1st Week of June

We are officially into June.  Here are some highlights:

Another beautiful Iris in bloom.  Hudson and Carter playing on the kayak while we cleaned out the shed.  We actually bought another smaller shed from Costco and assembled it.  We them moved all of the stuff we don't use as much into it, in order to have more room in the bigger shed.  It worked out great!  Our pear tree is packed w/ pears coming on!

Nyles and Carter at swim lessons.  After 2 years not doing them due to Covid, we are finally back!  This was actually Carter's first time taking swim lessons.  Before we left on our cruise back in April though, Steve took Nyles and Carter to the pool and gave Carter some swim lessons.  Carter did really great!

Steve also took Carter and Nyles to get their Covid booster shots.  After getting their shots, they got donuts to celebrate.  Hudson enjoyed one too! :)

On Wednesday, Steve, Nyles, Dave and Rob went fishing for White Bass.  They caught a lot of fish!

Cute Hudson eating a snack while waiting for his brothers in swim lessons.

On Friday, June 3rd, we went down to Lehi for an Upstart Graduation for Carter.  He has worked really hard the whole school year.  In addition to his every day preschool (2.5 hours), he came home and did 15 minutes or more a day on the computer.  He's learning a lot and is ready for Kindergarten!  Dave and Joann came down as well, which we appreciate.

Hudson clapping during the program. 

Carter w/ his certificate and then w/ Grandpa Dave and Grandma Joann afterwards.

After the graduation we went over to Cafe Rio for dinner.  Dave and Joann had to head home after dinner, but we went over to Thanksgiving Point to their Ashton Gardens since we were right there in Lehi.  They had their Dinosaur Island on display (through August), so we wanted to go see it.  They have life size dinosaurs you can get close up to, in addition to the beautiful garden to walk through.  

More dinosaurs.  Hudson kept saying "rrrahh" as we got close to another dinosaur.

The big brachiosaurus.  So cool!  And a volcano, Triceratops and more!

Gotta love the T-Rex!  Cute flower and more dinosaurs!

So fun.  We even saw a deer across the way by the golf course.  

Nyles being a monkey and Hudson enjoying his ride seeing all the dinosaurs.

We made it through seeing all 26 dinosaurs.  So awesome!

On Sunday we had our family dinner at our house.  Since we didn't get together in May for Cinco de Mayo (we were just getting back from our cruise), we decided to do it in June!  Diane let us borrow her fun decorations to add to the fun; thanks!  We had dinner in our backyard, then sang Happy Birthday.  Since it's Carter's birthday in June, he wanted to do a dinosaur cake w/ "lava" coming out.

The "lava" dinosaur cake.  Nyles and Lynsie eating their tacos.  LuDean and Diane wearing festive hats.  The elders from our ward also came over and had dinner w/ us, then left.

Party time!

Getting ready to sing Happy Birthday, then playing in the yard.  

Cute Carter by the "pin the tail on the donkey" game.

Singing Happy Birthday to Phill (May birthday) and Jeff and Carter (June birthdays).

We added dry ice to make it look like "lava" was exploding from the cake/volcano.

Nyles blowing out the dry ice.

Carter giving it a try.

On Saturday, I helped w/ a baptism for a boy in our ward.  We all went over as a family to support them.  Afterwards, one of the bishopric members came over to our home and spoke to me.  He let me know that I was going to be released on Sunday.  So Sunday, our whole Primary Presidency was released.  We served in the presidency since March 2018 (so 4 years and 3 months).  Our secretary was released a few months ago, so the new secretary was moved in as the new 2nd counselor.  

It's been an amazing experience and I'm so thankful to have served w/ the children.  They definitely have the Light of Christ w/ them and you can feel it in their countenance, when they speak, and when they sing.  The Lord has prepared them, and they are meant to be here in these last days.

Our Primary Presidency: Lori Barton (2nd counselor), Kyle Moreton (President), Helen Anderson (Secretary) and me (1st counselor).

Great quotes.

Memorial Day Weekend

Friday we headed up to my parents in Idaho to visit them over Memorial Day weekend.  I took the day off work, and the boys of course were all done w/ school.  We headed out in the morning and made a few stops along the way.

We stopped by the lookout in Twin Falls to see the Snake River and also filled up w/ gas.  We've driven by and never technically stopped, so we figured "why not?"

