Lauren turns 7

My baby turned 7 in July. Where has the time gone? Lauren had her friends and cousins come over to our house and play water games. Our neighbor had a bouncy house that they brought over for the party as well. So we had slip n slide, water balloons, a fishing pond (which was the hit of the party) and some beautiful cupcakes!!!

Lauren loves her friends and cousins. She is little miss social butterfly. Lauren has such a beautiful smile and always wants to give hugs. It's hard at times to remember that she is only 7 because she acts like she is 18. She is the sweetest girl when she wants to be. I am so proud of her and all the she has over come in just her little 7 years of life. She is such a strong girl and yet so caring of everyone and their needs. I'm grateful that she is apart of our family and we love her so much!!

Happy Birthday little L!

Brianhead

We went to the cabin and had the best time. It was so beautiful up there. It was nice and cool and the flowers were beautiful. Lauren and I LOVED the Yellow flowers. They were so pretty. The kids had fun on the 4 wheelers, taking wheel barrow rides, and just playing with their cousins. I love going up there because there are so many memories we made when we were younger. Of course it wouldn't be the cabin without card games and Yes my Grandma and I beat Chad and Melisa the Hand and foot superstars! Whahoo way to go us :) I'm so grateful to my Grandpa and dad for all the time they put into that cabin. We have braved the cold, the outhouse, no running water. But it has all been worth it. Thanks Grandma for making a place where family can come together and play. I love you.

Kate could live on this 4wheeler!

I just love this girl!! She is so sweet and you just want to smile with her

The beautiful flowers

Grandpa and Ashley

Gabe and Kate being so cute

Lauren with her butler Kevie

Jake going for a spin

Angie in town part 3

What would a visit to Utah be without going to LAGOON?? We braved the hot sun and headed out to Lagoon. We were there to open the doors and stayed until they shut all the rides off. We played lots of games, ate so good ole Lagoon food, and rode alllllll the rides. I am officialy old. I had to sit out on a lot of them this year. It was lots of fun and the kids loved every minute of it.

Braving the water rides

Oh look all dry

A little photo shoot before we head on down the river.

Keep the picture DRY Angie!!

Getting a little steamy

She looks terrified!!!

And the end results

Melisa and Chad wanted to take a ride down the river with Ashley, so I stayed back with Kate and took picutres.

Get ready for it......

Perfect!

And Perfect AGAIN.... Clearly Melisa didn't want to get wet!

A little bumber cars

The good ole white roller coaster.

Going up the hill

Lauren and Sidney in the front row

And down we go!!!

Nothing like being shot straight up in the air

and take off!

Love the Jet Star 2, still my favorite

It was so much fun to have Angie and her family here. We had so much fun together and loved the non stop action adventures. Thank you so much for driving all the way up here to spend 2 weeks with us. We love you guys.!

Angie in town part 2

While Angie was here she wanted all the family to get together so we had a little BBQ at my parents house. It was bring your own dinner and we would provide drinks and dessert. It was fun to see our cousins, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins kids. Once again so much fun to see how much everyone has grown. Some of my cousins my mom used to babysit when they were first born and we would help her out and play with them, I can't believe that they are 17, 16, 14! Holy cow where does the time go. The kids had so much fun playing games, blowing bubbles and of course the water fight. Fun Times

The happy hosts Ma and Pa

Melisa and Chad
My Aunt Laurie, Uncle Dennis, Taylor (aka Tater tot) and Darling Jessica. These are two of the kids my mom used to babysit, they were the cutest little kids. We called Taylor Tater Tot because he was as round as one:) Clearly he has slimmed right down.

Grandma Roberds and My Uncle Wayne and Aunt Linda, my cousin Amy, Cousin Emily (doesn't she look so cute pregnant:) with her husband Darrin and their kids.

Whitney and Hailey. Whitney was another one my mom watched and it is so fun to see how grown up they are.

My aunts Evie and Patty. I love these guys. They are too funny.

Jake with his cousin Riley

Melisa enjoying her corn

Emm and I

My cousins cute boy.

And their other cute boy. He LOVES the camera

Emma and Kenzie

My cute little niece Kenna


Cute little Kaylee

Gabe and his cousin Nick

Lauren and Ashley

Cute chubbers Brody

SISTERS

It was time to blow bubbles, the little ones loved this

Playing a little red rover....

Emma with the Brody watchng the kids play

And a water fight.