Some summer favs...

These kids are constantly cracking me up. I have had so many cute pics of them lately so I thought I would do a whole blog of some of my summer favorites!

I found Mollie one day like this...no she hasnt had a binkee since she was 9 mo. Who knows where it came from!

 This kids joy for life amazes me. He has such a hilarious sense of humor and a laugh and smile that is contagious. This kids loves life! A friend told me the other day he had never seen carter cry...even when he was hurt. And its true...although he does have his normal break downs, he would rather be laughing than crying any day.

 This little girls hair is getting curlier (and crazier)by the day. I hope she doesn't loose it! I love it!!

 Cousins!!

 New doctor outfits.

 Gymnastics

 New camping chairs!

CHEEEESE face.

 Mom & Carter date to the movies.

We have seen this more times than I can count this summer. Two tuckered out little kids in our back seat. I said it once but ill say it again....

I LOVE SUMMER!

Tiny Tykes

We did Tiny Tykes with Carter this summer and he had such a blast! Im not sure who was more fun to watch, the little boys or the big boys!

 They learned skills for soccer, track & field, &
T-ball.

 He said soccer was his favorite and he was really good at it!

                                                                                                             Getting his new t shirt

  

                                                                                                                                                                     He got a medal, a tazmanian devil that transforms into a baseball and a popsicle! This kid couldnt be happier!

So greatful for my little boy that is so full of energy.I hope with all my heart he is always active and has a love for sports. There is no doubt in my mind that this will ever be a problem. Love you Carter! Mom and dad are so proud of you and the accomplishments you have mad!

I love July...and Wakeboarding

This summer we have been fortunate enough to do lots of wakeboarding. And this year I am getting good enough to finally enjoy it ALOT....dont get me wrong, when I catch big air the finn is barley out of the water, but it feels big! I'm so glad that me and chad both love to do this and share it as a hobby. I hope it never changes.

Jared tearing it up surfin'

 And since there is NEVER pictures of me wakeboarding, I made chad take a bunch. Look at those BODYSTEP legs! ;)

 Thats right, I told you I go big!

 Jared was super patient with our kids. Especially Carter wanting to sit on his lap and drive all the time.

 My hunny learnin to surf.

 Chad at his happiest. I love this pic even though it is from behind. I can sense his smile and his happiness.

 And incase you missed it in the last pictures, our last boat outing was no sunny day! Clouds loomed all around and it rained lightly on and off. We even saw a few lightning strikes. We wore coats and bundled the kids up in blankets and went anyway. Suprisingly the water was really warm.

Heres hoping for lots more time on the water before fall hits.

Keep scrolling for our latest camping trip!

Camping with kids

We braved Baumgartner again this year despite having 4 kids under the age of 3 between me and my brother. But the kids were in heaven diggin in the dirt and running around half naked. Such a wonderful trip. We sure love that place! There are LOTS of pictures!

Jord & the nephews

 The cousins!

 We did lots of bike riding

 Me and my mad dutch oven skills....seriously I made the best dutch oven monkey bread ever!!!

 Mollie sat so still for her evening sponge bath and having her hair combed...obviously because it wasnt her mom trying to do it!

 Carter LOVED floating the river.

 And Chad too....

 The nature hike

 So horseshoes is a pretty serious game in my family. My mom bought a big set for the kids to play with. Love the look on Carters face. He took it so seriously already.

The whole gang.

                               
Love ya fam! thanks for the memories!!

He's HOME!!

My brother returned on the 20th of June from his LDS mission in Dallas, TX. What a great family reunion! It has been almost 3 years since my whole family has all been together!

Here is the gang waiting at the airport.

 THERE HE IS!!!

 Hugs from the parents....

 What a good lookin kid!

 The guys....

The gals

And two new neices he hasn't met yet and 2 nephews that are much bigger than when he left.

So proud of my brothers for serving so faithfully. You truly are an example to my and to my children. Thank you!