Happenings

**Just to let you know, this isn't a super interesting post, but if Justin asks me one more time to update the blog, SO HELP ME....

I envisioned this time with Justin home (unemployed...he loves to tell people that) to be calm and relaxing. Not so. We've been busy little worker ants trying to get ready for Texas. So, I of course will revert to list form of what's been going on.

1. We, along with 70% of our fellow Americans, celebrated Memorial Day with a barbecue. The Martins were kind enough to host my brothers and their families as well as their own kids since we don't really have a central gathering place. It was super fun.Eddie

Kimball with his sweet cast

I was banished to the kid's blanket because I kept spilling.

2. We went to a cabin with the Martins. It snowed (Utah's really awesome that way), so we stayed inside. Andrew had a super high fever the whole time so that was awesome. Henry didn't sleep, also awesome. But we did eat lots of food, which was sincerely awesome. (Italics = sarcasm dripping from my fingers as they type this word)3. Turns out the fever was associated with strep throat, which Justin then got and had to be babied back to health. Justin gets what we call "man colds." If you don't know what that means, count yourself lucky.

These two were quarantined to the couch.

This little one missed the fun of strep, but has boycotted sleep completely. Deer in the headlights? Don't mind if I do.

4. Our friends threw a rockin' party and rented out a bowling alley to celebrate their recent successes (finishing a master's degree and getting a book deal...they are really amazing). It was fun to celebrate with them. And Andrew got to wear his first bowling shoes which is always a big deal.

5. We had a really sweet neighborhood party...The inflatables made the party for sure. That and DOMINATING Justin on the obstacle course. I am so stealthy.


6. Summer is officially here, which means POOL TIME! It's so delightful. Particularly when we pack up everything for the pool and Andrew won't get in the water. In the off-season, he developed a bit of "water hesitance." To cure the problem, I made this swimsuit for Sully. As soon as Sully jumped, Andrew jumped. I felt like a genius. Mom of the year. :)'

7. Andrew's half-birthday. He's not super into candles, so this shot of his buns is as close as we could get. Needless to say, I blew out the candles on the delectable fried french toast. Justin remains basically neutral but slightly disgruntled by my insistence on celebrating half-birthdays. Whatever.
8. Last but not least, the speedometer broke on the trailblazer, which makes for some really fun drive time. We take the GPS everywhere since it has a speedometer on it. I just love that it feels like we're racecar drivers all the time.