Chuck E Cheese Please!!!

Once upon a lifetime ago, I remember the thrill and excitement I got when we were so lucky to get to go to Chuck E Cheese's. Growing up in Utah we didn't get to go to them very often because, as far as I know, they don't exist there. It seemed like a once in a lifetime chance to be able to go when we went on vacation to California. At least that is what I remember. Well those days are long gone for me, but it is just the beginning for our little ones. Lucky for them we live just 20 minutes away from one, maybe a little unlucky for me and Shawn. No, actually I don't mind. I love to see my kids having fun. What parent doesn't right. Last Friday we went for my neice Brytin's birthday. All the kids had such a great time. We got a few good shots of the kids in action.

Fox

Fox and Boston played a little game of air hockey. As you can see from their faces, they had the time of their lives.

Boston

But watch out, Fox has a little competitve streak in him already. The look on his face says it all.


Jayde has a look of concentration going on. She gets that tongue sticking out thing from her dad. They look exactly the same. Tongue out to the side and all.

Jayde doesn't care that she can barely see. She was just having so much fun.

Pictures of Tammy's visit

Visitors

My sister Tammy and her family finally got the opportunity to come out here for a visit. It was her kid's first time on an airplane and they all flew on buddy passes right at the end of the summer vacation when the traveling seems to be extremely busy. Luckily they got on the first flight they tried. However, getting back was not so easy. They were stuck here a day and a half longer than they anticipated. I was fine with it because I didn't want to see them go. We went to several Braves games (a common thing around here if you haven't figured out yet), Six Flags water park, and a place called the Underground. We went shopping and showed them around our town. We had a lot of fun and I am so happy they finally got to come out here and see where I live. I wish they could come out more often.

Reunions part 2

The main reason for visiting Utah again was our little family reunion. We don't get to see each other all at once very often, and some might say that is a good thing, but all in all we had a good time. I love my family very much and any time we get to spend with them is worth it. Brian and Holly were in charge this year and they worked really hard to get ready for it. So thank you so much Brian and Holly.

We enjoyed swimming, playing in the stream, getting muddy, playing with water balloons, volleyball, fireworks, BBQ, snacking all day, and just visiting. We also took a day to go to Lagoon together. There are a lot of rides that even Jayde can go on so my kids had a great time. I don't know if it is normal, but that particular Saturday was so crowded, and combined with the hot weather, we left the park a little earlier than I would have liked to.

Family reunion pics

Reunions

We have done a lot in the last few weeks. So I will probably have to tell you all about it in a few different posts so I don't bore you all in one long post, or better yet drive myself crazy trying to remember it all tonight. We took another trip to Utah and we spent just over a week there. Shawn worked here a couple of the days so it was just me and the kids for a little bit. During that time I was able to finally see some of my long lost friends. I will start with Cari and Liz. Some of my best friends from high school. I haven't seen them for many many years. Too many. I had such a good time just visiting with them. Although now that I have, I don't know if I feel the need to have another baby to keep up with them, or feel the need to stop because there were 11 kids between the 3 of us under one roof. Crazy is all I have to say, but it was so fun to see all their kids and how completely adorable they all are. I wish we were able to get a picture of all the kids together, but we never got around to taking on the challenge.

Cari, Jenise, Liz

The other very good friend of mine that I got to see is Paige. It hasen't been as long since I have seen her, but it has been long enough. It is always so good to visit with Paige, but this time I finally got to meet her little man Grayson. What a cutie.

Jayde, Grayson, Fox

After seeing so many babies this trip, one thing is for certain, Fox and Jayde want a baby. I couldn't keep them away from Cari's twins or Grayson. But I am afraid that if they get a new baby, they will probably maul it to death.