Logan Temple

 As we drove into logan the kids wanted to go see the temple that we were married in. We drove by since it was dark but planned to come back on the way home.

 I just love this temple and the way it looks.

 7 year and 4 months ago me and chad started our family here. I remember that distinctly being said in our sealing. That this was the start of our family.

 I never would have though that I would be back in the same spot with 3 kids 7 years later! But it was such a sweet moment to me.

 Grandpa Hymas told us that we needed to take our kids to the temple and have them touch it to help them understand the importance of going there some day. So here are Carter and Mollie touching the temple. Mollie talks non stop about getting married in the temple and I hope that that will be their dream and goal as they grow and that the temple with always be important to them.

Wetest camping trip ever

 You heard it...we took off on wed with  10% chance of rain for Brielles first camping trip ever and it turned into the wetest trip ever! It rained almost every day! In fact we ended up paying for an extra day so we could stay all day saturday and enjoy some sunshine! Beware of picture overload!

Bri didn't know what to think really of being outside all the time but in the end I think she loved it and she did great!

 It rained so much one night that we took off and went to Pizza Pie cafe with some friends from logan. It was great to catch up with the Draneys!

We kept the girls busy with lots of crafts and playing tea set.

 And lots of bike riding!

 It was also baby Ty's first camping trip and he was a little trooper!

 My family knows how to eat well All of the time, but especially when we are camping too.

 When we finally got some sunshine we took a walk. I couldn't resist hoping on Carters bike for a bit.

 We went to the amphitheater and the kids put on a show for us.

 Here's the gang basking in the sunshine!

 Jordan and dad kept kids busy by playing bocce ball and horseshoes

 Me and my brothers and sister in laws

 The boys (and Taylor) took a hike up to the wind caves. Carter and Ryker did incredible and made it to the top with no problems.

 Carter loved this little hole and thought it was great he fit perfectly into it.

 We are sad that Justin's family is moving to Moscow and so we wont see them for a long time. These boys had so much fun together!

 Grandpa rigged some suspenders for Mollie to keep her pants up!

 Grandma painted her nails...

 and Chad stole a few ZZZZs.

 The grandkids

 While we were sitting in the car waiting out a rainstorm Chad fed Bri a sour patch kid. She kept wanting more but would make the best sour faces in between.

 Trying to get warm and dry

 Me and my girls

 There were snails EVERYWHERE! And lots of empty shells. Mollie spent an hour or so picking up tons of snail shells.

 Grandpas and Aunts and Uncles are great for swinging the kids on walks!

 These little ones got along pretty well! We have been waiting for this stage to get here when they could be friends and not fight all the time! And really they are getting to be really good buddies.

 Packing up is always the worst part. Glad Chad is such a good packer and he built this handy rack that hooks into our hitch to haul extra gear. This is Chad and Dad getting it all ready to go.

Overall it was a fun trip and memories were definitely made! It could have been a little warmer but it was still fun and relaxing to get away from the worries of life and technology and just BE with family. Glad for the memories that were made and for parents who have helped us all stay close so that we enjoy being together. Here's to a less rainy camping season!!!

Father's Day

 My kids have the best dad...No really. He spends so much time playing with them. Dolls, hot wheels, dress up, sports, xbox...you name it, he does it! He is the best example of what a dad should be and I'm so grateful he is their father. We all are crazy about him and often fight over him for his attention. (including me!)

 Sunday morning the kids were anxious to send him on a candy scavenger hunt and barley let him get out of bed before they were throwing clues in his face.

 We had a quick breakfast and opened a few gifts and some how still made it on time to our 9 AM church.

Blessings come in many ways. One of mine happens to come in the form of an incredible father and husband who is so caring and involved in all of our lives. Sure love you Chad and so glad you are mine ours. :)