Dear Blogging Buddies....

I made our blog private, and I have heard a lot of people didn't get the invites I sent out. Can you drop me a line if you got your invite and are reading this message? I miss my blogging friends, and I love knowing you have stopped by. Happy blogging!

xoxo

Mission Reunion & Conference Weekend

We got to spend General Conference weekend in Utah.

We went to Dal's mission reunion in Provo. He has the neatest Mission President, and I'm so glad that I have had the opportunity to him.

We were privileged to stay with Stefani, Clint, and Jeff in Highland. I love them, and I'm so grateful that we are family. I had great babysitters all weekend.

Lake Powell

We took a quick trip to Lake Powell with our friends, and their family. We had so much fun. The weather was perfect, water was smooth, and the company was even better. We decided to go with them the day before they were leaving for Lake Powell! CRAZY! I left Kai home with his Grandma's, and he did so great. I was pretty nervous about leaving him, but the trip turned out to be one of the best trips of my life. I am so glad we went. A HUGE thanks to the Schaat & Hymas family! Can't wait until next year ;)!!

"It was just what I wanted....almost!"

Some highlights of our trip were:

-Surfing day & night

-Playing cards & games

-Swimming

-Cliff jumping

-Sun tanning & relaxing

-Visiting Rainbow Bridge

-Tattoo's (fake)

-Birds eating an entire bag of unopened treats (errrrr. I hate birds)

-A bat attacking Chris

-Dancing

-Talking & hanging out together

-Laughing the entire trip

-Coming home to my baby boy

Fun At The Fair

You GOTTA love the Eastern Idaho State Fair! We go every year, and we always have a great time looking around, EATING, catching up with friends, and people watching! (haha)

This year we went to the Hypnotist, Idaho Idol, and hit up the tasty food. Here are a few pics of us at the Fair.

Lovebirds!

Kai wasn't too sure about the Fair at first, but he ended up loving riding around in the carrier, and taking in all the sites ;)

My cute boys!

Can't wait to go back to "The Fair" next year!

Swimming at Heise

We had a blast taking Kai swimming a few times to good old Heise! It may be a bit run down and have a few gross objects swimming in its waters, but I have sure made some good memories there. ;) I'm not ready for summer to be over.

6 Month Pictures:

I love this little guy. I had his 6 month pictures taken, and I am so happy with the way they turned out. He has such a fun personality. I have really enjoyed watching him grow. I can't believe he has been with us for 6 months now. He has changed our lives for the better.

-He LOVES watching Barney and Little Einsteins.

-He is scooting all over the place, sitting up, and is ready to crawl.

-He has so much fun playing in his exer-saucer and jumper.

-He is always smiling.

-He loves his bottle, and is doing so good at holding it by himself. Yay!

Pictures taken by Cassie Mickelsen www.pinkpaisley1.blogspot.com :)

Happy Birthday Dal!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DALLIN!

To celebrate his 24th Birthday, here are 24 facts/things

I LOVE about Dal:

1. He was born August 2, 1985.

2. He served a mission in Helsinki, Finland, and speaks Finnish very well.

3. He has great style.

4. He is going to get his Master's degree in Architecture.

5. He likes to be very organized, and for everything to have a place.

6. He is my "Handy Man," and can build or fix about anything. He is a very hard worker.

7. His favorite places to eat are Olive Garden & Bajio's.

8. His favorite color is North Carolina blue.

9. He is a technology nerd/junkie, and loves anything Apple comes out with.

10. He loves Mountain Dew & Gatorade.

11. He loves Seinfeld, and has watched/can recite every episode.

12. He is good at shopping for the best deal, but isn't cheap.

13. He would eat Mac N' Cheese every day.

14. His favorite thing to do is Waterski, and he is very good at it.

15. He is my shopping partner, and is so fun to go with.

16. He is so willing to take me to "chick flicks," and enjoy it.

17. He has had the same group of friends "The Crew" that still hang out all the time.

18. He is SO smart. He almost has a 4.0 in college!!

19. He so great about wanting to do things with me, and with our family, and likes us to have hobbies that we can do together. (thanks babe)

20. He is amazing at designing house plans, additions, shop's, cabin's, grocery stores, etc.....

21. His favorite treats are: GUMMIES, peanut butter M&M's, oreo's, CHEESECAKE, nibs, jerky

22. Dal is SOOOO funny! He is always making people laugh. I love his analogies ;) haha

23. He is the BEST Dad to Kai. He is willing to do anything to help me with him, and wants them to be "best buds." I love watching him "hang out" with his little "dude."

24. Dal is the best Husband, friend, and lover to me! I LOVE YOU! XOXO

I hope you have the BEST 24th Birthday!