Camping

The weekend before last we went camping. It was nice to escape the heat for a few days and let the boys run wild... and they did. It was pouring rain the day we got there so there were some big mud puddles around camp to get them nice and dirty. They went through A LOT of clothes while we were there. But it was fine, they had so much fun and they were exhausted by the time we left so it was worth it :)

This was our home away from home... my in-laws were nice enough to let us sleep in it. I love camping as long as I have a trailer to sleep in. There really is no other way. We had 4 adults, 3 kids and 2 dogs in there. It was pretty cozy, but it kept us dry!

Treyden pushed this dump-truck around pretty much the entire time.

Deagan and Vance, best buddies

The camp cook :)

Riley and Treyden

Chillin' with Dad

Colby, Dane and Dev. Practicing shooting their bows.

The 3 amigos

There was a pond by our camp with frogs in it. The boys LOVED it.

Grandma and Grandad came out and joined us for dinner on the last night.

It was a fun weekend. We definitely need to do it more often!

18 months

Yesterday we got a letter in the mail welcoming Treyden to nursery. I can't believe the time is here... that he is 18 months already. He is growing up so fast. He is definitely not a little baby anymore, even though I still call him my baby and will continue to call him my baby :) He will be 2 before we know it! These past 18 months with him have been so much fun. He has the sweetest and silliest personality. He LOVES to dance, and he LOVES animals. All of them. I am so grateful to be his mom and so grateful that I get to watch him grow and learn new things.

Love you TK.

Fossil Creek

This is where Dev worked last week. Played is probably the better word. He was so excited to take us there when he got home, so we packed up and went the next day. It was so much fun. The boys loved it. There was a little underwater bridge that they could just sit on and splash in the water. That is what Treyden preferred over actually going out in the water. He did not like that at all. We had a picnic and just relaxed. It was a fun day. And we were all wore out by the end of it.

The boys, testing out the water.






Deagan on the other hand, loved it. Of course he did. No fear in that boy.

Don't you love Dev's farmers tan?? I do :)

It was a perfect day.

Pictures From Today...

I am so grateful that I am able to spend my days at home with these two. They make me smile, and make every day a great one. Here are some pictures from today.


Rockin' Daddy's safety glasses.

Treyden decided he would try feeding himself today, I don't think he actually got any in his mouth but he was super excited I let him try. My baby is not a baby anymore. Dev reminds me of this daily... he says it's time for another. Deagan says maybe in 12 years...

*In other news... Our dryer broke today :( I am totally bummed... I guess it could be worse, it could have been the washer. So, sorry family when you come this weekend if your sheets are a little stiff. They are clean I promise :)

Elder Hancock

Two weekends ago we went to Snowflake for Josh's Farewell. It was such a good weekend. It was nice to see family and to be part of such a special time in his life. We are so proud of Josh and the good choices he has made. He is such a good example to all of us. He will be a wonderful missionary and although we will miss his smiling face and kind spirit we are so happy and excited for him.

The Handsome Missionary

We love you Josh! The people in South Carolina are lucky to have you.

Fun.

What happens when Deagan and Treyden find a mud puddle?? See for yourself....

Last time we were in Snowflake Deagan and Dane had the job of washing the trucks, and of course by the time it was all over my boys were both in the mud. And, I just watched... I didn't even try to stop them. I just sat and took pics. They had so much fun, until it was time to spray them down. That, they didn't like so much...

Takin' a break.... (it's not really open)

They are both definitely ALL BOY. I wish I had half their energy. It was a hard day for both of them...

Brothers

Our boys get along pretty good, and they like each other most days. But, today they were being nicer to each other than they usually are. I thought it should be captured since it really doesn't happen as often as I'd like. They sat together like this for ten minutes. Smiling at each other and carrying on a conversation...

Deagan doesn't have very much patience with Treyden. He doesn't understand why he wants to do everything Deagan does and why he follows him around everywhere. But, he is trying. He is always reminding me how hard it is being a big brother. "Being a big brother is hard, but sometimes it's fun, so that's why I still like it."

I love my boys, especially when they are getting along. It makes things so much easier :)