I can't believe it has been two weeks!

So it has been two weeks since I posted. I have been keeping myself busy playing in the nice weather with my kids. Jared has been gone a lot lately so we have been trying to keep ourselves occupied!! We signed up for a reading club at the library in the last two weeks. We have had fun playing outside and even got to go to Blue Lake Park and play in the water area. The few short days Jared was home we hiked Horsetail Falls, which was fun, but we got eaten alive by mosquitoes (well at least I did, 20!!) Right now I am preparing to leave town for a week for a family reunion in Illinois. I am going by myself with some of my other family. I am really excited and probably will take lots of pictures and will post them when I get back. I haven't downloaded the current pics right now, so just a short update to let you know I am alive.

Happy Father's Day!!

Jared was not able to be with us for Father's day this year, but we were able to call him and see him via the Internet web cam. The kids really missed him, but we will celebrate when he gets back next weekend. Happy Father's Day, My Love!! We miss you bunches!! Thanks for being the husband and Father that you are. You are such a great dad to our children and they love you so much and for all that you do for them. Here is the picture of them that you wanted from this morning, before we went to Craig and Pam's ward for Brian to be ordained. We love you, honey and can't wait to celebrate when you get home.

Since Jared was gone, we decided that we would go and celebrate Father's Day with my dad and have dinner!! Happy Father's day Dad, thanks for all that you have done for me growing up and all that you still do for me. I love you!!

The Sun is OUT!!

Let's go play!! I am so happy it has been sunny the last couple of days. So on Saturday we we decided that we would go to Blue Lake Park and maybe go in the water park thing that they have there and have a picnic lunch also. I wasn't sure if the kids would get in water since it was only in the 70's, but they did, what troopers!! So while Lexi, Spence and their cousin Billy played in the water Bella was watching them play and really wanted to go in and see what the fun was all about. Here is her looking at the water wanting to walk over there and play. (oh I forgot to tell you she is full on walking a little unstable at times, but prefers to walk most of the time!)
So I decided to let her go in the water, since I figured that she wouldn't like it and come right back out. Does the picture look like she didn't like??

Of course she loved it and got all wet and didn't want to come out, but I made her so that I could put her swimsuit on. Here is a pic of Lexi and Bella playing in the water!! She is having so much fun.

Even when it was time to go she didn't want to be done. Here she is trying to escape back to the water!!

After the water we went over to the playground and let the kids play for a little while.

All in all we had a great day and the kids were totally exhausted by the time that we got home! Thanks sun for coming out to play!!

I had to add this last picture of Bella she has a thing for shoes. While we were at the park she had both pairs of her shoes and just wanted to hold them. She does this all the time, she will walk around the house with her shoes. I think it is just so silly!!

Lexi is now a Second Grader!!

Lexi had her last day of school this last week. She is so excited that she is now a Second Grader. She had a different type of First grade, with the move and all. I realized that I didn't get a picture of her other teacher at her old school. But here is a picture with her teacher that she had at her new school. Below is a picture from the first day of 1st grade to the last day of 1st grade.

Way to go my beautiful angel!!

My Beautiful Niece Graduated!!

My oldest sister's second child, Sarah, graduated from High school this last week. I was able to attend it and was so happy to be there. We were also able to attend her graduation party the next night where Bella had fun in the grass in their backyard. I had fun talking with family. Congrats, Sarah I am so proud of you!

Abby and Bella chillin' in the grass

Bella playing with the graduate!

It's my Party!!

Well actually it was Bella and Abby's party! For those that need a reminder, Abby is Bella's Cousin who is 6 days older than her. My sister and I decided it would be fun to have the girl's parties together and I think it turn out great. It was a family event with a BBQ. The food was delicious (I just love BBQ's). My sister Michelle and her husband BJ were kind enough to let us use their house for the event. Michelle also did a beautiful job of decorating the cake for the girls. Bella was in a great mood for the party and so it made it easier on me. She was being such a ham for pictures and smiling at everyone. She really enjoyed opening all the gifts that she got and really liked what was inside too!! She got lots of cute clothes, that I can't wait to put her in. When it came time for cake she really had a blast with that. My niece, Megan made and decorated the little cake for Bella (the cake was made of Banana bread). I think the only reason why Bella stopped eating it was because it fell on the floor. She was at it for a long time and enjoyed being the center of attention. I realized after the party was over that I hadn't taken a single picture with the other kids. I know that other people did, so I will have to get copies from them. I think the party went great and my family really had a great time. Thanks for those that came and for the wonderful gifts!!

My niece who made the little cake for Bella

The personal cake for Bella

The Birthday Girls, Abby and Bella

I sure have had a fun first year with her! She is such a joy in our lives and gives me smiles everyday! Happy Birthday, Bella!

Bella is ONE!!

I can't believe my baby is one today she has grown so much this last year!! She is such a happy baby always laughing at her big sister and brother. She loves to walk all over the place now and sometimes will try and walk before she crawls. She eats all sorts of foods and loves to eat. She loves to play peek a boo with anyone that will play with her and loves play with her toys. We are going to have a family birthday party this weekend for Bella and Abby, since Abby is only 6 days older we decided to do a birthday party together. I will post some pics of the party later. Here are some pictures of her growing up this last year. ENJOY!!