Memorial Day Weekend

It was off to Utah for Memorial Day weekend. I had four days off and this was Nick's last weekend of freedom before the dreaded calculus summer school class begun. We try to go to Utah at least once a year to see Nick's brother, Jake and his family. I can't believe how fast those kids are growing!! It is fun watching how smart Penny is! She will be in second grade this coming school year. She is very laid back (so much like her Dad), and loves that she got to stay up late with the grown-ups while we were there. Liam is 4 going on 10! He is huge! The whole trip all I heard him talk about was food and how hungry he was. I guess he is taking after his uncle Nick. Liam was so excited for Thomas the train that he wore his Thomas hat everywhere! Henry is a mama's boy. When he isn't busy napping he is running all over the place or wanting to be held by his mom. By the end of the weekend he would walk up to Nick without crying at least! Oh well, maybe next time he will think we are more fun. This trip was great because we got to go on a double date with Jake and Jamie. It was so much fun spending time together just the adults! As usual Nick and Jake had their trip to the shooting range while Jamie and I got caught up on our girl talk. Such a fun weekend. We always dread the 10 hour drive up there, but the whole car ride home we talk about how great it was to see everyone.

Utah Scenery

Liam, 4, had the prime spot to see Thomas the Train
Henry, 18 months with Dad, Jake

The Jake Styer Family with the Thomas the train conductor

Us Arizonans' trying to stay warm at the end of May!

Such a great weekend. We can't wait until we can go up again. Hopefully next time it won't be in the 50's at the end of May.

Take 2

Torn Hamstring: Take 2---- (the second tear in 2 months)
Nick forgets sometimes that he isn't a professional athlete. After each injury he exclaims, "Oh Jen, I will be fine, professional athletes have this happen all the time." I guess I 'forgot' that I was married to a pro! LOL.
Seriously though, Nick now realizes that 6 months really does means 6 months of nothing!! No sports for him at all. And I will be sure of that. Here are some pics of the latest "All-star injuries" of Domenic Styer. (if only he had the seven figure paycheck that went along with professional injuries) :)

7 days after the tear

10 days after the tear

(I patched test the bruise with some oils that get rid of bruising. I'd say they worked pretty well)

I know what everyone is thinking---wow, those Styer's are always getting hurt! Yes, we are! Our 2011 New Year's resolution will be to change that fact. Good thing 2010 is half over! :)

"Domestic" Merit Badge

Nick is taking his assistant scout master church calling very seriously. Here he is sewing patches on his scout shirt. He definitely knows how to do this better than I do!

The following day Nick learned the patches were iron-on! HAHA. At least he was so excited about the two full days of his summer break that he spent sewing. Isn't there a merit badge for sewing after all?? Just love this guy!

Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Jones

We couldn't be more excited for our friends Caitlin and Cody who tied the knot on May 22, 2010. We had to be sure that the celebrations were as great as the couple!

The girls were sure to party it up-with Caitlin being the entertainment! She showed that bull who was boss!

We danced the night away at the reception

Caitlin was such a gorgeous bride.

And of course Nick and Paul provided the jams!
The newlyweds exiting the Mesa, AZ temple

We are so glad that we got to share in this special day with the happy couple. When Nick and I were dating we would double with Cody and Caitlin, so when they broke up for an entire year we were sad to have our weekends more available. haha. But in the end it was more than worth it. Congrats to you both. We love you!