We then decided to stop at the Bruneau Sand Dunes.  Again, we've never stopped and climbed up the dunes.  Since the boys are a little bigger now, we figured they should be able to do it now. 

Steve stayed at the bottom w/ Hudson, while Carter, Nyles and I continued on.  It was a HOT day but we finally made it.  I kept encouraging them to keep going and remind them the view from the top is worth the hike.  I also let them know that it's SOOO fun going down.  When we got there, they both agreed it was worth it.  Nyles especially needed encouraging, but he did it!!!  We think he gets heat exhaustion like Steve does, and doesn't do too well w/ the heat.  We'll have to watch it for sure.

We made it to the top!  Based on their website, "Bruneau Dunes park boasts the tallest single-structured sand dune in North America with a peak rising 470 feet above the surrounding desert floor."

We made it to the top!

Having fun jumping down the dunes.

Getting a picture next to the Bruneau Sand Dunes sign.  Back when Steve and I were dating we went to the Sand Dunes and took a picture on the back side of the Idaho sign.  So we wanted to take another one just for fun.  There were also pretty flowers around at the base of the dunes.

We got to my parent's house later that afternoon.  Hudson wanted to say hi to the kitty.  He loves to play w/ the broom and dustpan also.  Then trying the swing out.  Then finally to bed :)

Hudson catching a ride w/ Grandma on her wheelchair.  The beautiful farm.  Pretty Iris.

Steve, Nyles and my dad went out fishing Saturday morning and afternoon.  

They caught a few fish and saw a double rainbow on their way back.

That afternoon they went fishing again off the dock.

Since we didn't make it up for Easter (the week before our cruise), we did our Easter sack hunt then.  My dad hid the bags, then we all went and found them.  My dad only had to give us a few hints. :)

Yeah we all found one!  Later doing a puzzle w/ Grandma.  It was raining on Memorial Day, so we just stayed in the car to see my Grandpa Hegerhorst's grave on our way home. 

On Sunday, we went up to Boise and attended church w/ Barbara.  Her son Ryan graduated high school on Friday, so after church we got together and had lunch to celebrate.  Daron, Kristi, Wade and Riley came over as well.  It was great seeing everyone and visiting for a little bit.  We went back to my parent's place that night, then went back home the next morning.  Thanks for the fun everyone!

We made good time getting home.  Hudson fell asleep shortly after we got on the freeway and slept for several hours thankfully.  Nyles took a nap as well.  We only stopped once for a bathroom break.  When we got home we unpacked, and also put away all their school stuff.  

Later at home, Hudson laid down on the floor; I guess he was ready for bed.  A pretty wild flower came up.  Carter and Nyles with their school art work from the year.  We put it up in the garage so we can see it all year long, then take it down once school is over.  They can then decide to keep a few of them in their "school box."  It's crazy to think another school year has come to an end.

Great quotes.

4th Week of May (before Memorial Day Weekend)

 Here are some highlights from the last week of May.

Like father like son.  Hudson likes guns like Steve.

Cute Hudson.  He is so strong (lifting up 6 lbs).  Then trying to play ball w/ Piper.  

Getting his hair cut.  Cute boy w/ his bum in the air.

On Wednesday, May 25th, Nyles' class went to the Hogle Zoo.  Steve decided to take Hudson and Carter up there as well, and meet Dave and Joann.  

They said the weather was perfect and most of the animals were out and about.  

They met up w/ Nyles and his group at lunch time though.

Carter on the Merry Go Round w/ Grandpa.

Fun around the zoo.  The polar bear was out!

The polar bear being very active.

Getting some ice cream!

After they got back from the zoo, they decided to go out fishing after I was off work.  Rob came over and went out w/ Dave, Steve, and Nyles.  They had a great time and caught a LOT of White Bass.

The boys all catching fish!  They kept 130 fish.

The boys wanted to play in the pool, while Steve, Dave and Nyles went fishing.  Hudson didn't want to get out of the water even though he was really cold, so Carter shared his Oreos w/ him.

The boys had their last day of school on Thursday, May 26th, 2022.  Both Nyles and Carter have worked really hard this year and have learned so much.  We are proud of them and the achievements they've been able to accomplish.  Carter will start Kindergarten next year and Nyles will be in 4th grade.  We found out that their school, Altara Elementary, got a grant to allow Kindergartner's to be able to attend all day at no cost!  We are so excited!  Carter is definitely ready for it and excited to be at the same school as Nyles and be able to get dropped off and picked up at the same time!

