Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July. We hope that everyone had a great holiday. We went swimming and hung out for the day and then watched fireworks. Yeah!! Oh and we made our own shirts this year, can you tell?

Swimming

Hangin' by the pool.

BFFs

Mitch and Dallin on the water slide.

Hanna on the water slide.

Makyala on the water slide.

Tyler on the water slide.

Swimming, Swimming and More Swimming!! This is what we have been doing all summer. At least three times a week. We started the summer out with lessons and have not gotten out of the pool since then. Our kids are at such great ages, no diaper or naps to worry about. They are totally good with going to the pool and staying for 5 hours. The oldest three are little fishes in the the water. Dallin took a couple of spills in the pool last year and is still very cautious. They love the water slides, diving boards and just goofing around. We are all going to have great tans by the time summer is over.

Water Skiing

Last week we went out with some friends water skiing. We went to a reservoir that is not far from here and had a blast. The oldest three all tried to water ski. Hanna got up, Tyler was really close and Makayla well maybe next year. Tyler also loved the knee board. Mitch and I were able to get a little ski time in as well. Thanks Mark and Hailey, you guys rock.

Baseball

What would summer time be without a little baseball. Tyler, Hanna, and Makayla all played this year and had a great time. Next year Tyler will move up to the minor leagues. The field is only about a mile from our house so we were able to ride our bikes most of the time. Great job kids.

Happy Birthday Dallin

Happy 3rd Birthday Dallin!! Our baby turned three in June. I can't believe what a big boy he is. He has been such a wonderful addition to our family. He is full of adventure and spirit. He keeps us laughing all day long. For his birthday we built a sandbox in the backyard. Every little boy needs a sandbox. The kids have had a lot of fun playing in it. We love you Dallin.

Baby Birds

Dallin's bedroom is on the front of the house and just out side his window is a big tree. Every time that he wakes up he always says that he hears the birds talking. It is spring time and there are a lot of birds around, but low and behold there is a nest in his tree. And not only a nest, but also eggs and a baby bird. Every night and morning when Dallin wakes up he has to check on the birds out the window. It is so sweet.

Ready for Kindergarten

Makayla just finished up with preschool and now is ready for Kindergarten. Her preschool was wonderful. She was really nervous to start preschool at the beginning of the year, but now she is sad that it is over. During preschool she was also able to do a different activity each day as part of school. On Mondays they would end school with an hour gymnastics, on Wednesday swimming and on Friday dance lessons. It was such a great opportunity to try fun activities as well a learn at preschool. I cant believe that she is old enough to go to school. She still seems like my little girl. The pictures are from her end of the year dance recital and her last day at gymnastics when they were alowed free reign of the gym.