Fresh Produce

We've gotten a lot of food right out of our backyard this year.  Preston loved going out and helping daddy pick it, starting with the blueberries...

Of course he had to taste them too.

More than once. ;)

We also got a lot of zuchinni.

Which Preston loves, but didn't try eating right away.

Don't you just love his swimming hair and "sweat" outfit?

Camping... Sort of

Back in August of last year some friends asked us if we wanted to camping with us.  Because Carter was barely 2 months old, we opted to not stay over night... but ended up having a great time doing all of the other "campy" things and then being able to go home to sleep in our own beds smelly hair and all.  The night started out with some fire starting by Gabe, and of course picture taking by me. ;)

As you can tell, he was working hard.

... and all that hard work paid off.  Check out those flames!

While that was going on Carter just hung out in his carseat

while his big brother played...

and played

along with all of his friends.

Then Daddy came along and played too.

And so did the other daddies.  It was so funny to see all of the kids piled up on that hammock.

All of us did spend some time eating hot dogs and tinfoil dinners.  Note to self:  Preston does not like tinfoil dinners, and will eat other's hot dogs if given the option.

Then we moved on to the dessert.  Here's the master marshmallow roaster himself.

He sure enjoyed them too. ;)

So did everyone else!

Even me and my frizzy hair. ;)

Before we knew it, it was time for everyone to start setting up their tents (excluding us of course).

Then we just enjoyed our time around the fire.

Michelle had the coolest mallow of them all, and I was able to capture it even while feeding Carter.

The post dinner table.

The last picture of the night right before we left.  Such a sweet moment. ;)

We're looking forward to lots more camping trips next year.  We might even stay overnight next time... ;)

A New Year

Since it's a new year I figured I should probably make a resolution - like most everyone else - to be better at posting.  It's pretty sad that I'm still doing posts from last August.  Since this is my journal, I'm going to keep going through those until I get up to date, in case you're wondering why it's summertime when it's actually 30 degrees outside. ;)  But for now here a just a few of our families over Thanksgiving break.  We were lucky to be able to see everyone from each of our families with the exception of my brother Royce who is still in Argentina serving his mission.

Our Little Family

Alycia's Family

Gabe's Family

We wish you all the best in 2010!

Preston's an Artist

Even at barely two years old Preston has become quite an artist...

Well, that is if you call coloring well being an artist.

Can you believe he colored so well in the lines?  I'm pretty sure I didn't teach him how to do that. ;)

Carter's Tent

The first time Carter was introduced at around two months he wasn't sure what to think.

He just looked around...

and then he decided he liked it!

a lot!

Preston was also very excited that Carter liked his "tent" and decided to play with it too.

I'm so glad they're friends!

More Water Fun

Dalia...

and Tesila...

came over to play in the water with Preston.

Britni even got in on the fun.

The best part was that Carter actually enjoyed the water for the first time ever.

It was a party, I love the summertime!

Who is this Handsome Family?

Check it out on my photography blog.  Comments are more than welcome as always.  I love hearing that people actually read my blogs, even when I'm a month behind on my posts! :)