Seriously!?!

Seriously Nevada!?! 

You are making it really hard for me to love you right now!

NJHS

Austin was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society tonight. We are really proud of him and all of his accomplishments. I truly admire him and his desire and effort to succeed in school. That attitude will take him far!

Celebrate

This past weekend we took another trip to Utah (2nd in 3 weeks). We went in for a birthday celebration weekend. The adults in Matt's family went to Heber to spend the night at the Homestead. Becky turned 60 a few weeks ago and we also had Josie, Jake, Tom and Matt's birthdays as well. We had a great time being back with everyone. We are tired of always missing things, so we decided to make the trip. 
We spent a lot of time chatting, eating, playing on the pool and riding Pete and Merr's scooters around town. It was fun to be able to reconnect and spend time with Matt's siblings without having to worry about the kiddos for a while!

Happy Birthday Sami Rose

Sami was so excited to be in Utah for her birthday. We had a great BBQ at Grandma Marsha's house. Sami is an intense little 7 year old. She loves to read and she is currently writing her first novel. She has journals full of her ideas and stories. She has a great imagination and loves to express herself. Sami still gives us a run for our money and makes us question our parenting skills on a daily basis. Her personality is definitely one that needs to be experienced to fully understand. I love the way that she throws herself into what ever she is doing at full force. I just hope that I can keep her guided in the right direction! Happy #7 Samantha Rose. Our family would not be the same, or as loud, without you!

Horse Trough

When Matt and I were young, growing up in American Fork, we always loved to stop at the horse trough by Easton Browns house to get a drink. Since having kids, they all enjoy checking it on each trip to Utah to see if it is running. For quite a few years it was not running. On our last trip to Utah we noticed that it was flowing again. The boys insisted that we stop and taste the "best water ever!"

Crazy Hair Day

After much deliberation, fighting, persuading and arguing, Sami finally allowed me to really do her hair for crazy hair day. Let's just say that she got a lot of compliments!

Happy 80th Granny!

Grandpa Mary Emma Frandsen had her 80th birthday celebration this past week. We took off late Thursday afternoon to travel to Utah to be with her. I love my grandma. I grew up next door to her and love having her presence in my life. I love the way that she loves to be involved in her family's life. She is always calling to check on us and make sure that we are doing ok. I have a mindful of memories of my grandma. Some of my favorites are: 

Coming home late at night and seeing her standing in her kitchen eating her late night snack of cereal. 

(Usually Suger Smacks!)

Family vacations

Christmas parties with her twice baked potatoes and cheesecake

Eater egg hunts with peanuts and Brachs marshmallow eggs

Saturday lunches at the Tiffin Room

Playing dress up in her old clothes and jewelry

Memorial Days in Fairfield

I have always had a special place in my heart for my grandparents. They have been a major part of my life. I am grateful that my kids have developed their own memories with them. Hopefully they both will be around for a while longer!

 Aunt Nyla was not happy that Austin is now taller than her!

 We all love when George comes to visit and tortures Grandma with his funky piano renditions!

 Lots of dirty feet from playing outside

Keeping up Grandma's tradition of late night cereal!