Labor Day!

We got together for a little family fun on Labor Day. My mom invited us to come get in the pool, and we enjoyed, the nice surprise of, a visit from my cousin Kevin. He came all the way from Las Vegas. His brother, dad and niece were up for the weekend too, but they already went home. My Grandma Andreason came over as well.



We enjoyed some yummy food, as always!



The twins enjoyed the chips and salsa! They kind of made a mess, but oh well.




Nephew K enjoyed playing with Cousin Kevin. It's always nice when there's someone new, who is fresh on patience and enthusiasm!



The boys all played in the pool. I just sat on the edge. September has been a little bit chillier than expected. The weather has been that perfect temperature for once. Though I'm kind of sad. I was planning on a warm September like we had last year. I am getting excited for fall though!

Labor Day Weekend!

It's the last weekend of summer, and I wasn't about to miss it. C-section or not, I wanted to join in the celebrating- after all the state I was in was better then having to endure one more weekend pregnant.


Saturday the 4th

We had a fun celebration with the Andreason Family. It was great to see everyone.








Baby M snoozed almost the whole time.




Craig enjoyed being able to rough house with the guys.




I think we all enjoyed our time with the Andreason Family. Hope we can get together more!

Monday the 6th

We met once again at the my parents pool for perhaps the last swim of the summer. There was a fall nip in the air, but it was still rather warm and beautiful outside.



The pool was super warm thanks to the heater. Everyone enjoyed swimming that day. I even got in and sat in a lounger for a bit.





Little H enjoyed holding his baby. He's usually sweet about it, but I'm sure we all expected an eye dig, or something along those lines, to come of it eventually.





Buy me toys and I'll ignore them, but give me a fork and I'm happy.



The boys love all the yummy corn we've been getting. And they eat it so well too.



As always we all enjoyed a fun holiday weekend!

Septmeber 7, 2009: Our Labor Day Adventures

On Labor Day we decided to drive up to Salt Lake to visit Travis' Grave. Travis was my mom's first baby that she had with her first husband. He died when he was about 20 months old- before my Mom had even met my Dad. My mom had him buried in Salt Lake next to his dad, who shot himself shortly after my mom had left him. My Dad has adopted, and been sealed to, Travis, and he's always been a special part of our family. I remember when I was little I used to day dream about what it would be like if he were still alive. I mostly dreamed that he would get after Brady for teasing me ;)




It was nice to be able to spend some time up there. We had to feed the boys lunch so we had an excuse to just sit and talk about my mom's baby boy. I have never fully appreciated what my mom went through until now. Having your own babies puts things into perspective.



Towards the end of our visit Craig and I walked over to the Oriental graves that are just a few steps from Travis' grave. There are these two alters over there where relatives can come and burn sacrifices. Here's Craig showing me one of the alters.



After visiting the grave it was on to down town to ride the trains and visit the 'nacle- The Tabernacle- and the square- Temple Square- as my nephew calls them.






We also visited The Gateway, which was kind of dull because everything was closed. Even the DQ was closed :( And, much to my nephews disappointment, the fountain was shut down for repairs. He still found a way to enjoy himself though.





The boys took turns practicing sitting up. Big H wasn't quite as eager as little H. I had to scoot him up next to the fence. We never could get him to lift his head up.




After our ventures in the big city we headed South for some Del Taco and Home ;)