Julie turns 35!!!

I had a really nice birthday!

After a long night of not much sleep my best husband ever let me stay in bed while he got the boys ready for school and dropped them off... then he did the pick-ups too and took a loooong time getting home... with my favorite ice cream!!! Baskin Robbins Gold Medal Ribbon. YUMMMO! And it's aaaaaallllll for meeeeeee! Chester even made me a homemade chocolate birthday cake with Mona's delish recipe! The boys were excited to write something clever on it: "Good Buns at 35! We love you Rulon, Mads, Bird and Dad" At least it's not Big Buns :)

I reeeeally hope my wish comes true...

Everyone enjoyed the cake

Not sure about the expression here-

The day after my birthday Brett drove down to watch the kiddos so that Chester and I could go out on a date. It was REALLY WONDERFUL to go out with my boyfriend, eat tasty food, and then go to the mall and walk around talking and holding hands.

Thank you all my lovely family that called and wished me a happy day, I love you all!

Bridal Veil Falls

We finally had a really beautiful day following sooo much rain... so we went up to Bridal Veil falls to enjoy the hot sun and COLD water!! Melissa and her kids were the master minds behind the excursion and we are sooo glad they had such a great idea!  Even Mina ventured out with us... well, mostly she just slept with her head snuggled into my chest.

Rulon was the first to brave the cold water.  It was "no big deal mom!"

Mads mostly smeared dirt all over himself and threw rocks.

Chester came up for a little while before heading to Sundance for some biking.

This is a favorite spot for the kids.  They play all kinds of games on that old stump.  This time they were feeding sharks... apparently the sharks eat sticks and rocks, better than eating small children I guess.

Melissa is the cutest pregnant girl ever!! She is such a Wonder Woman with all the things she does with all 4 kids and carrying #5!! I love my sister!!!

Now THAT's a biiiig belly...

If you are not fond of big pregnant bellies, well, mine in particular, then look away (you chicken). Figured we should get it on a little video clip with the boys before it's too late... you know, since this baby is going to be BORN IN 6 DAYS!!!!!!!!!

Believe it or not Mads is moving in for a smooch on the belly, not about to take a big bite...

Mads wants to look at and hug and kiss and smother my belly with love at least once every day. It is the darn cutest thing to me!! He might be really sad when the belly he loves is gone and there is just a baby here to take it's place... for real! Rulon on the other hand can't wait to see his little sister. We made a countdown chain a few days ago and he is sooo excited at how short that chain is getting!