Memorial Day Weekend!

We had a great weekend up North with our family. There was so much going on we figured we were due for a visit. First my Dad was leaving for a month long trip to Argentina and Paraguay. If you want to follow their blog it is http://www.utahgse2010.blogspot.com/ . We spent all Firday night helping him get ready and I mean until 3am. And thanks Rich for coming without hesitation to help him until 2am with his computer problems. However we managed to get him all packed and ready for take off before he had to leave the next day at 10am. I know this trip is going to be one that will change mom and dad's lives forever because of the great things he will be doing. GO DAD!!!!

This is a picture of Dad with his team and the team from Argentina/Paraguay

And then it was Ben's 30th Birthday!!! We could not miss that. We had planned a family party for Friday night before Dad left and had some birthday dinner but we also had a little suprise planning going on for Sunday night too. Lindsey took Ben away from the house and while they were away we prepared to have a party. Ben does not like parties very much so we knew that if we planned a party with him knowing he would not come but if he did not know he would have no choice. It was fun and turned out great!!! Ben Happy Birthday and many more too you old man!!

I made homemade ice cream for dessert and so he blew 3 candles out for 30 years

Suprise!!!!

Ben opening his gifts with a little help

The kids loved the chocolate fountain

Chase loved his chocolate covered goodies!