My Lil' Sand Eater

A few days ago we spent the afternoon at the beach. We decided to go with some friends on base since their beach is so much less crowded and I can actually relax a little. Throughout this summer we have found one problem with going to the beach; for the next three days Greyson poops nothing but sand. I don't understand how he consumes so much sand!




I love how the beach thoroughly exhausts my children! So guess where we're headed this afternoon...

My Trip to Nauvoo

Do you ever go on vacations and return only to find that it takes twice the time of your vacation to get things back to "normal"? A couple weeks ago I was able to take a trip and it was amazing! I mean really amazing! My awesome Dad, Steve and Becky stayed here with the three boys and had a blast together. On the way to LAX at 4am Sunday morning, with only 2 hrs of sleep the two previous nights, I was beginning to wonder if this trip was such a good idea. But then once I landed and got to the hotel, had a good lunch and a three hour nap, I realized it was one of the best ideas I had ever had!
My week started by flying into St.Louis Missouri on Sunday. Then later that night my mom flew in. The next morning we started our trek to Carthage and Nauvoo, Illinois. I wondered if there would be enough to do spending two days there and after visiting, I could have stayed a week! It was such a neat experience and heartbreaking at the same time. I can't wait to go back again! Tuesday night was our last night there and we were able to see the Pageant. By the time we left I wasn't sure if I'd be able to sit through another show but they were all so well worth it!
Wednesday morning I met up with some girls from Monterey and spent the next four days at PartyLite's National Conference. Many long days and short nights but so much fun! So if you're in need of candles or spa treatment, or gifts, visit my link www.partylite.biz/jenbulkley I know its still far away, but we just launched our Fall & Holiday catalog and I feel like its the holiday season already! I love PartyLite! Can you tell my brain has been succumbed to nothing but PartyLite the last two weeks?? Anyway, I flew back home Sunday afternoon and was so grateful for the break but so grateful to see my three little guys again!
While Mom was away the boys had way too much fun with Grandpa! They went to SeaWorld, the beach, parks, the movies, had donut day, swimming, it doesn't seem like their list ended. One morning I was talking to Devan and he told me all about the special breakfast Grandpa had made- pancakes with chocolate chips. So guess what mom had to make the second day she was back , just because that's the way Grandpa does it! So this last week was all about recuperating. It took a few days to mentally snap back into I think. Thanks again, Dad, for all your help! Can't wait to do it again next year when conference is in Atlanta!



The Nauvoo temple

Walking down Parley Street



My friends gave me such a hard time for not going up in the arch with them. Being in a peanut sized pod touching knees with four other people, no air, four and a half minutes up then three down, no thank you! This is a person who is terrified of elevators! Do you think I'd even consider going up there? I'm sure it was a great view though.

I had to take a picture of the sky for Devan. Not sure how much he remembers from his last trip in a plane.

The Wallace Fam

Ok, things are going to be a little out of order here. I just realized as I was downloading, that I have 365 pictures on my camera. Told you it was a busy month! While we spent three weeks at my parents house the boys had lots and lots of fun with their uncles! It seemed like a giant wrestling match 24/7. Some of their fun activities included an afternoon at the river with Grandpa, the zoo with Grandma, Bouncopolis- a giant building full of bounce houses, playing in the sprinkler, family pictures, and having fun with their cousin Alli. Prepare yourselves for lOTS of pictures...

Hangin' out in the backyard. Grandpa put up a temporary fence so the boys couldn't "escape"




Being silly...



Hangin' with Uncle Matt

Afternoon at the zoo...











Devan and Coleson can't wait to go visit again. Mom unfortunately thinks the zoo is boring so never takes them. Devan also told me this morning that they need to go for a visit so they can go to the river with fishing poles and catch some fish. I don't think anyone in the Wallace household will be opposed to that idea!

Catching Up- Happy 4th!

This month has been so incredibly busy and full of only fun stuff! It will probably take me a few posts to get caught up. So here is number one...
Over the 4th of July all three boys went and spent a few days with their grandparents. Yes, mom was home all by herself! Actually, Becky was here too. We thought we'd go to the beach for the day but when we realized we couldn't find a parking spot within a mile of the beach we quickly changed our minds. So we spent the day shopping and relaxing in a quiet house! The boys on the other hand had a blast in the water! Despite the very high temperatures of the desert they always have a fun time visiting Grandmom and Grandad!

This is Devan doing his underwater swimming

Coleson checking out the camera




This is Devan being a shark

Movin' Up

Last Friday was Devan's graduation. It was the cutest thing ever! They first had a picnic dinner which proceeded into the ceremony. They recited the Pledge of Allegiance, sang a few songs for us, and then were presented their diplomas. When it was their turn to receive their diploma the teacher announced each child's favorite part of school and what they want to be when they grow up. This is what the teacher said about Devan:
"Devan's favorite part of school is the Learning Center and when Devan grows up he is going to be a Police Man. When people do bad things he will take them to jail."
Too cute! I was amazed at the number of children who were going to grow up to be lifeguards!





This is Devan and his best friend...

My little Man

Ok, so our plans for "new adventures" this week didn't really happen. We did have some fun things planned though! Maybe next week. Tomorrow, technically today, is Devan's last day of preschool and his graduation! Yes, a graduation- caps, gowns, the whole bit. So here are a couple of Devan's quotes over the last week or so:
"Mom, I need to get my hair cut for my graduation so my friends can tell me how good I look."
"Mom, Miss Kathy said that graduation is a time when all our moms cry. Mom, are you going to cry?"
"Mom, is it summer yet?"
"Mom, it is summer already, why am I still going to school?"
"Mom, is this my last day of school?"
"Mom, is today my last day of school?"
"Mom, is tomorrow my last day of school?"

He is too cute and growing up way too fast!

More Family Pictures...

These are some more pictures from when we were at my parents. Greg got called into work at the last minute so he is missing...