Six Flags Marine World

So back in July we had the opportunity to go to Six Flags with some of our friends while we were visiting in CA. They have season passes and got us 1/2 off tickets so that was awesome! Scott was working in Utah so Angee and I took the 8 kids and made a day of it.

I was on chemo that week so I wasn't feeling 100% but I lasted pretty well until about mid-day, considering all we did! Here are some fun photos from our time there. The kids and I went on this water drop ride...they LOVED it! I wish I hadn't gotten so wet but it was fun. Oh to be young and carefree again!!

DJ and Julia loved the teacups!

There was a killer whale named "Shooka" and we got to see his show. Not as amazing as SeaWorld, but it was still fun for the kids to watch.

I was a brave mom and let Kaylie go off with some of her friends and go on rides with them, so she isn't in this photo, but she had a great time too....here we are at the end of our fun (and tiring) day at Six Flags!

Kiddie Rides

Kaylie and Cam thought the sting rays were pretty cool!

We spent a good amount of time going on kiddie rides with the little boys while the older kids did their ride thing. Here are the two BYU boys waiting for the train ride!

Kyler going on a rollercoaster by himself...I went on several with him but by this time in the day I was feeling DONE so he was brave and went by himself!!

The boys playing together...

They even enjoyed the merry-go-round...how grateful I am that they are still young enough to think those are exciting!! It's sad to see them grow up too much!!

Kyler LOVED the teacups type ride...no thanks! Just watching it made me sick!!

August Project!

I know I am still behind on blogging but I have to just update you on our exciting project for August. Thanks to a great discount coupon at Costco and a very talented husband that is super handy....we are going to get a new floor in our family room and hall! Here is the BEFORE photo...

Now with all the furniture moved out...Scott is getting ready to pull the baseboards off...

Oh no...where oh where is the carpet going?? Ever since we bought this house 2 years ago we have wanted to put wood floors in. Well, for some reason I keep having medical bills to boot...and we have gone on some pretty amazing vacations (can't complain there) and so Scott and came to a compromise!! We are getting laminate hardwood (fraction of the cost) and Scott is doing the labor himself (again, saves on the cost!) I am really excited to get floors that look much better than this old carpet!! Yeah!

Mom's Birthday

Well I am one year older and so grateful for that gift!! I'm so very blessed to have lived to be 34 years old. I truly feel humbled by this blessing!

Scott was away on business on my birthday so the kids were in charge of making my day special! Here's the beautiful scrapbook page card Kaylie made me. I loved that and the cards my boys made me too.

Notice the healthy cereals that the kids put out for me...and no, I didn't eat any pop tarts, but since the boys had both had them for their birthday they sure thought I should have some!!

That night my friend Cherise--in cahoots with Kaylie--surprised me with a birthday cake..cheesecake, my favorite!!

Making a wish....here's to turning 35!!! I never would have thought I would look forward to growing old so much!! Thanks for all the birthday well wishes!!

The morning after my birthday my Kaylie girl left to go to girls camp for 4 days! Here she is all ready to go!! I sure missed having her here, but she had a great time and really enjoyed herself!!

Boys Summer Fun!

This summer the little boys took a sports class and had a great time there. Kyler took Itty Bitty ball for 4/5 year olds and he did a bunch of different sports at each class. On the last day of class they had a Water Party to celebrate the end of the class and Kyler had a great time!

I obviously didn't realize how much of a water party this would be, so here is my soaked boy having the time of his life...I should have sent him with his swimsuit!!

Kyler's coach gave them a really cute 'celebration' where they each got a medal, a certificate and a treat. Here's Kyler with his coach.

Dallyn did a sports class through the city rec dept. too...his was basketball for 7 year olds. Here's Dallyn after his last game. He wore his Jr. Jazz Jersey from his basketball season last year. He LOVES basketball!

Here Dallyn is before his first basketball practice. He is all decked out with his new bball shorts from G and G Black, his hoops shirt and his new basketball "high tops" from Mom. Each class day he would pack a gatorade and a sports bag..he really took it all seriously!!

Here's my two sporty boys! Next month Dallyn will start soccer -he didn't play at all in 1st grade so hopefully he can jump in with the kids his age and not feel too far behind. Kyler is also going to be on a soccer team in the U6 division. He is so little, I can't believe its time to start sports already!! Kyler is excited to have Daddy as his soccer coach and Dallyn is excited to have Coach Kevin who coached his baseball last spring too! Sports practices and games... here we come!

Kyler turns 5!

How is it that my baby boy is turning 5? I can hardly believe it! I remember when Cameron turned 5..it seems like not that long ago! The kids sure grow up fast!! Here is Kyler with his special birthday breakfast!!

He was pretty excited about opening presents and he was happy to be able to choose some fun sugar cereals..yummy!!

Kyler is such a sweet boy and I feel so lucky to be his mom. I am so grateful that he was the caboose in our family...he has truly been a wonderful blessing in our family!

Present Time

Here are some photos of the kids giving their gifts to each other. The boys with their mighty beans!

Kaylie gave Kyler some more Cars2 Cars..he is a matchbox crazed boy!

Keeping with the Cars 2 theme, Mom gave Kyler Cars Duplos! The boys have had so much fun playing with them.

Kyler and Dallyn eager to play with more CARS!