Trek Aug 3-6 2011

We were called to be a Pa & Ma for our Stake Youth Confrence "Trek"  We were so excited when they called us to go with the youth.  It has been a long journey of planning and preparing.  We werent given our families until we got up there so we had no idea who we would be with.  We prepared ourselves by walking a lot before we went so we would be ready physically.  It was planned that we would walk 12 miles on the first day and 5 on the second and 10 on the third.   Well they misjudged and we ended up walking over 33 miles.  It was so worth it!!  The spirit was so strong and our family was Awesome!!! We started out with 4 girls and 4 boys.  We had one girl that had to go home the first day due to Anxiety.  So we ended up with 7.  These seven youth did not complain one time about anything.  They walked with blisters and aching mucsles and never did you hear a word.  Michael also hurt his knee on the first day but he continued to walk all 33 miles with the help of an ace bandage and ibuprofen.  We are so grateful for this wonderful experience.  We would for sure go again but after our muscles have healed!!!

Photo Scavenger Hunt...July 16, 2011

We were invited by our friends the Stevensons to come and join their families Photo Scavenger Hunt.  We had some other friends the Summers join us. We had so much fun.  We split up and did the Husbands against the Wifes.  It was a blast!!  We had a whole list of things that we could do and they each had different points.  The one that had the most points at the end wins.  I think there were about 12 teams.  We of course didnt win the Scavenger Hunt but the Husbands actually beat us Wifes by 10 points...of course they are still rubbing it in!!  Here are a few pictures the bad part is we only have the Wifes pictures but you can see how much fun we had....

                                  
                                          

         
                                                             
                                              

               
                                                                                                      

                                                                

                                                    

Rainbows

As a family we love to watch for Rainbows after it rains.  We love to look all over the sky and see if we can find one.  On this Sunday afternoon it had been raining really hard and we looked out the front window and there was this huge rainbow right in front of our house.

It was so vivid and bright colored that we sat on the porch and soaked it all in.

The clouds were so amazing also.

Summer Fun...One day in June!!

We have had kind of a crazy summer this year we have been so busy trying to plan Scout Camp for Michael and trying to get ready for Trek.  So the kids found ways to play outside and have fun.  On this particular day we got out the Lightning McQueen Waterslide and had some friends over.  Thank you Jake and Zoe for coming and playing it was lots of fun!!!

Jex's Birthday Party...June 17, 2011

We had a little Birthday Party for Jex.  It was just in our backyard and we had family and a few friends come to celebrate with us...here are a few pics from the Party!! 

Happy Birthday Jex!!

Jex I can't believe you are six years old today.  I remember the day you were born it was such a special day.  We were so excited to get to finally see you.  Garrett and Alex were so excited to finally have another brother. 

Jex you have such a sweet spirit.  We are so glad that you are part of our Family.  We all can agree that we love your little laugh.  You bring such joy to both your Dad and I. 

You have grown up so much this past year.  You are a good student and love to learn new things.  You have truely blossomed this year.  I can't believe that you will be in first grade next year, what am I going to do without you home with me..I will be lonely!!

You have changed our lifes and hearts forever.  We love you so much and we hope you have a Happy Birthday!! 

Love You Monkey!!

Mom & Dad

Our Annual Egg-stravaganza!!

Every year since I was little we have had this huge Easter Egg hunt at my Uncle Jeff's house.  We all get together and have lunch and then the dads go out and hide all the stuff.  Every family that comes has to bring 4 dozen items to hide.  We always have way more than that so the kids have so much.  Our kids look forward to it each year.  This year since the weather wasnt the best we had the lunch at the church then went to there house to hunt.  I always say I am going to take pictures of all the stuff and I forget the camera..well not this year!!