A pause for Jennifer

Brian's family lost some one very special last week. His aunt Jennifer passed away. This picture is Brian and I with Jennifer and Kevin. I think this is in 1999- I still have my nose ring. Jennifer has two kids and a husband that she will be leaving behind. She will be remembered for her great hugs and smile. 
 Life is so fragile. Love the ones you can.

Moab continues

 The boys have loved staying in a hotel. Every one in one room and dad to lay on is the best. Abel has been doing really well sleeping in the big bed with either Mom or Dad.

 Axel has loved all the rocks, lizards and cactus. He asks me to take a picture every time he sees one- which is a lot! He has started to name them. We found some flowering ones today-pictures to come later- which he thought was super cool. He has been asking to bring a lizard home also. Luckily he can't catch them.

Big boy heaven in Moab! 4WD and lot's of crazy gravel/off roading.

                                                     So many amazing views.

cheese!

 That is me and Axel hanging to close to the edge. So windy and scarey. Axel thought nothing of it!

 Sand Dunes. The boys loved feeling the sand on their feet. This one was in the shade which was perfect! It sure is very very warm here in June!

                         My family :)

 Abel loved the sand. I think he would have taken a nap here.

                                       Axel is a great climber with no fear.

We are spending our last night in Moab. Arches National Park and Canyon Land National park are amazing and a must see. I have so many amazing pictures to go through. Thanks to Brian for the best B-day gift ever before a trip- a new camera. It sure has been great. My skin is red and on fire-my nordiac skin is NOT use to the heat- the boys skin is fine aleast, but it has been a great family trip so far. We are heading to Colorado tomorrow to see a bunch of Brian's family. We haven't seen them in years. It'll be so gret to catch up with them.

Moab or Bust!

 Rapp family road trip 2013! We drove out to Moab Utah. I took us two days to drive-stopping in Denver Colorado. The weather is super hot here- at least 98 degrees every day so far. Right when we got here Axel said "how can any one live here?!" We all haven't felt this kind of heat in a very long time. Both boys threw up on the drive- Abel twice and I think so far (3 days in to the trip) one of them has throw up each day! I think motion sickness and heat combined are not a good mix. :) Gotta love road trips with kids-right?

Arches National Park was one of first visits. I have so many picture to go threw but here are a few from the first day of exploring. Axel has been doing a great job hiking with us and once again it is great to have our Kelty backpack for the litle man.

Yes those are my white legs in the sun- now red legs :)

On the way back from the first hike- Axel gave up! He said that he couldn't go any further and poor Brian had to carry both boys. I offered but who would take the picture then? Brian is the best dad ever!

Abel's hat blew away during our hike to the two windows but on the way back we found it here. There was also a pair of glasses. Must be the desert lost and found spot.

Two windows

I will share more pictures again soon. It's hard to find time to get on the computer. Vacations with two little boys are busy! We found dino tracks and indian writings today-Axel was in heaven. More heat and Arches to explore!

Brother's

                         My boys. I love when they get along and hang out together.

I walked in the living the other day and found them watching TV like this. Too cute! I know that they have their moments and don't get along but for the most part they do great. They both have been enjoying time outside and love having a yard to play in. (our house in AK had a very small yard)

Even though I write on my blog weekly, I think I still forget to update things. New-ish updates:
ABEL- does not drink a bottle anymore! I think it was harder braking me on this one but little boy did great with it. He was just taking one at night for a while but now it's been over a month with no bottles.
He is sleeping in a toddler bed. He has done this for one week now. It has stopped nap time though- not sure why that happened? But he does great at night and even though he is upstairs he does great with the stairs. 

Sprinkler's in May?

 It's 62 degrees out- why not get the sprinklers out! Axel thought it was warm enough to play with the water. I guess he is used to Alaska summers.

                  Abel did not think the cold water was as much fun. It'll be warmer next time. :)

Celebrate in May

Abel turned 2. Big brother was a little jealous this year. He was not to happy about all the attention towards the Birthday boy. Luckily Abel is pretty good ok at sharing and let his brother play with his new toys.  

Love having Grandma's around for presents!

Colored bubbles.

Crazy Big Bro

Cousin Bode

Maddie, Aunt Krisha and Axel

We celebrated Abel's Birthday along side all of my families May Birthdays. Aunt Krisha and me on the 26th and Bode on the 31st. Abel also got cupcakes at the Grandma and Grandpa Rapp. Abel LOVES cupcakes now! I think we had them three days in a row last week.

#2

 

               Happy birthday to my baby boy Abel.

2 years already