Jack's big weekend in the OC

John just put up this post on emmetthundene so I thought I better throw Beth and him a bone and let them see that Jack is surviving while they suffer through a week of vacationing in Kauai and Oahu.

Ducks are almost as much fun as pigeons

The good thing about Jack's boots is that they let him climb up the slide, the bad thing is that the boots also act as a brake when he's trying to go down.

Jack has no idea why we won't let him climb into the fountain.

The Merry-Go-Round was not a big hit. This was as close as we got to a smile.

A couple walking their dogs did bring a smile to Jack and the couple. Couldn't tell about the dogs.

Run Bike Swim - Kristin's first Triathlon

Kristin and her friend Rachel Phelps completed their first triathlon earlier today. The first annual Zot Tri sponsored by UCI. The usual Swim Bike Run order was reversed so that the swim could be held in the pool when the athletes are spaced out after the run and bike. I think Kristin may have been bitten by the tri-bug today. Well done Krissy!!

Finishing the run with Rachel

Check out Kristin's cornering skills and speed. If you look close you can see the 'old school' coral colored Jamis mountain bike used by the photographer. After years chained to a fence or a post outside an apartment in Provo it has found new life as a single speed townie in the O.C.

Finished

Relief!!

Kristin has more on her blog here

Fun with Jack at the Long Beach Aquarium

John and Beth are playing in Hawaii and they left Jack behind to play with Aunt Kristin and grandma and grandpa. Kristin hooked us up with some free tickets to the Aquarium so the four of us along with Hillary and Avery Stern and Rachel, Mia and Isabel Phelps enjoyed a couple of hours admiring the fish, sea lions and Jack's favorites - the pigeons.

Typical Jack, pretending to have a good time.

Kristin and Avery kept a watchful eye on Jack
"Come on grandma, let me in there with the sting rays"

Jack, Avery and Bob

Annie showing Jack the sea turtle

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!

Family on wedding day 1-12-96

Lorie and Bill on wedding day 1-12-96.

Lorie and Bill at JD and Mindy's reception 3-2-06.

Lorie and Bill at Laura and Clark's wedding 7-14-07 (corrected).

Lorie, Bill and family at Christmas 12-00.

Lorie, Bill, et al after Ryan and ReAnn's wedding.

Lorie, Bill, Katie after Ryan and ReAnn's wedding.

Lorie and revelers at 7 Peaks resort.

Lorie, Bill, Katie, Bob, and Annie after St. George marathon.

Lorie after Chance's blessing 10-06.

I hope these pictures help to remind you of what a wonderful famly we have and the fun times we have had together. Today on your birthday I want to thank you for being such a good mom.

Love, Katie

Happy Anniversary!

Even though you took Molly & Erin out to eat with you on your anniversary, I am sure you still had a great time! I meant to put this up yesterday but I fell asleep on the bed waiting for Lorin to get off the computer. Then I meant to tell Dad Happy Anniversary on the phone earlier today but slipped my mind thanks to Polly. There you have my excuses. So HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! Love - Paige, Lorin, Polly & Studley Dudley

It's A...

If you haven't visitied my blog, here is the announcement to the family, that it's a boy! Still due August 1st.

Max and his slide...

Max got a HUGE blow up trampoline and slide for Christmas.

Out of focus because he is showing us how he can jump!

He loves to go down the slide and then climb back up telling us that it is slippery when he falls back down. He will literally do a running jump down the slide coming close to crashing into the wall a few times.

More of Max's Birthday...

Race Car Birthday Cake

Opening a John Deere Tractor

Nick and Max are actually smiling in a picture...wow!

Max getting excited over the presents, balloons, and birthday cake

Happy Birthday Max!

Max's Birthday Party

This is my first Blog so I hope I do it right!  I just wanted to add a few pictures of Max at his birthday party!  I bought him a little tool box with wooden tools in it so he started hammering away at everything.  Leave it to the aunt to buy him a loud toy.  When we were all leaving he was saying "Bye Happy Birthday" since that is what everyone had been telling him all night.  

Happy Birthday Max

I just wanted to post some pictures of Max on his 2nd birthday since I'm sure Allison is busy baking a cake and wrapping presents. I love all my nephews and Max has been such a joy to have in our family. We love him!
Happy 2nd Birthday Max!

Studious Alex

Alex stopped by today to show us his new glasses. He said "I really don't need them but I can do my math better with them." We aren't sure how you can be better than the best but more power to him. He won't find out how it affects his skiing until tomorrow when the family goes to Park City to watch Sam race again. We wish her good luck.

Happy Birthday Polly!

I can't believe she is two! Nothing brings me more happiness and tests my patience at the same time more than being a mom. We love having her in our family & look forward to all the years to come. I wish I had more to say besides how much I love her, but it's been a pretty long day so I'll get going with some pictures. You know I didn't just choose a few either. :)