This is what happens when the kids get the camera...

 First day of school for all my cute boys. Jonny starting his 5th year as a teacher (4th at RMMS), Dillon starting second grade, and Deaky starting his second year of mommy pre-school.  Everyone looking handsome.

 Dillon showing off his new school clothes.  Too cool for school, throwing up a little peace sign.

 And, honestly I love his backpack more than he does.  I think I will inherit it after this year and turn it into another hiking backpack; add a button hole for the water tube, add a bladder and voila!

 Thought I'd be really amazing and grow wheat grass.  Turns out it is expensive, and only lasts for a few harvests, then you have to replant. Oh well, it was pretty for a minute, and we loved throwing it in smoothies.

 This is how we ghetto picnic without grass.

 Although I will not miss the dirt and mess, the boys have had so much fun hiking, digging, and playing in the dirt mounds all summer long.  We even had an Easter hunt all over the yard, which was lots of fun.

 These are a few of my favorite things: boys in bed!

 Daddy helped him put his underwear on.  Look at that tight little bum! Wish my butt had half that much muscle!

 Two studly brothers, ready to rock the town (or go to school).

 Lemme take a selfie...

 Jonny's principal asked him to participate in a conference called the Associates Program.  We got to go and play at hotels and eat out.  Pretty fun.

 Handsome boys with their suits on ready to swim their hearts out!

 Deakin is getting really brave with his life jacket on.

Although Dillon has his jacket on in this picture, he is starting to learn to swim without it! So proud!

 Love my little men.  Jonny is such a great father. Always willing to get in and swim with them and have a good time.

 And, what trip would be complete without the jacuzzi?  Got enough bubbles boys?

 Deaky enjoying the hotel.

Well, the mountains of dirt are not my fave, but look at that background.  We truly are blessed to live in the most beautiful land on the planet.  Good people, gorgeous scenery, clean air, and mountains and lakes to play in all summer long.

 Mila, who is loving her giant yard.

 They always snuggle up on the couch together to watch movies and TV in the morning.  Love that about them.

 Boys, being boys.

 Love this cute smile on Dilly's face.

 Jonny and I keeping it classy with our fancy footwear at church (we were at the condo).

 Taking the boys swimming at the lake this summer.  We brought cousin Jake with us, and swam for a few hours.

 After swimming, we got a pizza and a movie and crashed out in the living room.  Deakin was already asleep in this picture.

  Deakin is such a little sweetheart these days; he heard me telling Jonny how much I love raspberry jam so he went and picked raspberries at Gramma's, then came home and mashed them all up for me, with a touch of sugar (dad gave him that idea).  He is such an adorable, little sensitive sweet boy.

 Well, he made it into jammies at least before crashing out.

 Once in a while I get to snuggle with my little boys, and they sleep in my arms still.  Sweet moments.

 They remodeled our McDonald's, and in true white trash fashion, we went and played and had lunch when it was re-opened.

 This summer Pat taught us how to make the family recipe of root beer, including bottling it!

 He is such a fantastic grandfather; he included everyone, giving them each jobs so they both felt helpful.  The boys loved every minute.

 Best father-in-law on the planet.  I truly love Pat, and enjoy his advice and sense of humor.

 Case Family Reunion at the Girls Camp.

 Dillon was brave enough to walk across the post, and at the end the lady gave him a little push because he got scared right at the end.  I have it on video, it is hilarious.  What a champ!

 Who me?

 We are eventually going to have to purchase 4-wheelers for the boys.  There are very few things they like more than 4-wheeling. Luckily, both grandparents have 4-wheelers! Little boy heaven!

 4th of July 2014.  We went to Kaysville and spent time at the carnival before watching fireworks with the fam!

 So, I had been procrastinating taking my national exams for licensure for a long time, and finally decided that this summer I had to get it done.  This was me practicing on the computer and finally passing my practice tests online.  I failed a lot while practicing, which was discouraging.

 With no grass outside, and when it is bad weather, this is how we picnic indoors. They think it is pretty cool to eat in the living room.

 Watching the yard progress has been tons of fun (oh wait, mostly just tons of work and sweat and tears)! Remind us never to do this again!!

 For the 24th of July parade we went with our dear friends the Anderson's. We had a BBQ at their house before, then the parade, and then went to the rodeo after.  It was a lot of fun, with very tired boys after!

