Vacation, finally

I have to give a "thank you" to our elected state legislature, who have FINALLY passed a budget. (I say finally, because session is, in theory, only supposed to last 100 days, begining Jan 2) The govenor signed it late Tuesday night, so no special session for the budget, it is really done. What that means for us: that we can go on vacation over the 4th of July up to Huntsville, Utah and escape this blistering heat (111 for today); that Eric will have early mornings and late nights to ensure that his appropriation reports are done (he had 7 to do) so we can go on our vacation; and that when we get back Eric will start flex time-working 9-9 hour days and then getting every-other Friday off. It means that I have something truely pleasant to look forward to, not just day after day after day of summer vacation. You should all rejoice in the fact that you can kick your kids out of the house to play, but for us, our bikes will go untouched until September when the temp drops back down to 100-105 (seriously, it will be hot until October) But for now, I look forward to sitting on the porch, reading a book, while the kids play outside. We'll share pictures when we get back.

Happy Fater's Day

Aidan made Eric a card Sunday morning that read: Happy fater's day! Breakfast included mini-raspberry muffins (thank you Lehi Roller Mills), farmer's breakfast and juice. We had a fun and relaxing day (excluding sacrament meeting-crying children and long high council talks) that even included naps for Eric and I. Dinner with Eric's family, all that mattered was that we had key lime pie for dessert! And we finished off the day with our annual father's inspired FHE, 16 questions ranging from: what color are daddy's eyes? to: How many son's did Jacob/Isreal have, and can you name them all?

I like having a day that reminds me of how lucky I am to have Eric. He is a wonderful dad, a great train/castle/lego builder, and a caring and considerate husband. Thank you darling.

Tooth #3

Aidan lost tooth #3 yesterday with no tears! One quick pull of the string after a count of three, and that tooth flew across the kitchen and into the hall. I was a little more prepared this time, when he lost his first two teeth I learned some lessons: don't pull teeth in front of a mirror, do use a dark washcloth (not white gauze) to bite down on (you can't see the blood). He is very excited for tooth #4 (3 & 4 became wiggly at the same time) which should come out before the end of the month.

BOOTS

For Aidan's first birthday Eric's grandparents bought Aidan a pair of "real" boots (they're ranchers in No. Utah). We have made sure that each of our children have worn them at least once, they are really nice leather boots. So here is Eme, taking her turn in the boots. She loves them, she cried when I took them off. We can't wait until Grandma and Grandpa Roberts can see her in them on the 4th of July!