The first was last week when Brian and I went to the home show with all kids in tow. "Everyone put booties on. Don’t touch that. Stay with me. Did you see where [insert any child’s name here] went? Please don’t climb on the bed. Be careful. Ohhh. Wow. That is cool! Because we can’t afford that. Yeah, that looks like fun, but we can’t play on it. Booties off. Shoes on. Are you all buckled up? Lets go to the next one."
Aubryn next to a crib she thought was cool.
Super tiny Brad. This was a door entering a basement 1/2 bath!
Brad the giant.
Next was a free concert in the downtown amphitheater. The Nashville Tribute Band was playing. They have some great songs about the pioneers. It was a beautiful evening. The kids had lots of energy. LOTS. At one point I chased Rylan, grabbed him, and said, "Where do you think you are going?" He replied, "HOME!"
There was more fun stuff to do! Friday Night at Deseret Book Michael McLean was there performing songs from his new album, Mission to Be Happy. Last December Brian and I paid quite a bit for tickets to see him in concert and he was the size of an Army Man toy. Brad thought they would block off the road and he would do his concert outside. I figured it would be crazy full, a mad house. We could stand in the back and slip out early. Would you believe when we arrived that we doubled the attendance, my children and I. Really there were about 5 people there! I thought, "ARE YOU KIDDING!?" as I am sure Bro. McLean thought too.
We enjoyed a personal concert with him! I had him sign a CD for Brian. He learned my kid’s names. About an hour into it Brian showed up (he had been at work) and Bro. McLean made up an impromptu song about our family. He sang personal requests. He told us the stories behind what inspired songs. He sang the first song he ever wrote about his mashed potatoes and peas. He sang a song to a lady named Cathy. And we got pictures. It was pretty darn cool. 
Micheal McClean's Song for our Fam from anjie hawks on Vimeo.
Video of Michael McLean singing to our family. The first word you hear is "wife". He was finishing a sentence about the best thing that happened to Brian was his wife. He sang that after singing something about Brian coming to save my life, or help with the kids.
From there we went to the Youth Spectacular. 3000 youth from the area performed a huge production called "Arise." It was held at the Weber State Football Stadium. It was PACKED!! It was 100 degrees. It was long. It was also really good!! My kids were tiered, hot, and thirsty. They climbed all over me and my protruding belly. Brad seemed to really be into it. He did not want to leave. Brian took Rylan down and let him run around. He bought him treats to keep him happy and I was so grateful. About halfway into the show Reagan said (in his loud voice), "MOM!!! We are not watching football!" About a 15 foot radius of people got a good laugh. Someone said, "Is that how you tricked him into coming?" Even with busy children, who I think did well considering the circumstances, I was touched to tears and felt the event was appropriately named a "Spectacular."
Now today. We went to a health fair in the 100 degree weather. Aubryn had 3 balloons, each of them flew away. Each time it was devastating. I took the kids into a sandwich shop that is not geared toward kids while Brian had his hair cut. Reagan spilled not only his full cup of ice water, but Aubryn’s too. She was again devastated and felt it was important to explain to me how it was Reagan’s fault over the next 30 minutes. Reagan didn’t believe me that the chip bag was empty until he dumped the crumbs all over. Rylan refused to eat, but had no trouble using his mouth. He blew through the straw into his water which made great bubbles and splashes. He also protested being in his stroller. Brad figured out a more efficient way to blow into his water. He Blew up a balloon, then attached it to the end of the straw, stuck the straw into the cup of water, and let the air exit the balloon, through the straw and into the bubbly water.
I had my blood pressure taken at the health fair by a tiny hand cuff device I have never seen before. It was 81/50. 81/50!! "Is it always low?" I was asked. Yeah, it is, but seriously, that thing has got to be broken! That or I have learned to be super relaxed while I keep track of/ deal with kids in public places in super crazy heat.
Reagan found some new friends!
Rylan this morning. Slowly waking up.
Brian and Reagan after Brian ran a 5k this morning.
Aubryn is wiggling her wiggly tooth! She discovered it this morning and is so excited!
Getting ready to go to the health fair. Brian is getting shoes on Reagan and I LOVE him for doing that. (Look how easily Brian can bend over. I'm a bit jealous.) Those are Reagan's "Dude Shoes." Below I couldn't help but post Reagan's goofy face here.
Checking out some fire fighter tools.
In the fire truck!
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