We got back from Seattle, this summer, just in time to celebrate Kellan's first birthday!
Charlie and Adam smohered him with their affection. They even opened his presents for him!
The next little group of pictures may seem random. To me, they are just some of the most joyful moments of the summer- not to be forgotten.
From Adam, pigtails and corn on the cob (to go).
Ten boys on a trampoline, and four wheeler rides- I'm not sure which is scarier....
Hiking to doughnut falls with Daddy, and underwear heads with Lucy and Violet.
Mama turned 35 (also very scary)!
A favorite summer activity- the zoo with good friends.
Adoreable, tiny kittens at Grandma and Grandpa's neighbors house.
My brothers Ben and Darin, and one huge fish! Ben caught the fish, but Darin feels just as much joy- I think our Grandpa Ray is smiling from heaven!
We closed summer, by starting school. Charlie's kindergarten year in Ms. Haslam's class has been awesome! He is learning so much, and becoming such a big boy!
Someday, Charlie and Adam will hate me for this picture! For now, how cute are they?!
First day of kindergarten- I only cried twice the night before. I held it together at the school.....
Within a week, Charlie had gotten his first black eye at recess. Don't worry, it wasn't bullies or fighting, just good hard playing. He's trying to be more careful! He said, "Well, at least this eye pretty much just feels like the other one."
The other true sign that summer was ending, was Labor Day in St George. We had a great time with Grandma and Papa, Aunties and Uncles, and of course, all of our cousins!!!
We got to celebrate India's birthday with her, which was so much fun!
And, it was wonderful getting to know baby Eva (they should have named her Pauline, or mini me)!
The week after we returned from St George, Adam had to get his tonsils out. You just ask him, it was no fun!
We almost wished we could have left him at the hospital for his ten day recovery. Does anyone know a reasonable three year old? We're glad it's over! To add insult to injury, they're actually charging us for the surgery!
Charlie, Adam, and I spent several Sundays driving up Emigration Canyon to pick up Christian. Our rock star Dad ran to the top of the canyon many Sunday mornings. It's only 15 or so miles. Anyway, in the fall, as the leaves changed, it was a beautiful drive. Charlie and Adam enjoyed getting out at the top and playing around. 
Charlie is more than ready to help take care of a new baby. We got to watch Kellan a few weeks ago. Charlie was available for anything he might need. When he woke up the next morning, and Kellan was gone, he flopped on the floor with a very sad look on his face. I asked him what was wrong. In a nice and whiny voice he said, "I want Kellan to be with us." Charlie is a very adoring cousin!
