Tuesday, August 10, 2010

For starters, here are the kids and their auntie Karri on her birthday. Let me just say- this picture melts my heart because Karri is the center of their world! They ADORE her and she is THEE best aunt!!! She helps us so much, and better than just being available to help, she LOVES doing it. She's always willing to come babysit, and play with the kids for hours. She always makes them feel special, and they can't hold in the excitement when it is she who is coming to babysit! We love you Karri. Hope you had a HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY!!!! She had a campout in the backyard for her birthday with all these crazies!!! that's true love i tell you! They were not asleep until midnight and were up bright eyed and busy tailed at 6 in the a.m. As I said before- TRUE LOVE CONQUERS ALL!!! We've had lots of fun with friends coming over to swim this summer- we love our friends and we love our swimming! Here's Meaja's beautiful clan!!! (pre slicing open of chins on pool)
and what is swimming w/o some underwater pictures!?



the 24th of July we had some fireworks at Mana's, but this was the best picture of the fiesta. I heart baby's falling asleep at this age, reaching out for your shirt to hold on to for life. It's the sweetest thing!
We've also been playing alot at the reservoir this summer. Who knew it was even there? Not me! Thanks Jess for sharing!!!! The kids LOVE it!!!!!!!



Sawyer mostly loves eating the innerds of oreos while we're they're- like 45 of them.....
we were able to go when Mary and co. were up visiting one day and it was great fun!!!!


I finally gave in to Heather's sno-cone cravings and met her fam at this awesome place one fair Saturday. Delish!!!!!
don't mind that I have a SMALL and Sawyer has a KIDDIE size....
this wretched grasshopper wouldn't leave me alone!!! Then it bounced upon Heather's bosom and out of fright, she flicked it right at me...So, Taylor thought it'd be funny to catch it and tease us with it....sick-uh-ning....grasshopper, go to your home!!!

get it Sawyer!!!
best picture ever- all of us decided we needed to show Hayleigh how to
"pucker up yo lips, likeadis"
sharing lippy
We've spent some time slipping and sliding at Heather's also- you must keep the kids entertained outside when you must catch up on your SYTYCD for the season!

Sawyer enjoyed the swings more than the slipping...they're more her thing
And since it's been monsoon season round these parts, we've also gotten our fair share of dancing in the rains! Sawyer LOVED it! We were leaving Heather's this day and she walked right outside and just held her arms out. She's such my daring child!
That night, I pulled Max out into the crazy torrential downpour of a storm we were having to run in the rain with me. He was quite nervous, but I knew I couldn't pass up the opportunity. It just looked so fun!!! I think we were outside for about 4 minutes total, and we were SOPPING. Conli was not having any of it. She was inside, ears covered, not able to figure out why anyone would go outside when it sounded so horrid! Sawyer, on the other hand, ran right downstairs, watched us for a second, then couldn't stand it any longer, and had to have her turn! It was one of the funnest moments we've ever had. We were laughing our heads off!!! I loved it every bit!

This wknd was full of family fun, and Saturday night, after going to Shrek 4 (cute, cute) we ended up over at the "wooden park". The kids LOVE this place and ask to go there all the time, lucky for them, we concurred this time. We were there forever!!! And they were in heaven!
I followed Sawyer for what seemed like 7 hours. Luckily, my quickly rising body fat of a body could still squeeze through the small door ways!

and we happened upon these 2 a couple of times!

After getting himself sick as poo on this little fun contraption, Brent decided to give the kiddos a ride of spinning dizzy fun!
it was such a pretty night.
Max wanted a picture as King Bee- my highness!
AHHHH!!!!
shake your groove thing, shake your groove thing ya ya!
monkey bars fit for a princess!
Saturday afternoon, we were able to go up to the SLC and meet mom, dad, uncle scott, kara, kyli and Mr. Colton for Kyli's bday lunch! Kyli wanted Red Robin, so they took an hour and a half jaunt so she wouldn't be disappointed! Bless you all for coming down here!

the birthday girl and her love

Kara and Soy

Mom REALLY wanted me to take a picture of her pigging out on onion rings, so I did! Can't let down my mama!

Brothers ordered the same food....aw....so sweet!

and Sawyer got her gigglepalooza on with Papa

how she loves him!

kyli rockin the cards from the kids...this was our favorite photo of the series :kyli holding cards:
sisters don't shake hands, sisters hug!
ma daddy
and my bee-you-tee-ful mama
(and sisters)


good times summer! Good times! now, don't leave just yet!