This just goes to show how behind I am in my blogging but I wanted to just say that John Mayer can give one great concert. I haven't been to a big concert since pre-kid days. We went with Lisa and Chris and saw Tiffany, Celisa, and Debbie while we were there. It was so fun and the Colbie Caillet was such a bonus. It was a great recharge my mom batteries night!!!
The story of my life is that I never do it right the first time, it usually takes me 3 or 4 tries and so it goes with family pictures. I wanted a cute picture with all my kids but with busy football schedules and school starting again it seems like there is never time. The only time they were available was in the middle of a hot sunny day, in fact so sunny that no one could keep their eyes open. I still insisted so even though these are not the cute pictures you want to send to grandparents but I wanted to post them as a reminder to me that in life, timing is everything.
We started a tradition last year with the Packer cousins for one full night of fun. Brayden usually does most of the planning so this year we started out with dinner, hat and beaded necklaces, relay races with the gigga ball, several games of Red Rover, we made chocolate chip cookies, had a dance off, (which lasted far longer than my energy did), midnight movie and snacks until everyone finally passed out, and chocolate cover waffles in the morning to pump them full of sugar before the moms came to pick them up then it was all over. I want to thank sweet Auntie Celisa for all her help, I couldn't have done it with out you Cee's especially when it came to staying awake until two year old Dawson finally fell asleep at 1:45 a.m. I love my nieces and nephews and I feel so grateful to live so close to most of them and create these wonderful memories. We had a blast!!
I love to share Wyatt stories for all my mom friends who think, "Wow that was a hard day with my kids but not as hard as if Wyatt was in my family." Now I never want anyone to doubt my love for Wyatt. I actually think that he will always be my most adventurous child because he loves to have fun as much as I do but I share these stories to get though the toddler years. Late last night Wyatt woke up hysterically screaming. I was so worried I jumped out of bed and I met him in the hall way to try and clam him before he woke up the people in Riverton. He would not stop crying. I asked him if it was a bad dream or if he was hurt but nothing would stop the blood curdling screams. I decided the only thing to do was pick him up and he and carry him to bed. As soon as he was securely straddled to my hip I suddenly felt a warm sensation all over my torso and the crying came to a screeching halt. Yes my sweet little Wyatt was just waiting for the moment to pee on his mother and the second his goal was accomplished the crying stopped and everything was alright. At least it was alright for him.
I realize that these are pictures that only a mother and honorary mothers of London might enjoy but I just started with real food and it reminds me how grateful I am to have teeth! I love to enjoy the finer things in life like turkey sandwiches, Costa Vida pork salad, and most important CHOCOLATE. These are all wonderful joys in life and she will soon partake but I guess it's good we start at the very bottom of the taste bud chain with this tasteless mush. You can tell by the looks on her face how much she loves it. It could be due to the fact that Uncle (Pediatrician) Zak has already given her soda at 3 months while I wasn't looking, thanks Zak! Im not to worried because it won't be long until chocolate becomes one of the 4 food groups for London. It's just a Packer thing because Im convinced that it makes us sweet, or at least it's my makes me sleep better excuse.
We love to hike Stewart Falls every summer and this year we invited the Opfars, Thomas, and Waldron families to hike it with us. It is such a perfect hike that his not to long for the little ones and they get to cool off under the water when you get there. It is perfect summer fun.
Picture this: It's Wednesday night and I am staring at a pile of laundry higher than the empire state building and trying to find some bit of energy or motivation to tackle the huge overwhelming task when suddenly I get a phone call from my little sister who happens to work for Delta Airlines. She asks me what I was doing tomorrow and I start thinking of all of my exciting plans like grocery shopping, cleaning toilets, washing markers off the walls ect. She then asks, "How would you like to fly to Lagoona Beach for the day?" Are you serious, are you serious??? The next thing I know I am packing my swim suit in a over night bag and setting my alarm for a 6:00 flight. The fun started from the minute I picked her up at her house. We had VIP treatment at the airport because she was an employee and we sat in first class on the plane. When we went to pick up the car and she had reserved the cutest little red convertible. We drove to the beach with the wind blowing in our hair and not a care in the world. Our hotel room faced the ocean and I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I felt like I haden't seen the ocean forever so it was such a joy for me. We had the best girl time shopping, getting massages, sitting on the beach, going out for sushi, then ice cream, then got in the jacuzzi, then fell asleep listening to the ocean. The next morning that cute little red convertible was turned in to the car rental return and we were back on a plane home to my little ones. I can't thank Sheri enough for giving me the perfect little mom break. Now somehow that load of laundry doesn't look so bad.
