have seats and we stood the whole time. I think next time we would pay less for seats, funny how that works. I couldn't believe how close we really were. It was funny though cause we had quite the night with all the traffic getting there which was insane, and then we stood in line to get some food and when Nathan was the next in line we found out that all the chicken and all the stuff for the tacos was out. We just couldn't believe it. The Usana Amphitheatre was completely full, so we headed out a little early so that we didn't have to take forever getting home. There was quite the interesting mix of people and it was fun to people watch. All and all it was an amazing night, being out with my amazing husband Nathan, who bought me tickets and took me to the concert-I love him!

Thanks to Marci for watching the kids, we can't wait to have theirs later this month when they go to Dave Matthews.

Cookies...Anyone

We went down to Cabelas, in Lehi. We told the kids we were going to a store with animals like the museum in St. George so Elise knew she needed her binoculars. We got down there and took the kids to the mountain by the animals and Elise pulled out her binoculars and started scanning the mountain for animals. Nathan was by her and asked her what the animal was right in front of them. Elise replied a Beaver, Nathan surprised that she knew that so easily asked her how she knew that and Elise with out question replied to her dad, "Cause I am a smart cookie, Dad." We all just laughed.

Family Night

A few Mondays ago we took the kids miniature golfing for family night. They always want to go golfing when they find out that, that is what dad is doing, especially Brycen. We went to classic Cherry Hill, and we figured that about everyone else had the same idea they were super busy. It was good though cause he could take our time and not rush the kids. The first 4 holes we had to keep telling the kids to not pick up the golf balls, they definitely were new to this. Elise loved all the castles that you got to shot your ball in. The best part of the night was on the last hole. Brycen had chosen a yellow golf ball to play with that night, since yellow is his favorite. We got to the last hole and Nathan and I told the kids that once you shot your ball in the hole with the clock your ball is gone, and is put away till next time you come play. So Brycen and Elise go first and shot their ball in. Brycen still didn't quite understand. His ball went in and he couldn't find it so he started looking around, and notices on the the hole behind us that there is a yellow ball, so that had to be it. He went running over there, Nathan and I caught on to what was going on but weren't close enough to him, so we call out to him and tell him no. He just is sure that, that was his ball and he was going to go get it. So he did, and the little boy whose ball it was started crying. I ran over and had him give it back and apologized up and down. I felt so bad, but yet couldn't help but smile.

Access Hollywood

Nathan's Mom is Diana in the green for those of you who haven't meet her, she is FABULOUS!

Nathan's Mom

I thought it would be fun to put Nathan's mom's TV debut on the blog so everyone can see how fabulous she is. She truly is wonderful and I have such admiration for her, and her great abilities. She is a fighter and I am so glad. She has many wonderful qualities and abilities I would love to learn to have. It was fun to see her on TV and how beautiful she looked. The kids of course loved seeing Grandma on TV. They love her so incredibly much and there isn't a prayer said in our house with out a blessing for Grandma. Keep fighting Mom, we love you!

Our kids

This post is mainly so I don't forget the funny things my kids say and do. Lately Elise and Brycen have started telling me I am a hearsey which anyone in Nathan's family will know right where that came from. On that same note last night as we were eating dinner Elise was sitting next to me and had just finished some grapes and had the left over stem piece and went to put it on the plate with the other grapes, and being the daddy's girl she is it landed right in my cup, which again anyone in Nathan's family will understand. We all busted up laughing. Its so great to see her personality and how she is growing up, yet I hate that its happening so fast. The other night in the car she was singing to her hearts content and it was the cutest thing ever. I hope its a while till she grows out of singing Twinkle little star, my favorite line is when it says, "up above" and Elise sings it "hubba bubba".

The other day Brycen and Elise went over to a friends house to play in the sprinklers, they were so tired afterwards so we came home for naps. After naps I said to Brycen you guys played hard today, and he said to me, "No mom we played med-de-dium. " I just laughed. So glad I have such great kids, love 'em.

Camping

Before the 24th of July, we were able to take a break and head out camping. We went up to our favorite campsite in Logan at Spring Hollow. The kids of course loved the tent and just always wanted to be in there. We were up there for three days and two nights. We have some how lost the cap to one of our air mattresses, so when we got up there we had no way to use our air mattress. Nathan and I were truly ruffing it on that one, our backs were so sore by the time we made it home. We got to take the kids fishing, and went on a hike. We also drove up to Bear Lake and the kids and Nathan went swimming, I was way to cold and sat on the beach with all the towels on me. Good thing Nathan is a fun dad, because I wimped out. We also had some Europeans on the beach by us, and I think they translated the whole Bear Lake thing wrong- but that's a whole other story! Then we went to get the always fabulous Bear Lake raspberry shakes, I think that was my favorite part. Nathan got a Banana Cream Pie shake that was tasty and the Onion Rings were delicious. After Bear Lake we went down to Logan for the afternoon and drove around to see how much it has changed. We drove by my old apartment were Nathan and I met and it was fun to show the kids. Then we went back to the tent for s'mores and hot dogs. The next morning we were planning to get up and get going so we had all the bags packed for the most part. At about 7 am we woke up to the sound of thunder and so Nathan and I jumped up started rolling sleeping bags and got the kids in the car while we took the tent and the rest of the stuff down in about 15 minutes. Right as we were folding up the tent it really started to pour. Nathan and I jumped in the car soaked and headed for home. When we got to Logan I looked over at Nathan's white shirt and where the rain drops had hit his shirt it started to turn yellow. My gray sweat pants were the same, and so was our pillow case that had got rain on it as well. It was the weirdest thing. All and all a great camping trip and fun time with our little family.