More summer activities

So there was a lot going on this summer and I got way too busy to sit down and do very many posts, so I just wanted to post some of the things I missed. Chloe was in a dance class a while ago and she loved it, at the end they did a little recital. It was so cute. I was really afraid that she would be way too shy and just stand on stage the whole time but she actually did really awesome. She loved it and loved all the attention she got from family. I think her favorite part about it though was getting to wear makeup! She was walking around like a little model after I put it on her. She was so adorable and it made me so happy to see her up there. She has come a long way from being so shy. I only have a couple short clips of the dance because of course, my luck, my cameras memory card was not in the camera! A little is better than none though and we got some really cute pictures.

We also got to go to Park City with my family for a little family vacation. We had a blast! The

kids favorite part was lots and lots of swimming and the little gondola ride. My favorite was just relaxing and playing games with family. It was really nice to just relax for a week and not worry about everything else.

This was Chloes favorite part, she flew so high and wanted to do it over and over again.

I love this picture, yes those are shower caps


We went to Lagoon and I don't think I've ever had as much fun as I did this time and I only went on like 5 rides. It was all about Kaden and Chloe and they had such a blast. Last time we went they were too afraid to go on any rides, so I really thought it would be hard to get them on any, especially Chloe. They went on every kid ride and just wanted more and more, they even liked the ones that were a little scarey. Chloes favorite was the one that is like a mini rocket. She was so cute, when we first dropped she kind of freaked and had this look on her face like she was going to die but then started laughing and wanted to go again. Kadens favorites were the ones he could control going up and down and of course the ships with the guns. He also really liked the Octopus one that you can get really wet on, especially if the lever is "broken"... wink wink Karalee! Ha ha. Grandma took Kaden on that one and got soaked because the button that moved you up and down was "broken." Ya she was pushing the non existent button instead of pulling on the lever so they were going right through the water every time. LOL she was such a good sport. It was so fun watching them laugh and have a blast.

We went to Cherry Hill with my family a few weeks ago and had a great time. Kaden and Chloe couldn't get enough of the slide at Pirates Cove, and Jace was having a ball crawling around in the water, he LOVES the water. I made a huge mistake of thinking I could take Kaden and Chloe down Cardiac Canyon by myself. Never again! I thought we were going to die, what a nightmare. Chloe was screaming the whole way down and could barely hang on to her tube, and Kaden was freaking out because I lost hold of him down the first hill and was afraid I would loose him again. I could barely see them over their tubes, so I was holding their wrists and my tube while getting ripped in half with one child already down the hill and the other still on top and me in the middle holding on for dear life to both of them and trying to calm them down the whole time. I don't think any of us had fun on that ride, not a good idea. So the rest of the day we stuck to the lazy river and pirates cove, which is the best idea for anyone going to Cherry Hill with little kids.

Happy Birthday Jace!!!

My little baby turned one this week and I still can't believe how fast it went. On his birthday we went to Boondocks, just cause I know there is so much for a one year old to do there. ha ha He did have some fun though on the carousel, the playground and a little with the bowling. Then the next Monday we had his birthday party with everyone. It was so much fun, we had a BBQ at Layton Park. He really caught on to the present thing pretty quick but he didn't like it when I pulled it away for him to open another one. He LOVED the cake, he really dove in. All the kids had plenty of fun helping him get really messy too. It was a fun day and I just can't believe he is one. This year went way too fast. Jace is such a happy baby and loves to dance. He is learning more words, right now he only says about 5. He really gets around, he can crawl really fast but isn't quite showing interest in walking. He loves throwing the ball back and forth and just doing whatever his big brother is doing. He loves food, especially bananas and soup. Everytime I look at him I can't help but smile, he is so much fun to have around. Happy Birthday Jace!!

Crazy month continued...4th of July!

4th of July!! I love it, my absolute most favorite holiday and it doesn't get any better than having three days to celebrate! I am so grateful for all the men that have served, are serving and will serve to give us what we have today! Thank you for everything you do. A special thanks to my big brother Mike, who is currently deployed. I love you and miss you! And to my best friend Rachelle's little brother David who is serving and was injured, we are all praying for you and are so grateful for what you do.
I just love the time of year and all that goes with it. We spent most the day Saturday with some of Derek's family, saw the parade and fireworks, then Sunday we got to see his mom and went to dinner at her house. Then on Monday we spent with my family and saw another parade, played at the park all day and went on all the fun blow up toys they have at the park and watched more of my favorite, the fireworks. It was an awesome fun filled weekend!






I love how Kaden won't even look at the camera!

Crazy Month!

A lot has been going on and I have been slacking on the posts, so here is what we have been up too.

We went to Roy Aquatic Center with my family and it was a blast. Jace loved the water, he was kicking and laughing and trying to jump out of his tube to get in the water more, it was so much fun. Kaden and Chloe were running from one slide to the next, they couldn't get enough.

Chloe started soccer and is absolutly adorable. I love watching her kick the ball because she kicks her leg so high! She is loving it and is so proud of herself.

Me and the kids went to Bear Lake with some friends and stayed in their cabin. Just the girls and the kids, it was crazy but really fun. All the kids had a blast playing together and surprisingly they got along pretty well. We went swimming in the pool one day but never made it to the Lake, ya I know, weird but we had lots of fun playing games and just relaxing.

Chloe and big Jace playing so cute.

After swimming and lunch the boys went down to watch a movie and not even 20 min into it they were out!

Kaden refused to go to bed one night so we let him lay on the warm towels that just came out of the dryer while we played a game. It didn't take very long for him to realize how tired he was.

Sorry this had lots of pictures, more to come...