Bell Family: The River

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The River

The Boys and I spent last weekend on the Colorado river with some friends. The weather was hot hot hot (around 115-120 degrees) so we were either in the air conditioned house or in the river. The boys were in heaven. This was their first time jet skiing and tubing. By Sunday, we were all official river rats and needed a long hot bath.

Zorin, Lucy, and Deacon

The moms

(Minus Cambria, who for some reason isn't in any of our pictures.)

Deacon enjoyed a relaxing boat ride with his eyes closed.

Oh wait, I did get a picture of Cambria...tearing it up on the water.

cooling off

Playing on the beach

More boat rides

Sweet little baby Preslee was so good all weekend. She really is the cutest little babe I've ever seen.

Naps were not permitted at the river, so there were some tears shed.

The longer Xavier stayed on the boat, the more he resembled Harry from Dumb and Dumber.

Brady and Ben were nice enough to give our fatherless children rides on the golf carts and jet skis.

Blow pop anyone??

Lucy, Xavier, Deacon, Jackson, Sadie, and Grant

Baby Preslee

Seriously, I wanted to take her home with me. Imagine the outfits I could put her in!

Hanging out on the boat.

Photo op...

Besties

Diva float trip

These two are a match made in heaven. They crack each other up all day long...

and neither one of them can say no to fun.

Me and the boys...it didn't last long, but it was a fun ride!

Xavier and I caught some pretty big air on these waves and got bucked off. He was pretty scared after that, but when we asked who wanted to go for a ride next...

he was quick to raise his hand. I was proud that he was willing to get back on.

Katie and I drove the 6 hour trip together with her two girls, my boys, and no husbands. It was a really fun road trip that involved eating A LOT of cheese puffs and redvines. When we needed some really food we stopped at Rubys.

And apparently got some energy out.

The kids were happy campers thanks to full stomachs and the portable DVD players.

Thanks to Brady and Cambria for hosting! We had a great time!

2 comments:

Nicole Stucki said...: Gosh you always are doing something FUN! And I think Xavier looks like Heath Ledger! CUTE CUTE boys you have. Good luck in Houston!; July 30, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Hayley Nelson Potter said...: How fun! I cant beleive how big your boys look, i love the long hair on Xavier.; August 3, 2010 at 5:42 PM

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Over the past couple of weeks Xavier has been turning his head when I go to kiss him on the lips, forcing me to settle for his cheek. I finally asked him what was so wrong with me kissing him on the lips and he replied, "If we kiss on the lips, that means we're married. You are already married to Daddy and I never want to be married. That's why." Sad. He's growing up.

I was making breakfast this morning and Xavier said, "It's hard to have kids. You always have to do busy stuff." I just laughed because I never thought he noticed all the stuff I did and just took it for granted.

We were at the Aquarium yesterday. Xavier pointed to a Lion Fish, leaned over to his cousin Austin and said, "That's my Mom's favorite kind of fish." I told him like 6 months ago that I love Lion fish and have never talked about it since. I love that he remembered.

"Why did Heavenly Father make the earth like a circle? The people who live on the bottom are walking around upside down!"

I made whole wheat buttermilk pancakes this morning instead of the usual toaster waffles. Here are a few of the things Xavier said in between bites..."Mom, you are the best cooker ever! This is super duper duper yummy!" and my favorite was,"Mom, I really love you so much when you make me such delicious pancakes!"

Q went in to say good night to the boys and he told Xavier that since tomorrow is Monday, he'd have to go back to work. Xavier gave him a big hug and said "I'll think about you always."

The other morning Q was getting ready for work and Xavier said, "Hey Dad, maybe you don't have to go to work anymore. I have enough toys."

"Hey mom, when are you getting a baby in your belly? When I get married I want to have eight babies...mostly boys and one girl so she can sing songs and make us lunch."

"I don't have to go to school Mom. My head is full. If I learn more stuff I could get a head ache."

While playing Candy Land together the other day he said, "Mom....do you ever get tired of losing?"

While in his car seat the other day Xavier shouted out excitedly, "Oh my gosh, Mom! I have hair on my legs! I'm growing up like Daddy!"

Impressed with his little brother's growing vocabulary, Xavier announced to me, "Mom! Deacon is speaking English!"

We were driving in the car the other day and out of the blue he says, "Mom, I love your heart."

Deacon was napping and Xavier was watching a cartoon. I decided to do some laundry which is across the courtyard to our apartment. I grabbed the basket and said "Hey buddy, I need to go do some laundry. I'll be right back." X looked up casually from his cartoon and said, "OK Mom, call me if you need me."

"Hey Mommy, I need to get a job at the Pirates of the Caribbean ride so I can go to Disneyland when it's closed."

Me: " ...because I'm the boss!"
X: "No, Daddy's the boss. But it's okay Mommy, you can pretend. "

Q was tucking Xavier in the other night and he grabbed his neck and pulled his face close and said, "I don't want you to go to work, Daddy. We don't need more money. Just snuggle for me a little while." (Q about died.)

Xavier: "Green is my favorite color, Mom."
Me: "Why?"
Xavier: "Because it fills my heart with happy."

I woke up this morning with his cute little face just inches from mine. In a soft little voice he said, "Wake up sleepy head. I just looked out my window and it's going to be a beautiful day today!" (Where do they get this stuff?)

Deep thoughts by Deaks

Deacon is two now and he has a lot to say. He makes us laugh out loud when we hear such adult phrases coming from such a small person.

"Hey Mommy, see this scratch? (points to the smallest little red mark on his leg). "Xavier did this. We call the police and they come and throw him in jail, OK Mommy? Sounds like a plan?"

"Chill out guys!"

"You've got to be kidding me, babe!" (this said while hitting his palm to his forehead).

"A big boy bed is super cool. I'm super cool too."

"I don't like big puppy doggies....just the itsy-bitsy tiny ones".

"I'm not Deacon! I BATMAN!"

"Mom, I need privacy...shut the door."

"Sorry Mommy, there's just a tiny bit of pee pee in my undies....just a tiny bit."

The other morning he asked me "Did you have good nigh-nights Mommy? Cuz your hair looks crazy."

I am constantly cleaning up after his messes, but I have to be sneaky. He doesn't like me to pick up his toys. "Mom, I am so frustrated at you. Stop cleaning my stuff! I just want to play a little bit!"

"Just snuggle me for a tiny while!"

"Holy cow, no way!"

While wrestling with Q before bed, Deacon stopped mid tackle and grabbed Q's face and said "I very like you Daddy!"

"Mommy, I really like hummus. It's really nummers!"

"Buzz Lightyear is my favorite guy, but Batman is so cool too."

He's always surprising me with his ever growing vocabulary. He uses words like actually, probably, supposed, frustrated, and relaxing.

He is still my biggest fan always giving me compliments throughout the day even if I'm in sweats and a ponytail. Why do they have to grow up? I wish I could freeze him at this exact age forever.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The River

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