Justin, Ashley, Keaton and Aisley: A month full of memories...

Friday, July 18, 2014

A month full of memories...

The month of June, although incredibly busy, it was also full of moments that have now made up memories that I won't soon forget. Yes, there were moments when I wish we could just have a break- one day without so much craziness, but when it was all said and done I feel so happy and grateful that we were able to be here in Utah for the month of June and all its "wonderfulness."

June 20th- We spent the day inside the temple in Manti with all of our family as Kayte and Bo and their two little boys were sealed for time and all eternity. (I didn't get any pictures of my own and I really should have.) But, it was a beautiful day full of spiritual whispers reminding us of the importance of forever families.

June 21st- The annual Cook family reunion. How fun! I honestly am not the best at remembering who everyone is related to, or even everyone's names, but there is just something about being surrounded by family... it was a really great day.

Me and Aisley with Sue Cook.

Aisley with auntie Chele. :) Love, love this pic.

Maddie and Keaton. Oh, and these 2- they are so many things- but silly and the best of friends top the list. I love them both to pieces!

Later that same night I ventured out to the grocery store with these crazy babies of mine- always an adventure! Miss Aisley graduated to the big girl seat in the cart and Keaton successfully kept me giggling almost the entire trip. (Justin met me at the store later on and helped me check out and get the groceries to the truck- I have a wonderful husband!)

Ha, ha, ha!

Our old, SUPER gross pillows! (Don't even know why I'm documenting pictures of them, but I guess I just felt the need to remember how desperate of need we were in?!)

New pillows I got while shopping at Walmart! Yay for nice, new pillows!

I love this chair. It's Justin's mom's rocking chair from when Justin was a baby and she has been kind enough to let me borrow it for our living room for a while! Isn't it a beautiful chair? I just had to take a picture of it. It's my new favorite piece of furniture in our house. (We live in a house again and I am loving it!)

June 22nd-

Ellsie holding Aisley at baby Crayson's baby blessing.

June 23rd-

Once I found out we would be moving back to Utah I started thinking about getting a double stroller. I did lots of research and debated and debated about what kind to get (of course, the strollers I loved the very most were WAY out of my price range!) but, I finally decided I kinda wanted a double jogging stroller so that I could take the kids on lots of long walks this summer. So, the kids and I went looking for one... Keaton test drove this one and we both really liked it. Now, to talk Justin into letting me get it... ;)

When we first moved back to Utah we all had a pretty rough time adjusting to the dry air, but Keaton had it the worst and was feeling quite crummy for the first couple of weeks we were here. He also got a little flu bug or something and spent one night up sad, sick, feverish, and throwing up- it was awful! He was miserable and for some reason just refused to take any medicine. He was especially bad about it when his fever was high. Finally, we had to bribe him to take some medicine just so that he could function. His prize- this HUGE set of play food which he (and Aisley) just love! There are some cute (and also strange) food options in his set and we have lots of fun making meals together. :)

Rice with soy sauce? I don't know- your guess is as good as mine!

Every child needs some fake apple cider vinegar, right?

ALL this food and then a fake knife???!

Keaton thinks it is great that there are so many hot dogs to switch out with the one hot dog bun. :)

Salt, but no pepper.

Happy 3rd Birthday to Landon!!! We all had a great time in my mom's backyard celebrating! We ate delicious salmon and had so much fun just all hanging out together. The kids all had a blast playing together!