August- Better Late than Never :)

In August we made it to YELLOWSTONE! We had a fantastic time and took Gary's little sister Mandi and her husband Adam (and their kids) with us and made lots of great memories!
This was after a very cold night spent sleeping in the van. I probably slept worst of all and I usually can sleep anywhere. It got down to 32 degrees and I was so worried about Keaton getting cold and waking other people up by starting the van- it was hard to sleep. SO in the morning we went to fish bridge and just as we arrived this buffalo waked up the side of the bridge and right into traffic!


We were able to get a picture of these deer swiming across the river. They are fast swimmers.

Kyler point to the deer.

Keaton staying warm.

Next it was on to the rapids- Kamryn climbed out so we could take a picture.

Mandi, Adam and their boys (Kyler snuck in the bottom corner)

Kamryn and Kaden loving the smell of the mud pits.

Family picture- a must!

All the cousins!

David, Kaden, Keaton, Kamryn, Marc, Kyler and Eric

After the mud pits we had to wait approx 20-25 minutes while a huge herd of huge buffalos crossed the road. This one crossed right in front of us-awesome!

While hiking the waterfalls we saw this sign- no worries right?

Then there was this!

Amazing.

Cute Kamryn.

These Buffalos walked right next to the car, you can see our shadow. Right next to the closest one was a baby, you can see his feet underneath.

Old Faithful- Cool, but not as awesome as I remember. The kids enjoyed it.

Having fun waiting for Old Faithful.

During our trip we saw deer, buffalo, a coyote, and a baby bear. Gary said the only thing we hadn't seen was Elk. Well on the way out we were able to stop and get a picture of 4 Elk.

It was a great trip and besides the cold, mosquitos, car sickness, and hotdogs that cost $6.10! We loved it and needed a family trip for some great time together.

It's coming...

Mommy says: "New Post coming SOON!"

JULY!!!

July started off just as crazy as it's ending, but we have had loads and loads of fun. Cute pictures of all our adventures.

It was so fun to walk in to get the kids ready for bed and find Kamryn reading them all a story about tractors.

First- was the 'Cruise In' We look forward to the car parade every year. This year my dad joined us in trying to win the '65 GTO, but alas a couple from SLC won it this year. We had fun getting to see all the cars at the fairgrounds before the parade and hear Grandpa's stories about what he remembered about all the different cars. Thanks for coming Dad, we loved havin ya there!

Grandpa and Keaton enjoying the parade, from the tabernacle.

Kaden, Kamryn and Kyler, all had fun too!

Next it was off to Uncle Matt's and Aunt Becca's on the real 4th of July for a BBQ and Fireworks! This is becoming a tradition and we had a GREAT time. Thanks guys!

Gary and Kyler Checkin out Uncle Matt's new bike! SWEET!

David, Kaden, Jason and Alex waiting for fireworks. Bring them on!

Kamryn posing for a picture.

Keaton loving the fireworks, and dad tickling him.

CUTIE.

Kyler loves pictures of him and Keaton- he is always making that face- love it!

Kamryn joined in the fun.

On the 17th Kamryn and Jessica were able to walk in the Day's of 47 Youth Parade! When we were 8 ish Rachael and I were able to walk too, so it was lots of fun to have them in it together- Thanks Mom! This is Taylor and Kaden all ready for the parade and any candy that would be thrown- too bad no one threw anything.

Mom, Kamryn and Jess- Totally cute Pioneers!

After the Parade- "it was the farthest I've ever walked"!

Kaden and Kyler after.

We went to my mom's and dad's after the parade and got pictures of Tyson and Keaton together. I love the look on Tyson's face, it looks like Keaton did something mean.

We had to be at the parade by 9:30 am so we left from Logan early. Needless to say everyone was tired!

We've been able to get outside now that the temperatures have finally soared and got some picture of all the boys on the patio.

Totally my favorite picture of all the boys- just waking up!

Rachael and Phil got us tickets to a Bee's game- they also got us tickets for hamburgers, hotdogs and chips and drinks. THANK YOU! We had fun and got to watch the fireworks after. I did not see much of the game in between getting the food for my crew, a screaming baby and a hungry one too! But the fireworks after were awesome!

Keaton did not tolerate the noise of the loudspeaker. Poor Kid.

Jessica and Kamryn- they had a blast!- Oops I just deleted the picture of Kaden and Taylor, they had fun too. Thanks to Uncle Randy for buying Kaden some fries so he did not starve!

We were able to take Jessica and Taylor home with us after the Bee's game. The following pictures are of them on Sunday at Gary's mom's house. Uncle Greg loves to tease and pester- enjoy the pictures.

Kyler trying to copy Gary's face making abilities.

Greg (who turns Forty on Thursday!) Kamryn and Jessica

Kam and Kade pose for a picture.

Dog pile on Uncle Greg! SOOO much fun!

Kyler enjoying the sand box. With Popsicle stains on his face.

Keaton- lover.

On Monday we went and check out the new splash pad in Providence with Angie and the kids. Cute picture of Porter and Kyler.

Kamryn and Jessica enjoying the water.

Kaden and Taylor also had a fantastic time- I love that I caught Tay with both feet off the ground!

July sure has been fun! We have also spent lots and lots of nights at the ward garden-weeding, tilling and pickin peas. Garden's sure are fun, but need lots of attention. SO Thanks to everyone for planning and inviting us to lots of fun things in July- we sure have lots of great MEMORIES!