Watch Out!..I mean..Fore!

Last Friday I got to go out on a hot date with my husband.  It was SO much fun.  Karl arranged to have Fischer stay at Grandma Christensen's (which he LOVED).  We started our date with dinner at Madalyn's Stake House in Sandy.  If you haven't been I would recommend it.  It was fantastic.  Then Karl surprised me by taking me to a local golf course.  I've always thought it would be fun to learn to golf so I was excited when we pulled up to the driving range.  I've never golfed, let alone held a golf club before.  Needless to say you can imagine my surprise when he pulled out golf clubs that didn't belong to him.  He got me my own set of golf clubs with a golf bag and everything.  I felt so official (I know I'm a nerd).  But I was feeling pretty cool with my own set of clubs.  We had fun whacking the ball around and surprisingly I hit a few good ones myself.  (Yay me!).  I can't wait to go again and get more practice in. 

Lil' Monster

Yesterday I found this little Elephant like monster roaming my house. 

A Day of Happiness

Seven years ago today I got to marry my best friend. I am also happy to report that in those seven years we have managed not to strangle each other.  J/K.  In all honesty, I couldn't be any happier.  I love Karl more then words could ever express.  He fills in where I am lacking, makes me laugh everyday, and reminds me of the beautiful woman he sees in me.  I could not think of my life without him.
Karl is still my best friend and I'm glad we can tell each other anything.  I can't think of anyone else I would rather spend my time with.  Thanks Karl for making these past seven years wonderful.  Looking forward to the next many years ahead.  Happy Anniversary Luv.  Philip. 1:3.

Pirate Island

We went and checked out Pirate Island for Cousin Ryan's Birthday. The food was good and the kids had fun playing the games. It was hard getting good pictures due to the lighting but all and all everyone seemed to have a great time. 



Hunter was really good at helping Fischer with the games.

 

SUMMERTIME!

I love this time of year.  It's the greatest.  It's the time we're outside enjoying everyone's company.  I've been a little behind on my posting since we've had so much going on.  So please be patient as I try and get caught up on all the fun things we have been doing.  Below are post of just some of the things we have been doing.

4th of July

We had a GREAT 4th.  This is such a great holiday.  I'm so grateful to live in the country I do.  I'm grateful for all the wonderful men and women who serve this country diligently.  This year we were lucky enough to have my sister from Texas in town.  We did lunch at my Mom's and then that night we all got together for fireworks at our place.  It was a lot fun.  Together, with the family and neighbors, we had the best show in the neighborhood.  I think in total we had about 40 people here enjoying the fireworks. 

Alyson with her sparkler 

Watching Fireworks with Grandma

(Katelynn & Fischer) 

Trying out the Sparkler 

Some of the neighbors 

I didn't get a picture of it but Karl and I were in charge of the grand finale.  We had three of the overhead (now legal) fireworks going off at the same time.  It was really fun to see and be that close to them. Thanks to everyone that came, participated, and brought fireworks.  This will definitely have to be the beginning of a yearly tradition.

Guys Night

Watching the  UFC fights with the guys while enjoying the Creamie he stole from his Dad. 

First Camp Out

This year Fischer got to experience his first camp out.  Every year in June my sister and her husband put on a "crawdad fest" where we all camp out above Strawberry Reservoir.  It's usually alot of fun with lots of people, food, and dogs.  It's an event for the whole family.  Fischer had a blast even though we were only able to stay the one night.

Camping isn't complete without fire.  And what is fire without firewood.  Fischer was a great helper in gathering wood. 

 

Gathering all that wood is hard work. 

 Fischer actually LOVED the hammock.  He kind of took it over for most of the trip.

One of the guys that was at the camp out brought a tight line for everyone to try.  Needless to say all the adults had a fun time trying it out. 

Karl's attempt #1

Attempt #2 

Fischer then decided to show Dad how it was done. 

The dogs had a great time playing and running to their hearts content.  In total I believe we had 8 dogs. 

Enjoying Smores by the fire.

18 Months

I'm a little behind on this particular post but Fischer is now 18 months.  I can not believe how fast time has flown.  Fischer is such a hoot.  He is the FUNNIEST kid.  He is determined to do everything the big boys do. Try and tell him he's too little...prepare for a fit.  Fischer is a great helper around the house.  He loved working on the basement with his dad and whenever I do dishes he is right there pulling dishes out and putting them back in.  He has grown so much in the last few month. Here are some highlights:

• New Words: Dog, more, some, thanks, ball, up, what's this?,
• Knows all of his body parts (head, ears, nose, belly button,etc.)
• Is recognizing colors and can pick them out if you ask him.
• He's starting to sing his ABC's.  (Not very well but it sure is cute to see him try). 
• LOVES to golf. Carries his plastic golf clubs EVERYWHERE. He's always hitting some sort of ball with them.  
• Likes to climb, be chased, garden with Mom, and wrestle with Daddy. 
• Shakes his head "no" for almost every question.
• Loves to dance around with his mom.  
• Started Nursery, didn't even care that we left.  I think he thought we were holding out on him or something.
• Helps himself to the pantry.  It's not uncommon for him to be sitting on the floor eating out of a box of cereal.  (Our pantry door doesn't latch when you swing the door shut, you have to go and shut it-hence the reasoning to him being in the pantry).  

We sure love this kid.  He brings so much laughter and spirit into our home.  He is non-stop, constantly on the go, kind of kid.  We love you Fischer!
 

Family Pictures-Beach 2011

I could not be more pleased with our family pictures.  Thank you Brooke for taking them for us.  Now the problem is picking out the ones I want to get developed for my house.

Vantura-Beach

It was so fun being right on the beach.  It was gorgeous and I loved watching the dolphins in the distance play. 

This was the view from the house we were staying at.

Tuesday night the kids found a treasure map that had clues to buried treasure.  

 

 

X marks the spot. 

All the kids started digging 

 

It took alot of work but we were finally able to get the treasure chest out of the sand. 

Opening the treasure 

Fischer was found a sucker in the treasure chest and he was excited about it.

 

Reaping the rewards of treasure hunting 

 

Vantura-Six Flags

Karl, Fischer, and I had such a blast at Six Flags.  I let Karl go off with his cousins so that he could get in some of the bigger rides while Fischer and I made our way to the Kiddie Land.  Fischer was interested in everything and had a good time on the rides.

This was us with Bugs Bunny

 

Cruisin' right along 

 

We had a fun time riding with Lori and Parker 

 

 

 

Kinsley & Brinley 

Cannon & Kylie 

Fischer LOVED Tweetie.  After we took our picture with him I let him down to walk a bit and he ran straight to tweetie.  It was pretty cute.

The Splash Pad 

 

This ride was Fischer 1st big ride.  He was such a trooper.  He was ready to get off by the end but he didn't cry at all.  After the ride everyone gave a shout out to him for doing so well and a bunch of teenagers that were there that got off before we did stood in a line as we got off to give Fischer high fives.  Needless to say he thought he was pretty cool.