Fourth of July Fireworks

Turk wanted to be part of the festivities. He jumped up on the four-wheeler and didn't want to get down. We sat out on our driveway and watched the fireworks.

Weston was surprisingly scared of the fireworks! When we lit the first one he ran screaming into the garage. This made us laugh hysterically. This boy is usually fearless. Often it is US running after HIM doing a bit of fearful screaming.


Abby was a little scared of the sparks as well.
Bastian had us light his sparkler and throw it on the ground so we could watch it. He didn't like getting close to the sparks. Hayden and Abby said, "Bastian, you wasted it!" Bastian watched it glow until it was out. He said, "No, I didn't." He knew he had enjoyed it in a different way.

Hot Air Balloons

This 4th of July started early this year. We went to Provo to watch the hot air balloons launch off from Fox field. Last year they launched at 7am. This year it was earlier...we didn't get the memo. This is what the sky looked like right after we parked.


We met some friends at the field. This is Tara Nelson, me, and Jeanine Reynolds.
They were indulgent of me and posed for this picture. This is Bob Nelson, Rob, and Danny Reynolds.

Happy Father's Day

June 2008 Father's Day Letter to Rob

I remember your first Father’s Day in 1998. I have to admit I was a little jealous because you got to be a father on Father’s Day that year, but I wasn’t a mother on Mother’s Day because Hayden had not arrived yet. After 10 years of hands on experience, I’d say you’re a natural.

I am so grateful that you are such a loving father. I can see the love that you have for each one of our children. You have so many qualities that are so attractive to me. You are kind, generous, cuddly, smart, spontaneous and fun…to name a few. You get along with everyone…you are loved by all you come in contact with. You are a people person and a go-getter.

I love thinking about how you told Uncle Steve when we were dating, “I’m going to keep asking her out until she marries me or gets a restraining order.” You sure do know how to make a girl feel special. All these wonderful qualities you have are no surprise to me. After all, I wouldn’t have settled for anything less than the best. I love you, honey.

Rachel

Are we related?

I was taking pictures of the kids and told Hayden and Abby to smile on three. They were smiling adorably and I took the picture. Then I looked at the screen and saw a smiling Abby and a frowning Hayden. After noticing I yelled, "HAYDEN!" He laughed so hard and Abby joined in. I took a picture of them laughing. It is amazing to me how much they look alike.