WOW, I can't believe it. 

The kids have been out of school for 20 days already. 

It is flying by so fast and I don't think I like it. 

 

After we got back from Utah the kids started swim. 

Today was the last day of the first session.  

They all did great and have improved so much.   

Ky's favorite is the freestyle

 He has really great technique and a lot of speed. 

J-man is our little fish in the water. 

He  ALWAYS wants to go swimming. 

His favorite stroke is the breast stroke. 

Some of the kids jump in and just start waving their arms around and fighting the water.

 Jman was amazing at slowing it down and going nice and smooth. 

He has AMAZING technique and is a lot of fun to watch. 

 Miss B was adorable. 

Her teachers LOVED her. 

 Her teacher Alan kept calling her his little model. 

Every time he would show the class something new he would say,

 Ok "B" should we show them how it's done? 

 She had no fear and always did exactly what he told her to do. 

 She was the perfect little leader model. 

 She is able to go on the BIG water slide now and LOVES it. 

She  has loved seeing her teacher lifeguard when we go swimming as a family. 

He is very cute with her and always talks with her. 

It's been a great first session.

Can't wait to start the new classes on Monday! 

Summer Vacation 2012 Part 2

One of Jeffersons buddies wanted to do a combined FHE picnic in the park to celebrate their graduations.  There was a fun little splash pad that the kids loved. 

 So handsome!!!! 

 The next night we went to one of Kendalls vacation homes and enjoyed some fun swimming. 

 The water was vcery refreshing a felt so good. 

 They had this amazing rock waterslide that we all went down. 

Yep even yours truly. 

 It was a blast!!!

 We swam til just after dark

 Miss B LOVED the slide

 I love anytime I get to see Ry do Daddy/Uncle duty. 

He is so funny with the kids and makes everything so much fun. 

I'm not sure what the rules were of this game but I think it was some kind of water wrestling thing. 

I kept my distance

 J man on the slide

 The next day we got up bright and early and Ry and I headed off to

 Vegas for a 3 day get-a-way with out kids. 

It was so much fun! 

The kids had a blast and I did not have to worry about them even once. 

Ry was in charge of planning our anniversary and he did a great job. 

He booked us a really fancy room at The Palms. 

We went and saw the Blue Man Group. 

I have always wanted to see them and they did not disappoint. 

We had fun walking around, went to Battleship the movie,

 ate at a yummy buffet in the Mirage and a few other yummy restraunts.   

I loved how laid back and relaxing it was. 

No schedule to keep, just make it up as we go kind of trip. 

We slept in EVERY morning! 

It was nice to wake up when we wanted and not have an alarm or kids waking us up. 

It was really nice to have my sweet husband all to myself for three whole days. 

I think every pregnant wife should be so lucky to have that experience. 

I feel rejuvenated, uplifted-he really does inspire me to be a better person,

happy and ready for this baby. 

Thank you Clements for making it possible and THANK YOU

to my sweet best friend for planning everything

 and being everything I have ever dreamed of and more these last 14 years. 

I am sooo super blessed to get to be married to such a wonderful supportive amazing man! 

The Big Day!

Jefferson was such a riot to watch on his big day. 

He was excited, nervous and you could just tell it all seemed so unreal for him. 

 He is the BIGGEST Indiana Jones FAN that has ever existed. 

If fact, his nick name is Indy and everyone uses it. 

Well....schools don't allow students to wear hats but Jeff was able to talk everyone of his teacher into letting him wear his Indian Jones Fedora.  It totally cracks me up.  This kid just has a way of capturing the heart of all who meet him.  You can't tell him no.  trust me on this.  haha :) 

 Here he is with his adorable family and of course the fedora on his head and then the graduation cap.  Only Jeff can make it look good. 

This is the only pic of the money lei we gave him as a graduation gift. 

I saw the idea on pintrest and knew it was just the thing we wanted to give. 

 I have no idea what we are saying in this picture or why it looks like

I am about to punch him haha.   It was just such a fun exciting time. 

This was right after the ceremony.   

Here we are all together. 

