Oh, ya!

On June 18th, we took a road trip to Tucson to pick up someone from the airport!

Elder Haban!!

We were SO excited! Kason had been talking about him for a couple weeks beforehand and I was excited to see them together after two years (Kason was 4 months when Dan left!). Kameron was lucky enough to be sent home from work (for various reasons) so he got to go with us!

We were actually shopping and eating lunch before (whoops) so, we were a little late to the airport and missed him coming out of the gate so, I pulled most of these pictures off my in-laws camera. But, it's so fun to have him home. Kason absolutely ADORES his Uncle Daniel! I think Matt might have some competition in the "favorite Haban Uncle" category! He asks for him ALL day!

Anyways - the part you're all here for - pictures!


First look!

Brother's reunited


(okay, I just have to say - I LOVE the guy in the cowboy hat in the picture. He seems so intrigued with what they're doing!)

Family:

Seeing Uncle Daniel for the first time in 2 years!











Kason absolutely LOVES this bear! Daniel got it from some members up in Oregon for Kason! And he just LOVES it!

Hangin' out with Dan! I thought it would take awhile for him to get used to Daniel but, after about 5 minutes - he's been attached to him ever since!!





Daniel served an awesome mission and we're so proud of him! But, it's nice to have him home!!

Happy 5th Anniversary ...

to the best husband I could ask for!


We have been through a LOT the past 5 years but, we always work together to overcome whatever obstacle is put in our way!


You make me so happy.

You still give me butterflies in my stomach.

You provide so well for our family.

I love you so much!
I look forward to the many, many years we have ahead of us!!

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"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree"

Backtracking ... Memorial Day Weekend

Hey! It's me, Kason.

Mom said she didn't really have time to update about Memorial Day Weekend so, I thought I would do it for her!

We went to my Grandma's house in Payson. There is lots to do up there - I love it!
This is what I did Memorial Day Weekend:

Got to swing with Papas Jeff

(who was here from Colorado)

Learn the art of Etch-A-Sketch

Play baseball

(all I could find for a bat was a wooden spoon!)

Learn how to throw a frisbee

Contemplate life as a busy toddler

Go to Mesa and ride the new tram.

It was like a train so I loved it!

And, go to a Diamondbacks game!

I had lots of fun cheering for the Dbacks! It was a great game until they let the other team win! The game was right during my nap so, I took a little cat nap. But, it was fun and baseball game food sure is yummy!

Uncle Matt got to come with us!

Here I am with Uncle Jeremy

I love this place!

It was a fun weekend but, I was ready to get home and sleep in my own bed again!

California Part VI: San Diego Temple

Monday after the beach, we headed to see the San Diego temple. I forgot how GORGEOUS that temple is. I mean, they are all beautiful, but this one just takes my breath away! There was such a peaceful feeling on the grounds of the temple. Even though it's right next to the freeway, it was so quiet. I loved walking the grounds with Kameron & Kason and admiring all the beautiful flowers and the incredible building.

Everytime I visit the temple, or even the temple grounds, it makes me so grateful that I am a member of, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I am grateful for the knowledge we have and especially for the wonderful blessing of having Eternal Families.

I also love being able to teach Kason about temples; that we are able to be an eternal family because of the temple. He gets so excited when we talk about temples. His eyes light up and he starts talking about "Jesus' House".

What an amazing gospel we are a part of!!

Getting down to smell the flowers:

WE LOVE TO SEE THE TEMPLE!

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After the temple we headed home. It was such an amazing trip. I was very glad we were able to go! I LOVED going on a road trip with my two boys - we got to spend lots of time together! Kameron was a TROOPER when it came to driving! And Kason was better than I could have even imagined! He is such an awesome traveler! I love my boys and I am glad we got to have this time together and just get away from everything!!

These are Kason's three favorite pass-times in the car:

Coloring:

(with Color Wonder - AMAZING stuff. Every toddler should have some!)

Sleeping:

And, Eating:

With a rotation of those three things, plus a movie every once in awhile ... we all were able to keep our sanity!!

I can't wait until our next trip!

California Part V: Mission Beach

Monday morning (after sleeping in!!!!) we went to IHOP for breakfast. Everytime we would go to California growing up, it seems like we would eat at an IHOP. So, I told Kameron we needed to carry on the tradition. It was yummy! Then we headed towards the water and found Mission Beach!

I was SO excited to take Kason to the beach, to see how he would react. He wasn't too sure at first and I thought he was going to stick with building (and smashing) sand castles. But, after a little while, he warmed up to the idea and he would run from the waves with me. We didn't get to stay too long because we had to check out of our hotel but, it was so fun to be at the beach. I love the beach and it was fun to see Kason have lots of fun too. The water was FREEZING though - I didn't get in past my hips. And Kameron barely put his toes in - it was too cold for him! He just sat on the beach and rested.

This is a MAJOR picture overload!! I apologize! :D

(please excuse my AWFUL sunburn ... that's what happens when you forget about the sunscreen on a beautiful 70 degree day at Six Flags)

"get ready, here come the waves!"

"no way mom!"

"I am outta here!"

" I would much rather play in the sand!"

Thinking about testing the water out again ...






my little Baywatch boy, running back from giving his seashells to Dad.



"KASON"

Proof that Kameron really was there:

Bye, beach! :o(

I was sad to leave the beach, especially because we were having so much fun!

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Part VI: San Diego Temple