Counting to Four

Sesame Street has started their new season, and I absolutely LOVE this guest star called Feist. Have you ever heard of her? Is she popular? I have no idea, but she changed her lyrics so they are all about counting with me, "one less than five, and one more than three", so therefore, I think she rocks.





Instead of boring you with a long and drawn out travelogue of this past week, I thought I would highlight the trip in fours.

Four Favorite Moments
1.) Watching the next generation of kids play in the sand and water with their aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pretty cool when you think about it.
2.) Hearing the belly laughs of my siblings while reminiscing at the Family Olympics.
3.) Being all together in the temple.
4.) Enjoying a "famous" raspberry shake with Josh after the kids were put to bed.

Four Lessons Learned
1.) Although it's all in the name of good family fun, DO NOT make your kids skip their naps. It's simply the worst idea EVER, and you will pay for it for DAYS.
2.) Don't let Yaks out of your sight. He will wander to the neighboring condo and rearrange the patio sculptures of the lady next door (who resides there year-round). Try as you might to put it back the way it was, she's already seen him. This note will be posted outside her door w/in the hour: "These are fun to LOOK at, but DO NOT touch!"


3.) Lower your expectations for family "vacations". They will not be a vacation for the parents. You will spend the majority of your time brushing off feet, changing diapers, fixing meals and listening to a whole lot of whining (see #1).
4.) Don't smash a bug inside the car against your front windshield. It will crack.

Four Favorite Pictures

Emily, Tim & Marie in the tube - When in doubt, Pinkies OUT! Special thanks again to Annette and Stewart who brought the boat up for us to use for the day. It was awesome!

Family Picture - Peter & Catherine's Wedding Day. We're growing!

Our little family

Good family fun