Playing in the Rain

There was an amazing storm tonight. Tyson is not used to rain, so he was both scared and excited to be around it. He was only happy when he was immediately next to me. I decided to take him out in the rain for a second--his smile is so cute!
The sky was pouring cats and dogs! Tyson has seen rain & snow before, but he was smaller. This was really the first time he got to experience playing while the rain drops poured down all around us.
"Whew! That was fun!" This picture is of Tyson recovering from his expedition in the rain...if you can't tell, his hair is wet. : )

Mitchell the Stud

I just need to say how amazing my husband is. He cleaned out the fridge tonight. You know, it's almost been 4 years of marriage, and he is still surprising me! Not only did he throw away old items from the fridge, he wiped it down with a rag & 409, too. : ) If this isn't true love, I don't know what is!

Is it time for a hair cut?

Mom, your idea of fun is my idea of cruel and unusual!

We came over to the Borden's for Sunday dinner tonight and to see Kit & Felicia. My mother-in-law, Myrna, is having chemotherapy treatments, and so she has a wig. During the closing ceremonies of the Olympics, she took the wig off & set it on the arm of the couch. Tyson looked at it like it was an animal and touched it hesitantly. It was so hilarious. Because he was already a little nervous about the wig, he thought it was pure torture when we put it on his head. Haha! Myrna and I got a good laugh out of it.

Nash's party

Tyson was just chillin' out while we were shopping for Nash's gift. Wouldn't that be nice? Could you imagine running errands all day while being waited on hand and foot? Where are the grapes?
Mitch & Tyson...surrounded!
Left to right: Tyson, D-Jo, Peter, Parker, Denise, Meghan, Devin, Ryan
These are my friends, Denise, Meghan, & Stacy. I love them to death! We taught 2nd grade together last year. Meghan calls me a traitor, because I moved to 6th grade. It's a low jab--I know--but the truth is, they're better at 2nd grade than I am! I learned so much from all of them last year; it was awesome. They have affected my life more than they will ever know (in a good way). : ) Denise's son Parker is in the background. Stacy's son is Nash & it was his party. Stacy & I were pregnant at the same time when I was student teaching & subbing. Nash is just about a month younger than Tyson. Stacy & Timmy held the party at their beautiful, new home in Queen Creek. Fun times! We were missing Josh & Heather. Brandi came, too, but left before I could get a snapshot.
Tyson: "Happy birthday, Nash...would you still be my friend if I swiped your cake?"

Tyson & Nash - Saturday 8/23

Nash: "Hey, Tyson, come check out my house!"

Tyson: "Stairs! Cool!"

Tyson: "Slow down, Turbo!"

Nash: "Just hurry, before we get caught! Should I open it?"

Nash: "What should we do now? Play in the toilet?"

Tyson: "Oh, fooey! Can't now, because my mom is watching."

Campus Luau

On Thursday night, after curriculum night, I met up with Mitch at the William's Campus Luau. Bro. Thompson was there with his cute baby Brigham. Brigham didn't like the flash of the camera...poor little guy. Bro. Thompson is one of the few people Tyson would feel comfortable with at church. Bro. Thompson would hold Tyson when he was smaller & walk the halls. It helped so much when I was in the Primary Presidency, and when Mitch was teaching the Elder's Quorum. We're going to miss the Thompson's when we leave in September. Lori & Scott are a good example of kindness, unceasing service, and love.
My sister Erin is a CA. Housing put on a great Luau on Thursday night--complete with fire dancers, tiki torches, and delicious food. It was so worth stopping by! I told her that had I known the Luau would be so fabulous, I may not have bought tickets to Hawaii...just kidding, Lins!
One happy Luau family.
Ah!

Lindsay's visit from Hawaii

My best friend Lindsay has been home all summer, and she's going back to Hawaii next week. I'm so sad. Everytime she leaves I tell her that I'm happy for her and that I'm so proud of her, and while that's true, I just say it because it sounds better than lamenting. The honest truth is that I miss her so much when she leaves. She came over and helped me set up my blog and Facebook a few nights ago. She even checked my blog before I put up a post to thank her for it! So, here it is: Thanks, Lins! I love blogging! This is WAY easier than hand writing everything in my journal, and it's fun to read comments from others. Have fun in Hawaii this semester. I'm so proud of you for getting your degree. Maybe Mitch can follow in your shoes sometime soon! : )