The Redwoods

I wish these pictures could do justice for the Redwoods. They were absolutely breath taking. You wouldn't think simply being large would make something so beautiful.

The kids especially Grayson were in heaven. Being a tree climber, it was the most amazing playground he'd ever been to. He climbed and climbed and climbed.

It was fun to watch them run around and be dwarfed by the surroundings.

This was my favorite part. The size and texture of these roots blew me away.

I love this perspective.

There were lots of hollowed out trees that the kids loved playing in.

We stopped to see the famous Paul Bunyan and Babe. He talked and the kids sat telling him knock-knock jokes for like a half an hour. They keep asking to go back and see him.

During the LONG drive home I kept thinking about everything I'd seen and kept telling myself it was all worth it.

Bear Lake 2010

We were missing a lot of our group this year. Jon was on his honeymoon and the Cox family couldn't make it. We managed to have a good time anyways.

The kids enjoyed riding and driving the jet skis.

They especially enjoyed playing in the "hot tub" aka the swamp. It was gross but kept them happy.

Grayson was so proud of his boat made from other peoples garbage. He gave me a long talk about how people just throw things away but he knew how to make cool things out of what they didn't want.

Since we were missing some men, my dad let Tami and I go golfing. It was our first time. After beating the Kamerath's we were wishing we had bet them something good, like a weeks worth of diaper changing.

Jon's Wedding

My younger brother Jonathan got married in July. It was a fun day, especially for the kids. They LOVE their new aunt Melissa.

I love this picture of them waiting outside the Draper Temple.

The Bride and Groom

This was our embarrassing moment when Grayson attacked Melissa stepping all over her dress.

All of the flower girls took their job very seriously and wouldn't let Melissa's dress touch the ground.

I know Lydia won't forget her special day as part of the wedding party.

Kate was also a flower girl.

One of many failed attempt to get a picture of all four.

Me and my sisters, Tami and Shelly.

For more pictures of the wedding you can go HERE.

4th of July

We started our day out at the church for a pancake breakfast.

It's become a tradition to take our scooters and ride they around the parking lot.

Aunika and I were thinking alike.

We were lucky enough to have Porter and Carol with us for the holiday.

In the afternoon we headed out to my moms home town for a parade. My grandpa was being honored as a Grand Marshall.

Lydia recited the Pledge of Allegiance while waiting for the parade to start.

It was a small town parade but the kids loved all the candy.

We spent the rest of the day at a family party and swimming at Waterhaven.

Ice Cream on the 4th

Shelly and Chad made Ice Cream at our family party. It was so yummy.

Clair was such a good helper.

She throughly enjoyed the fruits of her labor.

I think we all did.

Dance Program

Lydia had her dance program a few weeks ago. She did a great job. She knew the entire routine better than anyone even though we missed the last 4 weeks of class.

She danced to a song about brushing your teeth.

Can you tell she thinks she's something special.

Lydia really likes to dance especially in public. If there is any kind of music in public, she'll put on a show. We've had a lot of comments that, her dance lessons have paid off. I don't think it has anything to do with lessons, the girl just likes to dance.

p.s. we are looking into a new program. Does anyone know of a good one in the SL area. She says she want to do just ballet, but I don't know if she really has the attention span.