Spring is here

This summer looks to be a fun one for us! With Zack getting bigger and wanting to be a big kid, we find ourselves trying to let him explore a little more. We went on a picnic one night when Jared came home from work and let Zack feed the ducks. He was so funny trying to chase them around! He also loves the playgrounds too!


We also took him to Gateway (OK, it was for me to shop.) and let him try the water fountains. Although he just stood by and watched so he wouldn't get wet, he still loved it!

And then we've also gone and walked around Temple Square to see the tulips and other spring flowers in full bloom! All I can say with that is WOW! I am always amazed when I go onto those temple grounds and see how beautiful and peaceful it really is! Oh, and it was fun because we were walking into the Joseph Smith Memorial Building as Elder Oaks was walking out (we actually shared the same door). Hahaha! Fun start to spring for us!

New camera

Thank you tax returns... despite the large sum we had to pay towards Jared's car (a car accident, repairs, oil change, and tires for my car), we were still able to buy the camera we've been wanting for awhile now. So be patient with me while I attempt to know how to work it (until I can take some classes to refresh my memory!), and maybe we'll get some fun pics that actually look decent once in awhile!

Jared turns 30!

Happy Birthday to Jared on April 7th! He hit a big 30 years old this time around, and we tried to have a little fun for him! On his birthday, Zack and I went and visited him at work in Park City and went to lunch and then walked around the outlets for a little while. When we got home from that, I had decorated the house with some balloons and crepe paper and made him some key lime cupcakes (so delish!!). I think he had a pretty good day...
Then on Friday the 9th, I had planned a surprise party for him! Needless to say, that was an adventure. I can't even recall how many things I came up with to try and distract him, or make him think we were doing something else, etc... but wow, did it feel good to finally have the truth out!!!
About 5 minutes before we were leaving for the clubhouse, some of our neighbors came to our house (thinking the party was there) and luckily they were quick on their feet and he didn't suspect anything even then. So anyway, I told Jared that our next door neighbors were going to babysit Zack while we went to a movie, but that they were filling out some papers at the clubhouse (in order to sell their house), so we needed to drop Zack off there. Easily, he went along with it.
Jared was genuinely surprised! We had an awesome turn out, with lots of family and friends. I was so greatful for everyone being there and for their help to make it so happy for Jared!