Still The One

Paul is turning 35 tomorrow. When I first met him, he was just 18. He was 2 inches shorter than he is now, and quite a few pounds lighter. The years have been good to him and he is even more fun now than during those carefree days of New Student Orientation, Fall 1990, BYU Campus.

How did I know that I was going to be so lucky-blessed? Did I see that he would grow into the hard-working, fun-loving, caring, committed father and husband that he is? I'm pretty proud of my 18-year old self that I picked him out.

For his birthday tomorrow, we'll be going to see Shrek the Third with the kids, going to Paige and Katie's soccer games, and then grilling up some hot dogs and hamburgers. Some men would want expensive dinners, exciting outings and adventures. Maybe another year, but this year, Paul will be celebrating with the 5 people who love him most.

We're still having fun Paul.

Do You Believe in Magic?

Important upcoming dates in Paige's life:

July 10--leaving to Utah

July 13--Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix comes out

July 21--BOOK # 7!! and coming home. How are we going to work that out?

I tried to get Paige to read some of the books I remember fondly from when I was her age. But honestly, Sara, Mary and Anne are a little boring compared to Hermione, Harry, and Ron. Thanks, J.K. for some great kid-heroes.

She Will Be Loved

I think the caption should be "joie de vivre."

From Katie's own camera at a Saturday playdate:

(sorry it's kinda grainy, but it is just a kid camera)

Me and My Gang

Ryan has such a cute group of friends from preschool. They love construction, chasing, and being goofy.

Real Gone

We weren't really gone, but now Tyler's hair is.

Yesterday morning I went to a visiting teaching breakfast. I came home to find a zip-lock baggie of blonde hair taped to the front door--Paul's warning of what awaited me inside.

I am a little sad about the haircut, since Tyler now looks like such a little BOY, not just a baby. But, his eyes and cute smile just seem to POP out now that his shaggy locks have been shorn.

We Knew This Day Would Come

We just never realized it would happen when they were 8 and 6. We think we can say that Katie is now taller than Paige, but. . .

it depends how they are standing.

Chef Ryan

Ryan decided to do some cooking the other night--he made carrot soup for dessert. The carrots were crisp and delicious.

Mmm. Mmm. Good. (Don't look too closely, he is not wearing pants.)

Ole! My cooking is fabulous!