Temple Square

We were so late for church today we decided to skip it all together and take the family to Temple Square. I felt kind of bad about it at first, but honestly it is just what I needed today. We sat through an awesome presentation on The Family. Everyone felt such a strong spirit, even Kesley cried. Such a great afternoon with our family, I'm almost glad we were slackers and missed our church meetings - don't worry though, it won't be a regular occurrence. :)

Bountiful Parade

We had a great time at the Parade last night. It was VERY hot, but the kids had a blast. Kesley was home "sick" - I didn't think she really wanted to be with the family, but she was green when we got home, so yeah - she wasn't well. The rest of us had a great time at the parade and watched fireworks later from my mom's circle.

I think Audrey drank at least 4 of these - it was hot!

PLEEEESE - throw us some candy!

(L to R) Scott's mom, my mom, Scott's dad, Scott

Me, Audrey & Hallie waiting (& baking) for the parade to start

Dallin hoping for candy (he got a ton).

Yeah, it's kind of white trash, but it was HOT.

Hallie had it - she moved to the shade and tormented Audrey for the last 30 minutes of the parade. We dragged her to the car crying.

Water Table

After seeing this fun toy on someone else's blog (thank you Annemarie), I had to get one for my girls. Meet... the water play table. Oh, the fun that we had this afternoon. My girls LOVED it and even Dallin played for awhile - until he started dumping water on his sisters and they LOUDLY protested. I highly recommend this toy!

Random Weekend Pictures

Our weekend was pretty low key. The kids and I traveled to Vernal with my in-laws and BIL & SIL to attend a nieces baptism (Scott had to work). It was a LONG drive, but glad we were there for Hunter. I didn't get many pictures - my camera is not the best (Kellie, send me copies of yours if you get a second!) But, here are some shots of the rest of our weekend...


Hallie & Audrey all dressed up for the baptism.


Pulling Audrey down the stairs in laundrey basket. Hmmm... is that really a GOOD idea???



Kesley in her standard spot - at the computer with her ipod. I just had to show that she really IS a part of our family and this picture is why we have hardly any pictures of her.



Audrey is DONE being in the laundry basket!



I don't know. They wanted capes, but then it became more like a nativity reenactment.


Outside playing with Dallin's remote control jeep. Notice Hallie's nightgown and snowboots ensemble.

Baseball

Tonight was Dallin's first game of the season. He is a great hitter, but doesn't like to play in the outfield (he kicked rocks most of the time). But he scored for the team, so we were pretty proud! I was wrestling Hallie & Audrey most of the time, so i didn't get a picture of the actual game, but this one was taken right after he scored...

Pinewood Derby

Last night's main event

The car...

The cubscout...

Surrounded by some of the competition...

The CHAMPION - he won the WHOLE thing...

The car owner & sponser...

The cheering section...

Dress up?

It's always cute when little girls experiment with their wardrobe. Princess panties on their heads is just cute...

But my 8 year old son as Tinkerbell is a little strange. Even weirder is that he wore it around the house for most of the afternoon and even ventured outside to get the mail. Someday this photo will haunt him...

Hallie however seems thrilled she has another dress up partner.

Dallin's Baptism

Dallin is now an official member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This morning he was baptized by his father and then confirmed. We had a great little program and a nice lunch afterwards at our home. Dallin was so excited for today and I think it absolutely lived up to his expectations - he even got gifts!!! Thank you to everyone who came and made this day so special for him and for our family.

fun, Fun, FUN!!!

So last night for Dallin's birthday, he decided to go to Applebee's for dinner and then Hollywood Connection for some games/rides. And he invited Nick & Kellie, Gandpa Bill & Grandma Bee, Jennie (Ty had school) & Zach & Brooklyn. Mom, dad, Hallie & Audrey were there too - Kesley was home sick.

At the restaurant, we made sure to let them know it was his birthday and they came out with a birthday treat and sang to him. He was sooooo embarrased - wish I'd have been quicker and caught it on camera! Hallie was terrified of the KISS poster hanging across from her and kept saying, "But, I don't like those scary mans." Brooklyn thought the one looked like a kitty.

At Hollywood Connections, we rode rides... some were big hits - others not so much...

Then we headed upstairs to play a few video games...

This place is definately geared more towards kids, but there wasn't SO much to do that the adults felt lke we were stuck there forever - so it was FUN! And Dallin had a blast - on the way out to the car he hugged me and said that it was the best birthday EVER!!!!!

Happy Birthday Dallin

Today is Dallin's 8th birthday!!!!! I so can't believe he is getting so big - I swear he was just a baby ten minutes ago. We had a family party yesterday at his grandma and grandpa's house. I am so extremely happy about how his cake turned out...

He loved it - his exact words: "mom, it's the most awesome cake ever."

Dallin had asked for a Red Ryder BB gun, but didn't think he would get one. Everyone collectively now, "You'll shoot your eye out." Well, you can see by the shape of the package, he scored. Yeah, dad bought him a BB gun. Not sure how I feel about it - I hope small children, neighborhood pets and my windows are safe. Although I really want new windows, so that wouldn't be ALL bad.

I think Dallin had a great time with his cousins yesterday and tonight we are going out to dinner and then to Hollywood Connection for some fun with all the family. Love you Dallin!!!