Owen had a birthday :)

So Owen was totally ripped off this year for this birthday. Friday was such a busy day with other things going on that we didn't actually celebrate until Sunday. Oops! But anyway, a few thoughts on this little guy.....

-He has the most gorgeous gray/blue eyes and his eyelashes are ridiculous. It's amazing he can hold his eyelids open.

-Owen loves his siblings, particularly Kate. When he sees her first thing in the morning his face lights up and he starts squealing (see below)

-Lately he has taken to shrieking/squealing/screaming all the time. He screams if he wants to be picked up, wants to be set down, needs a toy, needs something to eat or drink, if he's happy, scared, sad, angry, tired (get the picture?)

-He is very cuddly, like a little koala bear (my nickname for him)

-He is generally a pretty happy kid but also sort of demanding. He is quick to let us know if things aren't going just the way he wants :)

-Owen is very social and he will reward anyone who gives him attention with a gorgeous dimpled smile.

I really just can't believe Owen is 1. The time goes WAY TOO FAST.

Owen with his birthday cupcake. He wasn't too excited about it.....

I adore this boy!!!

4th of July

I love the 4th of July in Provo!!!!

We went to see the hot air balloons launch that morning.

The coolest part was the Darth Vader balloon. It was creepy to see the mask slowly inflate and rise from the ground.

But then there was a wind gust that left the balloons looking like this:

And so all the hot air balloon people packed up and left. That was a bummer. So we decided to console ourselves by hiking the Y. Connor was actually our little mountain goat who was dying to do it (although you can't tell from this picture.)

Connor on the Y.

Overlooking Happy Valley....

Aspen Grove, Cameron's Big Day, and Scott's Big Day

We spent 2 1/2 weeks in Utah for a family reunion, baptism, and a wedding. We capped it off with everyone getting the stomach flu for the 4th of July weekend. Good times! But really everything was wonderful (minus the sickness.)

We went to Aspen Grove for the Johns family reunion. It was so gorgeous there and we all had a wonderful time! But apparently I was so busy having a good time that I forgot to pull out my camera much. I did get some pictures from the day Keith and I hiked to Stewart Falls with Owen.

On June 25th Cameron turned 8. I can't believe it!!!!! It worked out that we were able to have him baptized that day as well. He was able to have all his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins there. It meant so much to me since we live away from our families to be able to have everyone together for Cameron's baptism. He had a huge smile on his face the entire day.

Keith's youngest brother Scott got married on June 30th in the Provo temple.

Scott and Kristi - they are so cute together!

The nieces and nephews sang a couple of primary songs at a dinner for Scott and Kristi after the wedding. Cameron and Kate unfortunately were not there because they were sick (that nasty stomach bug I was talking about.)

All the Johns brothers. Who is that guy in the bright yellow shirt?!?

Scott with his sisters :)

Wow this post is getting long. More later :)