Art's Birthday.

We didn't get to do a lot for Art's birthday this year.  But we had dinner at home, complete with Lemon Cake.  We are sure glad that we have him. 

Sick Boy and his Buddy.

Walker was acting just fine, maybe a little fussy-but he was teething, when all of the sudden in the bath, his ear began running down his cheek.  Three drs visits later we found he had a really bad infection.  They tried two antibiotics.  

 It took a full two weeks before he was cleared and it stopped draining.  What a special boy.

Big Boy in a Big Boy Bed

Mr Independent getting in and out of the pool. He makes me laugh!

 We also decided he was ready fora  big boy bed, so we found this at a yard sale.

 And because he loves planes so much, we made him a special planes bed.

 Grace even drew him a pictures of a plane to go on the wall.  So cute!

Our Deck and Our Friend Justin

We decided to put a deck in our front yard.  Art's friend Justin came up to help us put the base of the deck in.  It turned our really solid.  

 Before we finished the deck.

 The final product.

 We are so happy about our deck.  It also holds a special place because just after Justin came up to help Art out, he joined his parents at Bear Lake.  He drowned while he was there and didn't get the chance to see the finished product.  We are grateful for his friendship and the time he took to come all of the way up here to help us out.  He will be missed.

Justin Bruce Petersen Layton – Justin Bruce Petersen, age 37, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 of an accidental drowning. He was born on November 22, 1976 in Ogden, Utah.  His parents are Bruce Rich and Susan Smith Petersen. He was a member of Washington Heights Church.  Justin attended schools in Layton and graduated from Layton High in 1995. He received his bachelor’s degree from Weber State University in 1999.  He excelled in his work and was highly respected in the lighting and electrical business. He married Amber Howard on October 19, 2002 and they resided in Layton.  They were blessed with four beautiful children: Joshua 9, Caleb 7, Benjamin 5, and Annalyn 2. Justin was deeply devoted to his family.  He loved Coca Cola, boating, skiing, camping, music, building, golfing, yard work, and his Lord Jesus! He is survived by his wife, children, parents, sister Julie Williams, brother Joel R. (Brooke) Petersen, nieces and nephews: Kenz, Braylen, Reagan, Mykell, Addi, Ashtyn, Kenzie, Kolton and Leah. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Washington Heights Church, 1770 E 6200 S, Ogden, Utah.  Friends may visit family Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.  Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.

Trampoline Camp Out

The kiddos and I wanted to sleep on the trampoline.  We made it the entire night.  What troopers!

Utah Olympic Day

We got some tickets to go see the Aerial Ski Jumpers for Utah Olympic Day.  We walked around the museum and looked at the luge and bobsleds. 

And watched them practice for a while. 

We had the time wrong so we came home to play with the puppy and "make a dog house"  Grace had the plans and I helped her put it together. 

 We went back later that evening and got signatures from a bunch of Olympic Athletes.

Grace got to ride some of the Para-Olympic bikes. 

We had so much fun.  Walker thought it was so neat!

 It was one of the neatest experiences and we are already looking forward to doing it again.