Fathers Day BBQ

We had our first ever BBQ at our home to celebrate Father's Day, and can you say it was fun! I am not one to throw parties or dinners, but luckily this one turned out ok, I think:) We were able to use Ethan's new BBQ that he got for Father's Day, and turns out he might be a master griller! I think everyone had a good time. I love summer, BBQ's, and family!!!

Showing off the growing belly

LOVE him

Cousins

Issac

The cool kids

Kisses

How could you not love that face

Papa Kelly and Brooklyn

Cousins are the BEST

I am soooo lucky to have Ethan in my life who helped me get my Brooklyn girl and how good he is to Brooklyn! Ethan is the BEST dad to her! Also grateful for my dad and the example he has been in my life. Fathers are amazing! Happy Father's Day!!!!!

Brooklyn's 2nd Birthday

I am very late with this update, but here is my Brooklyn girl at two years old!

This little girl turned 2 on March 6. She is literally the happiest girl around! Here are a few things about her at age 2

-Loves Minnie Mouse, Thomas the Train, Chuggington, horses, dogs, and cats. 

-Interested in potty training, just hard with mom and dad working

-Loves to eat! Especially likes fruit snacks, applesauce, juice, chicken nuggets, corn dogs, and cereal. 

-100 percentile for height and 92 percentile for weight. Poor girl doesn't have a chance at being short, but she is beautiful and being tall and beautiful is a wonderful thing. 

Our Brooklyn Sherie has been the best thing for both Ethan and I. She has been such a great sleeper since she was born, loves to do things mommy is doing, loves to wear purses, hates to wear bows, enjoys watching "shows", loves her grandparents (she even talks on the phone to Grandma Sherie something she learned to do all on her own), and loves nursery. We are soooo happy that our Brooklyn girl joined our family. These have been the fastest two years of my life, but would not trade being a mommy for anything! Sure love you Brooklyn Sherie! 

Talent show

Ethan as we all know is one of the most outgoing guys in the world! That is why he is such a great teacher!!!! Last year some teachers from the school Ethan teaches at (North Layton) started a new tradition of performing a fun song at the end-of-year talent show. Last year they sang "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash. It was such a hit last year they decided to do it again this year. 

This year Ethan and three other teachers performed "We're Not Going To Take It" originally performed by Twisted Sister, an 80's rock band. Ethan was the lead singer, and they had a teacher on the drums, and then two teachers on guitar. Even though Ethan looked kinda scary he did a GREAT job! He has a good voice and was able to get the kids and teachers involved in the song. I am just amazed at how much confidence he has. The kids all got into it. As soon as they started and Brooklyn realized that was daddy on stage she started to cry, but luckily she saw the other people clapping and getting into the song that she stopped crying and started clapping along with the kids. I am so glad Ethan loves his job as a teacher even with putting up with junior high kids and parents and the low salary he still loves going to work everyday. Not every one can say that about the work they do. Teachers are such an important part of kids lives, not just the teaching, but also the friendships that are made and life skills that are learned. This awesome rock show concluded Ethan's third year as a teacher. He is excited for  a well deserve summer break and so am I. 

Memorial Day 2015

This year for Memorial Day we celebrated with Ethan's side of the family in Driggs, Idaho where Ethan's grandma lives, near the beautiful Teton Mountains. Driggs is a small town where Ethan's grandparents are from close to Rexburg, Idaho. This is Ethan's Mom's side family reunion so a lot of uncle, aunts, and cousins all get together for the whole Memorial Day Weekend. It was fun getting to know Ethan's extended relatives a little better and to enjoy the beautiful area, along with yummy food, fun games, service that was done for Ethan's grandma who is leaving on a mission, and decorating grave sites. 

I always enjoy Memorial Day Weekend. It is important to remember those that have past away, along with those who served our country. I am so grateful for my freedom. Let the summer begin!