My Monkey is 2!!!

This was my little monkey 2 years ago... He was such a beautiful baby! He was so obedient, he didn't talk back, he liked to cuddle, and was so easy to please (eat, poop, and sleep)...


Just another example of what life was like 2 years ago... NOW...

He is just as handsome, likes to talk back, is obedient most of the time, cuddles if he's hurt or really really tired, and most the time I have to put on a clown act to get him to eat! BUT I wouldn't trade it for the world! He is the best thing that's happen to us and I can't believe he is 2! TEAR!

So of course we had to have a PARTY! Scott said it was over the top and that I was trying to compensate for something that I didn't have or something along those lines (blah blah blah) BUT the truth is Matix loves Pirates and the party was a hit!


This is his cousin Owen. They were born 31 hours apart. Happy Birthday Owen! (Notice the Pirate tattoo... You can't have a pirate party without the obvious!)



Scott and I thought it was time to get him a basketball hoop since every time we exit our home he heads straight for our neighbors hoop. We also spent a lot of time wrapping it... can you tell?!

Lots of swimming... It was so cold though that most of the kids lips were purple at some point. We tried but the weather didn't want to help us out.


The cake... I spent all day making this stupid thing! It was fun but I was having flashbacks of a traumatic childhood memory when my Mom agreed to make a wedding cake for someone and we were hiding in the kitchen when they arrived to get it because it looked so horrible. I think me and my sisters were all in tears and made my Mom promise to never agree to do that again... Anyone need a wedding cake??? I know someone...

Matix just kept picking at the cake and licking his finger... after all it was HIS birthday! I love his face in this picture.

Overall, my little monkey is getting so big, the party was over the top, and my next kid will likely not receive the same treatment!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATIX!!!! LOVE YOU!

8 Years... Seattle here we come!

June 12th was our 8th year anniversary. I surprised Scott with a weekend getaway to Seattle. It was really nice to get away while Matix enjoyed his time at Grandma Black's and Aunt Gayla's. Thanks again!




While in Seattle, we came across a car show. Scott was in heaven... keep dreaming!



We didn't actually go up the Space Needle but figured you have to at least see it if you are in Seattle. There was a guitar museum outside of the Space Needle. It was a tribute to Jimmy Hendrix and Nirvana... it was pretty cool. It is kind of sad when your childhood is in a museum!



We drove nearly 4 hours to the Hoh Rainforest. It was beautiful... I would do it again any day! We listened to some really good 80's on the way out there and I think Scott was ready to kill me by the time we arrived. I had to sing to him so he didn't fall asleep at the wheel!



We went on the Underground Tour... mmmm we could have done without this one! But look at this stud in the picture- isn't he a hottie???


Pike's Place Market. This is where they throw the fish. I could have eaten all the fruit in this market. It looked amazing!

Overall, another great trip with my hubby! I love that I married someone who loves traveling as much as I do. I don't know what I would do without him! I could just be saying that since he is traveling for work right now and I HATE being a single mom! OR maybe it just has helped me realize how lucky I am! Love you babe! Happy 8th and many more to come!

Dirty Dirty Dash

Before....




After... This was one of the funnest races I've done! We even got Scott out there. It's a 5k and is full of mud and obstacle courses. The only down side was the showers afterward. They were FREEZING! It was all I could do to hold my body in there long enough to get the dirt off. Other then that, I highly recommend doing it! Scott and I will be there next year for anyone who likes to run, eat mud, and hope that what you are laying in isn't poop! Thanks Taylor for the invite!

Goblin Valley

For Memorial day this year, we decided to go down to Goblin Valley with some of our good friends. It was a lot of fun- minus the wind- but overall good times! Matix was in heaven and has asked to go hiking every other day since.



The Fam! Matix wouldn't look at the camera because we were in front of something much more exciting- a fire!




This is Matix's cheese face... I love this picture. It looks like I am a really irresponsible mom and let my son sit on a ledge but it's really not that high off the ground. Scott's sister Cally, who is risk management for the family, is probably freaking out right now!



There were so many cool rock formations here! I highly recommend visiting if you haven't. It's great for kids...



It was cold at night so that is why he is dressed for a winter storm. He loved having the head lamp on and sitting in his chair. He is such a stud!



The ladies!



Matix and Kimball had a lot of fun together...



My friend Brooke is Betty Crocker- for those of you who know her would agree. She had all of these activities for the kids. I luckily got out the door with enough clothes and food for my kid! This was one of them- they made glasses. They were hilarious!




Left to Right... Amber, Matix (he didn't want us), Chris, Syd (dog), Phil, Kimball, Brooke, Via, Scott and me. Thanks for a good trip!