Just the Guys

Every now and again I get out without the boys. It doesn't happen much but when it does Spencer enjoys spending time with his sons. They often go for car rides or watch car overhauling shows or even play basketball on the little hoop. But their favorite activity to do without Mom is to go to the hardware store. This involves getting a "race car" cart, making funny race car sounds, and steering the cart around the store. Both boys are getting very good at playing with the steering wheel. This last trip to the store I got to come along to look at paint samples for the basement (yes we are nearing the painting stage, finally). I sure love these guys, the cute little ones and that big handsome one too!

Tired ... But Worth It

My cousin Melissa married Davis Wood this week. It was great to see so much of my family and be part of Melissa's special day. Things were beautiful. My Aunt Jen and her kids even came down from Idaho Falls. While we were waiting outside the Bountiful temple I had an interesting conversations with one of her sons, Cory. He was baptised a few months ago and recently finished the second grade. Logan was a little cranky so we were doing laps around the flower beds, Cory was walking with us. We were talking about all the things he learned in 2nd grade and because he didn't like his teacher he was glad to move on. When out of the blue he asked ...
Cory: "Why are we walking?"
ME: "Logan is a little cranky and walking helps"
Cory: "Do you ever get tired of walking?"
ME: "Sometimes"
Thoughtful pause - Cory: "Do you get tired of not be able to do the things you want to do cause of the babies?"
ME: "Sometimes, but I think they are pretty groovy so it's ok. Aren't you glad your Mom did the same thing for you?"
With a goofy smile Cory: "Yea"
And then it was all about 3rd grade.

Our Trip Part 1

Last week we were blessed with the opportunity to take the boys to Pennsylvania to visit the family and meet Great Grandma Peterson for the first time. It was an awesome trip. Grandma and Grandpa Davis went out of their way to make sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. Between their Grandparents and Aunt Jenny the boys were spoiled. Here are a few highlights.

The 4 generation picture. What a good looking group!
When Brent and Ellen found out the boys enjoyed the Salt Lake Aquarium they suggested we visit the Baltimore National Aquarium. It was AMAZING! They had so many types of fish and the shark tank was impressive. I don't think I've seen a larger tortoise, we even got to see a 3 toed baby sloth.
The Aquarium doesn't allow you to take the stroller in, however they lend you baby backpacks so it all works out. We don't think Logan blinked the entire 2 hours we were there! He just soaked it all in. Penn fell asleep for 30 mins but the rest of it he was wide awake.

These jaws were ginormous! The picture was back lite so I played with it a little. This aquarium gets 6 stars out of 5. I highly recommend it to anyone who may find themselves in the area. Plus the Baltimore Harbor is fun to see.

The Davis clan after the Aquarium.