Sunday, August 14, 2011

Cousins Here!

A few weeks ago my sister and her three kids came to visit. They live about an hour and a half away so we don’t see them as often as we would like! I always try to keep it a surprise when they are coming so when Ty walked in the house the boys were sooo excited! The kids spent the day playing out in the backyard while Julie and I enjoyed watching them and visiting on the deck. It was such a nice day and the kids got along beautifully! I sure wish we lived a little closer!

DSC01987

DSC01978 DSC01979

Mason and Ty had matching swim suits and thought that was pretty awesome! (Julie and I had no idea … but obviously have similar taste!)

DSC01983

Little Miss loved spending the day outside … she is just too stinkin cute for words!

DSC01984DSC01985

Dax and Maddie were such little buddies the entire day. They were pretty much inseparable and loved having another person their age to play with. Usually when we get together Dax is following Maddie around hoping she will play with him and Maddie is trying to push him away, so this was such a nice change!

DSC01977

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Summer Baseball

Mason and Griffin both played baseball (t ball for Griff) this summer. This was Griff’s first time playing. He was the smallest one on his team, made the funniest face while trying to run fast and had the cutest swing ever. He was so fun to watch!

This was Mason’s second season. He takes it very seriously. He was a little nervous at first but quickly got the hang of it again and by the end of the season was hitting each time off of the pitching machine and not needing the t at all.

DSC01945

DSC01925

DSC01935

DSC01943

DSC01936DSC01938DSC01937

Dax and Navi loved to go to the games. We were there twice a week for anywhere form 1 – 3 hours depending on the game schedules, and they did great! I think just being outside and able to roam around (and also the snow cones) kept them plenty happy!

DSC01926

DSC01933

DSC01932

DSC01931

DSC01942

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Summer Fun

We have tried to stay busy this summer doing things at home or close to. (So much easier with the kids!)

Navi Loves getting her toenails painted. It is the cutest thing ever. She sits so still and watches me do it. Then she will wave her hand back and forth to dry them. I love how girly she is. But also much a tomboy at the same time!

DSC02028 DSC02027

We have had hot dog and marshmallow roasts in the back yard. These are always a hit with the kids! And I will admit I don’t mind not having to cook!

DSC01917

DSC01918

DSC01919 DSC01920

DSC01923

We spend many days swimming in Grandma Jackie’s backyard. I love it, the kids love it, and I think most of all Jackie loves it. There’s nothing better than a hot summer day spent outside in the pool with great company!

Check Navi out in this picture. Griff is trying to make her look at the camera … too funny!

DSC01913

DSC01909

DSC01910

DSC01911

Just ONE Reason …

Why it’s so fun to have a little girl!

DSC01905DSC01906

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Pineview

We usually try to take a trip over to Pineview Dam every summer so a few weeks ago we did just that. This year the water was so high that there was only about a 10 foot section of sand between the parking lot and water! The kids had a blast and we discovered just how much of a water baby Navi is. She LOVED it and was fearless in the water.

DSC01956

DSC01957DSC01958

DSC01960

Dax turned into Frankenstein every  time he got into the water. It was a little windy and with being wet he stiffened up like a board. It was pretty funny to watch!

DSC01967

DSC01970

DSC01962  DSC01966

On the way home we stopped to check out the waterfall in the canyon. It was super loud and made for a super good picture … right?!?

DSC01973

Lauren and DJ’s Wedding

 

My little sister Lauren got married on June 11. She looked absolutely gorgeous! I think we are all so used to her in her casual jeans and t shirts that to see her so done up was so fun! She and DJ got married at the Riter Mansion in Logan. She lucked out with perfect weather and was able to do the ceremony outside. It was just perfect! Mason was the ring bearer and took his job very seriously. He did a great job and delivered the rings without a hitch!

Since I am being lazy tonight … here are some pictures of the day in random order!

262032_10150314164262474_649867473_9364070_2726638_n

261417_10150314160592474_649867473_9363948_999473_n

By the way, my sil Anna (standing to my left) is 8 months prego in these pictures. Isn’t she darling! You can’t even tell!

264157_10150314160452474_649867473_9363947_3210561_n

261272_10150314160287474_649867473_9363945_2452070_n

264672_10150314160147474_649867473_9363943_4046319_n

They had cookies and milk for the guests at the reception. It was a huge hit with the kids!

261607_10150313911747474_649867473_9359878_4307910_n261774_10150313911527474_649867473_9359871_2811851_n

263933_10150313910947474_649867473_9359860_5734534_n

261837_10150313911592474_649867473_9359875_3879698_n

262033_10150313912022474_649867473_9359884_5045559_n

Aren’t my sisters gorgeous!?

267807_10150314163742474_649867473_9364059_286793_n

I love this shot of all the girls with our mom! And speaking of my mom … she was definitely the hottest, most stylish mom there! Love her!

262037_10150314163912474_649867473_9364063_7548085_n

DSC01874IMG_20110611_113626DSC01884

Navi kept herself busy checking out the drain … and going for walks with my Aunt Lynn.

DSC01877

DSC01888

DSC01890

DSC01897

DSC01898

DSC01885

DSC01904