Our Dog, Gus

After about six months of Edison begging for a dog, I finally caved a few months ago. Here are some pictures of Gus (as he was about 4 months ago). He is half Dachshund and half Chihuahua. In the pictures his legs look kind of short, but now he just looks like a Chihuahua, to me anyway. Of course the newness has worn off and now he is just the boring 'ol dog.

Camping

As you all know I'm not a huge fan of camping, but I got to plan the ward camp out this year. Since I was in charge I had (sorry, got to) attend. I was pretty excited cause we went and checked out the camp site a couple of months ago and it was very clean and the nicest camp site I've seen -which isn't saying much, but there you have it. We had a good time. The kids were good, there was a good turn out, and it was great getting to know some of the ward members a little better. The only down point was a little rain while some people were arriving and making their dinners. But it let up and we were able to have some s'mores! Now for planning next year... I think we will go in June instead of July and to try to avoid the monsoons!

This is your classic camping picture with the tent in the backround!

Wes was kind enough to help some people set up there tent before the rain, he was soaked from the walk back cause they got it up just in time!

Edison staying dry!

Cash's Bonk

Well we are almost up to speed with the blog. This inncident happened about 10 days ago. We were at my sister-in-law's eating a popsicle after swimming. Cash was on a bar stool and I thought he would be fine. Then all of the sudden he was scooting over the edge, wacks his head on another bar stool and hits the floor! Hitting the floor wasn't the problem, it was the wack to the head on the way down that really did the damage. There was no blood and he only cried for a couple of minutes so I figured he was fine. We took him home and put him down for nap time. After he woke up this is what we saw!! Needless to say, after I saw the goose egg I was really worried!! He didn't have any signs of a concussion, so we didn't take him to the Dr. (of course this is alway my internal battle when the children are hurt or sick: I don't want to be the over obessive mother always calling the pediatrician about every little scrap or cough, but what if there really is something wrong.) He is doing much better now, it just looked so aweful!

It's about the size of a golf ball!

My son, the cling-on.

He was acting totally normal, even smiling for the picture. That gave me some comfort that it wasn't too serious.

This was the next day, the swelling had gone down a ton, but black eyes were sure to follow

This is him today. The black eyes went from purple to blue to green and here there are today, almost gone!

Camping at Dawnata Hot Springs

Every year Wes' family has a big reunion in Idaho at Dawnata Hot Springs. It is such a blast. There is a huge pool filled with water from the hot springs, fun water slides, camping and all kinds of good family fun. After we went last year I kept thinking that my family would love it too. Well we coordinated this year that all of my family came camping the same weekend that Wes' family was there. Since I'm not a huge camper it was a little stressful, but in the end it was a great trip. And we are already planning to go again next year! BTW, Cash loved swimming in the warm water and Edison still was having a rough time, clinging to you with the death grip. No worries about him drowning, he claws his nails into you and never lets go! Sorry there aren't any pictures around the pool, I forgot to take the camera with me when we swam.

Trying to keep Cash entertained with bubbles while others sat around the camp fire. Wow he was a mess, but happy!
Most of the kids in Luke's truck

Luke and Sophia

Sophia sitting around the camp fire. We are so glad that she recovered from the swine flu so she and her parents could join us the last night we were there!!

Lagoon Day #2

We went for the bounce back at Lagoon. Just two days after our 1st trip. My mom and Wes' brother Jason came with us this day and it was great to be able to split up. Wes and Jason had fun together and it was great to get some alone time with my mom! We went on the swings and the swash buckler (boat) a couple times each and of course I had to take her on Wicked. I was a little nervous with her high blood pressure and all. As it turns out I should of been worried about her glasses. She put them in her shirt so the wouldn't fall off. Well they fell out of her shirt and they were never found. So sad, I felt horrible and she couldn't even appreciate the ride after that.

I was a slightly nervous to take Cash on this one. He was pretty good and sat still unless the ride stopped then he wanted to look around and that freaked me out! I'm a little afraid of heights. (Note that my mom doesn't have her glasses on)

Edison and I (notice the bad sun burn that I got that day)

Edison was so excited to go on the bumper cars, and he did pretty good.

He thought he was so cool that he could drive a car!

Lagoon Day #1

We went to Lagoon while we were in Utah this summer and had a blast. The first day we went it was just our little family. It was fun to be by ourselves, usually when we do something like this we have extended family with us and it was nice to be just the four of us. Wes and I took turns watching the kids and going on rides by ourselves and then swapping. But we mostly all hung out together. Wes and I both agree that Wicked is the coolest ride at Lagoon, by far!! We loved that ride!

Here is Edison going on the Bat, the only roller coaster that he was tall enogh for. He loved it!

This was a cute little ride that he went on by himself. It takes you up into the air then drops you about 10 feet pretty fast. He couldn't get enough of it!

One bummer about Lagoon, a lot of the kid rides adults can not go on with the kids. Luckily Edison is old enough to stay still, but I was worried that Cash wouldn't stay sitting down in something like this.

This was one of our favorites. It gently flies you around in the air.

And of course we all could ride on the carosel and did many times! Cash loved, loved it!! Look at his pink cheeks, it was pretty hot!

Taylorsville Days

We had such a blast at the Taylorsville Days Carnival. We went with Mallory and her family. The kids of course loved all the rides and they even sat down to listen to a band play. Fun times had by all.

Edison and Brooklyn loved this ride, as evident by the expressions on their faces. It would take them up and drop them about 5 feet pretty fast.

Edison's first candied apple. Actually I've never had a candied apple either. They were pretty good, but I think I like the carmel ones better.

The three of them got to sit together on this ride. Ben, Mallory's little guy in the middle, however didn't finish the ride. One time around and he was screaming to get off. The kind man operating gladly let him and a couple of other scared kids off.

Wes and Edison on the Farris Wheel

Cash jumping around, well he mostly just walked around wondering what to do. One day he'll love the inflatable toys I'm sure.

We ending the night leaving early from the fireworks to take Cash to the ER. I was swinging him around by the hands to entertain him before the show and I heard a popping sound from his wrist. He wouldn't move his hand or touch it. After waiting 3 hours to get x-rays, Wes had to hold his arm down to stop him from moving while the took the picture. Something must of got put back into place during the "holding him down" cause after the x-rays he was fine. We are glad that nothing was wrong, but man were we tired the next day!