Splash Pad Fun

Griffin LOVES to wear his swimsuit.  He also LOVES the idea of water.

But, when it comes right down to it...

The kid doesn't LOVE it.  He doesn't like to splashed, get sprinkled on, or wet.

Wierd...I sometimes questions if he is really mine.  But, by his looks I can't deny he IS my child.

Charlee on the other hand LOVES everything about the water.

She loves to hang out in her swimsuit.

Splashing and playing in the water is a favorite way to pass the time.

Brody couldn't get enough of the water, the playground, the drinking fountain...all of it.

Cracker Jack on the other hand is a FISH!  I can't keep him out of the water.  He loves to be splashed and have water dumped on him.

Cooper just chillaxin' under the palm tree.  Really?  Can this kid get any cuter?  I am so lucky to have a kiddo like him.  He plays with the kids and always has them laughing.

Enjoying some snow cones on a nice sunny day!

Griffin loves to eat.  The snowcone was the highlight of his day!  If you see Grif, he's probably got food in his mouth or asking for some.  I swear he never stops!

The Things You Find in the Mornings....

I woke up to some noise, a noise I was for sure was a "SNEEKY" noise.

I walk into the kitchen and see this.

I opened the pantry doors only to find.....

Two little boys guarding their loot.

Ready to fight off anyone who attempts to attack.

I think his thoughts are "To shoot or not to shoot?"

These boys are two little partners in crime.  They make me laugh everyday with the cute little things they do.  They are inseperable and love each other SO much.

Love my boys.

Birthdays & Blessings

Brody's THIRD Birthday & Kennedy's Baby Blessing

Little Kennedy ~ Such an angel!

My little brother Scott and his wife Shaunna blessed this sweet little thing on Sunday.  Scott gave Kennedy a wonderful blessing.  She is such a lucky little girl to have such wonderful parents.

And the Brodster turned THREE!  I can't believe our little boys are growing up so fast.  It seems like yesterday all three of us were bringing home these handsome little boys from the hospital.

And, this little stink....everytime I try to take a picture of him...he HIDES.

This picture with a bag of chips in front of his face is the best I could do!

Mike holding Kennedy.  It's been a while since I have seen him walking around with a newborn in his arms....so sweet.

Vic and Mike

Three Sisters

Tammie, Me & Kathy - notice how much taller I am than them?  I wasn't standing on my tip toes..?  Or was I?  Can't remember....?

Ethan and Cooper - pretty much the two most awesome boys ever.

Really?  Who wants to mess with those guns?

The Happy Birthday Boy and his Pirate Cake

My Little Charlee Boo serving the cake.

Scoti patiently awaiting her chocolate cake.

And yes, she is shirtless here - who needs chocolate on their Sunday Dress?

But are you not so jealous of that beautiful skin?

Baby Brucie.  Love this boy.

We had such a great day as a family.  Thanks Scott and Shaunna for letting us be apart of such a wonderul day!  We love you.

Grease at Tuachan

All the girls in the family had the opportunity to see GREASE at Tuachan.

It was a fun Girls Night Out.

Charlee and Scoti - we didn't see the Little Mermaid, but they liked this photo op better!

Silly girls!

Suzanne, Kathy and Shaunna.

My little HOPE.  Except she's not little anymore. 

She is a gorgeous teenager.

Samantha.  My oldest niece - engaged to be married.

Now I am feeling really old.

Charlee and Scoti... Best Friends Forever.

How cute are they? 

We left early because these two were falling asleep.

They were walking ahead of me - holding hands and chatting.

They truly are the cutest friends.

Father's Day

We had such a great Father's Day this year.

Decorated the entry way - Just so the Dad's in our lives would know how much we love them!

Well, and because seriously, how cute is that banner? 

I couldn't resist.

I made these little jars with the neckties for my Dad and brothers. 

Dinner.  Slightly nightmarish.  Mike said he wanted BBQ Brisket for dinner.

Have you ever made Brisket?  I never did, but I figured really, how hard can it be?

Apparently, harder than I thought.  It was DISGUSTING.

Thank goodness I tasted it before everyone got here.  We had to make some last minute changes to the menu.

Poor Mike had to grill chicken on Father's Day.

HUGE FAIL.  On my part.

So, I am leaving the brisket to the professionals.  We can go out for BBQ if that's what he wants from now on.

Mike and I gave our Dad's one of these guns.  It's a 1930's war gun...somehow Russia is involved in the making... it has a bayonet attachement....some cool ammo sacks...la la la..

See how much I know about them?  Not very much.

But my Dad, LOVED it.  He couldn't wipe the smile off his face.

I am gonna say it was a HIT!

We gave Mike's dad his a few weeks ago when they were here visiting.  I didn't get any pictures, but he was just as excited.

Boys and Guns.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

I guess it's something I will never understand.

Family Dinner

I just LOVE when my big brother and his family comes down from Salt Lake.

We always have a GREAT time.

Especially the kids.

Conner and Cooper are inseparable when they are together.

I kept trying to get Conner to "SING FOR ME."  It was a no go.

I got that face instead. 

Me and Lover Boy.

Truly, the three of these kiddos ... TROUBLE!

Just kidding, it's more like pure hysterics.  They always have some goofy joke or funny story.

And, just listening them have conversations - HILARIOUS!

My sweet little CHEESE BALL.  He sees the camera in his face and constantly smiles and yells "CHEESE!"  Love this boy.

This little guy. NEVER. CRIES. He is an absolute doll and the tiniest little peanut ever. He turns one this week, but he is so LITTLE! So sweet and precious is our Little Bruce - ster!

Cooper always has some funny face for me.  He was so excited about the FREE ice cream.

My Charlee Boo.  She is such an angel and my saving grace.

I would not survive the day without her.

My Little Mini Me.

The family, enjoying some dinner at Dickeys.

I am so lucky to have you all.

LOVE YOU!

Ward Summer Party

What happens when you put the Elders Quorum in charge of a Summer Ward Party?

 Let me tell ya!

You get a 100 foot Slip N' Slide on a gigantic downhill slab of grass.

Large quantities of kids.

And several Dad's who are kids at heart..

Charlee Boo with Bro. Tueller.  He would toss the kids on his back, take off running and launch himself down the slide.  You can tell by the look on their faces they are having a fabulous time.

Cooper with Bro. Tueller.  Really, he had to be exhausted when he left.  The kids just wouldn't leave him alone.  It was super cute watching them get so excited and have so much fun.

But who says it has to be the kids and dads who have all the fun.

Oh yeah, that's Kellie riding on her honey Shan's back.  I seriously couldn't stop laughing at these two.

Cooper thought it would be fun to start a water war.  With Kellie.  He snuck up behind her and dumped a 5 gallon bucket on her.  I've never seen him take off so fast in his life - and with a smile of complete satisfaction.  Not to long after, all the boys thought it would be fun to attack Kellie with buckets of water.  I personally think they think she's cute - they wanted her attention!

Charlee playing on the park with her little friends from church.

Cooper relaxing in the shade after plenty of sun.

You can't have a summer park party without Popsicles.  I lost track of how many this kid ate.  It seems like there was a never ending stash of those freakin' things.  Every time I turned around he had a different color, enjoying every second of it too.

Just a little snap shot of my Griffie.  I think this child would live outside if I let him.

Oh my gosh - he's just to cute.