Follow this link to read about a terrible tragedy that happen to some dear friends of ours from our old neighborhood in Orem. Their family was vacationing up in Bear Lake when Melissa backed up the truck to the shade tent that her family was sitting under. She went to stop and hit the accelerator instead of the brake hitting 5 members of her family including her mom, dad, 2 sisters and her 1 year old baby girl. All were flown to a hospital but unfortunately her mother did not make it. Just a horrible horrible accident that has an very unfortunate ending. Our heart is full of love and goes out to Melissa and their family. Their funeral is today and I am sure that if you could take a minute to remember them in your prayers it could help them to get through this extremely hard time. Life is so precious and we should never take anyone for granted because we just don't know how long we will have them. Every day is a gift and we should all live our lives like that.
Here is the link:
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=3803108
We haven't been to Lagoon in about 10 years so we thought it was time. Sweet Tiffany took Wyatt and London for the day and we took our older boys to Lagoon. We went with our good friends the Masons who's children are the same age. All the kids were tall enough to ride everything there was no holding back! I love all ages of children but it is such a great day when your kids become so fun to hang out with that they are better than friends your own age. We made a lot of great memories that day from the River Rafting ride to the upside down roller coaster to the nauseous headache on the way home, it was all great fun.
We love to have kids play at our house but if they come, no matter how hard I try to watch and protect, they might get hurt. This was poor Chandler after he got to close to Brayden's golf swing. The coolest part about Chandler is he didn't really even cry. I on the other hand about had a heart attack! I quickly grabbed the ice and my camera because I know that his mom likes to blog more than I do!!
Everyone has heard of the Garden of Eden but I didn't know it still existed. That is where we spent the 4th of July in Eden Utah with Chris and Lisa Opfar and Heather and Cy Waldren. Eden is a small town nestled in the mountains lined with pine trees and a lake as the center piece. It must be one of Utah best kept secrets because it is not over populated and so picturesque. I felt like we had gone back in time to experience a small town celebration. From the main street parade filled with antique tractors in a line to the arm wrestling match that Chris signed Tyson and I up for. I wish I could say that we did the Packer family name justice but I did not match strength to those hay bailing farm girls. Chris and Christian represented Draper well by both placing first. We rented one big condo so all the kids could just play together but the best part had to be sneaking up the the golf course on the hill that over saw 3 small towns so we enjoyed 3 firework shows one after the other and we were the only ones around. The funny thing is we had tickets to Miley Cyrus Stadium of Fire and the last minute we sold them so we could go, one of the best choices this year!
Baby London feel asleep in her Bombo. She is the best baby- almost too good because she never throws a fit and sometimes just puts herself to sleep where ever and when ever she needs. I love this baby girl.
I have never really converted anyone to anything but this summer it has changed. I think I converted my friends Lisa and Heather who are Ute fans through and through from the dark side to the light and right side. I took my Salt Lake friends down to BYU to experience what real fun is like. We took all 11 kids to the BYU creamery to experience the worlds best ice cream then went to the Bean Museum, which was started by Grandpa Bean on Chips side. I was throwing around my star power and even told them they got in free because they were with me but the truth is everyone gets in free! After the encounters with wild animals we were off to the bowling ally where the kids real skill came out. There were so many other fun things to show them but we were exhausted by then and so were the kids but as we drove home they looked at BYU in a different brighter light. So that is 2 down and about 9,998 Ute fans to go!
