Independence day.

We had a wonderful Independence Day. I found this book at the library that was awesome at explaining to Will why we celebrate the 4th which made it it so I didn't feel guilty about not explaining things right (I feel guilty about that a lot) Anyways we went to our Ward's breakfast which was a lot of fun and decorated so cute (Good job Deckers!). I wish I had the talent to do what they did (sigh). Anyways after breakfast we loaded up and went up to Portland. We went to Bo's home stake celebration which was awesome as well (Good job Zellers!) and afterwards we went to the Happy Valley fireworks with the Zellers it was fun poor Will looked like the walking dead he was so tired and actually slept through most of the fireworks which I find impressive. I am proud to be an American and I'm very grateful for the men and women and their families who sacrifice for our country!

What we did this summer....

 We went to the dentist

We went to the park

 We looked at the waterfalls in downtown Salem every Wednesday

(we went to the park a lot)

 We made tie died butterflies or if your will pterodactyls 

 We painted and made glitter pictures

 made ice cube paintings 

 Somehow climbed into Jake's cage

 We all got new bikes and did tons of bike rides

 We camped out in Will's bedroom

 We did homework

 Played with trains and legos

 Went to the spray park

 Will found a new spot to nap

 We ate ice cream while spying on neighbors

 Watched movies in our underwear.

And we went on hikes. I feel like we actually did a lot this summer, but not as much as we wanted to. Like we haven't been to the coast for a year and we only live an hour away I think that is a crime! Anyways we had a fun summer and we hope you did too. :)

Preschool Graduation

At the beginning of June Will graduated from preschool kind of I guess. I don't think it really counts since we just got back from preschool open house for the new season, but whatever. During preschool they made about me posters so I just wanted to write down his answers since I threw out the actual board (not a big fan of clutter.)

Favorite animal: Dog 

Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese

When I grow up I want to be a: Pilot

My best friend is: Jessie

Favorite Book: Where the Wild Things Are.

Those are all the statements I wrote down for some reason, I know there are more on the board. I'm kind of a bad mom. This year the goal for preschool is to actually talk while at school, if you know Will and how he acts around people other than family you understand how lofty this goal is.

Happy 30th Bo!

 Don't be jealous that he's mine

Bo turned 30 this year we went to his favorite restaurant out in Dundee and then we crossed the Willamette on the ferry because he really wanted to but the river was too flooded through the winter. It was my first time on a ferry and I got sick. We also had a birthday dinner with Bo's Mom and Carly and afterwards I made him spongecake and strawberries after we sang for him and he blew out the candles Will insisted that he got a song and candle too. I'm very grateful for Bo and how hard he works. I love you Bo!

Strange Child....

On the way home from our two week stay in Vale we spent the night with Bo's Mom because by the time we got to Gresham we were so tired we weren't going to make it another hour. The next morning Will woke up super early and was extremely grumpy. Cheryl had to work so we said goodbye to her and started getting ready to go home. While I was doing my hair I assumed Will was with Bo but when I called for him Bo came up the stairs and told me he thought Will was with me. I was a little panicked until I saw a trail of clothes leading up to Cheryl's room. I tried opening the door, but it was locked so I had to have Bo use his criminal ways and pick the lock and this is what we found. The weird part is HE TOOK HIS CLOTHES OFF BEFORE CLIMBING IN BED!

Visit to Vale

At the end of April I decided to go home so that I could drive up to Rigby with my family to see my niece Hailey get baptized. Will and I spent 2 weeks in Vale and Will loved it! We went out to the Romans' house so that Will could see cows, horses, and tractors in person for the first time. Of course he got all weird and pouted the whole time and then when we got home it was all he could talk about. We also went to my Uncle Bill's farm in Adrain where we got to play with piglets and lambs. One of the dogs walked up to Will while we were looking at the pigs and Will yelled out "oh no the big bad wolf!" so cute! I let Will jump into the pasture with all the sheep which he thought was amazing. While there I could definitely tell that my boy is made for the city because when he realized he was walking in a field of sheep poop he demanded to be carried the rest of the time and after about 30 minutes he told Grandpa that he was done and wanted to go home. We spent one day in Rigby for Hailey's baptism and I am so glad I don't live in eastern Idaho anymore. That icy wind is terrible I was freezing! We had such a good time in Vale and I was able to see all my sisters within two weeks which was awesome. The one thing I don't like about living in Salem is that my closest sister to me is 7 hours away I think the whole Kaaen family should move within 2 hours of me :)

Blazers Games.

In March Bo and I were able to go to a Blazers game and sit in the At&t box. We had a blast! I'm not a big sports fanatic and rarely watch sports at home, but I love going to actually see them in person I guess I just love the atmosphere. While there I told Bo how much I wished that my Dad was there instead of me because he had never been to a professional sporting event. A bunch of people over heard me and offered tickets to my Dad so a couple of weeks later Dad, Mom, Brooke, and Aubrey all came up so Dad could go with Bo. I'm so grateful for Bo's co-workers the tickets given to us were from someone that didn't even know Bo that well just heard through the grapevine that my Dad hadn't ever seen the Blazers play.