Scottish Festival

In July, we thought it would be fun to go and take part in Barrie's heritage. We all went down to Payson, Utah where the annual Scottish Festival was held. We sat and watched some of the games/competitions they had. They tossed logs (like telephone poles). There was an event where it was a sack filled with straw. The men competing had a pitch fork; they stabbed the sack and then tryied to launch it over a horizontal pole. It was pretty cool. We then went and sat in the shad for awhile and watched/listened to a few bag pipe groups as they competed. Cate had her usual pose - her hands over her ears. Johnny was intently watching the people. It was lots of fun!


After the festival, we decided to drive by
Barrie's first house he lived in where he was born.

Johnny at 3 mos old

Cate had been so in love with John since he came along. I am so glad that she has been for the most part pretty gentle with him. Whatever he is doing, Cate wants to be involved.

Summer Swimmin'

Our little pool has been so much fun this year. Catie was very apprehensive about it but warmed up quickly. Johnny on the other had, loved it the minute he was put in the ladybug floaty. He would just kick back, float, kick his legs some more to where he would go around the pool and then just float again.

Handing down of the trades

Ben had fun taking these pics. I dont think Johnny enjoyed them as much. Dont worry Johnny, I find the whole linux and programming thing boring too!!

Johnny at 2 mos old

Looking back on these few pictures, it is hard to remember Johnny being this little. It is crazy how they grow so fast!

Happy 3rd Birthday Miss Cate

I am going to do a little catching up in our lives. We have been so crazy busy, but have had so much fun!Happy Birthday to Catie!!1 She turned 3 May 28th. We have had so much fun with her these past 3 years. She has bought so much joy and happiness into our lives!

Last Tuesday I went back to Weight Watchers after being on a pregnancy hiatus and few months before too. I weighed xxx last January when I originally joined up. I lost weight, then put it back on - not so hot. Before I found out I was pregnant with John, I was at the highest weight I have ever been at. I had John in March, never gaining thoughout the pregnancy. I actually lost 10 pounds. Starting weight watchers 10 pounds down from last July was awesome. I had my first weigh-in last night. I am down another 7.2 - YEAAAAA!!! So totally I am down 17.2 from January 2009!!! Exciting. Now I have to keep up with it and keep going. My goal is to 40 more pounds by Christmas. Think I can do it? We shall see