Sunday Walk

I Love how McKay has his hand on Carter's back...

Sunday was a beautiful day and the boys wanted to go on an adventure! Plus, they both had new whistles that they were blowing in the house & driving everyone crazy! So, we packed a bag of snacks and their whistles and walked a walking path by our house that follows a little canal. No rules (other than don't throw your brother into the water), no one telling them to be quiet! They just wandered, threw rocks, and played! We took our time... I kept hearing my Dads voice in my head saying "Let them go... let them be boys! There isn't anything they can hurt"! So, we did just that and had a wonderful time!

Soccer

Well, we froze through a season of Utah soccer!!! Grandma came this last weekend to watch McKay's last two games. Now on to a season of Baseball!

Finger Puppets!

Seriously.... I think these are sooo dang cute! And i have a pile of left over felt from a felt fort i am making my boys... My scraps would be perfect to make these!!! You can buy the pattern to make them for $3 at

http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/05/finger-puppet-patterns-and-instructions.html

the pattern includes 18 different animals! They would be a perfect addition to the boys church bag! Well, maybe Carter's! McKay might be a little to old and Cannon would just try and eat the eyes! She also has some really cute kids car travel games that you can print off - check out "the idea room" blog for the patterns!

Uncle Brett

Listening to Carter's stories

Kisses

Dear Uncle Brett, I don't know if you will ever be able to understand how much the boys love you! I love when you walk in the door and they all come flying from wherever they are to see you. When Cannon hears your voice he goes crazy saying "Bett" over and over again! The reason they love you so much is because of the genuine love that you show them.
You always take time for Carter's stories, give him a "special" fifty cent piece when he is sad & hurt, you love and mug on Cannon & give McKay the attention that a little boy craves from an uncle that he thinks is sooooo cool! When we do McKay's hair in the morning he tells me "I want it just like Brett's"! I know they jump all over you & can get a little loud and crazy... and it's not always the most pleasant experience to kiss a baby with a runny nose... But, you do it anyway! They love you! And I love you for many reasons... but, it always means a lot to a mother when someone shows her children such love! Thank you!

Broiled Tilapia With Cheesy Topping

This has become one of our families favorite recipes (meaning James & I Love it and our kids will eat it to!)... and I have had a few requests for the recipe. The recipe actually calls for halibut. But, halibut can be pretty expensive... And after trying it on halibut and then tilapia... I actually liked the tilapia better. I think that you could use it on any white fish. At Walmart right now you can get a 4lb bag of individually frozen fillets for $10 - with about 18- 20 fillets/bag. It makes it really easy to just pull out what you need.



Recipe:



1/2 C. grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 C. butter - softened

2 tbs. mayonnaise

3 tbs. finely chopped green onions

1/4 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. lemon juice

tilapia



Broil fish until it flakes. Sprinkle on the 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Stir together the remaining ingredients and spread the cheese mixture over the fish. Broil until lightly browned. Watch closely because it will brown quickly! Cheese mixture serves 6-7 fillets. Enjoy!

Summer Bags!

So, you may experience the same summer issue I have... My beach/pool bag never seems to be big enough! AND now that I have three little men and all that goes along with them... yeah it gets a little crazy watching all the Wall girls trying to haul their stuff around at Redfish Lake! I saw this tutorial over at a blog I Like: Be Different... Act Normal... & thought that I would share! She shows her son sitting in the bag! If her son can fit into it then all my towels should be able to!

Follow this link :
http://bedifferentactnormal.blogspot.com/2010/05/super-large-summer-bag.html

Oh What A Night....

Someone was up all night... we had to go on a drive to get you to sleep... I had to give you two baths in the night to get you to calm down... spent all night rocking you in my arms... thinking about how grateful that I am to have you in my life little man. Can't wait to see this little smile again when you are feeling better.

Sunday Sanity

I had to laugh at myself a few weeks ago when I told Carter to be quiet during the Sacrament and to think of Jesus... He just gave me this look that kinda said.... well what do you want me to think about??? I know these are terrible pictures... but, this is what I made for the boys to help them think of Jesus. Each of their little books have about 20 pictures... all gospel themed. I have to admit that they love them. AND they have lots of little questions that they ask about the pictures. So, we have started to get them out at Family Home Evening and discuss the pictures and talk about them. That way on Sunday they really know and understand what they are looking at. I had the cards laminated with two cards backs together. Something so simple... But, something that has made a huge difference in my sanity during the Sacrament!

Health Days

Carter, McKay & Easton

We spent last Saturday at Smithfield's Health Days... It was a much needed day out for all of us! When we left the house it was a little cool and overcast and I didn't know how long we would last... But, we ended up being there for about 6 hours! The had a horse show and a little Buckaroo Rodeo that the boys really enjoyed. Cannon was a total dream allowing us to miss his afternoon nap and spend more time there. The clouds gave way to sun and we all actually made it home with little sunburns. The highlight of the whole day was that Trevor & Melissa had a food booth there and completely spoiled the boys with anything and everything they wanted! I really could not tell you how many nachos, chips, hotdogs and drinks they ate! Carter even got pretty good at dipping up his own Nachos! Thank you Trevor and Melissa!

Life...

Carter quite often has a pad of paper and a pencil with him! He is quite like his Mom that way! He gets sooo excited when he fills his notebook and a pull a new one out for him!

This has been our theme this month... children carrying around throw-up bowls... Carter would get a little nervice if he got seperated from his bowl & would run around in a panic until he found it!

McKay and Carter were not climbers.... However, this child is making up for them and has my nerves frazzled! He was smart enough to figure out to pull out another drawer and was able to make it to the top of the dresser to get his toothbrush that I had his! He is a determined little man... I wonder where he gets that from!

Jason had to come to Logan and surprised McKay with Gavin! Of course he got to miss school! I love just listening to the two of them and the little conversations that they have!

Only picture from Mothers Day... Jason and Kristin came for the day and the boys were busy making a jump to go off of when they would ride McKay's bike down the hill!

Spots... We found him in a parking lot and had to rescue the poor little fella! The bug boxes that Grandpa made the boys came in very handy... But, after a day we let him go to find his family!

He figured out how to open the gate... This worked until I was able to sew a velcro contraption to keep the gate door shut. Only problem is that you forget the velco is there and try and walk through the gate... or run through... if you are in a hurry! James is getting a lot of laughs out of me running into the gate... I seem to be the only one forgetting the little contraption that I made!

Carter asleep with his ski goggles... When he woke up I asked him why he wore them to bed... He replied "In case my room got too bright"!

I had to run to the mall the other day and Cannon took this little duck whistle. When we were going through Dillards one of the ladies started running and screaming that the fire alarm was going off.... But, it was just Cannon blowing his whistle! She didn't think it was very funny!

This is our back yard... no houses... only hills and mountains! The boys roam wild and love it! One morning Pa and McKay got up at 6:00 a.m. and went for a hike. They take a bag and pick up any garbage and guns incase they see a bear... memories...

Well, I have been a total slacker on the blog... But, life just happens sometimes and there just aren't enough hours in the day!

Coming Out Of The Haze...

So, I have started to get the "Are you alive" messages and texts again from my family and friends! Yes, I am alive... But, after spending the last 10 days sick with the flu and Strep it has been a little rough! But, we are starting to feel like we are getting our feet under us again! Starting to come out of the haze... My Mom is starting to threaten to cut off my inheritance if I don't get some pictures posted soon! Soon... I promise!