First Day of School

My kids are so big. Mylee is in 1st grade this year. WOW!
You can tell Kate is almost junior high, the attitude is just coming out.
They are the cutest kids I have ever seen though.

Carlsbad

Our summer was packed with trip after trip.

Carlsbad is our favorite place to visit. The kids love

the beach. It is our most relaxing trip we take as a family.

Case was not going to smile for anyone

Griff found his love......sand

Mermaid Addie

Buddha Belly

Park City

After our vacation in Aspen Grove we thought it would be
fun to take our kids on the alpine slides. We had a blast
playing together. It was a peaceful few days with our kids.

Aspen Grove

We went to Aspen Grove with Ty's family right after his parents returned from the Philippines.

We really enjoed ourselves and so did the kids. What's not to love...kids gone all day, activities galore, no cooking, no cleaning, creamery ice cream, cool nights and good wholesome family fun. My kids loved going to their groups everyday, getting dirty, learning new songs, and making new friends. Thanks to Dave and Nancy for a fun trip.

Our crazy kids

Fourth of July

For the fourth of July we were able to go up to Ty's
parents cabin with his two brothers and their families.
It was really nice to escape the heat for a few days and play
with our favorite people.

Playing catch up!

In June the kids and I were able to visit with my

family and hang with my nephew Josh before he

left on his mission. I always love seeing my family.

We had the greatest time playing in the Mountains.

Just being a Girl!

The last weekend in April all my sisters, sister in-laws, and my mom made it out to Scottsdale for a long over due girls weekend. It was the first time we have all been together without our husbands. We had sooooooooooo much Fun. It's always nice to get a way and just be a girl. No mom, no wife, just you. Sometimes it's hard to remember how fun you really are when you are surrounded by kids all day. We were able to hang out and catch up on each others lives. I miss them all so much. I owe my husband big time, he took work off for two days and watched the kids, no help from anyone. He's amazing!

State

Cole did really well at his last meet, which was state. He placed 3rd over all.

He has improved so much, since he started 2 years ago. It has been a huge commitment

on Cole and me, but it has affected our whole family. He had practices three nights a week for 3 hours each time and 8 meets through out the season. After state they wanted Cole to move up to the next level, which would be 4 nights a weeks for 4 hour practices, we have thought long and hard about it and decided to take a break. Who knows how long it will be, maybe forever.(I hope) I have loved having Cole back and not to mention my time from driving the taxi there and back so much.

Cole has some amazing talent and will do well no matter what he does. We love you Cole!

Easter

I'm a little behind on my blogging. Life has taken over.

It seems time goes faster and faster the older my kids get.

I'm trying so hard to enjoy every moment.

Easter was so laid back this year and quite enjoyable.

I will miss it when my kids are to old to hunt for eggs, I love seeing how

excited they get.

Horsin' Around

Every year we put on an event... Horsin' Around for an oragnization called Save the Family. We have grown to love and continue to love these families and the volunteers. This year went so well, the weather could not have been better. We had the famous Cooper's Cowboy breakfast, carnival games, horse rides, ropin' demos, bounce houses, face painting, and so much fun visiting with the kids and their families. BIG THANKS to all of you who helped pull off another Fabulous Horsin' Around. James, Ash, Mom, and Dad, we missed you...can't wait for next year....You'll be in charge.

Our little Friends!

We took some of our friends to
our Cabin in Pinetop this past weekend.
Our girls happen to love playing and hanging out
with their girls. They play really well together,
which is hard to find when you have some pretty
bossy girls. (mine) We had a great time,
hanging out, telling stories, and of course building
a "snow woman." No boy talk when these
girls are concerned. It was a blast to get out
of town and be worry free for a couple of days.




"Snow Woman"








Dance Divas

Joy!

Griffin is always willing to pose for a picture.
He loves the camera, just like the rest of our kids.
He has been so fun to have around, I get sad thinking
my baby is getting so big and soon won't be a baby anymore.
Oh, he is sooooooooooo.......CUTE!



He already has a favorite hair product. You can't have
good hair without it.

Big Birthday Bash!

This year we decided to have a joint party for Katie and Cole

at Bounce U. We had quite a rowdy crowd, but they had so much fun. I didn't have to do a thing, but be there. Now that's my kind of party!

Jordan, Courtney,& Katie

Kate trying to be sneaky

The Big Slide

The girl table

the boys table

addie taking a rest

T-Bone with Cotton and Griff

Naters with Cotton

Cole

The boys

Gussy!