4th of July

We had a great 4th of July this year. On the third we went up to Logan to be with Jeff's family at his sister Denise's. She has a cute home, with the best backyard for the kids to run around in. She was kind enough to have us up this year even though she wasn't moving much, thanks to a surgery she had the week before. The fireworks as always were wonderful. We were up early the next morning to get the girls ready to be in the parade. Afterwards we went to lunch as IHOP, since we couldn't do breakfast. That evening we visited with family at the Tucker and then headed to Clearfield for their amazing display of fireworks. We were able to some of Jeff's family there and see Jamin's family and Jay. Since Daddy was laid up with his knee, we bought some fireworks and headed to Mom and Dad's the next night to light some off with the family. It was a nice quiet event, but the kids loved it just he same.

Coming Home

Jeff's parents have been serving a mission in the New York, New York North mission for almost the last year. All year all the kids kept asking when are they coming home, so we told them at the end of July, after the 4th (easier for Lindsey this remember). This morning after the kids had gotten up Gavin said, "Mom today is July 1st, right?" After saying yes Gavin yelled, "Grandma and Grandpa are coming home this month!" And so presided a celebration of yells and yeahs and running around our kitchen. So cute!

Fun Week

Last week we were lucky to have June come visit. My kids just feel inlove with her. We had fun watching games and doing some shopping. On thursday we went to the temple dedication. The kids had fun seeing everything for the first time. Dad came with and only lost control of his wheelchair once... quite funny!

Fun Date

This weekend Jeff and I got to go on a real date. It's been awhile since we have done something besides for dinner or a movie, not that those are great... I mean it's going out, but on Saturday we went and saw comedian Joel McHale form The Soup! on E. It was so much fun. I laughed so hard my stomach hurt afterwards. I love the Soup! and we regretting not seeing him last year when he came, so it was a blast!

Kennicott Copper Mine

For my nephew Jonathans birthday we went to the Kennicott Copper Mine. The mine is so large that you can see it from space. We have wanted to go for a while. It was our first time going (Jeff had been a long time ago), and the kids had so much fun. On the way up we got a little lost, but it didn't take long to figure out how to really get there. The kids had fun looking through the binoculars and seeing how big the truck were. Lindsey has decided she wants to go up for her birthday next year!

It's been a while

I am so embarrassed, I cannot believe it has been almost two months since I have written. It’s been a busy two months. Lindsey turned five in May and we had a princess party. Cinderella came to our party and she was wonderful. She played games with the girls, danced, opened presents and all around was loved by every girl there. It was complete awe at first, when she first arrived, but after ten minutes everyone wanted to sit with her, on her, give her a hug, and by the end telling her they loved her. It was perfect! If anyone is interested, you can visit her website at http://www.magicprincessparties.blogspot.com/. I highly recommend her. Here are some pictures of Lindsey’s party.
Just shortly after Lindsey’s party was Lindsey’s preschool graduation. I can’t believe my baby is going to be going to Kindergarten next year. Here are some pictures from her graduation.

We also continue to be busy with dance and gymnastics, soccer, baseball and softball. Everyday of the week for the month of May was filled with practice or a game, and so I really had no time. The girls just had there dance performance, and Gavin and Marissa finished soccer, so now are just left with baseball.

Rock Climbing

Gavin had a birthday party he went to last week, where they went rock climbing. He came home and asked why we never took him, and that we need to take him now. The hosts of the party sent me this cute pic from their cell phone.

We are totally busy right now with dance, gymnastics, soccer and baseball. I also have a primary activity, engagement pictures and family coming over this week. Busy, busy!