Did you know that Utah has an Aquarium?

We went to the aquarium the other day with our really good friend Sarah, her son, and one of her friends little boys. Thanks again for inviting us Sarah. We had a great time. The boys loved it. I don't know what is so fascinating about fish, but little kids love them. I didn't get all that many really good pictures because glass tanks are kind of hard to get good pictures, but I did get a few. Hope you enjoy.


Eli posing on a giant frog.

This was about the coolest star fish in the world. I have never seen one so bright and colorful. It was so beautiful.

I also thought that this little creature was pretty dang cool looking and I think the picture turned out really nice.

The boys were so fascinated by the shark tank. I think it was there favorite tank. I don't know if it was because it was the sharks, or because it was the biggest fish at the aquarium.

The very large Manta Ray.

John looking oh so cute in the canoe.

Eli also looking quite adorable sitting in a canoe.

A very large, very green turtle. I just have always been very fascinated by turtles and this one was beautiful.

Same with the crocodile, I just think they are really cool animals.

The boys playing in the toddler size aquarium. It is set up so that little kids can walk through and under the rocks and they can see the fish at their eye level so that.... in theory.... they feel like they are swimming with the fish. I think the idea was kind of cool. I don't know if it really worked, but the boys seemed to enjoy it.

I can not believe my little baby is TWO......

So I apologize now that these pictures are kind of out of order. I swear that when I uploaded them, they were in order, but now.... not so much. I will do my best to explain and fill you all in on the amazing fun that we had for this cool kids birthday. I really still can't believe that he is two. He was born yesterday, I swear, but alas..... He is my big Two Year old now. We had a very fun pirate party with a few of his friends and we had a very special visitor show up.


Eli and his Uncle Justin

Caitlyn as a little pirate

Caitlyn, Eli, and Liam..... Wouldn't they make a great crew?


The kids digging for buried treasure

Eli and Aunt Heather reading one of Eli's new books

Eli, Matt, and our very special visitor.... Captain Jack Sparrow. Doesn't he look amazing? This is one of Matt's best friends, John. Thanks again so much for coming and making this about the coolest party ever. Not too many Two Year olds can say that they have met Captain Jack.... let alone had him come to their birthday parties.

I think Lara was more excited to meet Jack then Eli was

Eli getting ready to blow out his candle. Doesn't he look so sweet in this picture?

This was my crazy attempt at making a treasure chest cake. It turned out okay. My monkey last year was by far more cute, but for the whole pirate theme this year, it turned out just great and dandy.

Another picture of the kids digging fro buried treasure. I think this was there favorite part.

Eli examining one of his birthday cards.

A very cute picture of the birthday boy, proud daddy, and the coolest captain ever.

Eli just loving life and checking out his new hot wheels bike that grandma and grandpa gave him. Thanks again for such a great gift.... Eli absolutely loves it.

The finished product, just before he blows out the candle.

Eli and Captain Jack.

Checking out the cake.

This is one of my favorite pictures because they are arguing about how old Eli is turning. Eli is very set on the fact that he is one, but Captain Jack is trying very hard to convince Eli that he is Two now. I love it.

Captain Jack digging for treasure with Eli.

I just love these pictures. They are so cute together.

Captain Jack sharing a gold coin with Eli.

Grandpa teaching Eli the proper way to play golf.... well Gator Golf that is.

So this is one of my new favorite pictures. I have to explain why I love this picture so much, besides just the fact that it is the cutest thing ever. Eli had gotten his new pajamas's on and he stole his dad's hat and was standing at the back door calling for Lilly to come back in the house. And he just looked so stinking cute, even though it is just his back side.

Introducing........

Our cute new additions to the family.... well at least for the next eight weeks or so. Lilly did so awesome. The delivery went smooth and all is well. They were born today at about 2 in the afternoon.

The proud mommy

Baby Boy # 1

Baby Girl #1

Oreo.....Girl #2

Baby Boy #2

That's right, two boys and two girls. They are so cute. Oreo.... That is the only one that we have named, but seriously, they are the cutest puppies in the world. Still very very small, so it is kind of hard to tell what they will really look like.


Love you LILLY girl. Your such a good mommy.

All tuckered out after a long day of labor.

Happy Halloween and Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!

We had so much fun this year for Halloween. We spent it out at Matt's parents house. I have to warn you, there are lots of pictures on this post, but this is pretty much my scrapbook for the time being because I can't seem to find the time to really scrapbook. So Enjoy!!!!

Halloween is also Matt's Birthday, so there are a few pictures of him opening some presents and just being a cheezer.

Do you think this is why Eli is so hyper all the time? Yep, you see it right, 3 red bull colas. Just kidding, what do you take me for?

Wyatt and Buzz, arn't they cute? This is John and Eli just before we were heading out trick or treating.

Wyatt off of Super Why. This is Eli's best friend John.



Eli's first time REALLY trick or treating. Last year he was just a little young, but this year, he was all about the candy.

The sweet innocence of a child.


Buzz flying off of pretty much whatever Uncle Justin would lift him up onto.

Buzz and Uncle Justin

Buzz and Daddy

Buzz and Aunt Heather

Buzz and Aunt Taylor


Matt blowing out his candles

Matt's Birthday Pie


Eli loving his ice cream cone

Sorry about one of the video's. I couldn't figure out how to turn it.