To celebrate labor day we got together and a family breakfast. We tried to see the hot air balloons again and again they have let us down. We have been to late and they have all ready taken off or they didn't tell the rest of the world they were not going to be starting at ponds park like they were supposed to be. We still had a great time with family. Connors top tooth has been loose for a bit and has been driving me insane.  So with lots of screams and tears Grandpa J helped Connor pull it out.

We thought it would be fun to try the new splash pad in Kaysville. Parker seemed lost without Connor at his side. Lucy tried to get him to go and play but it would only last a few minutes then he would come sit down again.

I have been looking forward for this day for 3 years. Connor is in 1st grade which means school is all day. He was excited today because he finally got to wear the new clothes, put stuff in his pack back and load up his lunch box.

Sorry pictures are out of order. Grandpa and Grandma Jeppson came up last week for a visit. We had a pot luck dinner in the park the first night they were here. The next morning we headed to Lagoon. Connor has been asking to do the sky ride for a while and today Grandma Jeppson was kind enough to take him on it.  Parker wanted to take Grandpa on the "big wheel". We had an enjoyable time with the family. I am grateful that we live so close to our family and that we get together often.

We were going to do a walk for Grandma Burton but the County cancelled because of the heat. We got together at the park and had some dessert. The kids ran around until they noticed that  were eating with out them. Connor and Parker sat down on a bench near us. I didn't have my camera as I asked Grace to sneak up and us her phone. When she got close enough then turned around, but they listened and turned back around.

Grandma Jamieson challenged  all the grand kids to read everyday for the month of June, if they did she would have an ice cream party. Connor made sure that he read everyday so he could put a sticker on his calendar.  They boys had fun playing all the games. Parker didn't move from the football toss. After all the games were done and the ice cream was gone the younger cousins attacked Derek on the trampoline.

I wanted to get to Connor kindergarten  graduation at a good time so that I could get a good seat some good pictures. We had to stand by the wall, which was fine because we were upfront by Connor. As the program began all the parents with sit stood up and came right in front of us. I need to get a better lens most of the pictures I took ended up blurry. I was so proud of Connor he sang all the songs. In his preschool graduation he sang a word or two in every other song. Connor has learned a lot this year and is excited for 1st grade to start.

 

 I think next year at the parade I will buy my own candy and throw in up in the air at odd times during the parade. Why just salt water taffy. The boys spent the night at Grandma Jamieson house so that James and I could run the 5k in the morning.

 Erika had a party on the 24. We try not to tell our boys too far in advance if we are going to be going to a cousin home or a party because the will count down the days and tells us 20 times a day how many days are left or who's house we will be at and who is in the family. So when it came time for the party the boys were so excited. Connor enjoyed being in the "big pool" while Parker was happy running around jumping in the small pools set up for kick ball. Nothing like good food and family bondage.

Erika sent me a text message letting my know that it was National Chocolate pudding day. Chocolate pudding is a staple at out house.

 Connor has been looking for ward to his birthday for months. It seems like we have been counting down since Parker's birthday. He said that he wanted Mac and Cheese (from Holy Smoke) and Lego's.  As time got closer his list got a little longer.

 Parker is obsessed with Baseball. He will ask to sleep with his bat or ball sometimes both. I am not a professional pitch by any means and that makes him made. We both have learned where to throw and also that you don't need to get upset if you don't hit the ball every time. We thought that we should buy him a little pitching machine. Well that made him more made because the ball doesn't go just right. So we are back to pitching to him.

 Well these two pictures are just random. Stacie was asked me to take some pictures for her while they had some cement poured and Brian was entertaining Parker with his phone (trying to get him to take a break from the game let's see how many time I can throw this ball over Brian's head and make him get the ball). I cant remember where I was when Connor got hurt but I came home to this. He had the idea of putting a bike ramp on the edge of the trampoline and jump off. He kept saying it's going to be so cool Dad.