Barbados

Well, it's probably about time I posted some pictures of our amazing trip to Barbados.  Abe and I went with my sister, Natalie, and her husband Jason.   We did a catamaran excersion, zip-lined, snorkeled with turtles, surfed and watched a surfing competition, kayaked, shopped, played in the waves, swam in a cave, and layed out on the most beautifu

l beaches in the world.  We had so much fun!! Thanks to everyone who watched our kids while we were gone.  Sorry there's a lot of pictures, it was hard to narrow it down.

Us with one of our zip-line tour guides

Abe doing a flip off a cliff. 

Abe getting ready to surf

There were some beautiful sunsets.

We rented this little go-cart they called a car the last three days.  It was really fun to ride in and go wherever we wanted.  We drove around the whole island in one day.  Abe did a great job driving on the left side of the road.

Abe climbing a palm tree

This turtle got so close I was able to pet it.

This is a really pretty beach called Bottom Bay.  I seriously got beat up by the waves here.

Happy Birthday Ryker!

I'm a little late with this post since Ryker turned 3 on September 14th, but better late then never right.  He got a little screwed this year because Abe and I were out of town on his birthday.  Ryker brings so much joy and excitment into our lives.  He makes us (including Gage) laugh every day.  His latest accomplishment is being able to tell the different makes of trucks.  We'll be driving down the road and Ryker will yell "There's a Dodge!" or "There's a Devy (Chevy)!" or "There's a Toyota!"  The funny thing is he's right almost all the time.  Needless to say the kid loves trucks.  Wonder where he gets that from.  Happy Birthday Ryker we love ya!

New Baby!

My brother, Trent, and his wife, Amanda had their baby boy on September 24, 2008.  After one and a half hours of labor Jaxson Chase Heath was born weighing 6lbs 11oz and was 20 inches long. He has lots of dark brown hair and of course is so adorable.

Amanda looking as beautiful as ever.  I wish I looked that good after giving birth.

Ryker loved holding his newest cousin.  

Camping

Over Labor Day weekend we went camping with Abe's family up in the Unitah mountains. Although it rained a lot of the time and the heater in our tent trailer didn't work we still had a great time. We went on some really pretty drives and a really long hike that I still can't believe the kids were able to do.

Me and my boys. Ryker is sporting a buzz cut these days because he decided to cut his own hair, and a buzz was the only way to fix what he'd done. I'm finally getting use to it.

Amelia, Ryker, Gage, and Eli

Gage and Abe

Baby Gage

I'm a Big Boy Now!

I can't believe how fast Ryker is growing up. This week was a big one for him. On Monday my sister in-law, Crystal, came over and did potty training in a day with him. He caught on so fast and has done really well all week. He's even waking up dry in the mornings. YEA!! I'm so glad I only have one kid in diapers now. Thank you so much Crystal! Then today Abe taught him how to ride a bike with no training wheels. I was blown away that he could do it. He just loves riding his bike!

East Canyon

For a week every summer (and winter) we stay at East Canyon in a condo with my family. It's always so much fun! We go swimming every day. We also had a tennis and mini golf tournament. I forgot how bad I was at tennis, but Abe and I almost won the mini golf tournament. Ryker had so much fun playing with his cousins all day. Thanks Mom and Dad for all the fun memories.

Gage, Bowen, and Bryson

My beautiful sister, Natalie, and her son Bowen

Bryson, Tate, and Ryker

Brooklyn, Bailey, Collin, Tate, Bridger, and Ryker watching a movie

Abe doing some cool tricks on his bike

Ryker was a pro at mini golf

Ryker at the water fountains. I was so proud that he finally told me he wanted to go play in the water so I could get a swim suit on him. The previous two days he got soaking wet with his regular clothes on.

Ryker jumping into the pool all by himself

Flying High

If you know Ryker you know how crazy he is. He absolutely LOVES it when Abe throws him as high as he can. If anyone is interested in that beautiful orange truck in the background let me know. We're trying to sell it. Who wouldn't want a gas hog right now, right!