The Pike Family: July 2009

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Helping Out

We had the opportunity, along with a lot of other family members, to travel to the little town of Buhl, Idaho to help our Aunt Marianne's family.

(And I thought Blanding, Ut. was small!)

The little boys had fun working alongside their Daddy, Uncles, and Cousins.

Since Kason and I were not of much help we decided that since Aunt Leda couldn't make it...someone had to take the pictures!

The Traveling Crew!

(As you can see, they all have their own opinion on how the dog travel pillow works!)

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Kason is Walking!

It didn't take Kason too long to figure out how to keep up with his brothers a little better...he started walking at 13 months! Here is a sample...and yes, he is literally running everywhere now!

Our Little Artist

To say that Jensen loves to cut, color and paste would be an extreme understatement!

First thing in the morning I hear Jensen opening up his little drawer and go to work. He does it all day long! He especially loves Daddy's outdoor magazines so that he can cut out all of the fishies and put them on his wall next to his bed.

These pictures are just a tiny glimpse into his day.

More Easter Fun!

The little boys were excited that the Easter Bunny found our new house! He left a trail of candy to our backyard and buckets full of goodies. He also knew that the adults in the household loved chocolate! What a nice Easter Bunny!

One of my weaknesses is underestimating time and trying to fit too much into one day. Thus, we were coloring Easter eggs at bedtime...Ooops! Thanks Jonathan for being a trooper during my holiday madness and helping out!

Yummy.....sugar cookies!

Can you guess which cookie belongs to who?

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Easter Fun

The day before Easter, our friends (Reynolds, Rowlands, and Alleys) all got together and we had a big easter egg hunt. The kids are all around the same age so it gets pretty crazy, but it is a ton of fun! Thanks Susie for taking charge. :)

"Mmmm, plastic eggs!"

Brigham liked hiding the eggs just as much or more than finding them.
Yeah, it kept him pretty busy!

Mark warming up our horse Rosie for the kiddies.

"Mom, you are really sure that I can eat it now?!"

Brigham and Aiden playing horsemen.

"Say cheese!"

(Ruthie, Jensen, Savannah, Aiden, and Brigham)

Good ole' Rosie, the boys just love riding her!

It was so much fun to have Uncle Jonathan with us for Easter.

The boys kept him hopping!...(get it) :)

These are for you Jonathan...since it might be your one and only ride.

(Just don't show this to your Dr.!)

Packages!!

So I do have to say that one of the only perks to living farther away from family is now we get packages in the mail! It has got to be one of the little boys' favorite things in life! Every time they talk to either Grandma, they always ask if they are going to send them a package. :)

It's as exciting as birthdays and Christmas!

"Chachie-Nanna" Grandma has a tradition of sending a Conference package that we all just love and look forward to. It gets us all excited for Conference. She sends pictures and activities for the kids to do that keeps their attention and lots of neat things for the adults as well.

And last but not least....Conference Candy!!

Thank you Grandma for such a wonderful tradition!

Grandma "Ellie" sent this awesome package full of "treasures." The stuffed animals are actually travel pillows!! Could there be anything better?!