Caleb's Latest Booboo!

Our son is a magnet for getting hurt. He's not even two yet and he has had staples in his bum and stitches on his face. Last Saturday, he missed a step on the back porch and did a face plant. I come outside and he has blood all over him. I couldn't figure out where he was even bleeding from! We thought his head might even need a stitch because it wouldn't stop bleeding, but after a quick visit to our neighbor (who's a doctor) we learned he wouldn't need any. Hopefully one day he'll become a bit more graceful. I doubt it though...he is a true boy!

They're gone!

My parents finally left for their mission this morning at 6:00 AM! They make it down to Trindad around 9:00 tonight. It is crazy to think that the time is actually here for them to leave. They will make great missionaries and have a beautiful place to serve in! Hopefully this Christmas we will be able to make it down there to visit.

Our Utah trip so far!

Here are some pictures of our trip so far. We really miss Daddy, but are trying to stay busy!

We went out on the boat with Brandon, Tonya, Greg, Barb, Grandpa, and all the kids. We had a great time. Ashlyn loved the tube and didn't want to get off.

Thanks Barb for the next two pics!

Brandon made it his mission to make sure that all of us got thrown from the tube. I held on the longest, but I think it was because I was in the middle.

We attempted to take pics of all the grandkids. It will definitely take a lot of photoshopping to get one with everyone looking at the camera and smiling!

Caleb got his first sucker and wouldn't let it go!

Grandpa talked to a friend of his from church and was able to take the kids for a pony ride.

Ashlyn wanted to take her turn at pulling the cart!

Ashlyn has been asking to go fishing for the past year. I told her that she would have to ask Grandpa to take her. Well she did and he took all the kids fishing last Saturday. It was too bad that the fish weren't bitting, Avery was the only one who caught a fish.

Caleb Turns One!

Caleb had his first birthday on July 1st. I can't believe he is already one. It seems like yesterday I was at my baby shower and going into labor. Ashlyn and I took him swimming on his birthday. Then the next day we had a little party with our family in Hickory. Caleb had a chocolate cake (I made a giant Hostess Cupcake.) and loved every minute. I cut him a large piece to make it easier for him to eat. I ended up having to take the last of it away because he wouldn't stop eating. We were afraid that he would get sick. Caleb didn't think that it was very cool that I took it away, in fact he even cried about it.

Caleb playing swords with his cousin, Noah.

4th of July

We were invited to a friend's house on the 4th. We played in the lake all day, had some awesome grilled pizzas, and watched two fantastic fireworks shows. We had a blast playing and hanging out with friends. By the time we went home, Ashlyn and Caleb were exhausted and we all slept really well. It was really difficult to get up and go to church the next day!

Ashlyn and her friends hanging out on the boat!

Mike and Ashlyn playing Guitar Hero

Ashlyn has been wanting to a guitar like Daddy's. So Michael and his infinite wisdom thought the next best would be a guitar for the PS3. Needless to say it has been a huge hit. Ashlyn loves it. Now Michael can't stop playing.

Caleb got caught red handed!

This is what I found when I entered the kitchen. Somehow he got into the pantry and opened the Pringles can. He was quite upset when we took the Pringles away.