Friday, June 24, 2011

5 Years.....

It's been five whole years of marriage and in celebration we went to Red Lobster and then to a Real game. I don't know if it was because we were without the kids (which rarely happens), or if the energy drinks they were handing out at the game were spiked, or simply because of the atmosphere and crazy soccer fans in the Rio Tinto Stadium, but I felt so free and giggly and I don't think I quit smiling for 2 seconds. I was totally enthralled with the game. I was so sad when it ended. I could have watched for several more hours. Soccer is so exciting when your there. I loved it! I can't wait to get to another game. I could seriously get addicted.

On a different note, I have been thinking about the past five years and all the things Rustin and I have experienced together. I really am grateful for him. One of the things I love the very most about Rustin is the way he loves his family. He has earned his place in heaven. He is so conscious of our needs and desires and he is always so happy to be with us. Rustin is good to the core and Tyce has inherited that trait, which I am eternally grateful for. He is always so willing to help clean the kitchen, do dishes, fold laundry, vaccuum, take the kids so I can go somewhere alone, the list goes on and on. I really love him and the way he urges me to be better, simply by being himself. I am very grateful to be eternally connected to such a remarkable husband. Thank you Rustin!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

What we've been up to.......

We planted our garden. Tyce was so excited. He was giggling the whole time. He is so fun! I love this age!




Jacey watched. She was good for about 5 minutes and then screamed the rest of the time in true Jacey fashion.





Tyce couldn't quite plant the seeds quite right unless he had his Geneva Rock measuring tape on his side.


He hammered (or doink, doinked as he calls it) in the pegs.

I laughed so hard when I saw this picture. It totally captures his attitude about the garden. Ha!

Moved pipe with Grandpa.....well mostly just rode the 4 wheeler :)



Held hands with Els, so cute.


Helped Grampy fix the lawn mower.

Read books with Grandpa Palmer.

Found a bulldozer and Tyce was in 7th Heaven.


Dad's birthday!


and helped me make cookies on a lazy Sunday afternoon. love it. We are in a great phase right now. I love our kids ages, they make all experiences fresh and exciting. I am so grateful for them and the chance to see life through their eyes.