 Deakin talking Casey Anderson's ear off.  That boy, what a little ham. Such a chatter box.

 Jonny took the boys to the zoo while I took the first of 2 test for licensure.

 Such a fun father they have!

 Well, this picture is crap, but it shows that I passed my first exam the NCMHCE! It was stressful, but I did it!

 Jerk dog, Mila broke her foot which cost about $300. 
She absolutely hated leaving the cast on.  We had to spray it a couple times a week with a don't bite spray.

 Mom and Dad went to Lake Powell and we watched Zoe.  Deakin loved having her here to cuddle and watch movies with, and to drag all over the yard going for walks.

 Our good friends the Rauzi's invited us over for an end of summer party in their back yard with swing set, and a blowup bounce house with water.

 We have such good friends and neighbors.  So many fun kids to play with.

 Deakin crashing out in the car.  So handsome.  Love that little tan face.

 My handsome husband.  I love him so much.  Not to be sappy, but I adore him more every day.  Honest, hard worker, kind, great father, sexy as ever!

 Dillon going to school on a rainy day, first day of school. 

 Home on the first day of school. 

 Two handsomes done with their first day of school.

Best mom ever (haha) I made them cookies for the first day of school home coming!

 We tried to have a play date, fishing date but the weather did not cooperate.  Look at those ominous clouds in the background! We only lasted about 15 minutes, then we ran for cover and got some food!

 I can't help myself, whenever I see them snuggled up on the couch I just have to snap a photo.

 Holy moly, the yard is coming along! We are finally seeing green!!!

 The love of my life bought me surprise tickets to go see the Nashville Cast up in Deer Valley, Park City.  It was so much fun.

 We bought a picnic lunch and brought blankets to sit on and snuggle up in to enjoy the concert.

 It was a fantastic show!

 I laughed, I cried. It was awesome.  We will do this venue again for sure next summer.

 I am not sure if you are supposed to take pictures in church, but this is Deakin helping out in Primary.

 Stoked little boy getting his birthday prize at church!

 Checking out the progress of the yard.  Pretty impressed with my handsome, handy husband.

 For preschool this year we are doing something a little different; we are doing an outing each week for the different letters.  So for the first day of school we do written, home stuff. Then on the second day of school we go on an outing.  For example A is for airport, and we went an saw the airplanes. 

 We are making door hangers here and practicing the letter A.

 The children loving the airport, airplanes, and pretending to be pilots.

 we got to go inside the hangar and were reassured that the planes are worth millions, and not to touch!

 Deakin's birthday was celebrated up at the condo.  We decorated the place with balloons, noise makers, and lots of confetti!

 enjoying making it special for him...

 Then we went upstairs and bombed him with balloons and presents!

 All of the family was there and we got to share the day together.

 One of his presents was a motorized scooter.

 He got his very favorite breakfast: German pancakes. He is a bit of a picky eater these days, but I can always count on German pancakes, macaroni, pizza, and applesauce.  Here is birthday boy, my sweet Deakin turning 4 years old.  How I love this little ray of sunshine in my life. He is such a sweet snuggler, and always up for a laugh.

 And, then this happened. =(

 Deaky took off down the road going about 12-15 MPH and jumped off just in time before going off a rock wall that was about 10 feet high.  He was pretty banged up, and had a knot on his head, but I feel strongly that he was blessed and protected by Heavenly Father, because it could have been much worse if he had crashed just a few feet further.  It was scary.

 Deakin still won't ride the scooter. What a bleeding waste of money.  Dill doesn't ride it either.  Later that same day, we all went down to Kaysville and saw the car show, and saw the newly re-dedicated Ogden temple.

 The kids enjoyed playing in the water fountains at the park as well!

 For another part of the weekend at the condo, we went up to the Bountiful B, and rode Grandma and  Grandpa's 4-wheelers. Note the helmet now! Little late.

 Deaky riding with Daddy.

 Both of my handsome boys riding with their stunning father.

 The whole fam damily riding 4-wheelers.  Branson's kids were tired out long before Deakin was ready to be done.  He would have kept going for hours longer if we let him actually.  Dillon loves it too!

 Then after 4-wheelin' we went back up to the condo and had pizza and went swimming!

 All of his faves on his big day!

 Big boy Dillon swimming without his jacket! So brave, and learning so quickly.

 Daddy and Deaky swimming together.

 Deakin getting brave and swimming on his own!

