And Now Introducing...

... Minnie Pearl  

the mischievous, one year-old border collie.

Adoption Date: August 4, 2011

Answers to:  Food and occasionally her name

Hobbies:  Stealing food and toys away from Dustin, pestering Miss Annie, and chewing on shoes, toys, stuffed animals, and pretty much anything else that is off limits.  She also has an eye on the chickens and would like to join Missy in any future chicken raids.

We Are So Blessed!!!!

Anniversary Photos

On August 11, 2008 Mom and Dad were married 

at Swan Falls Dam 

under an old tree.

We intend to return there every year for a family photo.

Second Anniversary.

First Anniversary.

So yesterday, we packed up the coolers 

and loaded up Dustin, the dogs, and the motorcycle. 

We also brought along Grandma Laura and Aunt Nicole and their two dogs.

It was a beautiful day, 

but getting two dogs and a toddler 

to simultaneously hold still and smile for the camera 

was quite difficult.

Here as some of the least unflattering attempts.

Too far away and those are not our dogs!

Even without the dogs we struggled.

Close but still no dogs.

Even better without the dogs and the toddler.

Getting better, but kind of distant.

If only Mom and Dustin would look at the camera.

I just love this shot of Dustin too much.  I had to include it.

Well you get the idea. 

Get the perfect family photo ... we did not do.  

But we did get this!

And we have each other!

And we have fond memories of another anniversary at Swan Falls!

A picnic and motorcycle ride post will follow.

Recent Utah Trip

On July 27th, 2011 Mommy and Dustin drove to Utah for a mini vacation.
(Daddy went to Minnesota with his Mom and sister.)

We got to stay with Grandma Dix and Grandpa Gordon and were lucky to see several extended family members while there.

We also made it into Heber in time to attend my cousin's, Brooke Hatch Mair, wedding reception.

On Thursday we did some shopping in Park City and on Friday I took the boys to the Alpine Slides.

The camera didn't come out much during the trip.  I don't know what I was thinking.  Here are a few good shots that I did get though.

At The Outlet Mall

Dustin enjoyed playing on playground.

He even made a friend. 

The two of them went down the slide together.

But then, the before mentioned friend hugged Dustin too hard.
This was the end result!

Man he sure needed a nap.  However, he kept on going!
He did much better playing on the coin operated rides.

At The Alpine Slides

It was pretty pricey!!!

But the kids had unlimited access...

... to the slides and coaster

Logan, Dre, Dustin, and Chad.
Ready for the first run.

... to the airplane ride, merry-go-round, and miniature golf.

With Aunt Marla

Eyeing the next horse he wanted to ride.

He managed to turn miniature golf into baseball.