1st Swim Day of the Summer

The weather finally was nice enough that we were able to get out and get to the pool. Do not let this post fool you it has not been nice enough since that day to go more. So I keep hoping that one day it will warm up and we can hit the pool a lot. We had a lot of fun. My Brother and his family came, and then my SIL brought her kids. They all love hanging out & had a lot of fun. I think we had to much fun because the next day we were all sunburned. We usually do not stay more than two hours. But not this time we were there well over three and the kids were mad when I made them get out. It still amazes me how easy things like the pool are with my boys getting older. We had a lot of fun!







The kids all got together and decided to attack Jason.

I think in the end the kids won!

Parker kills me, he is so cute!!!


Ryan just chillin!!!

National Donut Day

My SIL is always good to remind us to go with them to Krispie Kream for "National Donut Day". Who does not want a free donut. I think it is the only time when I take the kids inside to get donuts. They always ask but it seems like we are rushing so we just hit the drive threw. They love to stand and watch the donuts being made. I had the best donut I think I have ever had. It was an old fashion donut but then it had lemon frosting on top. It was so yummy!!!

Everyone but Ryan was nice enough to turn around and give me a cute smile!

Oh how they enjoy a good donut:)

Stewart Falls

We went with Korey's family on Memorial Day on a hike to Stewart Falls. Now I remember this hike a lot different then what is was. I do not recall it being so long or being so much up & down the whole way. Needless to say the boys did a great job and we had a lot of fun. We had packed a lunch so when we got to the falls we found a spot and had a little lunch. After that we let the kids play in the water. They even climbed to part of the upper falls. I of course did not it was bad enough knowing that my children were up so high & there was no way I was going up there. Ryan had a little bit of a hard time on the way down. So he & I took it slow while we sang songs & looked at plants and wild life. Poor Parker feel asleep on Korey's shoulders so about half way down Korey just carried him in his arms. I guess I should have said poor Korey. After we went out for ice cream which I think always brings back your energy after a long hike. Thanks everyone for coming with us. It was fun to hang out.

Stewart Falls



My cute Family

The Kids




I think Parker is still super cute even with a booger hanging out of his nose!

Korey & the Boys


Everyone up on top. I was happy to take a picture from down below.

Idaho

The 3 little boys and I drove my Mom up to Boise last week for my Nephew Delan's graduation. It was a fast trip, but like always it was fun. We left Monday morning in the middle of a snow storm. How crazy to have a snow storm at the end of May. So needless to say it took us a little longer to get there then it normally does. When we finally got there we just hung out for the afternoon with the family. Then later that night we all went over to our hotel room and swam. The boys love to stay in hotels. They think it is so fun. I wish I would have got a picture of Ryan in his "bed". The past few times we have stayed at a hotel he has taken the big over stuffed chairs and pushed them together and slept on that. It works out great for him. Then it frees up some space on the beds. So we got my niece Eliza to come stay with us. Well the next day we got up got ready and went and hung out with the family some more. We went to a park and had lunch, played at the park, and feed the geese. Later that night was Delan's graduation. I was so glad his last name started with an "A". My kids were so grumpy and tired by the time it started that we listened to the speakers, saw him walk, and then left. We went back to our hotel and swam some more. Then it was off to bed to wake up early and drive home the next morning. The trip home was a lot easier there was no wind, rain, or snow. It went a lot faster. When we got home it was time for Preston's baseball game, then off to Young Women's for me. Gosh I am tired just remembering that week. All in all it was fun to see my family and let the kids play with there cousins. Thanks Stephanie for hooking us up with a hotel. The boys loved it!!!

The baby geese




On one of our many potty breaks the boys thought this sign was cool, So we stopped for a photo shoot. Yes they are in there jammies. It is a lot more comfy to drive in your jammies!

Pirate Island

So we always let kids pick a fun activity to do for there Birthday. Ryan was so funny because he would change his mind about every hour for a week about what he wanted to do. The day we finally had enough time to go and do something for his Birthday he picked "Pirate Island". I was glad because we have been wanting to go there ever since it had opened. We even had a whole bunch of tokens that my Brother got the boys for Christmas & have just never had time to go there. It was a fun place my boys are always up for video games and getting tickets to get prizes. We got over 100 tickets between the 7 kids playing games. At the end we just divided them up even between the kids. I only snapped a few pictures because we were having to much fun playing games and eating food.

My Boys



My Nieces

Ryan is 5

My little man Ryan turned 5 a few days ago. I am a little sad because of this. It is so crazy how fast they grow up. It is hard for me to think that he will be in Kindergarten in the fall. I hope he never loses his crazy little laugh it is so contagious. It comes from deep inside and feels a whole room. We love you buddy and hope that you had a great birthday!!! Here are some fun pictures from the joyous day.

Ryan then

Ryan now

Ryan was so happy about his new bike and all his other fun gifts



Ryan wanted a Pirate cake & Balloons