Curtis's big 03

Curtis turned 3. It was such a fun day. I love this age because this is when my kids really started to understand it was their birthday. They get so excited. Curtis was so excited. Mark's parents came from Utah and my mom came. It was a work weekend at my dad's ranch so he was gone. We had homemade tomato basil soup and a grill cheese bar. We had many different types a things to go on the "grown-up" grill cheese. Curtis is REALLY into sports. Anything with a ball he loves. I made him a football cake.

The cake. We had teddy grams with the team colors on . I even put the numbers on their shirts. The football is a jelly belly.

Curtis blowing out his candles.

Curtis opening the present from Gordon and Lynette.

Curtis with Grandma Lynette showing off his new puzzle. It is a magnet tow truck that pulls the cars out of their spot. The cars have numbers on them. We can now tell Curtis to get the number 3 car and he will pull it out. He is so smart. It had to have come from me. ;)

Golf!!!

He is showing off his new toy.

He was nervous to open this one. Mark had to help.

He got really into it now.

He was so excited for this. It is Better Batter Baseball from Grandma and Papa. He was so excited. Now I don't have to throw the ball to him all day.

A shirt from Abby and Jared. Sorry for the tomato soup down the face and shirt.

It was such a fun day. Curtis is an amazing little boy. We were so lucky to get him in our family. We love you Curty!

Homecoming/Cheerleading

Abby was invited to join the ISU cheerleading in a homecoming float and half time show. She was very excited. Here are some pictures.

Abby on the float.

The float.

The boys watching the parade. The had tiger/bengal hats to show their school spirit.

We went to eat after the parade and Abby was showing off her moves.

Ready to go out for the half time show.

Getting lined up.

The only thing to make this better for Abby was that they danced to Justin Bieber.

Abby with one of the cheerleaders.

First Day of School

New town, new school, and a new grade. Here are some first day of school pictures.

Abby by our front door.

Abby outside of her school.

Abby outside of her classroom. She is starting to get nervous, but trying to keep her cool.

Abby listening to her teacher.

Mark with Abby. He wouldn't let us take a picture of him on his first day of school. I guess he thinks he is too old for that.

Jared is so excited. He wont even look at me.

This is where I told him to look at me and smile. What a cute grin.

Jared in his classroom.

Ward Party

When we moved to Pocatello our ward had an amazing ward party. The kids had so much fun. We had so much fun. It was the best thing to welcome us to a new area. We moved in right in time.

Curtis needed a swim toy for the pool. Too bad the swim toy took up the whole pool.

Abby and Curtis with their winnings from the cake walk.

The water slide. It went on for ever.

Jared lending his opinion on how to make the water go better.

Abby and Jared coming down.

Mark and Curtis.

Abby and Jared. Look at his smile.

Abby going down the zip line.

Abby after her ride. She loved it, I think.

Curtis eating his winnings.

Lessons

Mark was teaching Jared how to ride a bike without training wheels. It was really fun, but Jared doesn't want to ride a bike. Maybe next year. Here are some fun pictures.

After that the kids wanted to learn how to golf. Mark got the clubs out and let them take a few practice swings.

Jared is not a fan of golf. I think he was still frustrated from the bike.

Curtis thinks he is a pro. He is still waiting for his invite from PGA. He wasn't that bad for a 2 year old.

Abby has a good swing. Mark took her to an executive course a few days later. She really enjoyed herself.

Family Reunion

The Hyde's were here from Maine. We tried to get all the Damon's together. Here are some pictures from the get-together.

Becky's girl

Betsey and Barbara

Keith, Becky, and David

Glen, Phil, and Christian

Marja playing ball with Curtis

Keith and Barbara have a great park by their house. This is where we met.

The Boys found a snake.

Curtis Damon getting the rocket ready to shoot off again.

Abby with Brogan

Kids playing.

Curtis got some one else to play baseball with him.

Abby and Anna, Betsey's girl. They had so much fun together. We will have to do it again soon.

4th of July

I love the fireworks in Idaho Falls. Fourth of July just doesn't seem the same with out them. So, this year we headed up to Idaho Falls for some fun in the sun. Okay, it was cooler this year. It was a nice treat. Abby and Jared really didn't stay still for pictures but Curtis did.

Curtis and Grandma
The Goldman girls.

Curtis and Papa.
Curtis didn't care about the fireworks. He loves getting his picture taken.