Rosie Rochelle!

Rochelle is and has always been one of my favorite cousins. So I was so, so excited when she told me she was coming to St. Louis to run a 5K (I did not get those genes...She did and is awesome, and I didn't and I'm really ok with it). We had a really great weekend together. Seeing her brought back some really fun memories. I love this girl.

We went to the Arch...our claim to fame! I hadn't been there in about 2 years, so I was due for a visit too!

Emma LOVED Sunni. She cried for about 2 days after they left. Does that mean we need a dog...?

Kkkkkkkindergarten!

Well, it happened and her first day was amazing! After I pulled myself together I was able to be excited for her. It doesn't help that they have all day Kindergarten here. When It was finally time to pick her up she came leaping out with a huge smile on her face. She loves it and is doing so well; makes me feel better and better everyday that she goes.

Yes, I was that mom that took a ton of pictures. It was to mask the tears!

The first few days Emma was at school Tal walked around the house looking for her! He gets so happy when we leave to pick her up!

Such a big Kindergartener! [Sigh]

No Way!!!

Emma lost her first tooth! I know it was a a big moment for her, but all I could think was "This isn't possible! First her tooth, then Kindergarten, and next week she'll be six!" How can I be at this point already!" She was so, so excited, it was hard to feel to sorry for myself!! Plus I love that hole-y smile!!

Hula Hoopin' girl

Emma is an awesome hula hooper. She learned while we were visiting our family in Utah! Since she picked it up so well I gave her the idea she should do the hula hoop contest at the fair this year! She did so well, and was one of the last 5 kids up! Pretty good, huh?!

A picture with the fair queen!

Her cute friend Amanda was there cheering her on!
We couldn't leave the fair without hitting a few rides first. And thankfully that's all we did at the fair this year. It was really HOT this year! PHEWW.

Yogurt head

Oh Tal! I just think he's great, but he is the messiest eater I have ever, ever, EVER seen. It's incredible really. There is not one meal where a total disinfecting of all things he's touched doesn't need to happen. Food, and drink are all over everything. And once it's been spilt it gives him such joy to spread it everywhere. Today happened to be yogurt! Goodness child!

Utah 2010!!

We made another road trip to Utah, and we had such a fun time. Matt stayed the first week then had to be home, which meant the kids and got to fly home the week later. We did so much while we were there. Seeing really good friends, and family is always fun for us. I just remember eating and smiling a lot. I feel recharged now!!

Fourth of July

I love the 4th in Fillmore. I just do. Probably because nobody does anything here to celebrate. Boring! We did the Kid's Parade, Firework, and all!

Sparklers are AWESOME!

Ten Year Reunion

Yes I did. I went to my ten year high school reunion, and it was great! I loved seeing everyone; how they've changed, but not really. It was such a nice time reconnecting and remembering the year 2000.

This is one of my besty-bestest Callie. She is one of a kind and all around fabulous!!! Can't you tell?!

This is everyone that came! We're smarter, much better-dressed, but still awesome!

Civilized Camping

Let me tell you a little bit how camping went when I was growing up. We'd pack up the tents, all of our food, fishing poles, layers and layers of clothing (my mom just knew that we were going to freeze)... anything that we could possibly need, loaded into the big, green army trailer, squeezed into my dad's Blazer and up the mountains we went. But they weren't just any mountains, oh no, we went to Boulder Mountain. And it was named "Boulder Mountain" for a reason. Each time we'd forge our own trial maneuvering carefully between each boulder and tree to reach one of the beautiful lakes that was tucked safe and away from any kind of civilization. It was always an adventure and you can be sure that we were the ONLY ones around! That's what you call "ruffing it!"

Well recently my dad purchased a camper trailer when he went on his buffalo hunt, and so the camping trips my parents go on now are a little bit different! My dad will still take his own trip with the boys over enormous rocks and hills, but when everyone goes we do it the way everyone else does... at a campsite!! Palisades was the perfect place for all of us. We had some fun!

Even in civilized camp grounds there are still boulders to climb on!!!!!!

Emma was so excited about the paddle boats. Unfortunately, we were given the WORST paddle boat ever made. It wouldn't go anywhere, and after we piled 7 people on it, it made it that much worse.

Here is my dad... in his element (sort of)!!
Anyone who has ever gone to Palisades I'm sure has jumped off these rocks. The guys had lots of fun. I just wish I had video of this!

My brother Corbin!
This is the only picture I have of all 4 of them together...sort of! Nice legs, Lance!
Emma tried it with a little help, and from a little lower! She has the best uncles and daddy ever!!
My bro-in-law Lance!
My Matt!
My brother Tyrel!
Corbin, Ty, and Lance!
My boys... Splishy, splashy!

Me and my little brothers!
While we were so close, Matt and I wanted to take a stroll down memory lane and visit Snow College...where it all began! We still love it there! I think we would live there if we could. While we were dating Matt poured concrete for the new Performing Arts Center, so technically that building wouldn't be here without Matt. So good job, babes!!

The Manti Temple. Still beautiful!!