After graduation Kendall treated us ALL to a yummy Chinese dinner (Jeff's choice)

and it was so good. 

I am so glad we were able to be there and be apart of his big day.  

I was soooo proud of Jeff.

Surprisingly I got a little emotional.

I think a big part of that was I got to thinking about how he has always led the way for my boys.

I remember when he started kindergarten and thinking oh my boys are so far away from that age. Then it was here before I knew it, same with getting baptized, and the priesthood and now graduation and mission.

YOWZA!!!! 

I know I have some time, but it hit me it will be here before I know it.

I know it's just a part of life and it's a good thing, but sometimes I wish life could just slow down a bit and my babies could stay small just a little bit longer. 

I am very grateful for the adorable, fun and amazing big cousin Jefferson has been.

We LOVE you and are sooo proud of  you and all that you have accomplished and the good example you are of being funny, kind and accepting of all! 

Summer Vacation Part One

For the last few summers the kids and I take off to Utah for a few weeks. 

It is so much fun to get to see our family and friends and nice to escape the crazy AZ heat,

But I have had a hard time being away from Ry for sooo long.  Family vacation is just not as much fun without our Daddy.  

This year with the baby being due, we decided we would be staying close to home. 

Well....My cute nephew Graduated from high school this year and we wanted to be sure to go and support him. The kids ended up missing the last 4 days of school due to the graduation date, but it worked out just fine. 

The first day we headed to the lake. 

 The weather was beautiful.  Only in the 80's.  Not too hot and not cold at all. 

Miss B was a like a little fish in water. She had a blast! 

One of the few times she was actually out of the water

There were plenty of fun toys to play on provided by Clements and the other cousins.  

such a handsome boy!  

It was a little weird for me to watch the boys go out and drive/ride all the toys. 

They just seemed so grown up this trip.  I loved it, but it was weird.  

Miss B had fun on all the toys too.  

  Aunt Christy and Uncle Kendall finally get a turn.  

We also spent some time on the ATV's.  

I just love how cute and dainty my little girl is, yet she can keep up with the boys and has such a fun adventurous little attitude.  She LOVED riding with her daddy.  

Have fun and hold on tight J-man! 

After giving the kids a ride, Ry and Jeff went on a nice long intense ride. 

They had a blast!!!  

 Ky-guy and Mitch were riding buddies most of the day. 

Ky did have a turn riding all by himself too and he did great. 

Now that was strange to watch my "baby" actually drive away. 

 He did great and had a blast! 

Ry and the kids had SO.MUCH.FUN with all of the fun things to do

I was in heaven just being able to take it easy and stay in the shade. 

It really was a fun relaxing perfect way to begin my much needed vacation.  

Thanks for the fun Clements, We sure do love you!!!   

much needed girl time

Amy's brother Tim works for an airline and for Christmas he gave her some buddy passes to come to the Mesa Scrapbook Convention with me. We always went to it together before she moved away and it just hasn't been the same without her.  They didn't really have anything new this year. Sadly I think the industry is all going digital, but we still had a blast.  We spent the next day or two going out to lunch and of course hit all of our favorite shopping spots.  Ryan and Tom were so great to take care of all the littles so we could do our thing.  We are so soooo lucky to have such amazing supportive hubbies. 

It was really fun to meet up at Paradice Bakery with Kalli and Jessica. 

We all are able to just pick right up where we left off and have so much fun together. 

I love these three girls so much and we are all so blessed to be the best of friends.    

They sure make me smile!    



Fun Mail!

 Little B was so excited when I came home from getting the mail and showed her the fun little package she got from Grandma and Grandpa Mitchell

 She was sooo excited and very careful while opening it

 Thankfully her big brother was around to help with the hard part as well as read the card to her. 

It said how happy they are of "B" for graduating from preschool and that they wish they could be there on her special day.  It was very sweet. 

 "B" absolutely LOVES the cute fragile little doll that was inside and has already found a special spot for it and the cute little trinket box in her new room. 

Thanks for being so thoughtful and making our little 5 year old feel extra special and

happy as can be.  

We LOVE you Grandma and Grandpa!!!!