Trippin

We decided to make a road trip to Utah for the Fourth of July. We were really glad we went because the Fourth is such a big affair in Provo. The boys LOVED the parade. They proudly held their flags high, waved at all the “princesses,” clapped for the fire trucks, and got all sticky eating suckers.

We got to spend time with family. Aside from the holiday festivities, we went with my parents and sister to the Provo Rec Center to play for a day. Oh my goodness we were blown away with how wonderful that facility is. The boys so enjoyed splashing in the kid pools and going down the water slides on our lap. They had such a ball! Just as good as Seven Peaks if you’re entertaining little kiddos I think. Maybe even better because the prices were so reasonable.


On the way back we had to make a potty stop on the side of the road because someone couldn’t wait one second longer (I’ll let you guess who. Here’s a hint: it wasn’t the one wearing a diaper.). What better time to take pictures than when everyone is all rumpled from sitting in the car for four hours?
We’re actually lucky because our boys are the best little travelers. We’ve always taken lots of road trips, even from the time they were tiny and they are just used to long car rides I guess. We have lots of snacks and listen to lots of Scripture Scouts, and just enjoy talking and looking out the window. I always loved long car rides, even when I was a little girl. There’s so many good chances to make memories. Traveling with kiddos can be its own kind of challenging for sure. But I sure do love it. Listening to Mason sing, “This is My Fight Song” from the backseat or hearing the boys giggle as they hold hands while we fly down the road… such good memories in the making.

Our next adventure is already planned. We can’t wait to hit the road again!

Roller Coaster

When I re-read my weekly journal a the end of the week, I am always surprised at what a roller coaster the week seems. There are so many highs and lows and ups and downs that sometimes I feel silly and a little dramatic. But I think parenthood has a way of polarizing your emotions. The goods are REALLY good and the hard times are EXTRA hard. I've found that because I invest so much time and effort into raising these little people and because I love them so deeply, their struggles and successes impact me even more than my own challenges or joys. Being a Mom is the best AND hardest thing I have ever done. It is both. Sometimes both in the same day, sometimes both in the same minute. But I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am so blessed to be these sweet boys mommy.

I Will Save the Day

This kid has a thing for superheroes. Which is funny because aside from his Superman nammies he really hasn’t had much exposure to anything related to superheroes. No shows, games, books… so we’re totally baffled where he acquired his extensive Batman, Superman, and Spiderman knowledge. He charges through the house, cape billowing behind him, as he hollers, “I will save the day! I will stop the bad guys! Don’t worry Mom I will save you!” Thank goodness I’m in such good hands :). 

Disneyland

As part of our White family reunion, we went to Disneyland and California Adventure. I have always enjoyed those places, but going with the boys is just so special. This year was especially fun because Kellen was able to do so much. He loved the carousal, ate snacks non-stop in the stroller (all that excitement made him hungry!), and was scared of Mickey. Mason, unsurprisingly, adored Cars Land and could have spent all day there. He rode the “Mater tractors” several times.

We had a grand day and I could go on and on, but I’ll let the pictures do the talking. I will say that looking through all these photos again makes we want to go back ASAP!

Oceanside

Ahhhhhhhhh my happy place. Love is just not strong enough a word to describe how I feel about the ocean. Even though I haven’t lived in California for years I’m strangely possessive of it. It will always feel like home I think.

We weren’t actually at the beach very long on this particular day. It was windy, cool, and some of the kiddos were good and done after a couple of hours of playing. I’m still glad we got to sneak a trip in though, even if it was only a quick one.