Eli's 2nd Birthday!

Last Sunday we had Mom, Brett and Papa over for dinner and a celebration for Eli turning 2! He LOVED all his presents and had a great time eating his cake and playing with his tools and lawn mower.
We love you Eli and are so glad you are a part of our family. My sweet boy!

 

 

 

 

AZ Trip

We had the opportunity to visit friends and family during the hottest week of the year in AZ -- great timing huh? We visited frineds in Tucson and family in Mesa, and all we did was swim! Eli was my little dare devil of course and he made me VERY nervous. We enjoyed our time there but are glad to be back in cooler weather :)

 

 

 

 

July 24th

We attended the July 24th Parade in Spanish Fork and the kids had a ball! The kids collected tons of candy and loved seeing all the floats.

 

They've got their baggies, ready to collect the candy!

 

Go SPHS Cheerleaders!

 

What would a Spanish Fork parade be with without the tractors?

 

Jordanelle Reseviour

 

The Bevan's Cabin

We got the invite from the Bevan's to hang with them at their cabin for a few days and do some four wheelin'! We also made s'mores around the fire pit, went fishing in the river and shot BB guns -- and who can forget the yummy food! Thanks to the Bevan's for helping us make great memories for our kids.

 

Chandler with Kyle

 

Sierra, Eli, David and Kayla

 

Safety first! Eli LOVED the 4 wheeler's and always wanted to be on one.

 

The aftermath of a ride without kids -- NASTY!

Her 1st sleepover

After the birthday festivities ended, Sierra had her cousin Kate sleepover, and they had a ball! They watched "Tinkerbell" before they went to bed and then when they woke up, they played for 3 solid hours with all her new toys. It has just been since Kate has been visiting this summer that Sierra and Kate have enjoyed each others company. I know they will be close cousins from here on out :)

 

 

Sierra is 6!

Holy Cow, Sierra turned six, where did the time go! I can't believe she is going to be in first grade this year too! On July 7th, we went to the pool for a couple of hours with our neighbors, and then David took Chandler and Sierra to see "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinasaurs", while I made cupcakes and let Eli nap. After dinner Nana and the Wudel's came over for cake and presents. She had a wonderful day, and loved ALL her presents.

 

 

 

 

Sierra is such a sweet little girl and is such a good friend and daughter. I'm so glad I was blessed with her in my life, and I'm sure her dad would agree. Love you Sierra!

Best 4th of July EVER!

Talk about a great 4th, David and I both had church responsibilities in the morning that prevented us from going to the parade, but we got over to mom's for Brunch around noon and had breakfast casserole and fruit -- a tradition that is holding strong! Then we came home and began preparing for the events of the evening.
David cooked ribs and shredded pork for sandwhiches, neighbor's from every direction came and of course my family. Mom, Corinne and Johny, Brandon and Ashley, Fred and Nicea, Abby and Jeff and all the kids. We had a slew of food including baked beans, potato salad and homemade icecream! And then when it started to get dark the fireworks were unleashed, to say the least.
David, Brandon and Kyle got out the torches and started the fireworks show that included a few illegals (which we didn't bye), and the show went for 1 1/2 hours. It was awesome and the kids loved it (the adults too!).
I apologize for the lack of pictures.

 

Happy kids!

 

Protecting the ear drums.

 

Could she be any more beautiful?

The power of Nacho

 

I was speachless when I came into my room and this is what I saw. That's right folks, all 3 of my kids watching a movie together. And not just any movie, "Nacho Libre". Chandler is a big fan of Jack Black and Eli will only sit and watch T.V. if it's NOT a cartoon. Who new?

Happy 4th !!!!!!

FREEDOM!

Fire Burning

The kids and I love this new song, by Sean Kingston.

Aquarium

Yesterday we headed up to Sandy to visit the aquarium up there and the kids loved it. I was not that impressed, it's no Sea World that's for sure. They saw a live octopus and touched stingrays and sea urchins. I recommend doing it once -- but that's it.

 

Baseball Season

 

Chandler has been playing baseball for almost 6 weeks now and he is awesome! We have so enjoyed watching him play. He's had a few double plays and homeruns and can catch almost anything. Go Whitesox!

Yay for the sun!

We FINALLY are getting some summer weather, so we headed to the Spanish Fork Pool to start our tans. I would have pictures of Chandler and Sierra, but they were to busy playing on the big slide. We also saw Kourtney (Cameron's girlfriend) who is a lifeguard there. My kids are anxious to get back and play in the water!

 

Eli and our neighbor Erika

 

Eli eating fruit snacks

Happy Birthday to ME

David flew me to Seattle (2 weeks ago) so that I could visit my sister and then he and the kids surprised me with a camera, which I needed desperately! I got a Pedicure from my brothers and sisters, money from my dad and in-laws and LOTS of earings from my mom. Thanks everyone for making my day extra special.