Pretty 'n Pedicures

MaKenna went with me to get a pedicure a couple of nights ago. We walked into the salon and she asked what we were doing. I explained to her that we were going to get our toenails painted and she smiled. They started the water and filled it with bubbles and she looked at me a little unsure but after reassuring her that this would be awesome she stuck here feet in. She sat sooo still as they rubbed, clipped and painted her toes. I think that her grin was from ear to ear. The next couple of days she walked so carefully and wanted everyone to see the beautiful toes she had. I love having a girl to do things with and I am so grateful that girl is MaKenna. I can not thank my Heavenly Father enough for sending me such a sweet girl. MaKenna I look forward to all the girlie times we will spend together.

It's Always Fun When Grandpa Comes...Hooray!

This seems to be Brianna's favorite spot when Grandpa comes. As soon as he sits down she runs up to him with her "wooby" in hand and says Pa Pa. She then resumes her snuggled position and watches the tube with him unitl bed time. She loves Grandpa and if there is ever a choice between Grandpa and someone else the choice is never someone else. I am so grateful for a dad who spends time with my children and more than that...loves them unconditionally. Grandpa you are the BEST!!

Yellowstone & 30LHY

We went to Salt Lake a week ago to start a week long vacation in Yellowstone with my family. We started the weekend off by attending the open house of the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. Wow, words can not describe the feeling that resides in that Celestial room and I have yet to see such an amazingly GORGEOUS room such as that one. Everything from the star Chandelier to the floor was just breath-taking. Then we played on the slip and slide, had pizza and made our own tie-dye shirts. Family pictures were next...that is always fun, especially with 17 people. We then packed our bags and cars and headed off to Yellowstone. We all drove there in our own vehicles but once we got there we all piled in a 16 passenger van. We'll leave that one up to your imagination. i know you all have family and can only imagine being in the same vehicle for 5 days as you travel the Park. I do have to admit there was only contention on on afternoon and the rest of the time was really peachy!! We had a blast, I don't think that a family vacation of this size could have gone any better. We saw lions and tigers and bears, oh my. Well not really but we did see bears and buffalo and coyotes too. Lots of other animals and great smelling hot pots and awesome scenery. We swam in a river that is joined by the hotpots and so it is a hot spring. It was a cold day so the water was warmer than the air so the kids did not enjoy it as much but the big boys did. We went to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and many other sites. I think the memories of this trip will last at least another 30 LHY(long hard years). That is my dad's favorite saying when he refers to his marriage and since we were on this trip to celebrate their 30th anniversary, Thanks Mom and Dad for the memories that will last our family 30 LHY. We love you both and wish you many more years of happiness and joy!



Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House


Yellowstone Grand Canyon

Swimming in the Hotsprings

We were quite a site by ourselves with our matching shirts

All the boys and their shaved heads, it is tradtion to shave your head(if you are a boy) for our family vacations. Even the little boys wanted to do it.

Kindergarten here we come...

MaKenna started Kindergarten last Thursday. It was really exciting to take this next step and she could hardly wait to go. She insisted on certain poses for the pictures and it seemed like she was the photographer telling me what poses to take shots of. Sometimes it is hard to believe that 5 years ago, Kindergarten seemed so far away with a little tiny infant in my arms. Now it seems like one adventure after another. She is getting smarter and more bossy everyday. We love her so much and our family would not be the same without her. Kenna we hope and pray that your desire for learning continues on that upward climb always.

Got Milk???

This is what happens when I leave any given item out on the counter for even seconds. Today it was the milk jug. I guess she was thirsty. She is faster than a blink of an eye. I just can't seem to keep up with her.