Happy Birthday Helena!

Henry and I surprised the Love of our Lives with some music, gifts, promises, and a day out. Henry was thoughtful enough to get his mother's favorite TV show on DVD (Little House on the Prairie) so she could have it on while he naps in the afternoons. After lunch we took Helena shopping for clothes and Henry was pretty good in all of those girl stores believe it or not.

Also, Helena and I recently discovered an artist named Jon McNaughton (here's a link to his website). We had previously spent many an afternoon debating the rendering of the Salt Lake Temple we want to hang in our home. McNaughton has done several, and today Helena chose this one. This isn't the best picture and the plastic is still on the frame but you get the idea.

We hope you had a happy birthday Babydoll!

Last Fishing Trip of the Year

This past weekend Bobby, myself and friends Parker and Maren decided on a whim to take a little fishing trip to officially end the summer season here in the mountain west. What a day we had! Maren started out by catching two fish right away, and from there our trip quickly became a battle of the sexes to see who could catch the most fish. Can you guess who won??? WE DID! The girls way out-caught the guys (highly unusual I should add--and very lucky) and we were so proud of ourselves! Bobby was a great sport and spent most of his time unhooking our fish from our lines (which is probably why the girls won) and then gutted the fish once we got home. Needless to say, dinner was great, as was our day out in the sunshine with friends! We had a blast!

My first catch of the day :) Oh-those are Bobby's sunglasses--I sat on mine and broke them :(
Heavier than I thought!

Happy Birthday Bobby!

I am married to the best man on earth, and yesterday was his birthday! He had to spend the afternoon at school, but was able to get in a game of tennis with his good friend Parker during lunch--which was great because he's usually so busy he never has time to play! When he got back, we went to dinner and afterwards (with the help of many sneaky people) we were able to pull off a surprise party!!! We were all very good actors and he didn't suspect a thing! We love you Bobby! Hope you had a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Pictures to come :)

A Full Load

Henry's new favorite hang out~