Random Pics From...Yesterdays

We are definitely crazy, but happy! Ammon with his do; Dad humoring Kaeley; Annakah with our Japanese friends Namiko and Sachi; our newish puppy, Helam; and EmmaLee with Asher!!!

South Dakota

A wacky, small town called Wall Drug, unfinished and disappointing (compared to M. Rushmore) Crazy Horse Monument, and a close-up-animals State Park

Driving To and From Utah

The second time we went to Utah, Ben, EmmaLee and Ammon didn't come! The car was a lot more quiet on the way there, and a little louder on the way home. We took some friends home with us - to their parents in Iowa. It was GREAT!

Mount Rushmore

This summer we went to South Dakota and visited Mount Rushmore. It was amazing!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

I don't have much time to post these days, I sent this to G-ma and G-pa for Grandparents day, but I put it on here so that at least I could get some recent pictures on here.

wind, rain, and CHILDREN!!

We had some crazy storms this month and after the 1st one, we decided to take the tramp legs off, since the neighbors (many of them) lost theirs trampolines in the stoms. The kids decided to jump on it while it didn't have any legs on it.....Bad idea! Here are the pics of the project that followed. (I was getting in trouble for taking picures instead of helping ;) so I had to put the camera down while we got it taken apart and back together )...Note the dirty look I am getting! oh, well!

the pumpkins are out of control!!!!!

Proud plant parents: announce.....

Our baby cucumbers are doing awesome! (we planted from seeds!)

Our garden is bloomin'

Girls Camp and the boys!

We just got back form girls camp. I had so much fun with my three girls. I love serving in Young womens. These pictures don't illustrate ALL that we did....like take shelter from the storm in a dining hall basement. But we had a great time!

Summer update

Well, we survived the storms thus far, with no damage just a little unsettled nerves. He is a picture I took at 6:00 PM while the tornado sirens were going. (Before the turential down pour.

Ammon Willie

Ammon just turned 5. This picture is obviously a little 'old' but It describes him soooo well....my little monster. I am NOT in denial though....I know we created it. He definitely has the youngest child syndrom and he is spoiled almost rotten! But he is truly an amazing kid and we love him so much.

EmmaLee Ruth

Emmy is 8 now!!! She likes to swim too...she just doesn't like people to watch her swim, so the swim team is out for her! She is my kiddo with more energy than we can contain! She is a great big sister and watches out for Ammon all the time. She is looking forward to JULY when she will go to Utah and be baptized with as her cousin!!

Benjamin Allen

Ben is almost 10. He is a great kid, with a personality all of his own. He is especially kind and service oriented. He loves to do things to surprise people, usually good things like breakfast in bed, mowing the lawn etc. He is the first one to wish someone a happy birthday, anniversary or whatever "day" it is. He is very thoughtful and loves to learn new things.

Annakah Kinzie A.K.A. MONKEY

Annakah is 12! She was very excited to get to go toYoung Women's She is the swimmer in our family. She loves to swim the breast stroke the most. She absolutely loves school and tries so hard to be a great student. She is a very compassionate person and is a great example to all of us of what it means to have a positive attitude.

Kealey Rose

Kaeley is 14 now and is an awesome young lady. She loves learning and especialy reading. She plays the violin and has decided she actually likes to practice now. She also loves horses and wished this was hers! She is our quiet girl. From teasing to being mad, she does it very quietly. She is a great kid and helps me so much!

Rebekah Leigh

Rebekah 15 (and a 3/4)
She is the best oldest daughter anyone could hope for!!! She is a wonderful example of being a good student, an all around good person and developing an amazing Testimony of Her Savior and the scripures. She is driving and that....is earning me a few extra gray hairs! She recently cut all of her hair off, so we'll get an after shot posted soon. :)

Boys are hard...but I sure am glad I have two!!! Ben is a good example to Ammon.

Emmy and Ammon missing daddy while we were on our trip.
Aren't they cute?

It's TOO sunny mom, do we have to do this?

The kids in Denver "one mile above sea level"!