Swimming at Nona's

We love summer! Especially spending time together with family.

My wonderful Aunt Nona helps keep our family close by having family swim days once a week.

It is so nice to go and visit with my cousins and let the kids swim out all their energy.

Brian had work off and came to swim day with us. The kids loved swimming with Daddy.

Tayah loves Chloe! Whenever Chloe is around, Tayah is following and the pool is no exception. I am just glad that Chloe loves her too! They spent a lot of time swimming together.

Dallin is getting better at swimming. Thanks to his swim lessons. He would spend most of the time without floaties. He even goes off the diving board without them. I still watch him very closely, but he is learning and my aunts house is a good place for him to practcie.

So, as you can see a lot of our summer was spent pool side!

Weber County Fair

My mom and sisters and I took the kids out to the fair this year. It was a windy day, which was good because it wasn't too hot and the kids loved all the animals.

The pigs owner let them get in the pen and pet the pig.

In the rabbit room, there were a ton of signs saying "don't touch." But then there was a lady that let the kids hold the baby ones she had. My kids loved it!

Aunt Tami showing Tayah the little donkey.

This year there was an exotic animal show as well. It was a little over-rated, but the kids liked it...

Oh, and did I mention that I ate a scone the size of a small child? Oh, well here it is in the stroller as I pushed it to our table. Yum!

Bear Lake 2010

Over the 24th of July we headed up to Bear Lake for our annual trip with Brian's family. This year the weather was great and we had an amazing time.

We hit the beach over the weekend and the kids spent most of their time playing in the sand. Dallin was obviously too busy to pose, so this is what I got...

Tayah on the other hand, is almost always ready for the camera.
The rest of the trip was spent up at the campground. The kids went on a lot of walks and did crafts. Here are most of the grandkids getting ready for a walk with Grandpa Dell.
We love traditions at our house, and this is one of our favorites!

Swimming Lessons 2010

Dallin went to swimming lessons again this year with Griffin. They had teacher Holly again, and both did so well! Here he is on the last day showing off his certificate.

He could swim the width of the pool the first week, and at the end, he was swimming the length too!

Dallin and Griffin listening to Holly's instructions.

Here he is practicing a rescue. He did a great job at saving his teacher!

4th of July

We had a great time as usual this 4th. I think it is one of my favorite days. My whole family was out of town, so we didn't quite do our usual, but had a lot of fun.

We started out at the Hooper parade. Bailey Brian's niece was on a float for school.

Here are all the kids. I can't believe they had to wear jackets at first, I think this was the first 4th that felt cool.

Tayah and Grandpa. If he is near, she is either in his arms or on his lap. It will be a sad day for both when she is too big to do that!
Dallin waiting for the parade to start. He was so excited to get the candy. Which he got an entire bag of!

After the parade we headed to Riverdale park to play some games. The kids love to get all the junk from the fish ponds and bean bag toss. But, oh well. It is tradition.

While we were at the park, the kids took a break from the games to play on the playground. There was a woman sitting on a bench in full Muslim attire. She had on a long black dress and a black head piece, so only her eyes were visible. Dallin was walking past her with Brian and was only a few feet away. He pointed at her and said, "Look Dad, she's a ninja!"

It was so funny. I know that she heard, and was embarrassed. Needless to say we spent some time talking about different religions.

After lunch and a nap we went down to the annual BBQ at Bev and Dave's (family friends).

I was in charge of a dessert. So I stole this idea and made a cupcake flag.

Tayah spent most of the evening playing in the playground.My cute kiddos!

Dallin was running and playing so hard. He played some baseball with his cousins and they both did a fun little craft.

Then we rushed home to the Hooper fireworks, which were great.

What a fun day!

Brighan Pool-- Cooper's Party

Angie took us all up to Brigham pool to celebrate Cooper's 4th birthday. It was a great party and so much fun!

Tayah and I on the big slide. She loved it!
Dallin went down the slide a ton! He was so excited that he could go down without floaties and by himself! After cupcakes and presents, they headed to the sand to play. Here is our cute girl with a dirty mug!

Thanks Catherine!

We had a great school year. I had a great year teaching and my kids did awesome. I know that our wonderful sitter had a lot to do with it! Catherine spent so much time with my little ones this year and I am so thankful to have people around us that love kids and are willing to care for them. I had her take some pictures of the kids on their last day there. Catherine didn't want to be in the shots.

Tayah, Shiloh, and Dallin being silly.

Now their cute smiling faces.
Eating their lunch.

We will miss Catherine! She did such a great job. When we go back after summer, Dallin will begin Kindergarten and aunt Michelle will be watching Tayah and Dallin before and after school on the days I work.

My kids have been blessed to have so many people love and care for them!