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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Fall Fun!

Fall is upon us here at the Utechs.  Fall is always so busy... and so fun!  We have loved the 60 and sunny weather that the beginning of October brought... and the boys are so excited to rake leaves and jump in them.  
The baby trees... getting bigger.. so are the boys

Country Sun Farm afternoon with the Howe's.
Hanging out with Quiten... the big 1st grader!

These sweatshirts... not my favorite.  I think I got them on clearance last year... not sure what I was thinking.... however Nathan and Benjamin thought they were HILARIOUS!

No one was all that interested in a photo!


On a rainy morning we made pumpkin cookies, watched movies (The Little Mermaid... my favorite, I remember seeing it in the theater as a little kid).. and just hung out!  It was GREAT!... and a bit messy!

"Helping" to bake cookies.


Two is always BETTER then ONE!
EDINBOUROUGH!
Teaching baby Mathew the ropes!
Whee... these slides are great... even BIG moms go flying down them!
Benjamin and the corn pit!

The new corn pit at Country sun farm is great!  Even moms and dads have fun playing in the corn.  I'm still finding corn in shoes and jacket pockets.   



Carmel apples... totally full of sugar and mama doesn't care!!!!  
If the boys eat two Carmel apples each year they will not die... I PROMISE.  

Dinner with Auntie Hannah and the Narrs.  Can't believe how fast baby Tristan is growing.  We had to take advantage of some friend time before Casie goes back to work and our schedules never match up!

Uncle/daddy Brent reading good night stories.... He looks good with three kids... don't you think:)
Helping paint at Hunkle Stephen and Auntie Christine's new house!

Lilah, William and baby Evelyn came to play too! So much fun having all these babies at our house...  and can't believe how big the "big kids" are getting!

This fall we have spent alot of time at the dog park in Woodbury.  It is a gorgeous piece of land and we are grateful to have access to it.  Berkeley LOVES going there... so do the boys!  Nathan and Ben find the biggest sticks they can and they walk with them- Walking sticks!
Throwing Berkeley her Frisbee! 

Safety Day at the Woodbury fire department!
Sparky and Benjamin!

Spraying the fire hose!
Unfortunately, Nathan was not being a good listener this morning.  We are making a stance and following through with punishments.... so no shoes, no coat, no listening.... no firehouse!  Lesson hopefully learned... and in the mean time Ben got some good one on one time with Mommy!

Picking black walnuts at the dog park... its their new favorite!

And this guy.... he is one fantastic hardworking daddy!  He does more to help out his wife and kids then pretty much any other guy I know.  We love him and we are SO LUCKY to have him in our lives!  And after a week of him out of town on business and mama at home balancing, night shifts, working meetings, kids, dog, house, daycare and preschool we felt even more blessed when he got home! So thankful!
Love Always,
The Utechs

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Vacation: Florida 2013

A couple of weeks ago we took the boys to Fort Myers Beach Florida.  It was a somewhat last minute trip, very little was planned or researched.  Our goal was to relax, explore, have fun and spend quality time together.   Per normal.... it wasn't quite that simple ... but still a BLAST!  Here are just a few of the many highlights of the trip.  
Waiting for our airplane

First time playing in the ocean: Gulf of Mexico
They are in LOVE with the waves.... just like mommy and daddy!

Evening strolls on the beach.... Mommy's favorite!

Beautiful Sunsets!






We pretended to "surf" all week!


The pool at our resort was AWESOME!  


The boys spent the entire trip finding letters and tracing them.... this was reassuring to me that if they are introduced to something... they will learn it on their time, in their manner.... no flashcards necessary!

Pool break and smoothies from the pool bar!

Sanibel Island


Dinner at Nemo's ... on the beach at Sunset... drinks in hand!  I'm in love!

Splash pad at the resort!


Lots of beach time!


The EPITOME of vacation!



The boys loved finding sand dollars out on the sand bar during our evening swims. 

We played in the sand... alot!

We ate at AWESOME restaurants!

Jet Ski Day!  So much fun!!!! 
Ben told me "Mama.... go faster!"


Toy Story on the plane, Florida animals in hand.  Sad to leave the beach but ready to see Berkeley!
A trip to remember!