Soccer

Summer months are always hard in Vegas. There is no school and most of the day it's to hot to play outside, unless your in a pool. So I signed Ashton up for several classes at the Recreation center. One of these classes was soccer. Ashton absolutely LOVED it! It was indoor and the coach was amazing with the kids. They basically ran around for 45 minutes and learned how to run and kick the ball. The hardest part for the kids was not touching the ball with their hands. I just love watching kids learn and play. Ashton has loved every class we have done at the rec center. I figure its a good way for him to try it all and then decide what he wants to do. After the session was up, I went to sign him up again, but the classes filled up within two hours of the registration opening. He still loves playing soccer, but it won't be until next year before I can sign him up again.

*Make sure you watch the little video clip of Ashton scoring a goal, I think he is finally getting the hang of it.

Fun Swimming

Steve and Margie have always had the funnest pool to swim in. This summer we were able to go over with Krystle, Luke, and Dan and go swimming a few times. The boys love to swim and they love going down the slide and jumping off the rocks. I can't believe how fearless they are. Once Ashton saw Luke jump, he wanted to do it, and they just kept jumping over and over again. They would either be going down the slide or jumping. They are so fun to watch. One of our swim days Krystle was watching Kendra. She was so cute,as long as Krystle or I had here, she was happy. Even Kaylynn got into the pool for a little bit. It won't be long before we are watching Kaylynn and Kendra doing the same thing as the boys. It's always fun spending time with our family here and its a blast having kids all the same age.

*You might have to click on the pictures the see the boys, but they are worth viewing, so cute!

Lied Discovery Musuem

Downtown, there is this amazing museum called the Lied Discovery Museum. It's a place that you can take your kids and they are actually allowed to touch and play with everything in the museum. It is filled with activities for them to explore and figure out. It's a fantastic place that Ashton had a blast at.


This particular morning, we got dressed and had planned on going for a train ride with Krystle, Luke, and Dan. We were on the freeway when we were at a stand still in traffic. We knew we wouldn't make it in time so we decided to turn around. Searching for something to do, we decided to go to the Lied Discovery Museum. Not knowing what to expect, we were pleasantly surprised when we got there. The boys had so much running around and playing. We loved it so much, we bought a year pass so that we could go back over and over again. Its such a wonderful place where your children's imaginations can go wild. It doesn't hurt that they are learning at the same time too! :) We haven't made it back yet, but it's definitely over due. Thanks Krystle for the great idea.

Tommy's Wedding

As everyone knows by now, Tommy was married this last August to Caitlyn. Aaron was able to take a few days off of work and so we headed to California for their reception. The reception was at my mom's house and we were happy to help set up and get everything ready. It was absolutely beautiful and a wonderful evening. I love seeing everyone and having a reason to get dressed up. It was a quick and busy trip, but really fun. I'm very happy for Tommy and wish them the best in their new marriage.

Vicky's Visit

Ok I know I have been talking about July for forever now, but it was a super busy month, which I realize has just been my life now that there are more of us. But, I have finally made it and this is my final July post.

We were lucky enough to have Aaron's mom come and visit us for a few days. Ashton LOVES it when grandma comes to play. Grandma always comes bearing gifts and Ashton loved getting more cars. He got so many cars we had to go buy another car container and the hot wheels city to go along with them. Of course she brought presents for all of us, but watching Ashton open his things is the best part. We truly appreciate all the many wonderful things that mom brings/sends us.

Although her trip went by very fast, we were able to do lots of fun things. The first day we went down to Town Square. Ashton loves going there because there is an awesome park in the middle of all the shops. He and Vicky played, while I fed Kaylynn, and then we went shopping and bought some clothes for the kids. The next day we went up to the mountains to hike around. We packed a picnic lunch and had fun escaping the heat and spending time outside. The last day we went to church, then to lunch, and then to the airport.

It was a really fun weekend and I'm glad that she was able to come down and spend time with the kids. I know Ashton loved having someone to play with all the time and I enjoyed the help. We love her very much and was glad that she could make the long trip down to spend time with us.