Swimming Lessons 2008

Cole and Ellie both got to do swimming lessons this year. Cole usually freaks out about them and so I was terrified of him being the same way this year and then scarring Ellie and her not wanting to do them either. But guess what! He did so, so, so good! I was so proud of him. He just got right in every day and did just what his teacher told him to do (even if I was watching!). Ellie did really good too. Everyday she would go with her teacher, and she loved every minute of it. Here are a few pictures of swimming lessons this year.

Ellie and her goofy goggles that she insisted on wearing!

Cole, Taylor, and Savana learning a swim technique

Cute Cole and Ellie after swimming lessons are done!

4th of July!

watching the fireworks

Cole & Ellie holding their sparklers

Easton & Cole racing

spraying water weenies

watching the parade

This year for the 4th of July we went to Fredonia and Kanab and spent it with my family. That morning we went to the parade and the kids got a ton of candy! After that we went and played at the park where the kids got their water weenies. Afterwards we went swimming at the local pool and then we had a BBQ at Carson's Aunts and Uncles house. Then we were off to the park to light of some sparklers and watch the fireworks. It was a tiring but fun day.

The next day we went to Carson's Grandma Violet's 103 birthday party! She is such a sweet and caring person. For Christmas last year she made every girl in the family a crocheted scarf. She is an amazing person and she has accomplished a lot in her life. Here is a big family picture with everyone that was at the party.

Hunt Family Reunion

The end of June we had our annual Hunt family reunion. It was on the Kaibab this year (by the Grand Canyon). It's always so much fun seeing all of my family. I have 11 sets of aunts and uncles on that side, and I'm not sure how many first cousins. I think it's somewhere in the 50's. There are a lot of us so this is usually our only chance during the year to catch up with each other. The kids loved every minute of camping and riding four wheelers. Here are a few pictures of our camping trip.

8 years!

Carson and I celebrated our 8th anniversary on June 24th. I can't believe it has been that long! We wanted to go away somewhere and spend the weekend, but money is an issue as always so we just went to dinner and a movie. I am so lucky to have Carson for my husband. He is the best daddy and husband in the world. He is always so sweet and considerate and just wants to make me happy. I am so glad that I married him 8 years ago and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him.