Berries

We went berry picking as a family at a farm in Payson. Also with us were the Sims Family and Shauna and Bailey Schauers. The boys and I focused on the raspberries while Kjell was in Berry Heaven with rows and rows of blackberries all to himself. The setting was beautiful, the boys had the time of their lives and Kjell plans to make several pies with his pickings. Sounds like a win-win-win situation to me!

Painted Furniture

I finally got around to painting the last of my pine furniture that I've had for 10 years now. Here's what it looked like before:

Photos 2, 3 & 4: The bed and bookshelf in the boys' room are now blue and the dressers and stool are "kona brown".

Photo 5 - Green bed.

Photo 6 - Yellow end table with kona brown handle.

Photo 7: Glass containers I found on clearance filled with vine balls I found at a garage sale.

Photo 8: Bulletin board in our office. Kjell made me a thicker frame using trim and I spraypainted it to look like wood and added fabric to hide the corkboard.

Speaking of Hertzes...

...here are some pics I've been meaning to post of more of my family down in Florida:

Photo 1 - Uncle Greg, cousin Greg, cousin Hallie and baby Jayden.

Photo 2 - Proud Grandpa Greg with with new grandson Jayden.

Photo 3 - Cousins Hallie and Gregory. Welcome Jayden Bruce Hertz born on August 6 to Gregory and Angela (not shown).

Photos 4 & 5 - Beautiful cousin Hallie (a bridesmaid at my wedding) with her boyfriend and a cat.

Baby Wether

This baby has opinions. He does not like it if you are not paying attention to him at all times. He does like to have food in his hands nonstop, to always be in someone's arms, and to yell. Wether sure keeps us on our toes, but we already can't remember what it was like not to have him around. He is very healthy and he's adept at grabbing anthing within reach instantaneously. W.W.'s content to be the observer of his brothers and even likes to take baths with them (as can be seen in the previous post). His clothes never stay clean for long...even with bibs, no outfit is sacred. He's had his 2 bottom teeth for a couple of months now and will probably get some uppers soon.

Bjorn's Last Supper and Off to the MTC

Bjorn arrived last night from Oregon and entered the Missionary Training Center in Provo today. He'll be at the MTC for 2.5 weeks in preparation for his 2 year mission in Colorado Springs Colorado.

Photo 1 - Outside the MTC

Photo 2 - Kjell giving Bjorn a hug goodbye

Photo 3 - Bjorn walking into the MTC with his luggage

Photo 4 - Lunch at the Brazilian restaurant Tucanos

Rub a Dub Dub, Three Boys in a Tub

Welcome Cousin Cissie and Bill!

My mom's cousin Cissie (Joyce) and her husband Bill came and visited us last Sunday. Cissie's mom Betty and my mom's dad Walter Hertz were brother and sister. Bill and Cissie are currently driving through the country (see trailer in background) and made a detour to come and meet us in Utah on their way to Yosemite. They live in Florida.

Cissie was full of stories, pictures, and genealogy. We had a great time poring over records and I especially loved hearing stories of my mom and uncles, who Cissie would often babysit. We also had a BBQ dinner, played with the boys, and enjoyed the mountain scenery from our backyard. Come visit again Cissie and Bill!

Doctor My Eyes

Jackson Browne. Deer Valley. Beautiful night. Delicious spread. Perfect company. Oh yes, and great music.