Ensign Peak

When Mom gets cabin fever it means that the whole family gets to go on a hike. Or at least that is what happened to us today. I needed to get out of the house so we decided to go on the Ensign Peak hike. It is a wonderful hike that is not quite a mile, but it is very steep in places so it really gives you a workout. The boys did great. Aaron had to be carried most of the time. We had to keep telling Joseph to slow down, he just loved it.The boys on their way up the hill. This is the way Aaron got up the hill, on Dad's shoulders. He wasn't crazy about it at first but then he got used to the idea.

Joseph with the Great Salt Lake behind him. We could see where our house was from here.

Dad and Aaron at the Great Salt Lake viewing platform.

Aaron at the top of Ensign Peak. I tried to get Aaron to get a picture with Joseph, but he wasn't really in the picture taking mood. He was too interested in the dogs that were up there.

Joseph at the top of Ensign Peak.

At the top were some people that had some dogs that were extreemly friendly. Aaron was more interested in the dogs than anything else. Joseph was just loving them up. He kept telling them that they had funny ears because they stood up and were pointy.The family on top of Ensign Peak with the Salt Lake Valley as a backgroud.
One other note, Joseph saw the Temple down in the vally and told me that it looks really small, but it is still beautiful.

Happy Birthday Aaron!

The last two years have flown by and our little Aaron is now 2!
He had so much hair and just loved his first bath.
They have always been buddies.
All ready for Church

Look at thos chubbs!

He has always been such a happy kid. Just look at that smile. I also loved the shirt he is wearing. It says silent night, yeah right.
Such a cute smile.
My little rock star!
Celabrating his first birthday with his cousin Everett (who is 10 days younger than Aaron) at Grandpa and Grandma Michaelis' house in Montana.

Playing with a boat at Bear Lake. We love our summer trips here.

He has always loved to swing, but lately I think his playgroud favorite is the slide.

Pony rides at the State Fair. He loves animals, especally puppies.

This kid is always eating. He loves fruits and veggies.

Just look at that adorable face!

We had Tigger and Pooh bear for Halloween. This was his first time trick or treating.

We got to kidnap cousin Max for the weekend. Fun times.

He loves to play sports with his brother. This was the first time this year we had gotten out to play some baseball when Grandma and Grandpa Michaelis were here.

Our family tradition, a pancake in the shape of what age you are turning. Aaron was mad at me for singing to him. He just wanted to eat. Not sing or say cheese.

Cheese