Summer so far

June is almost over, and we've been busy. Here's a summary of our summer, thus far. We had a very wet month, rain almost everyday. I love the rain, I absolutely love rainbows.


Jacksen turned 4 months!! He's average weight, but in the 97% for his height (meaning only 3 % of kids his age are taller than him.) He's a long, string string bean. He's started rice cereal, which he loves. And I think he's teething because he's ALWAYS chewing on his fist.

We went to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple open house with my parents the day after they brought the boys home. (We also went to the Draper Temple in January.) I hope the boys will remember this experience and keep them excited to go for themselves when they're older.


fyi-a few weeks ago, during one of our huge rain storms, Moroni was struck by lightning! His horn, arm and face were completely black!. But by the time we came to the temple, he was already fixed. Poor Moroni!

The Elders Quorum did a pinewood derby. They had the track and all. It's all computerized now, much more accurate than when my brothers were in scouts.


Although, not a very fast car, Carl's car was 1st place in our hearts!

Father's Day! I am so very glad to have a wonderful husband who loves me and our boys. We had a very low key day at home.

I gave him stuff to make his very own sushi. We have a little Oriental market nearby, and they helped me find all the stuff I needed. Carl was super excited. He LOVES sushi. But the big surprise is that Logan loves it too.

Summer buzzes. What is cuter than a little fuzzy cue-ball head! (It also makes getting ready so much faster.)

What a deal! I got this pool half-off. The boys love it.
Logan loves to make a big splash.


Have you ever seen a 3 year-old ( or any one else) that can cross only one eye?! A talent that Carl, Ethan and Colton posses. Yes, I am very proud. Well that's our summer so far. Daily activities include some schoolwork-reading, writing (Ethan), learning times tables (Logan). I did this as a kid-hated it, but now see the value of not letting your brain turn to mush during the summer. The boys are in and out all day with friends. I'm glad that their friends are right next door so they don't have to go far. I hope you are having a fun summer, I love to see all your blogs!!

West Piney Girl's Camp

June 8-10, all of my family and some of my extended family had a vacation at West Piney Girls Camp. I had been to this camp several times growing up and other various times, but this was the first time for most of my boys. Logan was only 1 1/2 when we last went. This place is awesome! It has a huge lodge with 155 beds, a great big gathering room, and tons of things to do. We spent the time (in between rain showers), sliding the BIG slide, eating, playing kickball, bowling, horseshoes, hiking, ping pong, eating, playing games, frisbee golf, blowing bubbles, oh- and we did some eating!!

Playing games while it was raining outside.

Dad rounding the bases during a kickball game.

Carl playing horseshoes.



I told you it was huge!!!



The only problem to a big slide, are big stairs.



On the way to the camp, is a little gas station in Swan Valley (Idaho), famous for it's square ice cream cones. The boys thought this was too cool.



My sweet Logan, cheering us on while playing horseshoes.

Nicole and Colton about to slide.


Here's how a ride down the slide feels!


Colton not quite getting how it works, but having fun none the less. We had a great time that went by too fast. Wednesday morning, Carl, Jacksen, and I came home. The older boys spent the next week at Grandma and Grandpa's house. They went to Yellowstone and had lots of fun. More pictures to come!

Shameless plug of the cutest baby in the world

Just some pictures of my sweetie pie!

Jacksen letting me know that everything is thumbs up!

Sweet sleeping baby!


Just some pictures of Jacksen I took yesterday while he was sitting on my lap. I think he was very curious about the camera as I captured some really great expressions! Hilarious!










Carl was playing with Jacksen, making him laugh. He would get startled and laugh. My sweet sweet baby. I love him so so so very much!