Quick Update...

Just for the sake of documenting, I'd like to say we are making progress with preschool! First, let it be known that Cody has loved preschool from the very beginning! Every time I go to pick him up he comes out so happy and has to talk to all his friends and say good bye to his teacher Miss Lindsay (have I mentioned how much I love her!) However, the dropping off part has not been going so well! The first day, he walked right up to the door so excited to be there, but when I got in the car and started to drive off, he RAN after the car crying! The teacher had to grab him and take him inside. The next time, he was a little more skeptical. We drove to school, he got his back pack, got out of the car, then opened my door, said "come on!" and took my hand. The closer we got to the door, the harder he held my hand. Finally, it was time to say goodbye at the door, and Miss Lindsay had to just take him, Crying, and walk into the house. For the second time I had to drive away from my baby crying. The third day was by far the worst! He threw a fit all morning. He cried in the car the whole way there. When we got there I got out to get him out and he Locked the door!! I unlocked the door, and had to pull him out of the car. He held on to the car with all his might, and I had to pry him off. Then he wrapped his body around mine, and cried the whole way to the door. Miss Lindsay just pried him off me, and told me to go! It was HORRIBLE!! Keep in mind, that every time I have gone to pick him up he has been happy as a clam! Which brings me to today. I count it a success! We got ready for school. He got in the car with his back pack. We drove to school. He didn't cry until I opened his door to get him out. Then he cried. I braced myself for another horrible goodbye. We walked to the door crying, and as soon as we got to where Miss Lindsay was standing to welcome the kids... Drum Roll... Cody stopped crying!! He just had me put him down, and walked right in to school! HOORAY! HOORAY! HOORAY! I didn't have to leave my baby crying today! I didn't have to feel like a failure of a mother today! My child likes school! And I am excited to go pick him up and see what he learned today and hear all about his day! It DOES get better!!!

Way to go Cody Boy! You made your mommy so happy today!!

First Day of School!

I can not believe I have a child old enough to start school! I know it's only preschool, but this was a really proud "mom" day! I took Cody to school this morning at 9:30 am. For those of you that know us, you know that is early for us! My boys don't even wake up until 10:00! What can I say? We are just not what you call "morning" people! Even though they don't wake up until mid-morning, they still need time to wake up. Knowing this, I decided to give Cody plenty of time to get ready for school this morning, so I woke him up at 7:45 am. He seemed to do okay, but we had to have a little cuddle time, and then he had to have a glass of milk, and a little later he had to have some waffles for breakfast, and finally it was time to start getting ready for school. We put on his new school clothes, combed his hair, brushed his teeth, and made sure he hit the potty before we were finally ready to leave!

We talked about school the whole way there! He was so excited. We had already met his teacher, and she is darling, so Cody knew what he was getting into.

Here he is getting ready to go into school with his class. It may look like he was nervous, but he wasn't at all! He ran right to his teacher!

Grandma bought him this awesome "Turtle Back Pack" (yes, it comes with turtle moves!) He had to show his moves to his teacher, so I snagged a picture!

He did fantastic, and I thought we were in the clear, so I hurried and got back in my car, and started to drive away... That's when it fell apart! Cody freaked. He started running after me, but I didn't know what to do! I didn't know if I should stop, or if I should just keep going, and I thought it would be easier for everyone if I just kept going! So I did! I drove away from my little boy crying on his first day of school! I turned the corner and pulled over, and fell apart! Holy traumatic day! I couldn't just go home, so I turned around and just drove past the house one more time to make sure he had gone inside! That was the longest 2 hours of my life! I was a wreck! FINALLY, it was time to go get my baby!

I had nothing to worry about! He came right out with the other kids in his class and he was so excited to tell me all about his day! He turned and said "Bye Miss Lindsay!" to his teacher, whom he adores, and then walked out to the car with me! I had to get another picture of him after school, in all his art work! (As you can see, he thinks his mom is a total dork!)

That's okay, because he's a dork too!!

I am so proud of you Cody boy!!

4th of July

We spent the 4th of July in Bear Lake. My mom & I loaded up our boat, packed up the boys, and headed up to the lake by ourselves last Tuesday. We usually go Logan way (Maddox! Need I say more?) but this time we decided that since we were pulling the boat we would go through Evanston. Last time we went that way, it was winter, and I got pulled over. I guess we're making it a tradition, because once again, we got pulled over. When we hooked up the boat, I guess we didn't put the plug for the running lights in all the way, so they weren't on. What a lame reason for getting a ticket! Just for the record, on both occasions, we were able to get by with just a warning! Phew!

Anyway, we stopped at the Wal-Mart to pick up a few last minute items, so Cody took the opportunity to drive.

As soon as we got to the cabin, we were unloading everything and I walked into my room to put some stuff away, and there was Bo, just chillaxin' like he had had such a rough day! It was too cute to pass up a photo op.

The next morning while we were getting breakfast ready, Bo decided to pull out all the stops on the chill factor...

Sweet Shades Baby!

Doodle took some time to wrestle with the kids. They ganged up on him, and they won!

When he finally collapsed, Cody just yanked his hair up and said "Come On!", and kicked him until he got back up!

It was an awesome weekend, we had a blast with our old friends the Peterson's, and the lake was beautiful. I promise I will make more of an effort to get better pictures! I just always forget to take my camera! The boys had a blast on the boat, and playing in the sand on the beach. We'll see what I can do for the 24th!

Lake Powell

We just got back from our Annual Lake Powell trip, and I must say, it was Freaking Awesome!

