Summer Days

I love to look outside and see all four of my kids playing together.  They grow to FAST!

Fun afternoon with Pilarczyk

Tenille invited us to this fun man-made river.  The kids had lots of fun going down on tubes.  Tenille and I tried it and I may have freaked out a little. I have a slight (HUGE) phobia of water that I can't see the bottom of. It was a fun afternoon!

4th of July Celebrations

I love starting this day with our traditional Appleseed float in the parade. I love when we get to our family and they scream and yell for us how blessed am I. We then spent some time in the pool at Grandma and Grandpa Houghton's... we ended the night with outstanding fireworks in Farr West!

 

California Summer Road Trip

We went on a week long road trip to California, we stopped in St George on the way their, stayed in the California Grand for two days then off to San Diego for two nights, then back to St George and on to home for a total of 1840 miles.  Everyday was fun filled and busy we spent two days in Disneyland and California Adventure a day at Universal Studios and then a day at Sea World with a little time at the beach.  It was fun being with family and making lots of great memories a long the way.  I plan on putting a book together devoted to just this vacation, so there will be more details and pictures posted there!

Adyson Piano and Dance

I'm so proud of this sweet girl of mine.  She works so hard at piano if though it's not always fun. She did great at her recital.  She also had a great year at dance, she was able to take with Emrie and Quincy this year and did so good at her dance review.  I love watching her do what makes her happy, she is growing up so fast, I couldn't be more proud of her and so thankful I get to be apart of all her celebrations!

Adyson finishes up a FUN year of dance!

Adyson had such a fun time dancing with Emrie this year.  We are so blessed to have such amazing support from Aunts, Cousins, Grandma and Grandpas. Adyson you are beautiful on the inside and out! I love you and I am so proud of the beautiful daughter that you are.

Last Day of School for the Big Kids

Yeah for school OUT! I look forward to summers, to spend time with my kiddos and just do whatever we want each day.  I try not to get the kids involved in too many extra activities so we can just be together.  This is the last time these three will be on the same bus together.  I am really proud of my Auston he had a great year and grew so much physically, emotionally and spiritually.  I am excited but really nervous for the teenage years but I know that he is a great kid and I am so happy for the relationship that he and I share. 

Adyson had a great 4th grade year she loves school and loves to do her BEST at everything she does.

Broc finished 1st grade and never gave up even though things weren't as easy for him.  He is a great friend and chooses the right each day.  He came home and told me that he and another girl taught a nonmember in their class how to pray.  I hope he always stays strong in the gospel and that he always has a desire to share it with others! I don't always feel like I am a "worthy" or "good" mom but these sweet kids are very forgiving and teach me that it's okay, they forgive me and make me want to try harder everyday, I am so lucky to be their Mother!