So far this summer...

It's been a month since I blogged...and I don't really have a good excuse. We've just been regularly busy, but not with much exciting going on. I haven't taken tons of pictures, so I apologize, but hopefully this weekend we'll get some good pics from the Lake Conroe. Here's some highlights of June.

We spent a weekend at Lake Conroe relaxing and Aaron and Paul spent the morning and evening fishing. My dad would be so happy!



Aaron had his 4 yr check up. He's 50th% for height and 75th% for weight, but somehow his BMI is only 25-50%. How does that work? We met with a new pediatrician and it was fun to sit and brag on my smart boy. She was impressed!

Both boys went to the dentist, but Aaron had to go twice because half way through the exam he freaked out and wouldn't let her finish. Luckily, both boys have great strong teeth with no cavities!

Aaron went to a week long day camp hosted by some young women in our ward for 3 hours a day one week. He had a great time.

Aaron is taking swimming lessons and is over half done. Some days he likes it better than others, but overall he is learning lots and doing great. Brian loves to swim too, but mostly just loves the suckers that Chandler gives them.





Aaron finished his turn in primary by giving 2 talks, saying one prayer and reading the article of faith, scripture and theme about 3 times. We were so proud of him having no fear and just being a pro.

Uncle Andrew (Paul's bro) came in town for Father's day and he and Paul went to the Astros v. Yankees game (we lost). We loved having Andrew here even for a short visit, but somehow we didn't take any pictures, silly us.

Paul and I went to the Astros v. Red Socks game last weekend and we won! It was an awesome, close, action packed game!

We've spent time at the park and the library, but most of our time is spent hanging out at home and just relaxing. The boys love helping us wash the cars!





I just made pickles, salsa and crushed tomatoes for the first time. We haven't tried them yet, but will this weekend. Wish us luck!





I feel all domestic now...like a real Mormon Woman or something! Anyway, that's it for now. I'll update again soon!

Aaron's latest

Aaron gave his first talk in Junior Primary today.

For the month of June, the 3-4 yr olds in our ward at church are responsible for the opening prayer, leading the 3-8 yr olds in saying the monthly theme, scripture, and 12th article of faith and giving a short talk. Aaron's job this Sunday was the talk. The theme for the month was "The temple blesses me and my family" so on Wednesday Aaron and I sat down and talked about it and wrote his talk.

We then practiced having him read it a few times then on Friday Paul suggested he memorize it, and he surprised us by having already memorized the whole thing. Saturday we went to the church so he could practice saying it in front of the podium in the primary room with the microphone on. We talked to him about it a lot and he didn't seem nervous at all, but we knew that come Sunday afternoon it could be a totally different story. We were prepared to have to help him if needed as we know most parents have to whisper in their kids ears what to say.

But not Aaron. When it was his turn he stepped right up on the stool, grabbed the microphone in his hand and spoke right into it. He said his talk perfectly, and while maybe not everyone could understand him, he did a GREAT job and we were so proud of him. We sat in the back of the room and just beamed at our amazing son.

Here are some pictures of our adorable boy taken right before church. The fat lip was from falling at the play place in the mall, it bled for just a second, but then he was over it and thinks the ice cream he had for dessert last night erased the bump!









He fell asleep in the car on the way to church...precious!

Also, here is the talk he gave and again...we are so proud of him!

The temple blesses me and my family
Heavenly Father has asked us to build temples
A temple is also called the house of the Lord
In Doctrine and Covenants section 97 versus 15 and 16 it says:
“And inasmuch as my people build a house unto me in the name of the Lord, my presence shall be there, for I will come into it.”
In temples families can be sealed together for eternity.
I’d like to bear my testimony that I know the church is true and I know that because of temple blessings I can be with my family forever.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.