New School Haircuts

Okay, so I know that it has been a long time since my last post, but a ton has happened!! We moved! You will think that we are crazy, and to tell you the truth some days I think we're crazy, we moved just two houses down the street. It is a MUCH better house for us and it is the same price. The kids all have their own rooms, and I have an office for all of my work stuff! Anyway, before school started, I took them to get new haircuts! We went to a new place called "Cookie Cutters". It was awsome! At each station the have a PS2, so the kids can play games, or watch movies while they get their haircut in a car, truck or airplane chair. It was great, it really kept Chase from complaining that he had to get his hair cut.

New Camera!!

Okay, so I am finally going to share my new camera. I got a Cannon Eos Rebel XT. It has a longer name than that, but that is the basics of it. It is so much fun. My new toy will take three pictures in one second, which is what I need with two boys who don't hold still for anything!! We went to a family reunion for Todd's family a few weeks ago and took some great pictures!! Anyway, I am so excited to really learn all I can about this camera and be able to use it the right way. Sorry, for the boring post, but things are really crazy with my work right now, I have been working 5-7 hours everyday. Hopefully things will get back to the 3-5 hours a day soon and I can get back to posting more often.

Happy 6th Birthday Chase

Yesterday was Chase's 6th birthday. We had so much fun. We took him and three of his friends to Kangaroo Zoo. They did black light miniature golf (twice), and bounced in all the bounce houses for two hours. I think Todd and Jordan had as much fun as the kids, racing through the obstacle courses and down the slides. I missed lots of great pictures, because my camera is too slow, but that won't be a problem any more. After the party, I had had enough, so as an early present to me, we went out and bought a new camera. I will post about that later. Later that night we went to "jump in the water" (The Mayan) for dinner with Grandpa Al and Donna. I am so very proud of Chase and what a big kid he is becoming. Chase you are a great kid, who is so talented with sports and anything you try! Thanks for such a fun day yesterday, we love you so much!

All Tuckered Out!!

Well, after a few days of camping, water, and playing with cousins, Issac was completely worn out. He usually takes at least a 3 hour nap each day, so up camping with only 30 minutes of nap each day, Issac was soooo tuckered out! We finally got him to take a nap out on the water, in a tube! It was so cute!! We just had his in the shallow water and floated him around a little bit, and he just conked right out, so a couple of the boys carried him over to the shade. Palisades was so much fun, it was GREAT to see everyone. We spent lots of time down in the water, daring each other to jump off the dock into the cold water, paddling around in the paddle boats, riding the 4-wheelers, playing games, singing karaoke, and just hanging out, it was awesome! I can't wait to do it again. Hopefully next time I will have a better camera, and I can take lots more pictures!! Thanks to all who were there and made it so much fun, Love ya!

A day at the Cave with Grandpa

Yesterday Hailee and Chase went to Timpanogas Cave with their Grandpa Al. He is awsome with them, he will come and get them at least once a month during the summer on his day off and take them for the whole day. This time he decided to take them to Timpanogas Cave. He came and got them at about 9 in the morning. They had so much fun, but got a little tired on the way back down the trail (it's about a mile and a half each way). It really saved us yesterday, because Todd's Grandma died yesterday morning. Since Todd is an only child, and his parents are divorced, we are all Karen has to help her cope with the loss of her mom. We spent the day with her helping her get ready for the funeral, and just being there to help. Thanks, Nana for taking Issac for us, we love you so much. Todd's family (one aunt, four cousins and three kids) are not members of the LDS faith, so they are having a really hard time with the loss. It is really hard when they think there is nothing left, that they will never see her again. It is still hard on us even though we know it is not the end, and I am so very grateful to know that she is no longer in pain, and she is with lots of family getting to know them again. Thanks to all who love and support us, it means so very much, even if it is long distance! Can't wait to see everyone soon.

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Summer Fun

Okay, so we took advantage of the one day of good weather earlier this week. I have been telling the kids that I would go get them a little sprinkler to run through, but it has been so stinking cold, that I hadn't done it. Finally it got a little bit warmer, so I went and got this sprinkler. Hailee was off with some friends, so I told Chase that he could try it. I think Issac had more fun than Chase. Chase stil thought that it was too cold. Issac on the other hand could not get enough of it. He would just go stand in the water and shake because he was cold, but don't take him out or he will scream. They had lots of fun, and hopefully the weather will get warmer and it will feel good to get in the cold water!

Vietnam Wall Replica

Todd took these pictures while at work this week. He had the honor of installing the lights and power for this memorial. It was a really awsome thing to see, and he is really glad to work for such a great company who would donate all of the materials, and time. I know that the pictures can not do it justice, but we are so very greatful for all of the service men and women who fight for our freedom, then, now and in the future! Thanks doesn't seem good enough, but it's all I got.