Antelope Island

We have been trying to do a few more family activities lately... The last year has been slightly strained so we are having some family time... It has been a lot of fun. A few Sundays ago we went on a drive to Antelope Island, we hadn't been since Caitlyn and Haidyn were little... It was so much fun!

They were quite surprised by the bug at the shoreline, it was quite funny to watch them at first...

Oh, look at my cute kids!

Walking down to the beach with my sweet guy!

Once in the water, they had lots of fun walking around and tossing rocks in...

Oh yeah baby~

Cheesey grin!

Trying to teach the boy to skip rocks on the water...

I know she was just looking at her foot, but I love this pic of her! Such form, such grace!

Brevin actually got the knack of skipping those rocks! The girls did too.

Strike a pose!

Now, be silly!

My sweet little girl... She still likes me!

He is one lucky guy!!

Mommie was coming after the boy...

Caitlyn and Haidyn actually got along and didn't fight the whole time we were there! Yay!

It was such a beautiful day! The sky was beautiful... Blue and full of white fluffy clouds!

Awwww.... Precious!

Brevin was soaked! This is evidence as too how much salt is in that Great Salt Lake!

Stadium of Fire!

This year Caitlyn and Haidyn were able to participate in the Stadium of Fire... After learning the dance with Tiffany at the studio, we went down to Provo and they spent a few days practicing with hundreds of girls. They were long days! But my girls were troopers! I was so proud! I get a little emotional when it comes to the 4th of July anyway, and this was more emotional with the girls performing!

Grammy was able to come down and attend with us! Here is Grammy with Haidyn, Dilyn and Brevin in front of the Cougar... GO BYU! :)

Cait... so beautiful!

Haidyn... Pretty girl!

Mommie and Dilyn, being silly to pass the time till it starts!

Yes, I a hottie!

Funnel cake! Yummy!!

Mommie, Daddy and the boy!

Brevin was so funny.... He keeps us laughing!

Haidyn was far away from us and I couldn't find her when they took the field, so I just started taking pics hoping I could find her once I got them on the computer... I found her!!

Caitlyn was right up fairly close to us... so we were able to watch her perform!

Yes, I cried...

Then they had the four branches of the military come out... the tears were flowing! I'm a baby, yes, I know!

Carrie Underwood sang the National Anthem and was the main performer...

Cheese!!

Silly girls!

Silly boys!

Dilyn and Grammy...

We had lots of fun! I wonder if the girls will want to dance again next year...

Wordless Wednesday...

Sixteen years...

Wow... Who knew it would last this long!

Happy Birthday Brevers!

Better late than never...

My sweet little guy is 4! I can't believe it has been that long since he graced us with his presence! He is full of laughter and fun... There is never a dull moment with him around! And after having three beautiful girls... he is quite a surprise!

He was and still is a beautiful boy!

He is a heart-breaker in the making!

Four fun facts about my Brevin:

1. He loves to flirt with cute girls... especially Madz.
2. He is one of the three amigos... the other two being Owen and Canyon.
3. He LOVES to tease his sisters.
4. He changes his clothes more often than all of his sisters combined!

We love having that cute little boy in our home!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BREVIN!!

Wordless Wednesday

I love a parade!

It is a little known fact that I LOVE parades! I have been brought to tears by them . . . usually due to the honoring of the flag and the service of those that are usually honored in parades. I love to hear and see the marching bands and I love to see the beauty queens on the beautiful floats . . . I know I have received harassment from those that dislike parades, but I LOVE them. We are lucky enough to have our own little town parade here in Herriman during Herriman days. They have a fun little parade that is just about a block from our house. And then that night there is a carnival followed by a quite surprisingly good fireworks display.

Haidyn and Brevin checking out all the fun things passing by...

The businesses in the community are represented and hand/toss out flyers and coupons. Brevin is bringing one back from Little Caesars...

And they toss out candy to the kids. Caitlyn in her happenin' sunglasses.

Brevin grabbing a candy...

We finally have a high school in Herriman! I am so excited! I can't wait to go to the football and basketball games! This is the football team...

And the cheerleaders . . . one of my cute neighbor girls is a cheerleader . . . go LaRue (Kelsey)!

And the Drill Team . . . several girls on the drill team are from our own TDC dance the girls have gone to . . . especially our favorite Maddie!

I love our little town Parade . . .

Kindergarten Grad!

It is official, Dilyn is now a First Grader! Only one more little one to pass through Those blissful half days of school! She is such a good student (in spite of her mothers lack of parenting abilities!). She loves to read and write, I find papers all over the house filled with her amazing writings...

Such a beautiful girl!

I had to put this picture up with Dannon in the bottom corner . . . love the faces they have!

And I had to put this one up with the face on Ellie!

We are so proud of you Dilyn! Good luck next year, my sweet little first grader!

Wordless Wednesday...