Trip To Chelsey's

Just the way we like them
WHERE?

Thanks Papa for all your help

This is how Krayden came in and out of the backyard...EVERYTIME!!

Phil ran me till I puked. Literally

Had to dress up like monsters again

Then Phil made us all cats.

The baby kittens got thirsty




The reason we drove the 11 hours

Chole was blessed on June 28. Chelsey came out of her room ready for church and she matched my kids perfectly.




Reason #2

Krayden really needed a haircut. Chelsey did GREAT!!

I found a frog and made my Dad catch it. The boys loved it. Trevin wanted to hold it but my dad let it go once it peed on him.

Only In Utah!

Why is she dressed like this in June???

And why does she need an umbrella???

Only in Utah do we get FREEZING TEMPS and HAIL that POURS out of rain gutters!!
In JUNE

Happy Birthday Kynlee Babe

My Dearest Kynlee,

You are such a big girl now... I know because you keep telling me once you get to be five how much bigger you will be. You can run faster, jump higher and reach more things. You have brought so much love into my life. When I think back time really starts for me the day you were born. You gave me a whole new outlook on life...I was now responsible for yours. At times I wondered if I would be a good mom. I of course had a very good example of what a mom should be. You are named after both of them, Nana and Nana Great. You share the same middle name as both of them. They are very special to me and hope they become special to you to.

I think I spoiled you too much when you were a baby. You were rocked and sang to every night. I can't sing but that didn't matter to you, you loved it anyways. And things, my sweet girl, haven't changed. You are too big to be rocked (but would if you could). I still have to lay by your bed and sing you songs. Your favorite ones are "I Am a Child of God" and "I Know My Father Lives" I love that those are your favorite and I hope that as you grow older you will remember those two truths, that you are a child of God and that our Father lives.

You can make friends anywhere and everywhere. We go to the park and before I know it you are off playing with "friends". You are an example to me, I try to be more like you and put my guard down. I try to make friends as easily as you. I work on it everyday. You make me so happy that you have so many friends and that you take Krayden along with you EVERYWHERE you go. You are the best big sister ever. Not very many sisters want their little brothers tagging along, but you make it clear if your friends want to play with you then Krayden comes to. Trevin smiles at you when you walk into the room, you make him so happy.

I couldn't have asked for better big sister than you. Krayden and soon Trevin will look up to you and you are the best example ever.

I love you so much Kynlee Babe and look forward to more songs with you tonight.

I hope you have a great day, you just turned 5 and I can't believe it.

Kynlee Loves Everything About

DANCE. The costumes, the makeup, the studio, her teacher and everything in between. I have no idea where she came from I did not push her to go into dancing she did it all on her own, I wanted basketball and volleyball. My sister-in-law actually laughs (she and all her girls dance). I was very anti dance when we met, I played sports, quit dance when I was young, hated every minute of it. But my sweet girl has a new passion to say the least. Every morning she would wake up and ask if I had signed her up for dance, every morning I would have to tell her no. Well I finally did it and it was the best thing ever. Once I did she would then wake up every morning and ask if she has dance. Dance is now over for the summer and she cried her last day. Now every morning she wakes up and asks if her break from dance is over and when does she start next. Now I too am liking dance, maybe even loving it.

Carrots? Not So Much!!

Nope I wasn't blindfolded, he just didn't like his carrots. This was the first time we tried them and I should have used a bib. Maybe one day I'll learn!!

Friday Night Movie Night and...

CAMP OUT

Every Friday night we have movie night where we either go to redbox or we just watch one that we own, on the wall of course. Jon hooks up the projector and we are set. The kids love this (treats are usually involved)! And if the kids are really good during the day and if they sleep in their beds without coming down at least for two nights that week then we get to have a CAMP OUT. Probably the best part of the whole thing. We get in our comfy's, grab our blankets and every pillow in the house and watch the movie on the most "cozy" bed. The kids minus Trevin sleep here while mom and dad go to their bed. Kynlee of course doesn't understand this and begs and begs for all of us to sleep together. We try but there is only so much room. All in all we have great time and the best part for mom is we are spending time as a family. Hopefully the weather will be better and start acting more like summer so we can have movie night outside and watch it on the house under the stars.

SNAKES AND BEETLES....SICK

Kynlee and her friend are screaming in the front yard. I come running and to my surprise they are yelling becuase a snake is making it's way into my garage. I fratically call Jon and ask him what I should I do. He calmly tells me to pick it up. Yeah, I don't think he rememberd who is was talking to. I see some neighborhood boys coming home from school, I call for them to come over and they of course think it's the coolest thing ever. They pick it up and once Kynlee sees there is no harm she decides to hold it to. Much more brave then her mom.

We come home from chruch and there is this HUGE beetle on the entry way from the garage, I again call for Jon's help but need before I know it Krayden is picking it up and letting it crawl all over him. I am trying not to freak out, I don't want him to be as scared as bugs as I am. But still it was gross, Jon was even having a hard time touching it. (when it would crawl to place on Kray that he couldn't reach. He is so brave.

Kynlee's VIP

Kynlee was the VIP in her pre-school and loved every minute of it. She wore the crown for the next two days. She helped my make her poster all the while she kept saying "mom i'm so cute, huh?" With every picture we added. Her teacher wasn't there so Kynlee made me bring the poster back the next time so she could see it.

Kynlee Babe you are a VIP in our family. You make it so fun, you are always wanting to play games, color, watch movies. You hate to hold still, you always want to be on the move. You pray for energy for you to be able to run and have fun friends, I promise your prayers are answered.

Love ya tons

mom

Becky, Nana and Papa Great Come for A Visit

We had such a fun time when Nana and Papa Great and Becky came for visit. Chad and Katie blessed their baby so they came from Texas. Kynlee could always be found sitting right next to one of them. I think she can feel how special each one of them are.

We love you guys (y'all) and wish you lived closer

Cinderella

On Tuesday's Kynlee goes to dance and she has to put her dance clothes on first thing in the morning (so she is pretty much in them all day since dance doesn't start until 1:45) She tries to find the most fluffy outfits that I will allow her to wear. She would love to wear the dress ups but I think they would just get in the way. On this particular Tuesday she was wearing one of the more full tutu's that I allow and was helping me clean the floor. I must say she is our little princess and we wouldn't have it any other way.