Inaugural

I am documenting the first ever family reunion for Chads family. It was low key {mutual dell and swimming at Lindon pool} but we had a blast. I meant to take lots of pics but this is all I ended up getting...enjoy!

the candy man can

Need something fun to do, go tour the Sweets Candy Factory. Even if you aren't into the candy, they give you these awesome hair nets.

Even August got one.

Thanks tiff you always

come up with the best ideas.

date night

It's that time of year again!

Date night for just the three of us

me + chad + scoot
{what is up with my lips}

picnic

My mom always had a way of making ordinary things special, it has always been one of my favorite things about her. I made sure I cataloged it in my brain under " how to be a good mom." I took this one from you darling...

Picnic on the Deck

I don't have patio furniture, but neither did we ever have it growing up, we simply took the kitchen table outside. I opted for a light card table.

Nothing makes dinner more special than table cloth and napkins {no we don't use a table cloth every night}



Chad's burgers and some Limonata make it summer: full force.


It took no extra time and was lots of fun, try it with your family.

~napkins from Ikea

splish, splash

The Highland splash park, if you haven't tried it you should {make sure you bring water and an umbrella, there is no shade} My kids really like it, as long as we have buckets for water fights .

Love these swim trunks, doesn't he remind you of someone?


Anything that keeps Milo's attention is good as gold.

coasters, trains and big kid rides oh my

For most people that live in or around PG Strawberry days is a must. Milo wanted to go on every ride regardless of the height limit but had to settle for the dragon roller coaster and the kiddie train.

Gavin {after coaxing him ALL night long} went on a "big kid" ride, I accidentally had the camera set to night shot.

I am adding another chapter into the double trouble book. This is a picture of the carnival worker stopping the ride and coming over to Milo and Dempsey to tell them to sit down.

what to wear

With summer comes summer wardrobe and accessories...

I had a version of this watch in high school, it has my name all over it. Check out here for all the other colors you can choose from.

This military jacket is wonderful. It is light so you can wear it through the summer and I love it's understated design and the color!

And of the boys I just got these swim trunks for Gav and/or Milo {etsy sizes are always a gamble}

Signs of Summer?

The weather is starting to let on that summer is here {though the forecast for this weekend looks more like mid November} We have taken every ounce of semi-warm weather to do something spring-y

Starting with the garden, leave it to
plants and new bio-degradable pots to
feel more, earthy, granola & green

There is something very pioneerish
about your baby napping outside in the shade.

Adventureland Park for...

a hot dog roast &

some fishing.

A little contest in casting...

I took second...yes!

We couldn't have a post about summer without this...

You turn on the sprinkler and no one will run through it. Classic!

Turns out it is more fun to just grab the sprinkler and squirt everyone.

2 cousins + 1 towel = cute picture

Some people had so much fun they couldn't stay awake