4th of July in Boston

We had an incredible 4th of July. We spent the night and Ben & Jan's home, which Ammon was incredibly stoked about. We then had an amazing breakfast at Nathan's cousin Andres and Kelly's home. They prepared the most AMAZING blueberry pancakes, eggs, and hashbrowns. Then we visited the Annual USO 4th of July party in Boston and returned to Ben & Jan's house to meet up with all the cousins again for dinner later that evening. We returned home and watched fireworks from the car before putting the kiddos to bed for the night.

Happy 31st Birthday Nathan!

My good friend, Crystal, is an incredible baker. Her sister, Mary Beth, is a gourmet chef and they both helped me make a tripple layer white cake with strawberry filling and cream cheese frosting. It was absolutely amazing!

Ben & Jan watched Ammon and Maddie Sue while we attended a Temple session in Boston on July 3rd. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner together with Ben & Jan (who is also an amazing cook) and celebrated Nathan's 31st birthday with their family. It has been so much fun having them so close!

Thank you to everyone who helped make Nathan's birthday so special!

31 Reasons Why We Love you Nate:
1. You’re a man of honor
2. You’re an incredible father
3. You always know how to have a good time
4. You make us laugh and always bring a smile to our face
5. You tell the best stories
6. You work hard for us everyday
7. You’re not intimidated by housework and always lend a helping hand
8. You always see the good in people
9. You serve your country with pride and diligence
10. You’re patient, kind, and accepting of others shortfalls
11. You like to play
12. You’re constantly striving for self improvement
13. You inspire those around you to become better people as well
14. You read bedtime stories and show us lots of love each day
15. You know what little boys like best
16. You’re great at catching frogs & lizards, but know better than to ever bring a snake home
17. If there is something you want to do, you strive to make it happen
18. During challenging times, you never give in and you never give up
19. Your glass is almost always ½ full
20. You notice the small things in life and show gratitude for them.
21. Family time is a special time for you
22. You’re an amazing athlete and are quite competitive
23. You make great sushi
24. You’re a kid at heart
25. You’re a great example to others
26. You’re a great musician
27. You’re one hot daddy
28. You’re intelligent and knowledgeable about so many things
29. You’re smart, funny, and loving
30. You’re talented in so many ways, but you don’t let it get to your head… You’re still pretty humble despite your greatness
31. You’re my best friend