Monday, July 11, 2011

Love...

where we live. Enough said.

Stewart Falls




Clint has been wanting to take us on some hikes likely and particularly one he recently discovered. It's by Sundance and it's a beautiful hike up to Stewart Falls. The kids loved the hike and the waterfall at the end. There was still a good amount of snow up there so I would like to go back again with the family later this summer. Loved the area, gorgeous!

My little can collector

Macy has been collecting cans from the neighbors for months now and she finally had a big enough load to turn in. Her total earnings this time = $32.84. She really has been working hard and visiting every neighbor to collect what cans they have. She has told us the money she earns is going to her college fund. So proud of you Macy!

Manti Pageant






A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to go to the Manti Pageant with some friends. It was a quick trip, drove there, watched the show and drove home that night. We got there early enough to score great seats and I loved the show. A great experience for the whole family!

Cousin Carlee

The view from Clint's parent's back window, beautiful!


After visiting Idaho for a weekend we brought back with us my niece, Carlee. She stayed with us for three days and the girls enjoyed having her around. So nice to have had family with us for a few days.




While she was here Abby had a dance recital. She looked beautiful and danced so well. Love you Abby and the talent you are developing!



Tyke Toter

We got a new gadget for Clint's bike. It allows Tyler to ride along with him, and he loves it. We have been taking rides up to the local ice cream and snow cone shack and it's been awesome. The kids love riding their bikes and now Tyler can tote along too.

SuRPriSe!

Love my mom!


The day after Tyler had his little surgery I was walking outside to water my flowers, hair a mess and in my pajamas. To my surprise my mom was in my driveway and had flown all the way from Washington D.C. to surprise our family with a visit, and what a surprise it was. I threw my arms around her and cried. So glad she was at my home especially after the ordeal I had the day before with Tyler.

We love you Grandma Nana and are so thankful for you each and every day.

At our city's parade with my mom, and rockin' the free hat that I caught!

The Toothpick


About 4 months ago Tyler stepped on a toothpick and half of it broke off into the bottom of his foot. It was lodged too deep to pull out on my own, so I took him the to the Dr., four times. Each Dr. said it was okay, it would come out on its own, nothing to worry about. Fast forward 4 months and the toothpick was still lodged in his foot, it was swollen, red, painful, and definitely not getting better. I had enough and took him to the emergency room and told them I wasn't leaving until it was removed.


Being the squirmy 3 year old that Tyler is, he had to be sedated for them to remove it. Such a sad sight, but it was removed and life it good now. The Dr. couldn't believe it was in there for so long and he sent my home with the toothpick as a souvenir.

A new couch, finally


We have been using a hand-me-down from a hand-me-down couch for the last 12 years and we finally got a new couch for our basement. Who knew it would be so traumatic for the kids. They got so attached to that couch and I was just wanting to burn it. But we gave it to a family who wanted it and now we have upgraded. I "love" the new couch. So much more room, comfortable and it looks a million times better than the old one.



BEFORE


AFTER

Legacy Center





The kids and I spent an afternoon swimming at the Legacy Center. Tyler was not a fan of the water, but we are working to change that. The other three kids had a blast. So nice to have a relaxing afternoon, swimming and hanging out together.

Blake Graduates...

from kindergarten! Now on to first grade. We love you Blake!

Blake and his lil buddies on graduation day