Traveling Man

Our ten-day trip to Cleveland and Salt Lake (flying) was followed by another trip to Salt Lake (driving) a few weeks later.  Kris seemed more than content to be back home enjoying the comforts of his room and routine after we finally made it back from round two. All in all he was a great traveler and didn't even argue with the TSA agents on the 1st trip; he seemed to really enjoy the road trip, and made sure he rode shotgun at every opportunity. 

 

Soren gave Kris his phone to listen to music while he soaked up some sun.

Kris was singing along with Elvis and earned himself a sunburn, but never complained.

With Mitchell before Mitchell's  baptism

Aubree and Kris meeting Tanja & Brad's back door neighbors

More sunshine, waiting for WAFFLES!

Kris: Oh, put that camera away!

Me: (snap, snap, snap) OK

(But he LOVES to look at this blog and see his pictures, so I don't really, I just get sneakier.)

Putting in his two cents worth

Kris waited patiently for me to share Jill that day.

And he never complains when I take pictures of him holding the babies!

Shopping Trip

When Ayrel & Ben were in town Ben was kind enough to help Kris pick out a new pair of much-needed shoes:

Several days later as we were getting ready to go somewhere I asked Kris if he would like to wear his new shoes.

Kris:  Nah. Not my style. Too (mumble-jumble-something-or-another). My shoes are fine.

Me: Well, maybe in a month or two then.

Most Sundays while we are at church Kris empties all the trash cans in the house, Isn't that so sweet??! so I usually leave the kitchen trash for him.  But because we were having company for dinner and it was pretty full (and smelly) I took it out one Sunday morning. When I opened the lid on the outdoor container I found sitting on top of everything Kris's new shoes! I'm sure there was an audible gasp. And then fits of laughter. And then the realization that if I had not taken out the trash that morning I would have never figured out what had happened to his shoes....the empty box was still in his room. 

A "thumbs down" after all - but thank you, Ben!

I am happy to report, though, that last Saturday we went to Wally's World for our (almost) weekly shopping trip - he happily picked out 2 new pairs of pants, a 6-pack of underwear, and some soft fleece-lined moccasins ( for going out to the mailbox). And a wrestling magazine. And a bag of York Peppermint Patties. Oh, and of course, a case of Dr Pepper. It was a good shopping trip for him,  and he has been exceedingly content ever since.  Maybe one day we will find some new shoes that fit his style....

What Goes Up....

Monday morning was a perfect day to head up Little Cottonwood Canyon for a hike. Kris was happy to jump in the front seat of the van to keep Brei company while Keven and I entertained the kids in the back. We met up with Soren and Rachele and their crew, and off we went!

After crossing the bridge Kris joined in and threw rocks into the stream with everyone else. I remember watching him do that with dad when he was little!

We hiked up the mountain about a mile

and stopped to throw some more rocks into the stream.

He enjoyed sitting in the sun while the rest of us relished the coolness of the shade from the aspens and firs. It was a lovely hike, and we shared some good memories of all the time dad and mom spent on trails, and how much they loved the mountains as we hiked back down the mountain.

That afternoon we headed to the airport, and Kris spent the rest of the day and much of the evening walking through airport corridors with nary a complaint. What a trooper!

Baby Pro

 

 Proof that once in a while Kris will let Avery's dad and mom hold her:

 

Just for Fun

Jackson Skyping with Tanja & Brad - pretty hysterical

Oh, look who's holding Avery!

Meeting Miss Avery Joy

Early this morning - way before it was bright - Kris and I left El Paso for Cleveland. How fortunate that we were able to make both flights non-revving without a hitch, and we landed in Cleveland by 2:30pm. Easy breezy!

Kris is more than content to hold Avery, feed Avery, talk to Avery, and nap with Avery. I think she adores her Uncle Kris already!

He was pretty happy to see Tofi & Jackson too!

Breaking News

Hugh Hefner is retiring and Kris will be taking over his job. At least that is what he told Ben this morning and our Home Teacher tonight. He also mentioned it to the check-out clerk at the dollar store who may or may not have understood the significance of the announcement.

46 Years to Celebrate

Dinner is Served:



Carino's for an Italian dinner with Scott & Mary Louise



A cute bucket of cookies arrived first thing in the morning from Kelly & Pam

Lots of birthday wishes from nieces and nephews came Kris's way

Time to rip into things



Happy to have cheesecake at the end of the celebrations!

Turn Up the Heat!

This evening I asked Kris if he would like to come with us to church tomorrow for Easter.
His response: "No way. I'm going someplace warmer. It's always hot down there."

I think he may have been cold because today we were able to get the 2nd air conditioning unit running - the one that pumps air into the upstairs bedrooms. We may need to block the vent into his room!