fishing anyone?

There are 2 more May activities that I wanted to get up on my blog. The first is fishing. Matt and I have been in charge of the planning of the "Buttars family activities" this year, and for the first one we decide to take everyone fishing. Mainly because all the in-laws (Matt, Chris, and Scott) love to fish, and second our kids saved up their money and all wanted to by fishing poles with their money so they now needed to go fishing. We decide to go to Maple Lake, up past Payson. It was very fun, even though none of the kids caught anything. Zack probably loved it the best of the kids, but all had a great time. Matt, Chris, and Sarah (Jared's girlfriend) were the only ones to catch a fish. Here are some pics:

Sara and her barbie fishing pole!A group pictureMatt and Curtis holding the fish, it wasn't very bigOur strong guys, Blake, Zack, and Curty

(I told them to show me their muscles. Alli and Chris you need to teach Blake how to do that;)Chris was right there to help the kids, but did most of the fishing himself. (Of course he had to fish with Blake's pole.)I missed getting the picture of all the girls so these 2 will have to represent all of us.I saved one of the cutest pictures for last! Baby Ty sat in his stroller most of the time and was content, but you could tell he sometimes just wants to be older and do everything else the other kids are doing. He is a doll and we love him to death!

We missed Scott who had to work, however everyone else came! Even the padres were good sports and came up and sat in chairs and commentated!

I must add that Matt took the boys later this month with some of his family (Sara and I stayed home) up to Strawberry to fish and Zack was the only one to catch a fish. 18 inches!! Zack really did catch it all by himself, of course Matt was by his side telling him what to do. Matt was a bit busy helping him to take a picture, Laura however stepped right in for him though! (a surprise to anyone?) Unfortunately I have yet to get it off her camera, so you can imagine the fish as big as you'd like!

curtis, curtis, curtis

A month ago we celebrated Curtis' 3rd birthday! He has done nothing but bring us joy and laughter in the past 3 years! I honestly can't imagine life with out this sweet thing! He is the most gracious little boy, thanking me constantly for the things that I do, and telling me that he loves me and that I make him happy. He is rarely in a bad mood, and loves to laugh and tease. He reminds me alot of my Grandpa Richins...quick to smile and quick to joke! Although I see my Dad's teasing nature in him as well. He is easy to please, especially when it comes to food! He LOVES to sing, and catches on to lyrics very quickly! He loves playing with Sara and Zack, and yet can entertain himself for hours. His latest saying is...."actually, i change my mind." Here are a few pics, of my favorite "curty" faces! This child can put a smile on your face in an intance!

We celebrated his birthday with the wirth's at home and then with the buttars the next day fishing. Here are a few of those pic's:

I ended up video taping most of his birthday at home this is the only picture I ended up taking.

Here is his pirate cake, made by his aunt HeatherHe loved this cake so much and talked about it for days!

He would get so excited when he received his gifts!

We love you Curtis! Happy Birthday!

***More fishing pictures to come!