Watkins Family: August 2011

Denver Trip

My boys and I decided to take a trip to visit Jessica and her family while Justin went on a backpacking trip with his dad and brothers. We loved staying at her beautiful new house and my boys loved playing with her kids.

We went to the pool the second day we were there. Jace of course loved it and I was surprised that Zack loved it too. I had taken him swimming a couple weeks before and he just clung to me the whole time. This time he ran in and played in the pool with out me! It was great! Tyson didn't like the pool and first but didn't mind it too much after a while.

Jace and Carter

Zack and Cali riding their "horses" in the pool!

Tanner loved to play with Tyson! He was a big helper!

Tyson LOVED to climb their stairs! We don't have stairs at our house but he learned really quick and would cruise up the stairs as fast as he could!

All the kids with their ice cream cones.

I was surprised how well Zack and Cali got along! They loved to play with each other instead of with the big boys.
Jess and I got lots of shopping in!!! I have to admit that I am pretty sure I am a shopaholic! I love it!!! Especially when I find good deals!
I am glad they now only live 6 hours instead of 16 hours away!

24th of July

Zack started out the 24th of July chilling in the pool with his 3 good friends Nic and Austin.

Then it was over to our friends house to do fireworks!

Tyson loved the idea of being outside with everyone but quickly changed his mind when the fireworks would go off. He hated the noise! He would start to scream every time a firework would go off, even if it was a quieter one. So, Justin started to cover his ears every time and he seemed to enjoy it after that.

Zack loved catching the parachutes and doing sparklers..... until he grabbed the hot end of his sparkler, then he was done. Jace was off lighting the smaller fireworks and parachutes with his friend Jordan. I don't think they would even watch the fireworks. Once they had one lit they were off to light another one.

Zack's 4th Birthday

For Zack's 4th birthday he wanted a cowboy party. Everybody that knows Zack knows how much he LOVES cowboys!!! It was a really fun party with his good friends.

They each got their own cowboy hat and bandana. We played some fun cowboy games. Their favorite game was "There's a snake in my boot!" I would hide a snake in a cowboy boot and they had to pick which one it was in. They thought it was hilarious!!! Of course what's a cowboy party without a gun fight!

This little girl has a HUGE crush on Zack.

We LOVE our little cowboy Zack! He always says and does the cutest things that just make you smile and laugh! Happy Birthday Cowboy!!!

Moonshine Arch

We went on hike to Moonshine Arch while Grandma and Grandpa were in Vernal for Tyson's birthday.

Tyson LOVES going hiking in our chest pack! He kicks his feet and giggles the whole time!

Jace, Zack and Jordan who is Jace's best friend and our 4th son! He and Jace are inseparable. They like to do everything together and are always begging Justin to take them hiking and fishing.

Zack loves to hike and climb mountains BUT when he is done, he is done! Thanks Grandpa for carrying Zack when he wouldn't go any further!!

Tyson's 1st Birthday

I can't believe my baby boy is 1!! Time has gone way too fast!!

He's lightened up but is still super cute!!

Tyson had such a good 1st birthday!!! He got a bike trailer so he can go on bike rides with the family!!! He loves it!

Tyson loved opening his presents and really loved playing with the balloons. His favorite thing was a tag that came on one of the toys. He would throw all the other toys and crawl for the tags, it was funny!

Grandma and Grandpa came up to celebrate Tyson's birthday. We always love when they come to visit us!

Tyson wasn't too sure what to do with the cake. He tried to grab the flame on the candle instead of blowing it out. He wasn't too sure about the frosting. He would touch it and then make a funny face. He wasn't up for getting too dirty!