SLIP N SLIDE

We were trying to cool off in this hot hot weather.... doing a little slip n slide fun!

Summer Time

This time of year means lots of family comes in town. First we had Kevin's Sister -in - law come up from Arizona. They have 5 kids that are just darling. We were able to get all the cousins together on Jeffery's side which was so much fun. We started at the park were the boys played basketball.

The girls swung on the swings and took care of the little ones.

We had lunch and then packed up to head over to the swimming pool. Where there was non stop action for 5 hours!! We wore them right out, lots got burnt, played on floaties, threw the younger ones around, and dove for rings. It was such a good time and the kids loved playing with each other.

We were sad to not be able to spend more time with them as we were leaving for Lake Powell the next day, but it was really good to see them. We love and miss you guys!

SAND DUNES

Oh how we love the Sand Dunes. We went in June with some of our friends and their kids. It was a lot fun to see the kids ride and to see them learn how to drive in the sand! It was a little warm.... we were sweating to death. Everyone had a friend to play with which was great. The kids rode non stop. Kevin and Chad were busy starting 4wheelers, helping Gabe with the Motorcycle, adding gas, changing tires... it's not really a vacation for them. But they enjoy seeing the kids ride. Gabe did really well again. He is getting better and better on his motorcycle and especially in the sand . We need to get the girls a different 4Wheeler to ride in the sand for the bowles. Emma is ready for a better 4wheeler she told me this time. HA HA. Well start saving your pennies. It was a lot of fun to be there with good friends. Thanks Chad and Jackie for helping and being our live entertainment!

Emma with her good friend Madi

The crew getting ready for a ride

Gabe and his cousin Josh. We were so happy he could come with us! Poor Gabe is usually stuck with all the girls. But he had a great time catching lizards and riding with Josh.

Emma trying out the Motorcycle in the sand.

Lauren whooping it up in the sand

Kevin fixing the bikes so we can ride... Thanks honey

Lauren waiting to ride.

Taylor getting her hair fixed in the morning.... her face is the best!
Emma being silly

Memorial Weekend Camping out West

For Memorial Weekend we went Camping with Kevin's Brother Tyler and his wife April, out at Vernon Reservoir. It was packed so we found our out of the way camp ground. The kids loved it. Lots of 4wheeling and Gabe got to build a fort.

After he got it all built he moved a rock and this is what he found........

A RATTLESNAKE! Hello! So we had to stay out of the rock pile for the rest of the weekend.

Emma and Lauren found a new place to sit for the weekend.

We shot BB guns

and rode and rode and rode the 4wheelers and motorcycles.

The kids love to ride. April and Tyler were kind enough to help out with the daily rides and even let the kids drive their 4 wheelers. Clearly we need to get one more 4wheeler so they all have their own.... ahhh one day. It was cold for a little while but it finally warmed up the last day! But it still was a lot of fun.

We went on a drive the last day and the kids got to drive the 4runner in low gear... :) The kids love it when Kevin drives all crazy on the dirt roads and they always yell go faster over the bumps Kevie! It was a lot of fun and the kids loved having Tyler and April with us.... Kevin and I did too. Love being with family and watching the kids faces light up when they have so much fun.

SISTERS

Melisa and I both needed a break from it all and decided to head on down to visit Angie in Arizona for some good laughs. There is just something about being with your sisters that makes life so much better. We of course laughed non stop, gave each other much needed encouragement, shopped and shopped some more.
It was also fun to hang out with Riley. I can't believe how grown up she is. It was fun to go with just her and find out more about her. I now know she LOVES books and doesn't like Target clothes (she actually cares what she wears, my girls aren't to that age yet) She likes to have her fingernails painted and that she laughs non stop. She gave a talk in church while we were there and it was so sweet to hear her testimony. She is an amazing girl and I am just so proud of her.
I am grateful for my sisters for the love we have for each other and good times we have. Never a dull moment! Thanks Angie for letting us stay there and I can't wait to see you again this Summer!

Emma turns 10

I remember being pregnant with Emma like it was yesterday. I swelled up like some huge balloon. My feet swelled up to the point my shoes barley fit and she is the one to blame for my 2 stretch marks :( My doctor believes a woman should not suffer during child birth so since she measured 40 weeks even though I was only 38 they went ahead and induced me...Thank goodness! They were going to do it on my Bday but I said is there any way we can do it the next day so she can have her own day? They said that they could do that and it was set for 6:00 am Tuesday April 18Th. I showed up bright and early that sunny morning so happy to be having a little girl. I already knew her name was Emma. Figured that out about 5 months along. Heard the name somewhere and I loved it, it just stuck with me. I of course had purchased everything in the world that was pink and was so happy for this day. I had her that after noon at 2:39 pm she weighed 8 pds 9 oz 21 inch long. Good thing we didn't wait any longer. My goodness! Emma was the best baby. She loved to eat and sleep. I think she was sleeping through the night at about 4 weeks old. This little butterball was the happiest baby.
Fast forward 10 years and she had grown in to a sweet girl. I am so proud of her. She loves to be the center of attention. She loves to perform. She loves Miley Cyrus. She loves Justice for girls. She loves the color Pink. She loves being with her mother :) She loves having a lot of friends. She loves her school teacher (which is really is super great I love her too) She loves all kinds of food. She loves to collect Webkinz. She loves boating. She loves riding motorcycles or 4wheelers. She loves camping. She loves being the big sister to Gabe and Lauren, and she wishes she saw her older brother Jacob more. She has the biggest heart and loves taking care of little kids. She is going to be the best babysitter! I'm counting down the days. Happy Birthday Emma we love you!

We went to Boondocks for her party and it was a blast! Pizza, Go Karts, Miniature Golfing, Laser Tag and playing games. Her best of friends came and she had a blast. She got a lot of great gifts from Justice (imagine that) and got a new cell phone. She was so surprised and the phone has not left her side since. Here is a few pictures from the night.