He's all mine!!!

Just so you know... he actually wears board shorts!!! When you come out with us you don't have to worry about seeing Mark in his speedo! Maybe he might have a tan by then also. One thing I love about Mark is that he doesn't care what people think...sometimes I wish I could be more confident like him.
Always out to get a laugh!

Creating a surfer!

So naturally I want Jacob to love what I love... I think we are almost there with surfing. As the water is getting warmer he is easier to convince... a bribe of $5 helps also!

Out on the boat...

...like I mentioned a few posts back... most of our outings this summer will be on water... don't get too bored of our pictures... we are having a blast! Here are a few pictures from the last few trips...

I love just relaxing with the kids... Mace is about to fall asleep, he loves riding the tube, holding up the orange flag, helping get the rope for the surfer, and of course eating snacks.

Chuck is getting good! He is starting to love surfing. He entertains us with his swan dives before he crashes... hilarious!

Heather always makes us with laugh her squill... she can't fall without squilling.

Taylor and his cute family met up with us...

Taylor is a natural and his wife Rachel is also I'm sure, but she is prego so we will have to wait a few months to see her moves. Wesley and Jacob had a great time hanging out and riding on the tube.

My brother Andy and his family...

I got Jaquelyn out surfing...don't know if she really enjoyed it but we were able to throw in the rope and last a few seconds.

Andy is looking thin and trim these days... all of our early morning workouts are paying off! Look at those biceps!

Wanda gave it a shot... she popped right up and went for a ride.

The kids love hanging out in the front looking for fish... the water is too brown to see even an inch into the water.

Chuck taking the kids out on the tube.

Oqurirrh Mountain Temple

We had a chance to go to the Temple open house of the Oquirrh Montain Temple that is 3 blocks from our house. I loved showing the kids the peaceful, simple, beautiful building. We are so blessed to have a Temple so close.

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Pool here we come!

The Daybreak pool opened and I know I will spend most of my days hanging with the kids and all the neighborhood moms. Just a one minute walk makes it a little too convenient... I do admit that sometimes I go twice a day! I love this place. I am never bored, I just don't get much cleaning done...But, it's all worth it!

Hanging with cousin Nate...

We had Nate over for a fun, busy, day.

First we went to the Kennecott Copper Mine... All of the kids loved it... especially Mason, I had to rip his hands off the observation railing with him screaming... he could have watched those giant dump trucks all day!

Next we hit up the pool...
Iree and Nate had a blast, we had a picnic and
spent a few hours cooling off in the pool.

After the pool we headed for the park,
the kids climbed on the ropes and had a blast playing at the beach.

Worn out and ready for bed!!

At least I thought... after a long day, busy in the sun
I thought they would crash... boy was I wrong.

In the morning we had to take a ride on the zip line... they loved it!
Then we headed to meet Todd and give him a tired little boy to take on a campout...

Lake Powell

We took a family trip to Lake Powell, Just Mark, myself and the kids. I was a little nervous not having my sidekick/sister, Heather, around to help but we managed just fine. It was a great weekend with just our family. The weather was perfect and the water was beautiful as always.

Jacob and Ireland taking in the view in Clear Creek Canyon.

Kids in an Anasazi Ruin called Three Roof Ruin.

This is the view from Three Roof Ruin... it also gives you a good view of where Jacob rolled a 2 ft boulder off the cliff right into the side of MARK'S NEW BOAT! Lets just say... Jacob learned his lesson and will think twice or maybe even three times before ever rolling a pebble down a hill.

The kids loved the tube... Mark dragged us around forever. They scream if he starts going any faster that what is approved by Jacob (no water spray)... I think Mark will gradually pick up the speed and they wont even realize.

Anyone want to swim?
No Linda... Lake Powell does not have sharks! Just huge ugly fish!

Iree is always up for a photo shoot...

Mark and I at Cathedral in the Desert... Jacob loves being in charge of the camera.

My Boys at Cathedral in the Desert. It is a waterfall that falls into a little pool... it will be covered with water in the coming weeks as the lake rises.

Mark and his Boat!

Iree posing again... Isn't she too cute!

Mason napping... the hum of the boat works every time.

The kids looking in the underground house, another Anasazi Ruin called Defiance House in Forgotten Canyon.

Kids at Defiance House... they all agree this was their favorite spot of the trip.

Fender Fishing... the kids had a blast pretending that the fenders were fish, they would throw them in and then pull them back in the boat... hours of entertainment!

This trip was amazing... My family rocks! We are already checking the calender to find another good weekend to go. Love it!!!

Ireland's Preschool Graduation

Iree had a great year in Miss Sarah's class. She learned a lot and made some great friends. I can't beleive she is headed to Kindergarten in the Fall... time flies!

Who are these Hotties?

My sister-in-law Anna took some pictures on her iphone and made these creations. We were hysterically laughing. So fun!

Mark, Me, Chuck, Todd, Nate, Iree and Ryan are in a shot, ... Mark's is the best... I am even laughing right now just looking at it.

Pure Enjoyment!

I think Mason's Face tells this story... Mark let all the kids take a turn at the wheel Mason was in heaven! He could have driven for hours.


What can I say... I think they are awesome. We have been having so much fun spending quality time together. I love my kids!

Aww...

I was at meetings all evening and this is what I came home to. I walked in and sat on the couch and watched my family. I love them all so much and to see them all smashed together smiling... I just had to grab the camera and save the moment.

Almost There!!!!

Mace is almost out of diapers... Most days at home this is what Mace looks like. His cute little cars underwear falling off as he runs through the house. As long as I remind him every 10 minutes to go to the potty he does great. I still haven't ventured out with out the diapers but I can see that day coming soon. Does anyone know where you can buy smaller underwear... these are size 2T (the smallest I could find) and they won't stay up without a roll!

More fun on the water...

This night was beautiful...Cold but beautiful. Mark taught Heather and I how to drive, I will need a lot of practice before I feel confident enough to pull Mark... He is pretty picky about the speed, and the wake... I will catch on soon enough.

Each night we are out the sunsets are beautiful... something about water, mountains and sunsets makes me smile.