Braden's first day of Kindergarten

What a cute little Kindergartner.

Braden in front of the School.

Walking into class.

Braden in front of his classroom door.

Leaving his first day of school. He loved every min. of it.

Another crazy weekend!

A old friend from Denver came into town, and we went out to lunch to catch up. I had to take Christin to Cafe Rio a Utah favorite.

My sister-in-law Kandi and her girls came and stayed with us we love every min. of it.

I ran a 5K for my BFF's daughter Kyra. Good thing I would do anything for Kim, and Kyra because man am I out of shape, I need to get back to the gym. It was good for me, even though it rained during the race.

So we had a ward party and I had to use the sumo suits they had there it was awesome. Thanks Karena for sumo match.

Camping with the Fawcett Family

So we went camping at Downata Hot Springs in Idaho. Our friends the Fawcetts never go camping because Brad hates it, so we went somewhere low key. Little does he know that I'm going to make him go every year now.


We had to stay up late and play cards.

No camping is really camping without smores.

Braden was so cute he was just watching the fire and fell asleep.

Alex, Kim, and Brock enjoying the night under the stars.

Brock was a crazy kid in the pool. He is such a dare devil.

Braden was enjoying jumping in and swimming.

Kyra, Kim, and Brad enjoying the warm hot springs pool.

Brock and Kyra

Braden was doing so good at swimming to us from far away.

Brock and Braden enjoying the kid slide.

The next day we packed up and headed home.

We loved our time camping with the Fawcett's. Until next year.

24th of July

We went to the Bountiful parade with our friends the Fawcett family.


Kyra and Brock

A lot of the Fawcett's cousin's were there too. My boys had fun with all of them.

How cute are my sweet boys, I love them to pieces.

Brock showing pride for his country.

So the kids loved the clown noses they got as a prize.

They loved watching to parade and had a hard time staying out of the street.

They loved all the candy and prizes that was being thrown at them.

After the parade we went to the Fawcett's grandparents house for desert and fireworks.

By the end of the night we were all tired and Brock couldn't wait until we got home for some sleep.

Young Family Reunion

We went to my Aunt and Uncle's cabin in the Tetons. I don't know why but I only took pictures at the reunion of the elk ride we went on.


We went to an Elk farm, and rode in a wagon pulled by horses my city slicker boys loved every minute of it.

The Elk's antlers are very soft they are velvet, later in the year they harden.

Braden and Brock loved touching and looking at all the Elk.

Braden and I were able to ride up front with the driver.

This was our wagon full. We are in the back. They had to take three wagon's to get all of us.

Our trip to Washington!

A day at the beach

Sorry it's been a while since I've posted, but this really long post should make up for it. We had so much fun on our trip to visit family in Washington. We did a lot of fun things while we were there, and now the kids are sad to be home.

We went swimming at a beach, and Brock was having so much fun, and looking good while doing it.

Braden and Maddi had a lot of fun playing with there uncle's in the water.

Brock and I spent most of our time that day building this sand mountain. We did it close to the waves so it would keep getting washed away. It made it a little more fun to keep rebuilding it.

Brotherly love, don't they look so cute in there matching white swimming suits.

Seattle Center

The kids, all 5 of them had so much fun running through the water.

Pikes Place Market

So we had to visit the fish market that is famous for throwing fish across the market.

Iver's

We also had to eat at Iver's while we were in down town Seattle.

You can't go to Iver's without feeding the bids your leftover Fry's.

It is crazy how they will just come grab the Fry's right out of your hands.

Chucky Cheese

Brock and Grandma going for a ride.

Brock wasn't sure about getting close to chucky.

Braden and Brock enjoyed all the rides and games, and didn't want to leave.

Bounce it up

The kids had a lot of fun, but I think Kandi and I had a little more fun. We went crazy playing on everything.

Braden was pretending to be a rock climber, and he did a really good job. He attached all the ropes and did everything, then started climbing.

You can't go without a good marshmallow roast.

4th of July

We went to the ward breakfast and had some yummy food, then the boys played some football.


Braden really wanted to play with the big boys. Maybe in a few years.


They played a good game. Then it was off to the lake for some boating.

So we had tube wars, and it was awesome. I don't know how it worked out that I had a tube war with my father-in-law but it did, and I was scared because I knew there would be no Mersey, so I was kicking him and trying to get away. However he dumped me a few times.

Dan and Carson were tube buddies, and they were a good match and fun to watch.

Brock had a nice ride with grandpa.

Braden and Maddi on the tubes with there dad's.

Looking good boys.

After boating and dinner we went to watch fireworks. What a fun way to watch on top of the car.

Mariners Game

We went to a Mariners game and the boys, Dan,and I loved it.