Anniversary 7.5

Every year for our anniversary we try to go somewhere...even if it is just out to dinner. Well, we kept telling ourselves we were going to do something big for #5 but then it came and went with no big trip...that's how it goes when you have a new baby(-: so, this winter we decided to finally take a big anniversary trip. Mom and dad were available to come and watch kids (hooray!) and Jake and I spent 5 days and 4 nights in California. We went to Disneyland, California Adventure andUniversal Studios. We went to be kids again and boy was it fun. I really loved space mountain and the new transformers ride. We had such a blast. 

After our return home, we immediately got a reality check with the damaged floorboards in our kitchen)-: we (let's be honest, Jake) had to fix a slow leak in the pipes below the sink and then pull out and replace some floor boards that had warped. Luckily, he had a few more days off and was able to pull apart and put together te kitchen in just 4 days. What a stud! 

I am happy to be home and to have a kitchen to cook in! Although I didn't mind using all paper plates for a few days...we should do that more often(-; 

Mr. Amazing!!!

Well, we had a leak under our kitchen sink. Our "less than 2 year old" wood flooring was ruined. Jake was amazing and although frustrated, took care of it all in less than 5 days...which meant I had a fully functional kitchen back much more quickly than I thought it might take. He is wonderful! 

Utah or bust

Well we just got back from a fun family reunion trip to Utah where we saw lots of cousins and got to go camping again. A few highlights included visiting Auntie Johanna and her new baby Denten. 

Then we headed to Ogden to stay with Uncle Matt and Aunt Christy. They have a beautiful new remodeled kitchen! We got to go on a nice family bike ride and also go hiking to a waterfall. 

After a few days with them we got together with Celeste, Chrissy and Matt and their families for a BBQ and swim party at Nana and Grandpa Keith's. The next day we headed up to Heber Valley Camp where we visited with lots of people at the Seth Alta Wilson family reunion. The boys had a blast with bubbles, s'mores and dirt. 

Cannon was so happy to make a mound of dirt. It was funny. My Mister and I went on a hike, where we found a few fun things. 

This random truck was in the middle of nowhere.  And this is the view from the top. 

I particularly like Travis' facial expression. Travis and Carrie came up to camp with us on Friday night. It was funny when people asked how she was related to the Wilson's! 

When we asked Cannon what his favorite part was, he said it was the paddleboat. Thanks to Dad we were moving most of the time(-; what great adventures & memories. 

Reunion in Port Orchard

This week has been really fun. We were able to spend one last week in the town we "grew up" in at a old mobile home my parents recently sold. We had everyone there except Michelle and Dallin who sadly were in Michigan on an Engineering internship at Dow. Lisa and Ikaika came from Phoenix and Carrie and Travis came from Utah to join us. On Sunday we were able to go to our old ward and we had fun running into old friends. Monday we went to Mullenix Ridge Elementary School and we were able to hang out with Sarah Hill Serad and her kids.

Eli is so happy!

Cannon and Cole were instant friends just like their Mommy's were nearly 25 years ago. When did we get that old? At family home evening Monday night we enjoyed talents from Sterling, Hana, Lydia, George, Samuel and then Mom and Dad who announced in song form that they will be serving a part time local mission in the Tricities! 

Tuesday we went to Jackson Lund park and Jake and I were able to go bike riding on some awesome trails.

Then we spent the afternoon at Long Lake, the boys LOVED it!

Wednesday we went to Manchester State Park and enjoyed the low tide. Afterwards we went to the pier where we spotted lots of fish and jellyfish. The evening was spent around the campfire, much to Cannon's delight! 

Thursday we packed up and then headed to Bremerton's USS Turner Joy which we toured.

Next we boarded a Ferry to Seattle...

In Seattle we enjoyed the Aquarium before we headed home. 

All in all it has been wonderful! We love this family. 

Grandma, Grandpa and the grand kids. 

 

Note to mom

Cannon left this on the door for me, cutest love note I've ever seen, can you tell what it reads? 

Aiiiluuiveyou. 

Quiet house

Thank you Mom and Dad for keeping the kids for two days this week! Jake and I felt like newly weds again without kids tagging along. We went to the temple and to a delicious dinner at our favorite hole-in-the-wall Shang Hi. Then we were able to get some projects done around the house, albeit some were more exciting than others. One thing I got Jake to help me with is to hang this gallery above the couch and I am so happy with how it turned out. Take a look....

While we were working on hanging I was on the couch and lost my balance. I stepped back off the couch and although I landed on my foot, I also landed on a hard plastic toy bridge which gave me a good gash. When my Mom (the surgical nurse) looked at it she promptly got steri strips to take care of it. Luckily, the cut is on the arch of my foot so I can hobble around pretty good. It just kinda stinks, I am hoping and praying that it heals by the time we are scheduled to do a 30 miler in the Enchantments in September!

Anyhow, to finish off our dates we got to go shopping for some hiking boots for Jake and then to the Orion cinema and do dinner and a movie. What fun! 

Mt Saint Helen's

Wow! What an amazing time we had last week with my brother David and his family. David is the ultimate camping/outdoors guru and it was just delightful to follow him and his family around hiking and exploring Lava canyon, Ape cave and Windy Ridge. It was my first time seeing Mt St Helen's eruption zone and it was simply amazing.