We leave on a Sunday, drive to Paige, and stay in a Hotel that first night. We swim and have pizza by the pool, then Monday morning we head out on the lake to find our camp spot. We camp out on the water for a week, then head back to the hotel Saturday night, and head home on Sunday. This year was a little different though. My cousin and his wife got a house boat for the trip, so we lived the life of luxury for the week instead of roughing it. There is something to be said for coming off a long day on the lake in the heat and relaxing in a nice chair in an air conditioned house boat! I hate to repeat myself, but, it was Freaking Awesome!!

Before I get to the picture's, I do have to tell you that I am horrible at being a photographer! I forgot to take pictures more often than not, and I think the only time I pulled my camera out was when we were hanging out at the pool, or the Marina. So, even though we did a lot of crazy things: Skiing, Surfing, Wake boarding, Tubing, Cliff Jumping, touring some amazing canyons, and hiking Hole in the Rock, I did not capture any of it on film. LAME! But we had a great time, and I can't wait to get back there.

Cory & Cody playing in the pool. Our boys are little water dogs.

Bo Daniel with his grandpa just floating around the pool, taking it all in.

My boys were having a blast. Cody thinks his dad is the funniest person alive.

And Bo thinks his grandpa is the greatest person alive!

Of course Bo had no trouble getting a little "Dad" time in. He just likes to be in the water. He honestly thinks he can swim all by himself. He was a little bit of a challenge this year.

We could not get this child out of the water!

Ashley was a big hit again this year! My boys are absolutely in love with her! She kept them entertained, and Cody was her little shadow. She may be his first crush!

A fast stop and Micky D's for breakfast before heading out on the Lake! My boys just wanted to be wherever Ashley was.

If we couldn't get our boys to do something we just had to call Ashley over and they were more than happy to do whatever she asked!

Bo striking a pose on the little Lady Bug. He loved this spot!

Cute little Aiden hanging out on the "Lion". A lady that worked there kept asking him to take his shoes off, his response: "ROAR"!!!! I was pretty funny.

And, TMNT. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. TURTLE POWER! Cody loved being on a turtle and belting out the turtle Theme Song!

We weren't in the boat for more than five seconds when Bo just decided to climb on over the boat and into the water! He really thinks he's this big kid that can do whatever he wants! Cory had to hang him over the edge so he could drag his feet in the water while the boat was going.

He would get so mad if Cory stopped. I don't know how far we went with him dangling over the side, but he was so content, he almost fell asleep!

The kids begged and begged Cory to catch them another fish (like he did last year.) They saved up there old bread and chips so they could draw the fish in for Cory to reach down and grab one. So creepy, but they love it! I guess Cody didn't want to miss one ounce of the action, so he got right on his dad's back to make sure he got the best view!

Wait for it...

Bo had to be restrained from jumping right in with the fish!

Wait for it...

Getting closer, Cody was getting so excited!

Bo was trying so hard to sneak into that water!

And here is Bo trying to act all innocent like he wasn't trying to do anything sneaky!

Still Waiting....

Bo getting caught by Grandpa. I can't believe that crazy kid!

He is so mad that Grandpa won't just let him swim!

Still thinking about it.

And Finally! The Fish!

Cody realized it's not as cool up close as he thought it was going to be! It freaked him out a little.

Bo was laughing so hard at all the fish fighting over the food the other kids were throwing at them.

Is he not the cutest little stinker you've ever seen?

Aunt Sally with Ashley, Bo, & Cody. Ashley taking her job of keeping Bo out of the water very serious! Silly Kids!

And Finally, Bo found someone he could talk into letting him get in that water!

All those creepy carp swimming all over and around him, didn't phase him in the least! He was trying to kick them! So Gross!

And there he is ladies. What a stud! And he's all MINE!

I think this is Forbidden Canyon. Cory & Cody were yelling at David to jump, and my dad was headed for the boat.

And there goes David. Cody thought it was hilarious!

Bo in his usual spot. The back of the boat on the swim deck with his feet dragging in the water!

I know it's time to get rid of that stinkin' pacifier, but that is the sweetest little face I have ever seen!

All the boys swimming back to the boat.

Bo shaggin' the muck out of the water as we go by.

Okay, so this "cliff" was really not that high, but a great jumping off spot. Sally & David talked Cory into going up with them to jump off. Cory is seriously so afraid of heights, so it just made this whole thing so funny.

Sally jumped right off, so that left Cory & David.

And there goes David, so that left Cory.

And there goes the life jacket...

And finally, Cory went to jump, and tried to chicken out, but he was too far gone, so he let out a few profanities, which made all the kids laugh histarically, and before he knew it, he was in the water. After, he was even laughing at himself!!

And back at the Marnina and the all those fish again. Melissa was kind enough to take a turn keeping Bo out of the water.

I don't know what it is about those fish, but they are hypnotic.

Cory and his boys. Does life get much better?

Ashley, the little dare devil, wanted David to try and help her catch a fish like Cory.

However, she decided against that decision at the last minute.

But apparently, it's okay to touch them with your feet! Bo is in Heaven!

Look at those little feet.

But got a few of those fish, and thought he was the coolest thing since sliced bread!

He would hold really still until the fish came up close, then he would start kicking again. Tricky!

Still not enough of those freakin' fish!

Cody thought it was so funny to watch his brother being fed to the fish. But he wasn't so big on the idea of doing it himself.

On the way home, we had to stop in Kanab to get some ice cream. I don't think anyone has ever enjoyed an ice cream sandwich more than the Code Man.

I am not kidding, he made sure he got every drop of that thing!

Complete Satisfaction!

As you can see, we had a great time! Thank You Richard & Melissa for an awsome week! We are looking forward to next year!