We celebrated Birthdays. Scott and the kids brought me breakfast in bed and gave presents that the kids wrapped themselves. Loved the cute cards and being smothered in hugs and kisses. Had a wonderful day!
Celebrated Tennessee's birthday (terrible I at least didn't blog about this) by taking some friends to the new Toy Story 3. We had cupcakes and ice cream and a silly string war afterwards. So much fun!
Tennessee loved one of him presents from his friend Ella and modeled them for us that night.
Addie had to model hers too. She preferred the bottoms for a hat.
We celebrated Father's day, a very special day! The kids frosted some "tie" cookies in primary and were so excited to help Dad eat them. Parker was a little sad he wasn't eating them and had to take a picture first.
We found baby Starlings abandoned in our yard for the third year in a row. This time two were still alive. After calling every shelter and learning how mean they were and that no shelter would take them we sadly let nature take it's course. The kids loved watching them for the 12 hours they lived and tried to make them as comfortable as possible in the "box nest".
We got season passes to Lagoon and went every chance we got. The kids all had a blast!! Parker wanted to go on all the rides and cried if he wasn't tall enough. He just wants to keep up with Tennessee and Addie.
Savannah and Addie on the Dragon coaster. Addie loved all the rides. She has no fear. Tennessee decided he couldn't be outdone by his sister and realized how "fun" the bigger rides were.
Tennessee on his favorite ride the "Bat". I was a little nervous the first time Scott took him on it (he seemed to little to ride a "big" roller coaster) but he loved it. We had to go at least twice every time we went. Luckily the good thing about season passes is going whenever you want, so we tried for the slow days which meant no lines. Now that's the way to go!
We enjoyed FIREWORKS!!! What is summer without smores and fireworks. Love it!! Parker playing with a glo ball waiting.
Scott enjoying Chocolate instead of the smore.
Ah, perfect summer evening!
Scott and I made and unexpected trip to Alaska for a dear friends funeral. We were grateful for Geri and Cody who took our kids when they had a crazy week themselves. Thank You!! We were able to attend the temple and do a sealing before catching our flight home.
We cheered Scott on during his races. This one is his favorite the "Spudman"! One year he is going to be able to train as much as he wants and place! He does soooo good for having three young kids and a wife that are so demanding :) Oh yeah and a hernia.
Tennessee looses his second tooth which leaves a big gap where his top front and side teeth should be. Loves to show off his new smile which makes me laugh every time I see it. I hope eventually they come in.
We go to the drive-in! What summer is complete without going there. We saw Despicable Me which was hilarious! Great family show and family time. Scott was showing the kids how many grapes he could stuff in his big mouth, it's a lot in case you were wondering ;)
We love FAMILY REUNIONS!!! This one was awesome. We rode a tube on a long tarp covering a hill. It was sooo much fun, I think the request is in to go there again next year. The kids went down over and over by themselves, except Parks of course. The good thing they could carry their own tubes up the hill. Wonderful day!
The kids play and play and sometimes you wonder about the things they come up with. Parker has decided that playing dress up is fun!
We play outside ALL day and enjoy popsicles at least three times a day. Tennessee prefers his popsicles in swim trunks swinging on the swing.
Scott and I go to HAWAII!! Have the best vacation and Geri and Cody watch our kids again! Another BIG thank you!! We really need to let them get out since so much of their summer was with our kids. Hopefully they will be taking a trip to Hawaii soon so we can return the favor. Scott and I at the Hawaii temple. Sadly it was under construction so this was as close as we got, still pretty. I could do a whole other post about that trip but don't know if I will. :( It was just a blast!!
Here are some cute pics of the kids while they were staying in Idaho. Geri and Cody made sure to capture all the memories for us while we were gone. I'm glad they had fun and hope they missed us a little. This is Parks loving Taz.
Here they are for a photo shoot in the wheat field.
We went swimming, ate popsicles, jumped on the trampoline, ran through the sprinklers, played lot and lots of games, sang silly songs, enjoyed reading days outside, enjoyed friends, lots and lots of friends and cousins. We slept in, watched movies, and enjoyed so much good summer food. These are just some of the many pics I didn't post because of the length this already is. In a nutshell summer was fantastic and I'm sad it's over. I'm so excited for fall and my favorite holidays that are coming up. I love where we live so we can enjoy all four seasons. Right now we are loving the beautiful fall colors, smells and pumpkin patches. Parker's birthday is finally coming up and the kids are ready for a celebration. Life is so good!!!
