Are you kidding...113 degrees??

We went to Quail Lake to have a little hotdog BBQ and use the jet-skiis. It was really nice to be near the water after our great heat wave of 113 degree weather. Can you believe it? Well it was a little overcast for us so it was really enjoyable. It is nice to only live 10 minutes from 2 lakes. Yep we have the heat but there are 9 months that are really awesome weather and when it is that hot you just make it a habit to be near the water at some point during the day.:)





Brianna and Grant stopping for a water break


McKay and Hunter building sand castles

Kerry and Grant playin' in the water

Enjoying a little mud spa

Brianna, Daddy and Jeremy takin' a swim

Lake Powell

This past weekend we went to Lake Powell with all the Clarks. Alison(Bri's sis) drove from Minnesota with her fam and arrived here on Thursday. We then ventured to Lone Rock where we set up camp. We had this long stretch of sandy beach that we set up our stomping grounds. And with 4 tents, camping chairs, beach toys and 3 shade stands we covered a long stretch of beach. We rented a boat for 2 days and then Brian and I took our waverunners too. We spent so much quality family time together, it was amazing. Everyone had fun doing wake-boarding, water-skiing, and knee-boarding. Even our 62 year old mother and grandmother got up on her first run at water-skiing. Also take note that she never got her hair wet either....what an awesome lady. After some more fun on the boat on Saturday a storm rolled in and the wind storms are no fun with sand blowin' everywhere. We threw all the tents and "junk" wherever there was place and packed up. Luckily there was not as many losses as there could have been with all our gear. After hours of being sand whipped and getting it all cleaned up, we headed for our house. Yep that's right all 16 of us slept wherever there was a spot open on the floor. Then Sunday morning we woke to the heat and started to get Ground Zero put back together. We now had to unpack the mess and find which poles went to which tent. But that aweful s and was the biggest feat! I do have to say that I would have never thought to use a vacuum on the tents but that was the only thing that worked to get rid of it. After all the tents were cleaned, towels hung to dry and cars clean of sand we went inside for some cool air. We played games and hung out. What a great weekend full of memorable events. Thanks Howards for making the drive, and to everyone else for coming. It would not have been the same without any one of you. Hip Hip Hooray to the Clark Family Vacation!!!

Fun Fourth of July Insanity

This past week my sister came to visit while her hubby was gone with Army. We have had a lot of fun and not slowed down since she got here. Even when we were at home it seemed like chaos because we had six kids under the age of 5....AAAAHHHH!!!! We must be insane....Okay we are! Here are some pics of things we have done this past week. The kids went to swim camp every day last week for tow hours and loved it. Then we went to the splash pad several times too. Then one night Linds and I went to Tuacahn, it was so fun, and a great show, we saw Footloose. It had fabulous dancing and singing. I love going to shows and it was even funner to go with my sis. On the fourth we went to the parade, went to the lake and did a bbq before the fun fireworks. It has been a blast and I am so glad that they came to spend time with us.

Fun at the Splash Pad

Linds & I at Tuacahn

Playin' with Glow Stick while waiting for Fireworks

At the Parade

Crazy Lunch Time with 6 kids

Swim Camp

Swim Lessons

The kids just finished their first set of swim lessons. They did so well. They have learned so much and enjoyed it a ton. They will be attending a swim camp this week and they can't wait. Then they will attend another session of swim lessons when we return from Lake Powell.

Amazing Men!!

With all the mumble of traveling this weekend I forgot to take the time to recognize some amazing men in my life. First I want to start with my Dad. A man of his word and great integrity. My dad has raised four girls. That in and of itself is a great accomplishment. Even greater was that he raised us in the Gospel to know the Saviour and understand our Father's Plan. He did this so often by example and to that I will never be able to thank him enough. Dad you are so INCREDIBLE and I love you more than you will ever know. Thanks for being my Dad.

My Brother-in-law, Ben. He is not to be forgotten on Father's Day this year even though he was far away from his family on this special day. He wears his uniform with great pride and to that I am thankful. There are many families out there that do not understand the sacrifice this little family of ours is making and I am too grateful for the man that he has chosen to be and for the example that he is to all of us. My sister told me that she was explaining to him what the 4th of July meant and after the conversation was over he said to her " I am glad that we can have fireworks on this day so that everyone can thank my daddy" Joshua, I am thankful for your daddy too. We love you Ben and are so proud of all you have accomplished.

I am so lucky to have such a wonderful father-in-law. He loves and supports us and never waivers in his faith. I am forever indebted to him for teaching and raising my husband all that he knows through the Gospel. Without that foundation my home, marriage and family would not be what it is today. Dad, I love you and am so grateful for your unconditional love in return. I feel blessed to have you in my life.

Last but definitely not least is my Knight in Shining Armor! I could not forget to write a tribute to the man that I admire and love the most in my life. He makes me want strive to be a better person. He is an amazing daddy, who would do anything for his children. He works so hard to run our business and provide for our family. I cannot imagine having to work outside of the home and leave my kids with someone else and Brian allows me to be home every single day. There is not a day that I doubt his love for me and our family. When times are tough I know that his testimony in our Saviour will never falter and helps keep us grounded on the path of righteousness. He is a man that is quick to forgive and forget to which I am grateful, for I have many faults that need forgiveness. He honors his priesthood and allows our home to reap the blessings of such worthiness. He is funny and witty and keeps me on my toes. Honey, I love you and am so grateful that you are mine for eternity. You are the light in my eyes and I hope you had a good Father's Day.

Happy Birthday Ellie! & Cabin Fun

My neice turned 2 this past Friday and so we went up to celebrate her birthday with her and the family. Ellie you are a very special girl. I know that your daddy could not be there but that if he was he would have loved and kissed his birthday girl. Happy Birthday Sweetie. Aunt Kellie and Teo love you a lot!

Then on Saturday we went to the Cabin to do Spring cleaning. Clear all the spider webs and vaccum the floors. We also had a toilet to fix because we forgot ot put anti freeze in it before the snow hit. All is well now and it got me excited for the summer up there. The kids loved it there. They could run free and love the ATV's They thought it was fun to wear gloves and "help" clean. After cleaning the kids were outside playing and so all the adults took a nap, we did not wake up for 2 hours. I am amazed that the kids entertained themselves for that long.

Weekend with Grandma & Grandpa

This weekend we had Grandma and Grandpa Clark visit us. On Friday night we went to Tuacahn to see Annie. The kids loved it and it was a great performance. Kenna was just amazed that she got to meet Annie after the show and insisted that we get her picture with her and have her sign the book. She did not want to leave because she liked it so much. It is so cool that we live so close to so many beautiful outdoor wonders. On Saturday we went to the Grand Canyon. They had never been there and so it was fun to see it with them. We spent the day at the canyon and had lunch at the lodge and then drove home. We were all so exhausted and ready for a day of rest. What fun weekend and many memories to look back on.