The last few weeks feel like a whirlwind. It all started when Rich and I, and my parents, took a small trek to the City of Sin (aka Vegas) to see Spamalot. We were treated like VIPs due to some connections my dad has from work. It was so nice to get away, eat great food, and stay in a sweet suite at the Bellagio. Rich's amazing sister, Diane, offered to tend for us. I had just barely weaned Cameron and was a nervous wreck leaving him. However, the kids did great! Besides one minor diarrhea incident and two pee incidents (this is the story of my life), the kids seemed to adjust well. Sophie even told me today that she wished she could have stayed longer.
The next major event happening in our life is birthdays! Sophie turned 6 on June 29th. We celebrated by eating orange chicken at Panda Express (Sophie's choice) and living it up at Jungle Jim's. Of course, Sophie invited her BFF Lillie to come along. The next day we had a small barbecue at our house for the grandparents. Sophie is one amazing girl. She is a feisty little fireball. This may come as a surprise. Outwardly she appears shy and introverted. When she's comfortable, she is funny, silly, smart, and dominant. We are so blessed to have Sophie in our life. I have learned so much from her. From small beginnings, great things have come to pass!
After 4 days at girl's camp (sooooooooo much fun!), I returned just in time for the 4th of July and Rich's birthday. I can't believe my sweetheart is 33! We enjoyed the weekend together as a family. Rich is truly my best friend. I feel like we've grown up together. I've watched him develop into a wonderful man. We have so much fun together. I love his sense of humor. He is constantly making me laugh. He can reason with the kids like no one else can. I love how he cries when watching TV and when he feels the Spirit. He is a wonderful companion in every sense of the word.
Sorry to blab on. We've been having a lot of fun this summer. I hope you are too! I've got to go find a present for Carson for his birthday!
This picture captures the essence of Carson
Another week, another birthday! Carson turned four on July 13th (sorry about the late post). We celebrated by eating at McDonald's and then heading to the Kid's Barn in Draper for some bouncing fun. Carson brought along his two best friends, Connor and Caleb. Carson is such a sweet boy. He is silly and crazy and goofy, and he keeps us laughing. He says whatever comes to his mind. Sometimes it makes sense, sometimes it is just plain weird! Either way, he keeps life interesting. I love that Carson loves to have fun, and that he totally loves Batman, Spiderman, and Power Rangers even though he's never seen the shows. I love that his favorite foods are guacamole and "mouse cheese" (swiss). I love how he uses his imagination to play, and that he loves being with friends and people. He can make friends anywhere he goes. And I love how sensitive and tender-hearted he is. Carson, you are my sweetheart! I love you!
