He's Proud Of Me!

I have been continually reminded lately that I am a horrible blogger and I happen to agree. I do well for a while and post a ton for catch up and then I get busy and it stops. I am going to try to finish my catching up before Christmas so bear with me while I post tons of pictures over the next couple of days.

I don't have my camera with me right now, but I did want to post one memory from this week.

Bryce and Gavyn are currently taking gymnastics classes. Anyone who knows me will know that I absolutely LOVE gymnastics. I continued to take classes after Gavyn was born and my last class I took was a couple of years ago when Curtis was in the middle of his chemotherapy. It was my release and I loved it. I ended up stopping when I went one night and Curtis called me because he was so sick and couldn't help the kids with something. After that I decided my release could wait because I was needed at home.

Anyway, the boys' spotter left on a mission on Wednesday so I started spotting both of their classes this week. Bryce's was on Monday. He has such natural talent! He started doing back handsprings by himself on his third day in class. Miss Paunie was teaching them a new trick and she asked me to demonstrate it for them. It was doing a handstand and then stepping down and going right into a back handspring. With a spot the first time I got up and did it for the class and then I was able to do it on my own. Bryce was so impressed and was telling everyone that I was his mom. After gym class he came up and gave me a big hug and told me he was so proud of me for being able to do the trick and that he loves me so much.

This was the highlight of my week!

Grandma Rumsey

On Friday, September 10, 2009 my Grandma Rumsey passed away. She had just turned 81 a few weeks prior on August 28th. My aunts threw a great big surprise birthday party for her and regrettably we were not able to go, but here are some of pictures from her birthday party last year. Every year grandma gets a picture taken with her daughters. It has been such an awesome tradition and I love looking back at the pictures through the years!

2008

Mom, Aunt Terry, Aunt Raylene, Grandma Rumsey, and Aunt Debbie

Desi, Tyler, Heidi, Gavyn, Curtis, Mom, Dad, Jen, Rachael, James and Andrew

Cayden, Cameron, Grandma Rumsey, Bryce

Cameron, Gavyn, and Cayden with their Great Grandma Rumsey

Gavyn and Bryce with Great Grandma Rumsey

Isn't she so cute! I love Grandma and I will miss her so much. I am grateful for the knowledge that I will get to see her again some day and that she is up in Heaven with my sweet Mayson taking care of him for me.

Shoshone Falls

In May of this year we went with my parents and my sister's family to Shoshone Falls. The water level was high and it made it even more amazing. The kids had a blast. We looked at the falls, walked the trails, and had a picnic.

I loved this sign coming into the park. Apparently, they need to let us know not only when they are opened, but what time they are closed.

These cousins just love each other so much.

Here's Rachael giving herself bunny ears. She cracks me up!

We told them they had to hold hands and so this is how they walked around.

Here is a picture of our group.

Andrew, Cayden, and Cameron climbed up this steep hill to get a picture in the cave.

Then, Cayden begged me to climb up with him.

Here is our view point from the cave looking down. It was really steep!

Overall, the falls were beautiful, the company was awesome, and we all had a great time. We can't wait to go back again next year.

Easter Weekend 2009

For Easter 2009 we went to Salt Lake City for the weekend. Gavyn had to have his yearly check up at Primary Children's Hospital so we decided to make it a full weekend of fun. We could have just stayed in the hotel the whole time and the kids would have been just as happy! We spent every day playing and then went back to the hotel to play in the pool every night. The kids love it. Here are the many pictures from the trip.

Our first stop was to Cabella's. We LOVE Cabella's and the kids love looking at all the exhibits.

Then, we went to the Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving Point. Bryce is my dinosaur boy so this was his favorite.

Then we went to Boondocks for some food, miniature golf, batting cages, and games. This is us miniature golfing. It had the cutest course.

And this was Bryce when it was time to leave. He was not impressed. (I am so one of those mom's who when a child is hurt or crying makes sure they are going to live and then grabs the camera to document it!) Yes, he is hiding underneath the table.

Since they were all exhausted we then made our way over to IKEA - the greatest store on earth! Curtis and I LOVE shopping there. The kids know that once we walk in the doors it will be a while before we leave.

Luckily, Gavyn fell asleep pretty quick. Bryce eventually fell asleep too with Gavyn laying across his lap and he on top of Gavyn. The camera was underneath them or I would have had a picture of that too!

And then there was food! This perked everyone right up again. My boys definately need their food.

On Saturday morning we had an Easter egg hunt for the kids in the hotel room. Curtis took them out in the hallway for a walk and when they came back the room was covered with eggs.

These pictures are somewhat out of order from this point on. . . oh'well. We hit the Children's Museum and let the kids play for a while. Curtis and I love this museum as much as the kids do!

We were there early so this is Bryce and Gavyn trying to open the gate while Cayden takes a rest.

The helicopter on the room is always a favorite!

Cayden reporting the news.

This kept all four of my boys occupied for quite some time. You put the cupcake holders in and watch them fly around.

And, this was my masterpiece! Bryce helped build the ball in the background.

Earthquake time!

We went to the Pioneer Park for a huge Easter egg hunt that was going on and the boys got to meet the Easter bunny.

We also went to Temple Square and went on a tour of the all the buildings.

Here we are at the conference center.

And this is from the roof of the conference center.

These were my favorite two statues!

A father holding his son.

The Tree of Life.

Overall we had a great time and went home happy and exhausted. We can't wait to do it again next year!