 And, the birthday wouldn't be complete without a cake and candles. My handsome 4-year old.  Here is a little about him at this stage in life:  He loves a little gal in the ward named Miss Amelia, his best friend is Ryker Anderson, he loves digging in the dirt, he loves bikes, his favorite color is blue, his favorite show is Cailou, his other best friend is his dog Mila, he loves to do anything with his brother including Lego's and trying to copy him reading and doing homework, he has a hard time saying s's (which Mom thinks is adorable) like thwing thet, or the thnake thays hith, or are you theriouth? He is daddy's favorite little helper; going to get the mail every day...he counts the numbers on the mailbox every day before he opens it. He loves to work; he helps in the garage, building things, sweeping, cleaning, etc.  And, when he is down or sick he is the best little snuggler around.

 Well, we all got lost and went to different churches on Sunday.  We had Caden with us.

 Every once in a while I get to snap a picture of my fabulously handsome husband.

 Uncle Bud holding Deakin as he is crashed out on his lap. He is a great uncle.  We love their family.

 And here comes the helmet...that should have been given a few days earlier to prevent that nasty goose egg...but oh well.  He survived and now mom won't let him go anywhere without it.  Lucky its a cool one.  Gramma and Grandpa Case gave it to him.

 Enjoying his birthday party with the Case side, with a BBQ at Grandma and Grandpa's house.

 My beautiful dog Mila.

 Deakin spooning with his bestie Mila.  Such a precious picture of two of my favorite family members!

 Deakin's school: they went to the Bank for the letter B!

 Deakin and bestie Ryker. 

 Exploring the inside of the bank...no funny business boys!

 Next we went across the street to learn about the Bakery at Day.

 The manager was very kind and gave the kids a really fun, thorough tour.

 Wrapping up with doughnuts for everyone!

 Then we took the kids to play at the park with all the buddies.

 Beautiful Mila

 Our backyard neighbors, the Avery's had puppies.  They were so nice and let us come over and have a puppy party.

 We sat around and chatted with them for about an hour and took turns holding the 10 puppies.  I forgot how sharp puppy teeth are. Yikes.  Deakin and Dillon were in heaven, and begged for another dog.  That's not happening silly children.

 Dillon showing off his newly lost tooth, and showing everyone that he is going to put it in the pillow case to wait for money from the tooth fairy! Lucky little guy!

 Deakin and cousin Eli having a picnic in the living room. I noticed that Deakin was feeling bad that I was packing lunches for Dillon, so on school days I began packing for Deakin too and any friends that want to come over for a picnic are invited after school.  It has been lots of fun.

 This is what a ruptured ear drum looks like.  Freaked the crap out of me.  He went to the Doctor about 7 times (super efficient medical system) before they decided to take out his tubes.  More pictures coming.

 C is for Cow!

 For preschool we went to the Kohler farm and got to feed cows.

 Deakin was brave and fed the cows!

 Learning about how Cheese is made...

 Then they got to taste some cheese, pretty nasty without salt and seasoning.

 Pictures with the cheese man.

 The Kohlers gave them a goody bag, including cow glasses.

 And, how could we resist fresh ice cream!

 And, of course the park after.  Look at that blue, beautiful sky!

 Deakin cheating as we are playing cards together at home just the two of us!  We sure miss Dillon while he is at school.  I am definitely not a cool as Dillon, but we try to have fun.

 I got to go to Dillon's school and help with the walk-a-thon! That boy has stamina!  I am always proud of him!  He is so handsome, smart, and kind to everyone.  I know I am a little biased, but man I adore that kid.

 Handsome Dillon at his walk a thon! Happy to see Mama there to help out!

 Quiet time at home with my little one.  He wanted a burrito today.  Love this little ham.

 Mama with my two faves!

 And again, Jonny took them to the zoo while I took my second, and final exam for licensure.

 This one is blurry too, but you can make out that it says PASS!!!! Yahoo!  I cried really hard when it was done.  I was so stressed.  My eyes had been twitching for a couple months stressing and not sleeping well in preparation.  My final test was much harder than I thought, and much harder than I prepared for.  I honestly thought I had failed, so when they printed my results, I freaked out.  I melted down in the truck when Jonny came to get me.  I think he thought I would be happy (and I was) I was also just so stressed and I thought I had failed.  So many emotions. 

 So, where do you take a gal to celebrate the biggest tests of her life...

 Cheese Cake Factory of course!