Backyard BBQ

It was a great Monday, filled with activities and fun with the family. We missed Matt at the river during the day while he was at work, but he got home for the BBQ and FHE. There were wild fires behind the mountain in the background, and smoke started to fill the valley later that night, but it was a great evening for our BBQ.

Matt and his best helpers ever!

Surprise! Grandma's got Benny.

Benny looks a lot like Todd.

Benny is the first to eat. He loves food and is perpetually eating. That's one growing boy! He really likes those Costco hot dogs... some of my favorites too.

The boys are the first to get their hot dogs roasting over the fire.

Mom and Dad aren't far behind.

You can smell the smoke, hear the fire crackling and the hot dogs sizzling... it's quiet for a few minutes while everyone eats and then...

Look out below! ZIPPPPPPP! Here comes James down the zip line with a big smile on his face.

We are a happy family! All gather to ride the zip line, but Benny gets the first ride with Daddy-O.

Matt's up the ladder first and seated on the seat on the line.

Next Mom hands over Benny to Dad.

Benny is secured in Daddy-O's arms and...

Yee-Haw! Away they go! Zippppppp.

Great ride Daddy-O! Let's do it again!

Smiles and fun times with the family in the backyard.

Here comes James again!

Followed by Scotty.

And grandpa gets his turn in too. I took movies and photos. Trust me we all went down the zip line a time or two. It was the start to a great evening.

I didn't take any pictures at FHE, but we had a great time. Grandma conducted, Todd led us in a song, and each of us took part in the program. Matt gave a great lesson on priesthood quorums and challenged the boys to be a quorum of brothers... love, support and help each other this week. 

Thanks for another great day together with the boys. We feel like they know us better and we know them a lot better too. I'm ready for a good night's sleep.