Movie night

Earlier today Kenyon started asking question about movies and how they are made. He and Kenny got into a long discussion about them. About an hour later they decided to make a movie. So here it is. Kenyon's first move.

Kenyon wrote, directed, and helped Kenny edit it on the computer. We all had a fun time doing this together.

This week Kenny is out of school. His finals were last week. He is now finished with two semesters and he has two more to go before he starts clinicals. From what previous students have said this semester was the hardest. He did really well and I know he is glad it is over. I am really proud of him.

July!!

July was a busy month for us. On the 1st of July Grandma Kathy and Aunt Sharee came to visit us. They stayed with us until the 16th. We had a wonderful time, we visited all over eastern Virgina. On the 20th of July Mimi, Papa, and Michelle came out to see us. I think this was the hottest week in Virgina history, and everything we did was outside, but we still had a wonderful time showing them our new state. Here are a few pics from there stay.

This is in front of the USS Wisconsin, on the Waterfront in Norfolk.

One day we went to the Botanical Garden, we walked through the Butterfly tent, and Kenyon held one.


On the way to Willamsburg we took the ferry across the James River. They boys loved feeding the birds.


This is Beckam at York Town, trying on the Captains Hat.

Then both the boys got to dress up in colonial clothing.

On Friday we went to Busch Gardens, Saw all the Sesame street characters! (They boys favorite). And rode some fun rides.

We have made some great memories this month. We already miss all of our visitors so much, and we are looking forward to coming in September.

4th of July!!

We had a wonderful 4Th of July weekend. On Saturday night we drove up to Northeast Md. On Sunday morning we went to church with Tag and Theisha. Kenny helped bless their new baby Regan. She is so Beautiful. The boys just loved her.

After the blessing we went to their home for lunch and a few pics, then we were off to DC. We first checked into our hotel then rode the Metro to the National Mall. My cousin Liz saved us a spot to watch the fireworks, we were right in between the Washington monument and the World War II memorial.

It was one of the hottest days on record in D.C. The boys had to keep cool. This is a pic of Beckam running in the water.

This is Kenyon and Aunt Sharee just wasting time.

This is a pic of the boys with my cousins ED and Liz. And Liz's Boyfriend Danny. We were there with all of Liz's friends from her ward. Liz thanks so much for letting us crash your party. We had a great time.

This is Kenny and I right before the fireworks were about to start.

and here are the boys with a few of the fireworks.

The fireworks were amazing and well worth the crazy two hour fight to get back to our hotel. The metro was crazy. I have never seen so many people in such a small place.
On Monday we purchased the double decker bus pass. So we could get on and off at each memorial. This first pic is of the Boys waiting for the Metro. They did not want to get back on, after what we went through the night before. But when they saw that there were hardly any people, they were just fine.

Our first stop was at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. I wish I could blame the cutting off of his head in this pic on the boys. But I know it was me who took this pic.

Then we went to see Lincoln. Kenyon was most excited to see this. He was a little disappointed that Lincoln did not stand up and talk with us. We just watched the Night at the Museum and I think he was expecting us to see everything as it was in the movie.

This pic is out in front of Lincoln, looking over the reflecting pond and towards the Washington monument. Later on Monday night we took the Night around the city tour, and we saw all the monuments lit up. It was absolutely beautiful.

On Tuesday we went over to the Natural History Museum, here are a few pics of the boys and stuff we saw.

We went over to the D.C Temple later that afternoon. Kathy and Sharee did a session while we played with the boys, and when they were finished we switched. This was my favorite part of the whole trip. This was our first trip to the temple since we have been out here. The DC temple is our temple we attend, but it is 3 and a half hrs away so it is hard to get up there.

We had a wonderful 4Th of July. I suggest that everyone at one time in their lives has to see the 4Th of July fireworks in DC. It was amazing. Hope you all had a great 4Th too.

Kenyon's big day!

Kenyon Graduated from Kindergarten today. This is a picture of Beck and the two little kids I have been babysitting, Michael and Elisabeth. This is right before we went over to Kenyon's school.

This is a pic of Kenyon walking across the stage to get his certificate.

Kenyon received a special award for his citizenship. His teacher said he was the best behaved child in her class. I am so proud of him, he is such a great kid. This pic is of him standing when they called his name for the award.

After the program they had cake and punch.

After the ceremony we came home and Kenyon pulled out his other front tooth. He looks so cute. I just can't believe how big he is getting!

things we did this week!

Okay, This week was filled with a lot of fun. It started out on Monday when Kenyon came running in to the apartment from school yelling for me. He told me that I was going to be so surprised. And then he flashed me this big smile. He pulled out his front tooth on the bus. He was so proud of himself.

On Wed we went to Kenyon's school program. Every class in the school performed a Song/dance. Kenyon did such a great job. His teacher said he was the best performer in the class that is why he was on the front row. (he is about a head taller than the rest of the class)

On Friday night we went over to the Harbor Fest. This Festival is a ton of fun. All kinds of cool Ships from all over the world. great music, and fun food.

Kenyon climbed the Palm tree, well he got up about half way. It was hard work.

Beck jumped on this trampoline/climb tower. He was supposed to climb to the top, but had more fun just jumping.

Then we needed a treat, Kenyon had a fried twinkle, Kenny had a fried snickers, Beck had a huge ice cream cone, and I had a funnel cake. Afterwards we felt like we gained about 20lbs. It was fun to try, but seriously we felt like fatties

This is Beck giving thumbs up with his double jointed thumbs. It is pretty funny.

This is at the end of the night, on our walk back home. The boys needed a short rest after the fatty treat we had. We had a great week, and wanted to share it. Hope you all had a great week too.

Kenyons Birthday Week!!

Kenyon turned 6 on June 2nd. This year we gave him a choice, he could have a birthday party with a few of his friends. Or we could go to Busch Gardens. He chose Busch Gardens. (We were so glad). We decided to go up the Friday before his birthday. He felt that since this was the day we were celebrating, he should get to open some presents. So Beckam gave him the present he bought for him. What cute brothers.


We first stopped at The Sesame Street forest and met some characters.

This is a pic of Kenyon on his favorite ride. This ride is just like the Tidal wave at Lagoon. He loved it, he said it tickled his belly.

We went on a river ride. (just like Rattlesnake rapids at lagoon) and got soaked!!!

On his actual birthday, we had our friends Paul and Kira over for cake and ice cream, and Kenyon opened all of his presents.

Thanks to all of our family and friends for sending Kenyon gifts. He had a wonderful week.