Week 2 in Utah (June 6th - June 10th)

Since the kids and I were in Utah for so long, I decided to sign them up for swim lessons with their cousins. It started the 6th of June and lasted for two weeks. The kids did so awesome! I think it helped to have their cousins there. This was Logan's first experience with swim lessons and he loved it. The pool was awesome and the instructors were all really great with the kids. I'm so glad that we did swim lessons there.

Logan and Tred in their class.

Afton getting ready for lessons.

Logan doing some swimming

Dax was so brave this year. He is very cautious and nervous around water. Last year he would hardly even get in the pool. So he came a long way this year and this was on the first day of class.

Dax was in an all boy class so I think that helped him get the courage to get in the water and swim.

After dinner this night, we went to Purple Turtle with my parents for some yummy shakes. I use to go here all the time growing up. Their shakes are the best! I think we went here a few different times while we were in Utah.

Daxon got a serious brain freeze that brought him to tears. Poor Guy! I think he was a little tired too :)

On the 8th of June, the kids and I went fishing at Deer Creek with my parents. They love fishing, especially Afton. Her and Dax both helped reel the fish in and scoop them up in the net. Logan wasn't too interested in the fishing but he loved walking on all the big rocks and then throwing them in the lake.

Logan, Afton and Dax with their Grandma Darla.

On the 9th of June, we went to a place called Kangaroo Jack's ( I think that's what it's called). It was my nieces birthday so we celebrated at McDonald's first and then we were going to go to a place called Trafalga but the weather wasn't that great. So we headed over to this bounce house place. It was a huge hit with the kids. They had a great time even though I was complaining about the price. That place is expensive!

Logan, Dax and Tred coming down the dinosaur slide.

Abby, Emma and Afton

The whole gang (minus Tucker).

Our Utah Trip - Week 1 (May 27th - June 4th)

We left for Utah on the 26th of May, right after the kids got out of school. Didn't get in til like 1 in the morning so we were pretty tired the next day.

The first outing of our Utah trip. We went to Brick Oven for Rex's 60th b-day.

The kids with their cousin Kya.

Afton and her g-pa Rex.

On the 28th of May, we went to the Cattle Branding that Jason's family does every Memorial Day weekend. We stopped at the cabin for some fun first. The kids got to experience their first time shooting a gun. Afton and Dax each had a turn to shoot a 22 rifle. And Afton actually hit the target. They also got to ride around on the 4-wheelers for a little while. then we headed to the branding.

Something new I learned about Jason. He's left eye dominant (which I knew), but he shoots left handed when he's right handed. So weird!

The kids with g-ma Sharon.

At the branding in Manti.

There were some horses there and Afton and Dax got to ride on one. His name was Mr. Magoo.

Getting ready for lunch. Such an awesome view!

Jason was in charge of getting the cattle into the chute.

Logan and I on the little 50.

Getting a ride on the rhino

Jason and I went away for a couple of days for our 10th anniversary. We went to Midway to the Homestead, then to Park City to the outlets and then to Salt Lake. Then I had to take him to the airport and send him back home to a very lonely house.

Abby's 8th b-day party.

My cute little nephew, Tucker.

Of course the boys were all into the guns.

Didn't know I had this awesome pic til I downloaded them on my computer. My crazy little sister must have found my camera sitting on the table so decided to take some lovely pictures of herself. Now I get to share them with all of you.

My awesome mother-in-law got us some passes to Seven Peaks so we spent many days there on our trip. This was our first time there. A little chilly but the kids had a great time.

Abby, my niece, was baptized on the 4th of June. The kids and I were able to attend her baptism and it was really special. Afton gave the closing prayer and did a wonderful job.

Tred, Dax, Logan, Abby, Afton and Emma

Emma, Abby and Afton

The best silly face picture ever. I love Emma's face1

Super Bad Blogger

Yep that would be me! So sorry I haven't updated in forever. We've just been having a great summer! We were in Utah for a month and I thought things would calm down once we got back home but it's just go, go, go! So I'm hoping to post some photos from our Utah adventure really soon. Don't give up on me and keep checking back :)

Happy Easter!

Just a little late!

Afton's Baptism

What a special, special day! I don't think I've ever seen a little girl so excited to get baptized. She had been counting down the days and couldn't wait for Saturday, March 26th. She was also super spoiled because she had all of her family come from Utah even though the weather was terrible and the freeway was shut down for a night. They still made it and she was so happy that they were able to come to her baptism. We are just so proud of her and her decision to get baptized. She is such a super sweet girl with an unbelievable testimony of the gospel. She loves her family so much and cares about her little brothers like she's there 2nd mom. She really cares about others and is always concerned about their feelings. She loves to spend time reading and she loves learning about the gospel. I've found her in her bedroom at night reading her scriptures. She's such a sweetheart and we love her so much!!

Afton and her dad.

Can you tell how excited she was?

The best family picture we could get. Logan is such a stinker for pictures now.

Afton and her cousin Kya.

Just after her baptism all wet and super soaked but look at that smile on her face. I had a friend recommend snapping this picture. She said that she wish she would've had her camera to catch this special moment. And I'm really glad that I did.

With her cousins Abby and Emma.

She was the only one getting baptized in our ward that day (we don't do stake baptisms) so we were able to display her beautiful baptism pictures. Her beautiful white dress was a gift from her Grandma Sharon. Thank you!

Afton with her proud mommy!