a little more of life

mom has a bulged disk in her lower back so she is a little less able to take care of the house and the boys. Bending, twisting, lifting and vacuuming are out.  this has made the boys a little more independent. Here kyle decided that pancake mix would make a good snack.  

Great Grandma Cook holding Colin at cousin Alicia Wilson's wedding reception

 Adam and Kyle got a ride on our neighbors lawn mower, we have the best neighbors!

Camping with the boys

dad took the boys camping up in the mountains, something he has wanted to do since he got the truck. I think it is safe to say that they had a blast

 Kyle loves dirt

my little fishies

The first couple weeks this month we dedicated to swim lessons for Adam and Kyle. Kyle, who was absolutely fearless of deep water now has a healthy respect for how water can actually be a little scary. I was in the pool with him for his lesson and he learned how to kick, splash, jump, float, blow bubbles and be submerged.  Adam who is also a little fish, but would freak out if his head went under water, can now hold his breath when he is under and is getting better at "swimming" under water.  we had a lot of fun and we are so grateful for Aunt Milla who watched Colin while mom was in the pool with the boys.  Now I can go to the pool without worrying about them so much :)

visiting Uncle Mark and the zoo

Moms Brother Mark died when she was 15-years old.  He is buried up in cache valley so we try to make a trip up there every year to visit.

 Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Gleason are also buried in the same cemetery, as well as Great Great Grandma England who married Kyle England, our little Kyle's namesake.
After the cemetery we went to the willow park zoo and park, and then Gossners dairy where we got g-milk and icecream. They were all out of squeaky cheese.

 Can't get enough of his little face

 Reindeer 

 Kyle giggles so cute when he is in the swing

Cook family reunion

We had a great relaxing Cook family reunion up at Uncle Vance's cabin this year.  we enjoyed leisurely activities such as hanging out in hammocks, playing soccer, shooting arrows, playing Foosball, hot tubbing, and playing a lot of board games.  Adam loved hanging out with cousin Zach and he  even had his first "sleep over" to spend an extra night with him.

 Kyle loved playing ball with Grandpa Cook

 Colin is getting so big and he is mostly a happy content boy

gardening

A little late in the growing season but we finally got our garden in!  Dad and Mom built the boxes, dad laid the paving stones and got the dirt and mom planted the seeds.  I hope we have a good harvest this year and the years to come. It looks pretty good if you ask me!

 Four 4x8 redwood boxes with room for more, and a flower bed in the future

The plan... almost followed very well