Teach the Kids to Rollerblade...Check

I wanted to teach my kids to roller blade this summer...but being pregnant and just having a baby isn't conducive to that sport....so when Caleb was about 4 weeks old, I decided I should get and and try it. They did pretty good. Bumpy, cracked cement is a bit hard to learn on, but they did well. Better take them to the rink for the next lesson and a bit more confidence. Fun times.

She's not quite rollerblading age. Soon enough...

The Best Camp Trip Ever!!

Our friends let us use their private camp ground and it was oh so amazing. We had a blast!! Even with a newborn. I stayed in their trailer with Caleb and the rest of the fam stayed in our tent.

Camped with some good friends. Do you not love that it is all grassed and manicured. Loved that addition ;)

Can't camp without cards.

The little river/creek ran right next to us, the family has dammed in up in spots to make pools for the kids. They had soooo much fun with this.

Cold cold mountain water :)

...and lots of exploring.

2 tramps made for lots of jumping contests and the preschoolers having a blast.

The kids loved being bounced and wrestled by the daddies.

The pure excitement on her face is priceless.

Good ol fashion games of volleyball, badmitton, horseshoes, tetherball, baseball, soccer...you name it we played it ;)
...and hit the lake before we went home. What a fun weekend. Hopefully they will let us use that campground every year...here's for hoping. Look at our cute friend Noah. He's digging his sand bod.

Our beach turtle turned out great.

...and the boys and girls sand castle contest. Girls castle....
...boys castle.
...till next year

Pirates of the Carob Bean!!

Calling all sea creatures of Davy!! Miss Ambra was a great one.

Cole and Ambra did a music camp this summer. They had practice 5 days a week since the day school got out until mid July when they performed. 97 young performers put on an amazing show - darling songs, beautiful costumes and neat kids. They have so much fun doing this - and we love watching them perform (ALL FOUR NIGHTS).

Cole was a "lost boy" from "neverland". "We never hoist the mansail and we never swab the poop deck and we never had to learn because we never had the chance - we never owned a parrot, and we never, never, never, never dance! Why do you think they call this place NEVERLAND!"

Ambra's cute friends from our neighborhood had a great time performing together.

Mr Davy Jones himself.

This talented performer NAILED Captain Jack! He had the voice and the mannerisms... not to mention the costume down pat!
There's Mr. Smee.
Isn't she beautiful.
Swimming in "Swim By Me".




My cute kiddos did fabulous! Hollywood here we come!!

Happy Fourth of July!!

We went to the Kaysville Parade this year. So much better than Layton's. It is much longer and grander and you get way more candy and prizes. At the end, three water trucks come down the road and spray the audience - SOAKING WET!! The kids had a blast.

This little firecracker slept through the whole thing. I guess at 4 weeks old - its just what you do.

Not only do they have a much better parade, but they throw a much better party - FOR FREE!! I'm all about free. We had so much fun.

The traditional fruit pizza flag.

The Layton fireworks were fun. We were able to get right underneath them.





Happy July!!

Enjoying What Matters Most!!

Love these kids. It's these little moments that I love and cherish. It love the sound of my children playing happily together. The sound of make believe and imagination is music to my ears and brings peace to my heart. I hope it never ends.

...make believe can sometimes end with pictures for black mailing later in life.

...and when I find a ballerina and a pirate swinging together on a hot summer day, there is nothing to do but sigh with satisfaction that as a mother I have the best job ever - and I feel so lucky that I get to enjoy what matters most - daily in my little ones lives.

Little Boys Bedroom Redo!!

Before:

This has been Cole's room for the last 6 years. I have loved it - probably even more than he did - the dalmation spots on the ceiling and walls just mad me happy - what can I say. But with the new little guy joining our family, it was necessary to switch rooms with the girls. The baby furniture did not even pretend to fit in this smaller room. So very begrudingly, I had to paint and paint and paint.

...and might as well switch themes to something Cole wanted - right.

Goodbye fireman curtains...

Goodbye ladder hanging on the wall...

Goodbye firetrucks and boots...

Goodbye Cheif Cole...

I realized I didn't get a picture of the bed - it must not have been made at the time.

After: Had to repaint the girls room. Cole decided he is totally into sports - so thats what we did. I was really nervous about the striping bleeding and being straight, but it turned out great! Had to refinish the dresser - I love the two tone.

My mom quilted this for me. This is Caleb's crib quilt. The curtains are in matching fabrics. Love it.

Had to repaint this bed - used to be black.

So I couldn't find any mobile hangars to match. So I had to take it down. Maybe I'll make something, or find something soon. That would be great.

Well all in all, I love the change. There are a few final touches to be done, but overall I am pleased.