The Anatomy of a Boy's Face

Thankfully all were "fixed" by Mommy's kisses, and an ice cold Popsicle.  

Kasen or Kelton?

 Photo 1

Photo 2

Weekend Away--Father's Day

 Last weekend we spent Father's Day in the mountains in Kai's cousin's cabin.  It has an absolutely gorgeous view of the valley!  The air is cleaner, the views are spectacular, and it's a little slower paced from the normal day-to-day.  Kasen seemed to love it as well.  He couldn't stop pointing out all the mountains he could see and picking up all the sticks and pine cones, etc. he could find. 

 The start of sunset

 Showing off their Michigan clothes from Grandma and Papa 

 Evening setting in

 A special treat.  How many times do you see a heart in the clouds???

 Father's Day morning

 The valley sacked in

 Gotta love those morning eyes :-)

 Afternoon hike

 Kelton's favorite spot--as close to me as he can be!  I love it!  (And I know I'll miss it someday!)

Of course, Kasen's famous string in the mouth shot!  I'll have to do a series over the months/years.  

Brothers

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.  

~Marc Brown

Happy Birthday Kai

Kai turned 32 last week!!  We had a simple and small party with just family because it was a work day.    

Kasen thinks all candles are meant for him.

We had to cover his mouth while we sang to Kai so he wouldn't blow out all the candles.  

Thankfully Daddy didn't mind a little help...

...and family didn't mind a little extra slobber... ;-P

 ...just to make him proud!

Yum!  Baby K and I aren't pictured, but I have some cute ones of him coming!  

Boys

Cousins.

Fast friends.

Making mischief.

Bubbles + Dirt = Mud 

Mud is every boy's dream come true!

Kill shot with a squirt gun!

Can't imagine a day without a few sticks.

  Swinging with an awesome uncle.

Flying a kite with the world's best dad.

Wuv Woo

Had to share something that has brightened my last several days:

Lately K has started the cutest thing with his little brother.  He'll come up to Baby K, kiss him on the cheek, and say, "I love you Baby" (which sounds like: "I wuv woo baby").  If you can guess, I completely melt when I witness this and am so grateful that the transition from only child to older brother has gone so smoothly so far.  He truly does love his little brother and this has been evidenced in the little kisses, soft pats, and even the sharing of his favorite toys (though Baby K can't exactly play with them yet).  I'm sure the day will come when this will change, but these simple things make me so happy.  

All Smiles

Here's what we've been enjoying the last 2 weeks...

 Hope you're all smiles too!