Last day of school pictures.  Some art Carter did in preschool.

1st (August 2021) and last day (May 2022) of school pictures for Nyles.

1st (August 2021) and last day (May 2022) of school pictures for Carter.

A new color of Iris in bloom.  Carter getting a stripe on his belt.  Carter and Nyles helping to wash off the boat at the car wash, and Carter's last day of school at Preschool.

Great quote.

3rd Week of May

Here are some highlights from the 2rd week of May.

After helping plant Grandma LuDean's flowers the week before, Steve and the boys went over to help Dave/Joann's plant their flowers.  They had fun w/ the water and got Popsicles as well.

Good work boys!

Monday evening Steve went fishing w/ Rob, and our neighbor Jacob.  Steve promised to take Jacob fishing, and in exchange he would watch the boys while we went to the temple.  They had a great time.

On Tuesday evening we were able to go to the temple thanks to our neighbor Jacob.  He came to be w/ our boys after we put Hudson down to bed.  Steve and I were then able to go do sealings.  We had a great time at the temple and enjoyed the Spirit there.  Our pretty Irises are in bloom as well.

On Wednesday, Steve went back to do more Carp fishing w/ the bow w/ Grandpa.  

They were are Millrace River at Utah Lake, and had success!

I threw the ball for Piper, but it got stuck in the rock wall.  Piper tried hard to get it haha!  We also bought a big watermelon at Sam's Club.  It had to weigh it, 35 lbs!  Another beautiful Iris in bloom!

Cute Carter and Hudson jumping on the trampoline during my lunch break.  More pretty Irises.  

Our playhouse w/ a new coat of paint/stain on it.

Irises in our front yard.  Great quote.  Cute Hudson asleep.

Cute Hudson eating some noodles.  Another great quote, and another awesome color Iris.

Cute Hudson sleeping w/ his bum in the air.  And on another day he went through Steve's wallet ;)

Carter and Hudson eating a popsicle during my lunch break.  

Hudson also trying to sit in the dump truck and playing w/ bubbles.

Good quote.  Hudson took my protein bar and wouldn't let it go.  

He took it to the bath w/ him and kept eating it.  Silly kid.

Friday night we went over to the curiosity museum.  It was nice to get out.  The boys had fun playing outside especially.  Steve and Hudson digging, then Hudson playing w/ the wheel, looking at the fish and wearing Carter's jacket.

Hudson in the rocket at the museum, and popping "bubbles" at the museum.  A new color Iris in bloom.

Carter going on the zipline.

Nyles on the zipline.

Hudson's turn.

Then on Saturday, Steve and Nyles took Ryan and his son Gavin Miller out to shoot Carp also w/ the bow.  They had a good time and got many Carp then as well.

On Sunday, Nyles gave a talk in Primary about his experience fishing the day before w/ Steve.  Here it is:

Yesterday, my dad and I went fishing at Utah Lake for Carp.  At the boat ramp, we were stopped by the US Coast Guard to do a vessel safety check.  This means that they were going to inspect our boat and the equipment on it.  If you don’t pass the inspection you are not allowed to launch your boat on the water.

I was a little nervous as we got stopped, but I knew my dad is always prepared.  He always makes sure we have the right safety equipment on our boat, like a fire extinguisher, life jackets, lights, and whistles.  It took 30 minutes to complete our inspection, but we passed with no problems and were able to launch our boat and go fishing.  

We had a good time fishing and were able to shoot several Carp.  On the way home, my dad and I were talking about the inspection.  My dad said he wasn’t worried or scared we wouldn’t be able to go fishing, because he knew he was prepared.  He said he always goes over a checklist of things we need to bring with us, before leaving home.

We then related this to being prepared spiritually in life.  We can be spiritually prepared in life by doing the simple things like:  reading our scriptures, going to church, saying our prayers, and partaking of the sacrament.  As the scripture says in Doctrine & Covenants 38:30 , “if ye are prepared ye shall not fear.”  I know that by being prepared spiritually, I can handle whatever comes my way.

In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Nyles giving his talk in Primary.

Sunday: Hudson eating a sucker while sitting on the rocking chair at Grandma LuDean's.  Then Hudson playing on Diane's Ipad after dinner.  Great quote.