Yard almost done 8/2012 FINALLY

This is how we do yard work

Hallee enjoying her self while Ben and Dennis planted grass seed in the planter strip.

Our rock wall and our seed that has been planted.  So happy about how the rock wall turned out.

A big thank you for all the strong men that showed up to move our concrete pavers.  They saved me a huge back ach.  I really love how the pavers turned out.  Ben leveling all the pavers.

Ben taking a needed break, while Hallee on the other hand is very much enjoying herself.

Jess trying to keep the kids entertained so she can help Ben.  Did someone say Pool Time!

Amon wanting to play  in the dirt instead.

Hallee also playing in the dirt.

Picnic Time

oh Hallee 

Summer Random

Bath Time

Amon  always has something in his month

Hallee always is smiling

Love this Amon adores his big sister

Both my kids are so happy

Hallee's summer dance recital

Hip hop Dance Class

Amon hiding food in his pants for latter

Hallee keeping Amon entertained while shopping

Amon on his bike

Youth conference 2012

Ben and I were in charge of our wards youth conference. We went to Joe's Valley-its about 40 minutes past price. Very pretty place lots of green and a beautiful lake. We have been planning this for three months with the youth committee, and finally all that planning came into action.  I was STRESSES out to learn that:

#1- there is not electricity

#2- or running water at this cabin 

#3- and I was in a tent.  

#4-to top it all off Ben couldn't miss work Thursday, 

#5- so I would have to be in charge and have to talk in front of people an entire day all by myself. 

#6- I had to pull a trailer (I told them I would only pull a trailer as long as I didn't have to back it up)-

So yes, I did make other leaders back up the trailer for me on two separate occasions.  

#7- We got a little lost, twice actually.

 #8- Our morning speaker pulled a no show. baaah. 

#9- They did get me a cooking committee buy only, 2 weeks before, so I was stressing out about the food for 3 months; but that did relived a little bit of stress.

In summary: Pretty much I ran around for 2 days straight. It was lots of FUN but so nice to have over. The youth were a lot of fun.  I believe it turned out to be a big success.

The youth at the Castle Dale Pageant.

After the pageant we didn't get back to the cabin until midnight then the youth stayed up playing truth or dare. Then that morning we woke them up at 6AM for a morning hike. Some of the youth maybe didn't like me much......until doughnuts and hot chocolate showed up. Ben giving our sunrise speech. Ben is amazing.

Chilling in the shade while boating at the lake

The youth are amazing! It was a nice little break, but I missed my kiddos terribly.  Thanks Mommy and Daddy and Mac for watching my kids.

Summer in the Pool

Pretty much this sums up our entire summer. Pool, splash pads, boating, Hallee's dance class, Amon's naps, and trips-Lake Powell & St. George.

Hallee and Amon in our kid pool

Hallee posing under the tree

Amon had to be done in the water he was shivering; I don't know how it was 95 degrees outside.

Hallee being my little water bug.

Playing in the water while being out of the water

This says it all!