Our Biggest Surprise Ever....almost!!!

We had a trip to DisneyLand planned for a few weeks, we didn't want to tell the kids because we knew we would get the questions for weeks, "when are we going?", "how many more days?" and "can we load up the car yet?" I wanted a creative way to tell them, so I went to the Disney store and got them each a shirt. At home I wrapped them up cute and placed them out of little eyes range. The friday before we were to leave, (leaving midnight on sunday) we let them open thier bags, that way they could tell thier friends at school! As they were opening Lakota had the idea in her head that we were telling them that Daddy and I were pregnant and the shirts were to tell them what we were having......well she was both happy for the trip but also sad we were NOT having a baby, twins in her case :)
With only one day left to pack, and excitment running around we were all ready to go, for it was all our first time going to Disney Land.

This is how our summer went!!!

Boating, boating and even more boating!! Every spare moment we had, we were out on the lake. The kids loved to jump and dive off the back of the boat. As for Mark and I, we both learned how to wake board!! Super fun!! When we could, we invited what ever family and friends who could go, most of the time, even for us it was a last minute notice! So we were very grateful for all who came to spend time with us and the kids!!! Summer for us was a BLAST!!

Older!!!

Sweet little faces


Lakota


Makayla
From little ones ...


To older ones!
My little girls are growing up too fast!


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Cow Boy Up!

Once school is over the count down till Pleasant Grove Strawberries days is on! Every year we make it to the carnival, the rode and the parade! This year was no exception! We did it all. Scott and Jenn joined us at the rodeo and as you can tell the kids could not get enough of them. As with every year the kids pull together their clothes to come up with the best cowboy outfits they can. With a quick run to the store for hats, we were ready to go. With all this excitement who couldn't have fun? Food, treats, laughter and of course bull riding. I'm pretty sure by all the smiles on their faces, they all had a memorable time! Till next year...

Dance, Dance,Dance!

Addison's dance studio did a mini production of the toy story movie. Addison's age group danced as the little piggies. It was so fun to see her get dressed up with make up and curls in her hair. We were lucky to have 3 other girls in the class that we are friends with; Olivia, Shiloh and Maddie. Her teacher was Miss. Valarie was a friend that I went to high school with, for fun!!! The piggies dance was a combo of ballet and jazz. The girls also performed a tap dance, Addi calls her shoes the tap-taps! cute! She had a lot of fun and is looking forward to next year, along with Lakota and Makayla too!!!

After school campout

The week end school let out we went on a camp out with some friends in our ward, the Bechets. We went up by Strawberry where it was still cold and snowy. Mark and I were able to take a new trailer, (new to us) and a side by side to ride around in. All weekend this is all we heard from the kids, Can you take me on a ride? Ha! All the girlie's had fun and not to mention the boys!Lakota and Makayla had fun taking all the little ones on hikes to the nearby hills. As for us mom and dad's, adult conversation was much needed. Melanie and Harold are so sweet to letting us tag along. Harold has an obsession with having to have the biggest campfire then the next group, needless to say I think the stars could see us. It was so fun to have the kids play, roast marshmallows, paint fingers, play games and of course go for a ride!