Moving - Part 2, Nascar, and Rockets

So after a very busy Friday and Saturday and some amazing help we were able to move out on Saturday. A great big hug to everyone who helped - THANK YOU!!! Here you can see the boys' bedroom in Perry. They are very happy to be at Grandma Tams' house and Ryan keeps asking when we will move in with Grandma Tuft.

Before we moved, we were in Santaquin visiting aunt Laurel and we saw the Kyle Bush NASCAR M&M's Toyota Camry race car and we had to stop. The boys loved the real race car and the M&M's trailer. It was hard for them to control their emotion. Matthew wanted to drive it and Ryan wanted to know where the M&M's were.
On Thursday we went out to Promentory point to see the static test of the ARIS rocket that will power the new NASA space shuttle. Grandpa Tams builds rockets! The boys really enjoyed the free rocket poster and the miniature rocket. The Onstotts are visiting from France so they went too. Unfortunately, the test was stopped 20 seconds prior to ignition. A faulty power supply to the hydraulics caused them to cancel the test. Hopefully the boys will see the real rockets soon. Below is a video of a prior test.

We are still trying to get settled, but things have finally calmed down a little. Hopefully we can find a house soon!

Moving - part 1

As most of you know, over the past few months we have been trying to sell our home. We love our little home and the wonderful neighborhood, but Kevin's two-hour daily commute is a little too long. Moving has triggered some interesting questions from Matthew - mostly about what goes and stays during a move such as doors, walls, lights, carpet, grass, beds and toys. We have also had many showings and now anytime we clean the house, Matthew asks, "Do we have a showing today?" The funny thing is, we don't know where we are moving yet. We are looking in northern Utah county but we haven't found the right house. Until then we will be staying with Kevin's parents in Perry (2 hours and 20 minute commute). Our phone number will be the same and you can always get a hold of us via email. We will have a house party for everyone when Amy finds what she wants. :)

We do want to thank everyone for being such wonderful neighbors and friends. It has been a wonderful time in our lives. We will be moving out on Saturday the 22nd so if you have a little free time on Friday or Saturday we welcome your help. We will be doing the big move Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. cleaning at 10:30. Doughnuts, Juice, Chocolate Milk, and blessings will be given to all who can help. Amy plans on bringing the kids back for the primary program so you haven't gotten rid of us yet.
Moving and finding a new house has consumed much of our time, but life still goes on so here are some other fun things going on in our family. Zach is getting more confident with crawling and has now started cruising. We were very happy to see him, like his brothers, pulling himself up to look out the front window. I think it is genetic. Zach also likes to play with the computer, at least the computer cords. He is drawn to anything electronic and is able to find any cord in any room. He also likes other things he is not supposed to have - legos, little cars, pens, crayons, etc. Matthew and Ryan have also been doing the standard Home Depot projects. Here you can see their August project of a message and note board. We (mostly Kevin) are sad that Home Depot is no longer 3 minutes away.

And a special thanks to Eddie and Amber for the extra boxes. Muchas Gracias!

A Small Misunderstanding

Matthew and Ryan have started the potty mouth phase where they think anything having to deal with bodily functions is funny. Several of our meals are interrupted with spasms of laughter after one or the other mentions something like poop pancakes or toots in our drinks. Although it has improved over the last few weeks, we still have our occasional little boy moments. I thought we were having another one this morning as Matthew and Ryan were eating their oatmeal.

Matthew: Mom, what if we had pee oatmeal?
Mom (wincing at the thought and trying not to make a big deal out of it): That would be pretty gross I think.
Matthew (with a confused look on his face): But mom, it's a vegetable.
Mom: Pee is a vegetable?
Matthew (in exasperation): Yes!
Mom (light turns on): You mean pea oatmeal? The little round balls?
Matthew: Uh-huh.
Mom: Oh, sorry.

I guess pea oatmeal is better than the alternative, but still not something I would want to eat for breakfast.