Weekend in Hooper

Kyle's homecoming talk in church was Sunday, and I had a friend whose wedding reception was Friday night. So we decided to make a weekend out of it and head up for a few days in Hooper.

Saturday was an awesome day. Mom and Kerry were kind enough to watch the boys so Aaron and I could do a session at the temple. I'm embarrassed to say how long it's been since we've done a session, but it felt wonderful to go and spend the morning in the temple together. When we got home Aaron worked on his new project (he's making a nightstand/shelf for our bedroom) and I filled up a little pool that Tanner had borrowed from the neighbors and let Lincoln splash around, while Ivan and I sat in the shade under a tree and watched. Lincoln absolutely loved the swimming pool. I think he had about 30 plastic Chevron cars (remnants from Tanner's childhood) in there with him, not to mention his new favorite thing in the world, a toy Apache helicopter (which he hasn't parted with since, fyi). He stayed out there for two and half hours easy. And only got out because I made him come inside and have a bath so we could get ready to go watch Papa Kerry, Aunt Steph, and Uncle Kirk go sky-diving.

Steph and Kirk were going to celebrate their 1 year anniversary, and Kerry got a ticket to go for his birthday. They were really excited. Personally, I think they're nuts! Hell would have to do way more than freeze over before you could get me to jump out of an airplane, but whatever floats your boat I guess.

I stayed happily on the ground with my mom and watched. Lincoln also stayed on the ground, but not so happily. When Kerry went to get on the plane, Linc started stretching out his arms as far as his could (he was strapped into the stroller) and shouting "Papa! Papa in! Papa in!" Meaning that he wanted to get in the plane with Papa. Linc did have a really good time though. He loved watching the plane take off and land. Even more than that, he loved to watch the jumpers. He's see them in the sky, and every time one came down to land Linc would say, "More! More! Nother one. Nother one!" He couldn't get enough of it. I am happy to report that all three, Steph, Kirk, and Kerry, made it down in one piece. Kerry's story about the whole experience is pretty awesome, and to listen to him tell it you know he had a good time. So if you ever see him, ask him about sky-diving.

Kyle's talk on Sunday was awesome. He did such a good job of bringing the Spirit into the meeting. I'm so proud of him. I think I'll claim him as my brother. ;)