Dallin's First day of Kindergarten

I really can't believe that Dallin is so big! I was prepared for this day, and was a little sad, but was holding together really well because he was so excited!

Here he is getting on the bus.

This was my attempt at a before school picture, as you can see it was a little bright. He was also pretty antsy and wouldn't let me try another pose in a different spot, so this is what I got.


After he jumped on the bus, I got in the car and followed him to school. I was a little worried that he wouldn't find his way. Even though this summer he did an awesome program called Jump Start to Kindergarten. In it, he got to go to school for 4 days in a row and learn what school would be like. So he knew where his class was and knew his teacher.

He did great and is learning so much! We are so proud of him!



When Tayah and I left, we stopped by my Sister-in-law Michelle's house and she gave me this poem... then I started to cry!

Kindergarten Wonder
By: Wendy Silva

I wonder what you're doing right now
and if everyone is treating you kind.
I hope there is a special person.
A nice friend that you can find.


I wonder if the teacher knows,
Just how special you are to me.
And if the brightness of your heart
is something she can see.


I wonder if you are thinking about me,
and if you need a hug.
I already miss the sound of your voice
and how you give my leg a tug.


I wonder if you could possibly understand
how hard it is for me to let you grow.
On this day, know that my heart breaks.
For this is the first step in letting my baby go.





He's not a baby anymore! Next thing we know, he will be in Junior High....but I am so excited to see him learn and grow along the way! Love it!

Lake Powell: Labor Day Weekend

We headed down to Lake Powell over Labor day with some of my family and our great family friends the Knights. It was a fabulous time, we always have so much fun with them!

We stayed at a hotel in Page, and boated all day and then came back for dinner, showers, and a good nights sleep... then repeated the next day. We were worn out by the end!

There was a big group this year, so besides the ski boats, they rented a house boat and had it parked at Cookie Jar.

That is cookie jar in the back ground. If you look close, you can see that it is pretty round with a little rock on top as the lid.

The houseboat had a slide, and I think Dallin went down it about 200 times! He loved it. All the kids would go down the slide, and then get into the hot tub on top of the house boat to warm up, and then get out and go again.

Tayah was loving the older girls there. She wanted to be with Bobby the whole time. And Bobby was so cute to snuggle her and play with her.

We went on a few boat rides while we were there, and we to Dangling Rope for ice cream both days. Here are my dolls enjoying the view.

On one of the rides we headed up Cathedral Canyon. It is a tight fit, but so pretty. It was a lot of fun to see how far back we could get these big boats. We were pushing off the canyon walls at times so the boat wouldn't hit.
We also spent a ton of time playing. Here is Brian tearing it up on the ski.

There were also some Wave Runners. My kids were a little afraid to get on them, but once they took a ride, they loved it. Dallin went with both Mommy and Daddy.

My cheesy girl and her Daddy!

We went cliff jumping both days. It was a great place that had a gradual incline. The little kids could jump from down low. And then I jumped from about 15 feet, and then the crazy people jumped from about 45-50 feet!

Dallin and Tayah tubing with Mommy.

We did a lot of swimming too.

It was an amazing time! Probably one of the best weekends we have had in a long time. Even though, it was a 7 hour drive there and back! Loved it! Lake Powell is really one of the most beautiful places in the world!

Especially when spent with great people!

Judd Family Reunion

For my Mom's family reunion this year we headed up to Little Bear River Resort. Which is sort of by Logan. It was a really nice place with a lot of grass and a little shallow river, which was great for wading. It was a nice fun trip!

Tayah and Ava enjoying the Horse shoe tournament.

Loving on Daddy while the rest of the kids played in the river.

Dallin wading in the river with some cousins.

(I really do feed this child... even though he looks like pure bones!)

Tayah making it across with help from Berkley.

A fun time with a really fun family!