Happy Birthday Macie

My cute little niece just turned two. I love that Ray and her are so close in age they have so much fun together when Ray isn't trying to take over her territory. Ray thinks she's the boss because she is older and talks to Macie like she is her mother convincing her to play something else while she raids her play kitchen. Poor girl she really needs one of her own :( They were so cute opening should I say "their" presents Ray stood right by her side and did most of the work for her. Amanda gave them both PJ's since she was gone for Rays's B-day. They put them on right away and danced around with all their pretty jewelry. Happy Birthday Macie We Love You!!
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Camping

So where to start I've been slacking and now I'm not sure where I want to begin. We have had so much fun these last few weeks of summer and I'm sad that it's coming to an end :( over the 24th we went camping in Beaver the boys loved it and so did orphan Annie. We rode 4-wheelers played in the rain, ate great food, found lots of deer,shot bows and lets not forget all those friendly flies that were EVERYWHERE!!!!!! Ray and I stayed in the motor home with the in-laws while the boys all roughed it out in the enclosed trailer. T wants to get a trailer so bad eventually that will have to happen because these boys live for the outdoors (YAY FOR ME!!!!) and I need not ALL the comforts of home but at least the basics so I can maintain my sanity. It's a good thing I have a little girl because sometimes all this boy stuff is a little much for me. My house is often filled with hunting, fishing, bows, camping and 4 wheeler conversations. Ray now I understand why you have an imaginary sister and a barbie for a daughter don't worry one day I will teach you a little about retail therapy and it will all be okay!!!

Swim Lessons

The boys have been doing swim lessons this week and are having so much fun. The teacher is amazing she is so good with the kids. She has named Dace "Shark Boy" and he moved up a level today.YAY!!! who would of thought :) since the first of this summer didn't start off very good any time we would go near water he would panic and SCREAM. But look at him now he is fearless which makes pool time much more enjoyable for the both of us. Daeg loves the water and is swimming and diving great he has his teacher and his mom very impressed with his form now if he could just get those skinny legs to motor a little faster he would be set.

I love these picture because they show the boys different personalities

Daeg going for distance and form

Dace going for speed and height (is the sun in her eyes or does she look a little nervous)

Sleepover

A few weeks ago we had the G kids over for a sleepover. The boys loved it. T got a little nervous when we went to get our shaved ice and they were all lined up on the curb eating he said do you realize these could all be ours and the kid that I went to high school with is probably thinking wow he has 5 kids and I said yeah cool. T replies no it's not. HA HA!! They were all so good and we had so much fun the boys can't wait to do it again.

4th of July Festivities

We have had so much fun these last few weeks celebrating our Independence with family and friends. We are so thankful for this beautiful country we live in and for the many freedoms we are blessed with. We started off the night before with the smith family camp out always a boat load of fun :). And then we went to the stadium of fire to see The Blue Man Group and Miley Cyrus. It was so neat they did such a great tribute to the troops. The boys loved the jets and the skydivers and the flag spread out over 1300 dancers was amazing. We had great seats for the fireworks and by the end of the night we were all covered with little chunks from them.

2 years old

Our little miss independent turns 2

I can't believe my little lady has turned 2. She has grown so much these last few months. She is definitely a walking, talking, sassy little toddler.Doesn't she sound like so much FUN? Well she is and we couldn't imagine life without her everyday she gives us something new to giggle about.
We love you Ray!!! Happy Birthday!

This year we celebrated her birthday at the Smith Family 4th of July Camp Out. She was so silly and loved all her gifts it was so fun to have everyone be a part of her big day

Tea Party

He put the wheels on and gets all the credit

Just Like My Mom

Sleeping Bag and Fancy Fancy Book

Ray's top 10

1. Hello Gorgeous
2.Will you "Pease" Open It
3.I love my Tinkerella (Tinker Bell)
4. Daddy I'm home
5.Mmm.... That's Yummy Thanks So much!!
6. I need a cheeseburger
7. I need my Swimsoup on
8. Whats your name? Fat Madonna
9. Here kiss my pig it's gross
10 No more "Wonkey's" jumping on the bed... break your head ,Dr. said

Lehi Round Up

This last week has been so much fun. Don't get me wrong I'm glad it has come to a end. My kids can finally go to bed on time and hopefully in a few more days they will start waking up happy but it's all been worth it. We have been to concerts in the park, carnivals ( yes they are still trashy) but the kids love them, parades,movies,lunch for $1, 2 nights of rodeos, swimming and yes it has all come to a end. We love celebrating round up days Lehi does a great job with all the activity's they provide during the week and most of them are free so how can you pass that up. We had a great time but I think if we dragged T to one more event he would of snapped he would joke that he was running for mayor with all the community activity's he was forced to attend. I love this time of year even if it is smoldering hot and you would do anything for a little piece of shade just so your clothes don't stick to ya. Whats not to love about that Right!
Dace took this Picture with my phone to bad his dad had to be a cheese ball


Ryan Shaupe and the rubber band concert I love them they are so talented

Dace and Aspen doing the Limbo

Daegan was so brave She was in heaven

Candy, Candy Candy

She marches to the beat of her own Drum!!!!


Parade Watchers

Isn't he the coolest dace got a can a green hair spray thrown to him during the parade (who does that) Thanks Jaryn!!! and his uncle colt immediately sprayed his mow hawk for him. He thought he was so cool and so did UVSC when they came by they asked if they could take a picture of him he said sure. Every day since he will ask mom can I have my hair green TODAY!!!