HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

I really can't believe that it was four years ago that we were married it seems like yesterday! For our anniversary we went out to eat at a nice restaurant and Dan and I felt so out of place because we are used to going places that are sutiable for kids. It was a nice change to actually enjoy our meal and we sure had fun. The things we took for granted before children! After dinner we went up to Midway and stayed up there for the night because the next morning Dan ran the 10K Swiss Day's race. We stayed there for the morning and Dan went shopping with me at all the fun booths they have. I think it is the only time he is enjoyable to shop with and only because he has to be. It was nice to have a break and just relax but of course we both wanted to get back in time to watch saturday college football. My Cougars are sure looking good!!!!

It's All About Dada

I have decided that it would be fun to make a list of all the things Luke loves to do with his Dad. So here they are:

1. Any time Dad says "Beijing" no matter where Luke is in the house he yells back "jing."

2. They love to golf! Everytime Luke hits the ball he says "nice and easy" just like Dad.

3. Sleep!!! If I leave them alone with out fail everytime I come back the house is quiet and I will find my two boys out cold.

4. They love to play with any kind of ball. It is always a race to see who can throw them up or down the stairs the fastest.

5. Luke has to get ready with Dad, if Dad shaves Luke shaves, if Dad brushes his teeth Luke brushes his, it Dad puts on a tie Luke has to put on a tie, etc

6. They both love their bikes.

7. They fight over who is master of the t.v. remote. Now Luke has his own!

8. I pack snacks for both Luke and Dad! I don't think either one could make it through church wihtout them.

9. They love to eat.

10. Finally, it is a competition to see who can get more sympathy from mom when they get hurt. Luke usually wins!

I guess the only thing that is different between them is Luke loves the color BLUE and Dad loves the color RED.

WHEN

When did it happen? I am with you all day everyday and never saw it, but days later when I developed this picture there it was. I've been watching for it- expecting it really. Everyone said it happens quicker then you think but it still came as a surprise. There are those moments in every child's life when you see the future--that change from one stage in life to another not measured by calendar days. So when I looked at your little body trying so hard to make a basket I was struck by the little boy that was starting to emerge. Perhaps enough of the little baby remains to disguise it in person, but it is apparent to me in this picture that you are growing up. I knew it would happen and happen soon, I just didn't know WHEN!!

Exciting Bathroom News

One of Luke's favorite things to do is watch people go potty. He loves to ripe off a square of toilet paper and hand it to you, then flush the toilet, and yell "bye bye" as he slams the lid. So I thought it was worth a try to see if maybe he would go to. I bought him a little toilet at Wal-Mart and poof he now goes "poo poo" by him self. It is so nice and saving us tons of money on diapers, not to mention it is easy clean up. Lets just say my new favorite thing is when he comes running into the room yelling "poo poo mommy" I never thought words like that would sound so lovely!! I guess the bottom line is I absolutely love being a mom.

So we have had and eventful summer so far. I feel like I am always on the go and making so many fun memories. We just got back from the Jones family reunion at Lake Tahoe and besides the nine hour long car ride there and nine hours back we had a blast. Luke loves the Lake and could have spent all day there. We have also gone camping with the Sorensen's. We went up to Knotty Pines and Dan and I were able to go on a 14 mile bike ride thanks to Grandma's babysitting skills. We went to Midway with my immediate family and lets say when we all get together there is a lot of competition. We had the regular soccer tournament and of course there was racing and wrestling. It is crazy and out of control but Luke sure loves all of his cousins. Stephanie, my sister, and her family were able to visit for three weeks and that was probably the highlight of my summer. Her kids are great and Jackson and Luke are so similar it is scary. They did great though because i think Jackson left with only three bite marks!! I guess it is time to get back to normalcy and hopefully we can get Luke off of his sugar high. I don't think he has ever had so much sugar before. Everytime I turned around someone was giving him more candy. The best part so far is that Luke recognizes all his cousins and can call almost all of them by name.

We went to the park this weekend and had a blast. The warm weather made everyone happy especially our little guy. We played on the playground, watch T-ball and soaked up as much sun as possible. We are all really enjoying our summer together and I think Luke will go crazy when it is time for Dad to go back to school but we won't think about that yet!!

My Little Cougar Fan

I love it when my parents give Luke BYU clothes! I think there is nothing more fun then when I dress him in his outfits and the cougars win too. I need to have as much fun with him before he gets older and wants to be just like Dad!