Memorial Day

Spent the weekend in Heber with Danny and his family. We had a lot of fun! I got very spoiled. Danny wanted to get me out of the heat! Bless his kind heart. We arrived and I was quickly told I was to rest and relax.

There is something that brings me back to my childhood about Heber. It is small, quiet, and story book like! Danny has often commented on how he loves to go there to refresh, rejuvenate, and become centered again! I see exactly why he feels that way!! And to be honest, I ache to find any moment that we might be able to get away to Heber.
We had a very enjoyable time! I can't tell you what was more fun! We decorated graves - can I just say I love that Danny and his family has a tradition just like my family. It was heart warming to be able to learn a little about the people who went before, family members they hold dear, and a little history. It was very enjoyable to get to spend a little time with his Grandpa Williams (JT as we call him amongst us). As jealous as Danny may get, his Grandpa Williams is really cute, and I love talking with him. After visiting a few ancestors graves, we went to a family dinner, with his dad's family - brothers and parents. Had a very lovely time enjoying amazing food, talking, laughing, and getting to know more of the family.

A highlight for sure was playing game upon game with Danny and his parents!! It is so fun to have a little friendly competition! I love playing games, especially when we get to team up! I think I haven't laughed so hard in a long long time!! Playing games into the wee hours of the morning was a highlight!!

We layed on the grass and took a nap under the weeping willow tree! I love Weeping Willow Trees!! Love them, they are beautiful, graceful, majestic! It was fun to cuddle and listen to Danny snore on the grass under that tree!! As Danny and his family calls it, "measuring grass."

We went fishing at Canyon Creek. I have never been a huge fishing fan, I equated fishing to sitting in a boat as it trolled the lake . . . . boring. For some reason, with my best friend it is enjoyable, an adventure. Fish aren't just fish when out fishing with him. They are specific fish, apache trout, etc, etc! And there are defining characteristic about them. There is the laughter of when I get my line all tangled up!! I mean REALLY REALLY TANGLED up . . . .

We spent a few hours, eating sunflower seeds, walking, talking, spotting wildlife signs (poop and rubbings), fishing (in my case catching the line in a tree), and just enjoying each others company! I love the outdoors, but I love them even more when I get to enjoy them with my best friend!

Butterfly Release

Kaiya got butterflies for her birthday present from Mom. She had been asking for this live butterfly garden for a while. So, I bought it, ordered the catepillars and we watched them eat themselves fat, crawl to the top of their container build cacoons. And then we transferred them, and watched them turn to butterflies. Kaiya picked fresh flowers and we placed sugar water on them. Sadly, we noticed one had died and while eating dinner one night, Danny helped Mom convince Kaiya it was time to release the remaining 5 butterflies, one of the butterflies was on the down hill side as it was. So, after dinner, Danny took Kaiya out in our backyard and helped her release the butterflies. I don't do creepy crawly things!!! Here are a few cute pictures of that butterfly release!!

I love their faces as they realize one of the butterflies thinks Danny is a flower!!! LOL!!

I love the look on their faces as the butterflies fly out!!!

Kaiya nervous as Danny strategically places the "sick" butterfly on a bush of flowers.

Showing Kaiya how the back of the butterfly wings are a camoflage pattern . . . he noted it is identical to his military uniform . . . . we teased him he was girly cause his camo came from a butterfly!! LOL!!

These two sure are fun to watch interact!! And it is fun to see Kaiya notice little things, and Danny see little things and point it out to her!!

Relaxing

Went up north to do some fishing and get my self rejuvinated. It was a nice trip had a good time visited with mom and found myself getting a better grasp of things that I want and need in my life. It is nice to have a companion that understands what fishing and hunting and camping does for me. Sure its nice to go and do the activity but I get so much more out of it then the actual hunting fishing. I get back in touch with whats important to me and am able to focus all over again and feel more ready to tackle anything that comes. Of course when you catch a fish like this its an added bonus lol. Thanks for being who you are love and supporting me in what I need to be a better man for you love you.

Kaiya feels Kaelani kick

It was pretty cool to see Kaiya's reaction when she felt her sister move and kick for the first time. She really loves to talk to Mommy's tummy and feel her sister move and give kisses. Kaelani kicked alot for Kaiya that day and bug put her ear to J stomach to listen and Kaelani kicked and bug laughed and laughed and said she kicked me in the ear mom lol. Can't beat times like that. I love my little women.

Working Together Family Fun

Going through baby clothes finding which ones we like and want and sorting them by sizes it was alot of fun and of course J did most of the work she is awesome and you know NESTING lol. We all love doing things together sometimes we throw a water fight in the mix lol.

Bug and Me

So the other day J and bug came over we had dinner and hung out J had to do assesments for school and bug and I played on the wii which is one of our favorite things to do together. While we were setting up on the wii buggy wanted to change her mii person then she said we should update and change everyones. So we finished bugs mii and built J a new mii and bug said we should name it mom then we built my mii and bug said that I need to be dad because she said I am going to be her dad soon anyways and that I am Kaelani's dad so thats what I need to be named. It was a very nice moment and she gave me a big hug and said she was excited for me to be her dad. I tell ya it was pretty hard to hold back the tears of joy and happiness I felt in my heart. I really love my daughter Kaiya and am grateful we have built an amazing bond. She has me wrapped around her finger no doubt and J says I am in big trouble. I guess I am LOL.

She loves showing me new stuff this time it was a book that we read together.

CRANKED UP!!

That was the response we received from Kaiya about her little sister's approaching arrival. We were at Kohl's. She needed something, I can't remember what, and we of course couldn't avoid the baby section. She commented, "Why are we looking at baby stuff?" So, I broke down and told her standing there in Kohl's. Kaiya cried cause she didn't like the name Kaelani Faith. But, it has grown on her. As we were getting in the car she said, "I am CRANKED UP about a little sister."

About a week ago, Kaiya looked at me and said, "Mom, that was an interesting trip to Kohl's when you told me my sister was coming!" Oh my little Bug! I love her!!

Tummy Picture Week 30

This is for GINGER! And just so you know, it will be replaced this afternoon with a different picture!! Danny . . . I am begging for a decent tummy picture today! I will even smile for it and everything!!! I look nasty! Hate my double chin! But, you wanted to see my tummy, I have kept you waiting. If weeks if off sorry, my scatter prego brain can't remember!!


Yeah! The NASTY picture is gone . . . Danny claims I wasn't very cooperative! I was . . . but I did have to stick my tongue out and do silly ugly faces a litte!