There is nothing better than mini-vacations...especially when you find SUN!

That's right, we were all up in arms with the rain, clouds, wind, snow and nothing fun to do...so what did we do? We decided to hop in the car and head down to St. George to 80 degrees of warmth, SUN and swimming. Seriously, this kid couldn't have been happier about the little mini vacation. I really keep asking myself why I live where I do? Because seriously, we are happier in the SUN and with a pool nearby!

Caleb's new favorite scooter! He wouldn't share with anyone! Good thing he has birthday coming up in a few weeks...I learned two new great summer toys for him!

Thanks to ALL my sisters wanting the same exact FUN holiday weekend we headed down to where we all have connections to stay with people. We lucked out having so many swimming options. But thankfully my sisters family neighbors had this great pool that they welcomed all 8 adults and 20 kids to come over and go swimming! It was AWESOME! The best part was they lived right next door so all the little babies could take great naps while we were over the fence swimming. It was so MUCH fun!!Ice cream poolside is the best way to enjoy them!

Jake is totally proud of his Spiderman floaties he found!

There really is nothing better than cousins having fun together! This morning we played very competitive games of steal the flag and kick soccer before our afternoon filled with sunshine. After our last day of sunshine we had to pile back in the car to return home to our daddy! Jared was gone in Elko, NV once again for work for the full week so we were VERY excited to be home with him again. Thanks to all for such a great mini-vacation!!!

(Sadly, my shoulders are totally sunburned...since when does 30 SPF sunscreen not work for me?? Unreal, I feel like a teenager all over again in so much pain! ahhhhhh)

What kind of faces do your kids make?

So, have you ever kept your eyes open to watch your kids pray? Well, I must admit that I have before and this time I couldn't resist taking pictures of these little boy faces. This was the same night while we were watching the twins. What great moments we have of these cousins! The "boys" had no idea I was taking pictures during the prayer!

Jacob, Sawyer and Logan

Really, I was hiding the camera they had no idea I was taking pictures. They are so funny!

Here is a little video for your pure entertainment! Seriously, it was SO funny to watch them pray. I'm just impressed they can keep there little bodies kneeling! Now, Jared did know that I was recording...hence the silly things he was having the boys say! So cute...ENJOY!

Triple Trouble!

Bring on co-op once again! Jared and I were able to watch the twins on Saturday night while Ange & Grady got a date! Let's just say that THREE two year old boys needed a bath after a very dirty night!

They thought they were SO funny screaming at each other!

Logan, Sawyer and Jacob.

Gone Camping!

First Camping trip to the Spruces, Big Cottonwood Canyon

I think I must have been crazy to go on a camping trip with a 6 week old little guy. But then again I think it was completely worth it! Because the first night was FREEZING cold this little snuggle bug got to sleep with me in my sleeping bag. Funny, I know. But then I did it again the next night because I was worried he would stay warm.

The BOYS doing what they do best, getting wet, muddy and throwing rocks!

The gang who hiked Donut Falls...Conner and Todd did too, but they hiked to the top and were behind us!

This is how Jake hiked the mountain!

The cute girly cousins. I was totally impressed because Alayna actually hiked the whole by her self. This is not her usual self. She prefers to be carried, but she was having so much fun with her cute cousins! As I look at these beautiful girls I am thankful Alayna has them in her life because she may not get a little sister close in age to her but she does have the two best girl cousins ever!

Jake LOVING the roasting "smarsh-mellow" thing!

Hanging by the fire...This was the first night when I dared to come with out my hubby. Yes, I came with my mom for extra hand help. I love this picture because you can see my three kids, Jake on my lap, the Alayna and Caleb in his carseat! That's funny!

Donut Falls - The grumpy face from Jake is because he was not wanting to smile one more time. Not to mention he fell and he cut his lip! Poor kid.

Thanks to the entire family who helped this new mom of three, keep making memories for my little kids. Alayna LOVED her time camping. She was so sad to come home!

Announcing....a new baby!!

A new baby...Angela gave birth to a beautiful baby boy on May 9th! He is such a chunk...weighing in at 8 lbs 5 oz and 21" long. What a cute kid.

Baby Everett

One proud Aunt...I'm loving this little tiny baby thing!

The big twin brothers meeting their new baby brother Everett for the first time. Welcome to the world little baby, we are glad you finally decided to join us.