Happy Father's Day!

I love Father's Day! Basically I love any reason to celebrate anything, but Father's Day is always special because of the wonderful Father that I had, and now the wonderful Father that Adam is to Brody. I am so blessed to have so many great examples of Fathers in my life.

First obviously, my own Father. He is such an amazing person and so kind to everyone. He will go above and beyond for anyone. He treats my mother with such respect and love that they still seem to be excited by seeing each other each day. He is someone that I know that I can always turn to and go to if I need anything. And he is such a great Grandfather to Brody. We are so lucky to live so close to him and be able to see him frequently and see the relationship that he has with Brody. Brody loves to follow him around and if we are at his house when he isn't there he will walk around the house looking for him, saying "Grandpa.. Grandpa" over and over. (Technically he only whispers Grandpa.. not sure why.) But he is amazing and I feel so lucky to have such a great daddy!








Next, is my Grandpa Olson. He is the kindest and genuinely nice man that you will ever meet. Ever since my Grandma has been unable to take care of herself, he does EVERYTHING for her! He will follow her around the house, clean the house and even cook! Some of which he has had to learn since my Grandma needed the help. It is so sweet to watch them together and the love that he has for her, even after all these years. It is so cool to be able to live so close and have a real relationship with him, and that he knows who Brody is and that they can play together!






Another great figure is my Grandpa Ray. Although I don't get to see him as often as I would like he is a great example to me of love and dedication especially towards my grandma! :)

Last, Adam, my awesome husband. Adam is an incredible father. Brody will continually say his name throughout the day and stand by the garage door in hopes that Adam will be coming home from work. Then, when Adam walks in the door Brody will light up and run to Adam. It is always so sweet to see. For Brody's birthday he got some golf clubs from Micaela and Eric, and Brody and Adam have become pros. They will go into the front room and play forever. Adam has taught him how to hit and Brody is getting super good at it now. Adam is just such a fabulous father and I am so grateful that Brody has him as a role model and example in his life. I love you, Adam! <3








Happy Father's Day!! :)

Heather's Visit

I love when my sister, Heather and her family come to visit! Especially now that Brody is older and mobile, it makes it fun to watch the three little boys interact! We are so lucky to have such a wonderful family, because Brody will be able to be close to all of his cousins, since all of my siblings are so close. I know that I loved to hang out with my cousins and doing crazy things with them, so I am excited for Brody to be able to experience that!

Heather and her family came in town for my little sister Kristen's High School Graduation. (Isn't it crazy she is old enough to graduate?!?! I am freaking out and totally going to miss her next year. Although excited for the opportunity she is about to have!) While they were here visiting, we went to the park, swimming (almost daily), to the zoo, the airport for Breakfast, ate Elmer's, went to Kristen's graduation and celebrated Adam's birthday. It was so much fun to have them here!


Playing at the park.

















Everyone walking to the park.



The boys begging for food from Heather.

At the airport!


Right before Kristen left for her graduation. I may not look like my sisters but at least I look like my brothers. ha ha.

The sisters. I always try to convince myself I look like them, then I see pictures like this and realize I don't.

We went to Tempe Town lake and rode kayaks and barbequed. My mother pulled Cameron and Brody around for awhile, they loved it.


Celebrating Adam's birthday.

Twice.


Swimming in my backyard. But most of our swimming as actually at my parents.


I think cousins need to come more often! They are so much fun! :)

Zoo

Brody and I love to go to the zoo. Especially when we make Kristen come with us. And now are excited since my mom just bought a zoo pass too! Party at the zoo!







We went to the Zoo when my sister Heather and her family was in town.

Yay!
My computer will finally let me log in again! So now to give an update of everything! We have been so busy, yet having so much fun.
Brody turned one! I feel like the past year has gone by so fast! We had so much fun celebrating his birthday and having fun with him.
On his birthday he woke up to the house all decorated and loved it.

He got a new little car and wanted to be pushed around for hours. When my sister and mom came over they started to push it as hard as they could back and forth.

.. and even drank him milk in it..


We went to the park with my mom and sister...


Later that day, we had dinner and let him have a piece of cake.. which he destroyed within seconds.

Brody got a little elephant to ride on and is finally figuring out how to go forward on it.



Then that weekend we had his birthday party. It was 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' theme and it went perfect.




Happy Birthday Brody!! I love you and am so grateful for what a wonderful little boy you are.