Summer Fun!

Last week we had tons of fun with water and friends! There is just something that I love about the summer time even if it is 110 outside. Monday and Tuesday were consumed with laundry, grocery shopping and a little resting after our trip.
On Wednesday we went to a slip-n-slide water party that my ward had. Kenzie cracked me up because she had to wear her goggles when she went down the slide. No pictures...sorry. Then that night Jason and I had softball practice and anyone who knows me knows what happened next! yep...sprained my left ankle AGAIN.
It really was not too bad and I could put pressure on it..so no biggie. This kept up home bound for most of Thursday.

Friday morning I met my Grams to drop off Brenden. He went to stay for the weekend with her and my Dad. They rode 4 wheelers, went fishing and swimming. He had a blast. Thanks, Dad...you are best.

Friday we went swimming with two of my friends...Andrea and Emily. We enjoyed pizza, watermelon and swimming.


Rylie and Jocelyn..

Parker, Jocelyn, Rylie, Hailey and Maddie


Then Friday around 5pm I met my EA girls for dinner. I love keeping up with everyone...they make me laugh so hard! It is my kind of therapy...
Next I came home, taped up my ankle and went to play our softball game. It was a really fun game! And of course my awesome husband hit one out of the park!
It was a busy day.
Saturday the plan was to do tons of landscaping. We needed to trim all our plants and trees. I needed to get the backyard ready for a water slide activity on Monday. As I was helping Jason move Kenzie and Rylies playhouse I stepped in a hole and sprained my ankle again!! This time it was worse. I also woke up that morning with a sore throat and by noon I knew I had strep. Started some antibiotics and I still am not feeling that great. Better but not great.
Sunday I was really tested when I had to wake up at 6 am to make it to 8am church. I kept thinking who likes early morning church?? My foot was so very sore, I sounded like I had a frog in my throat but I needed to teach my nursery class. So off we went. I came home and took a nap while Jason went home teaching.
Monday I had a primary activity at my house for all the activity days girls. We had our giant water slide set up and the girls loved it. They also made these really cute flower flip flops and of course pizza! It was tons of fun...it is seriously the best calling ever! I was totally worn out when it was done. Brenden got to come home just before it started. Here is Kenzie again with her goggles. Kinda reminds me of scuba steve....

Since the water slide has to be totally dry before we can put it away, we have had to have Ryker inside for a day. More than I like but Brenden was in heaven...and he is such a great dog I really should not complain. They both are really asleep...I just can't get Brenden to sleep in pajamas. Oh well...less laundry right?

This weekend we will be going to HEBER for the 4th. We look forward to this all year long and can't wait to get up there!

Vacation days 2 & 3

So Friday morning we got up early and made our way to Disneyland. Everything about Disneyland is magical. I totally love it. I was so excited to spend 2 days there watching the kids enjoy every second and it was magical...from their constant laughter to watching Kenzie sleep in the stroller as we kept moving along.
Oh...and there are tons of pictures but I want to make my blog into a book so I need all of my favorites in there.



















We started Saturday out with some big rides. Brenden and Hailey loved Screaming California and Rylie was really mad that she could not ride. Brenden, Hailey, and Rylie loved Space Mountain. I was worried that it might be to much for Rylie since it was so dark but she was beaming afterwards.


Totally enjoying some cotton candy!


We waited for quite awhile to get good seats for the light parade. The kids loved this. Rylie was really excited to see Pinokee-loo(that is how she says it). While we were waiting they danced in the street. It kind of surprised me since there were so many people watching them.

Dustin and Lindsey





This is us waiting to get good seats to watch Aladdin.



A great big thank you to Ray and Patti for a FABULOUS trip. It would not have been the same without you and we were thrilled that Nan was able to go. Thanks for all the memories that were made.

Our Cali Trip

Ok, so first of all we got a new camera so you can expect some new posts. And after we finally broke down and bought a new one, Jason found the charger to our old camera(in a place I swear I looked 5 times). We have had a great summer so far. Since my kids are only out of school for about 8 weeks I want to enoy every second I have with them. I really am enjoying them being home. And for those of you who know me... I am loving waking up to my kids and not to an alarm clock! Even if it is 6am...Brenden. Before school got out Jason's parents surprised us and told us they wanted to take everyone to Disneyland. We left Thursday morning, drove to the hotel and then we went to Huntington Beach. There is nothing my kids love more than playing in the water! It was a beautiful day, filled with tons of laughter. The kind that I wish I could bottle up and keep forever.







My Hottie...


We went back to the hotel and went swimming again!







It was a long but great day!! And Papa Ray would die if he knew I put up a picture of his hair messed up...so lets keep it hush hush.
Friday morning was our first day at Disneyland. I do not know who was more excited the kids or Grandma Patti. I will post more in the morning....

Mellow Yellow Decor

Here is a shout out for Mellow Yellow Decor. It is all about anything vinyl. I just ordered some stuff for the first time and it was great. I was able to pick it up super fast, and everything was perfect. Thanks Heidi! (and Emily for telling me about it). Check out her button to the right!!