Carnival!

The carnival and fair came to town so we decided to spend an outrageous amount of money and go. It sometimes doesn't seem worth it, but when I see these smiley faces it sure makes me feel better! The girls LOVED all the kiddie rides. 

 Chad and carter and Mollie hit a lot of the bigger rides. I think I'm creating adrenaline junkies.

 YIKES!

 Chad got some good slow-mo pics and the kids were loving them

 I went on my 1 carnival ride for the year...the swings. Yep I was sick almost immediatley, but still enjoyed going with my boy

 Carter ran into Brody there and they had fun running around spending their tickets.

 These slides were really fun!

 And rylee LOVED the animals. Especially the baby pig.

 And a baby zebra!!! So fun!

Some great pics

One day I was having a disagreement with Mollie and at the same time trying to get her goggles figured out for swimming. They were a tad too tight and we both laughed for a good hour from this result! Now anytime shes mad I reach for the goggles!

 I decided it was time for some haircuts for an easier summer hair care! I asked for NOT and A-line and that is exactly what Bri got. It was a little on the short side but it fits her personality perfectly!!! Look how much we cut off!

 So cute and she loved it!

 I guess I didnt get a pic of Ry in the chair but her hair also turned out darling! We can't do a pony tail anymore which I really loved on her, but this will be fun and cute for summer. She is still SO blonde!

 July is Alex's birthday so some friends and I surprised her with birthday donuts! I sure love this lady and everything she has done for me and for our wonderful friendship.

 We got a new a&w in town so of course we had to try it out.

 And this is how I feel when Chad brings fresh veggies from his co workers home to me! They are SO good!

Lots more summer things to come! We have been staying busy!!

Swimming lessons for ALL 4!

 This year swimming lessons was a big deal because ALL 4 kids got to be in the pool at the same time WITHOUT ME! I really enjoyed getting to watch them all and not have to be cold and wet. Most of my kids are water bugs, but especially Bri and Carter! I felt slightly bad for the instructor who was catching her when she would jump into the pool. Full on superman, right on top of their heads! But she just has no fear. 

 Brielles friend Brightyn took lessons with her and they had fun together. And me and Alex had fun catching up while our kids swam!

 Rylee did well and of course latched on to her teachers like she does to most teenagers. She's found us some great babysitters by finding a good friend and latching on to them! She is a little more cautious and doesnt love to be cold or wet but she was a champ and did everything she needed to do and looked forward to it every day.

Had a hard time getting pics of carter and mollie because they were all on the other side of the pool. But they both improved and Carter was jumping in the deep end and swimming the length of the pool with no problem. freaked me out the first day he did it! And he was jumping off the high dive and doing flips off the low dive. Crazy kid does not belong to me!

Payson lakes TAKE 3!

My heart just sings when its finally time to go camping! And I was really looking forward to living the lake life for a few days. 

And it sung a little more when this squishy little man showed up. Oh I just love my Ro-Ro!

 We eagerly hit the lake much more prepared this year with lots of floatie tubes!

 We were sadly disapointed when we showed up to find the water really low and cows and cow poop covering the beach. We stepped into the water and sunk in lots of mushy goop. EW. And it stunk.

So the girls played alot in the sand.

 We all got out there a time or 2 to play in the water though.

We all latched on to Carter and made him paddle us around the lake. THIS was a good idea. 

 Fat guys in a little boat....! Just kidding.

 We spent lots of time at camp eating, snuggling Roman, eating, playing games and eating!

 Grandma came prepared with lots of crafts and games for the kiddos. J&Cs oldest 3 kids came along for the trip. So it was a good thing!

 Even the bigs got a few games in this year. I introduced my fam to sequence and it was popular!

 Grandma got lots of cuddles too...

 And maybe I got carried away....just a little. BUT LOOK AT HIM!

 Bri and Ashton are quite the good little buds and they took turn picking each other up to show how strong they were.

 Grandma pulled through with matching t shirts for everyone! The mountains are calling and we must go!!!

 On t-shirt day we all walked around the lake and took lots of pictures as we did. Look at ALL these grandkids!!!

 We've grown alot!

 Oh i LOVE this one of my girls!

 And of course this one of my little man.

 The Reeds!

Loved this lookout on the lake! So pretty!

Here's gramps with his masterpeice dinner! It was yummy as always!

 An actual selfie...or Us-ie at the lake.

 More lake day photos.

 Nothing gets much better than the mountains and my man.

 One of our new favorite hobbies is corn hole! I asked Adam to bring the new boards he brought and we set them up and had a good game with them!

All in all, besides the cows interupting us in the middle of the night and the poop and stink everywhere, it was still a nice relaxing trip and a good bonding time for me and my siblings. I love nature and I love being with family in nature! And eating the best food ever. Life is good.