Getting ready for Lake Powell...

The week that we had planned to go to Lake Powell this year ended up being the week my parents were leaving. It was a really hard time to go, but the boys (and us!) love it so much there, I couldn't stand to miss a year going.

The boys were so excited. A few days before we left, I was in the back yard and they came out with their bags packed full of swim suits, pajamas, undies, and a towel and were ready to leave right then. They actually did a pretty good little job of packing their bags :)

Then, the day before we left, while packing the boat I went outside to see this :)

Crazy boys, and crazy Daddy!

Delta Rodeo

We headed over to the Delta Rodeo a few weekends ago. It was freezing cold and super windy, but we toughed it out for as long as the kids could stand it :) My parents, and nieces and nephews came with. All in all not the best rodeo I've ever attended, but it was one of those last things to do with my parents before they left, so I'm glad we went.

T-Ball for Layton

Layton did t-ball this year for the first time. He did so so well with it and really had a good time. I was one of the coaches and while it was lots of work, I had a great time with it too. But I am relived to have the season over with! 

This is Layton batting at several different games :)

Our team! 

Called to Serve

My parents have been called to be Mission President for the Belgium/Netherlands Mission. My Dad went on his mission there 40+ years ago and has always wanted to go back to serve another mission. 

My Mom has started a blog to help us keep up with whats going on through their mission. It is http://www.robinsonmission.blogspot.com/ I have a link on my sidebar as well.

We are so happy for them, but kind of sad for ourselves! I can't imagine the next three years without them.

There is a mountain of challenges ahead of us and I sure hope that what they say about the extra blessings is true. Because I know that I'm going to need them!

I am so grateful for my parents and the wonderful example they have always been to me, and are continuing to be for my family. We love you Mom and Dad!

Parker's "Color Party" 4th birthday {the fun!}

Cute Parker had so much fun at his party. We rented the pool for the evening so we could have it to ourselves. Thanks so much everyone for coming, he notices every person and it means a lot to him to have you there.

My sweet birthday boy :)

Daddy and the birthday boy

Blowing out his candles...

Yep, he's four now :(...

Having cake and ice cream with the cousins...

opening presents...

After the party, with his #4 balloon :)

Parker with his presents.Yep, spoiled again!

Thanks again to everyone who came, we had a great time and Parker loved his "color party". 

Parker "Color Party" 4th birthday! {the details}

Parker wanted a "color party" for his 4th birthday. I wasn't exactly sure what he was imagining, but this is what I came up with :)

We had it at the pool with lot and lots of our friends and family, it turned out great and was such a nice, low stress party for me.

This was the dessert table...

The wonderful Lisa Teeples made a very yummy and cute cake for us...

Gum is Parker's favorite thing, so we had lots of gumballs for everyone.

The drink/favor table...

He really wanted everyone to get paints, so all the guests got a watercolor set and notebook

 And glow necklace's

Parker was so happy with everything, and of course that makes me very happy too. :)

Glow painting...

I found this idea on pinterest that if you mix fluorescent paint with shaving cream (in a muffin tin), and then shine a black light. Tadaa, you have glow in the dark bath paint! This is the paint I got and it is amazing! I didn't have a black light, but I figured I would use it again, so I ordered one from amazon. Both places did free 2 day shipping, so along with some shaving cream from duanes we were ready :)

The boys (and I) thought it was really cool and they played in the tub with it forever. When they were done, I just gave them a cup to rinse off the walls and everything came clean no problem. Plus, we have a ton left, they could probably do this 20 more times before we run out of paint.

Things like this are a bit of a hassle, but I love giving them these new experiences. They had a blast!