Fourth of July

The Fourth of July was so nice and warm this year. Last year was a bit chilly so we were grateful that we didn't have to freeze at the parade this year. We did our usual thing... we backed up Ed's truck to the beginning of the parade route behind all the people so we go to sit up high and watch the parade and it's also a quick get-a-way once it's over.

 After the parade we went home and relaxed so Ed and Tess went slipping-and-sliding! She loved it!!

 This was the first year that we didn't go down to the river and watch the big firework show. I was kind of sad but I was outnumbered. The rest of the family wanted to stay home and do our own firework show. Over the weekend we had gone to Alpine to get the "good" fireworks so we had our friends over and lit off our own fireworks!

 Run guys run!!!

 I think all the dad's had more fun that the kids :)

What a fun day! The 4th of July is definitely one of my favorite holidays. I love being with family and friends, the BBQ's, the parade, the fireworks and who am I kidding? I LOVE the heat!! Happy Fourth of July!

The Cabin

We went to the Taylor's cabin for the weekend over the weekend of the 4th of July. We always have fun when we go with them and we are thankful that they allow our rowdy boys to come :) Tess loves being outdoors!!

 Tray and Jayden getting ready to ride dirt bikes

 Marinda and I rode in their Rhino while all the boys rode dirt bikes and four wheelers.

 Tess loved it! She was so happy to be riding outdoors. Marinda was kind of scared to be driving the Rhino by herself but she did great!

 Ed and his faithful little follower (Talen). Seriously, how cute is that?

 Tess had to take a turn too!

 Our crazy son Tegen thinks he is a lot bigger than he actually is. He had to go for a ride on Ed's HUGE dirt bike, but he did a great job!

Lagoon- Get ready for the Murdock's!

A-Core had their annual company party at Lagoon again this year and of course we had to go! The boys loved every minute of it, especially now that they are getting big enough to ride all the rides. Ed's a party pooper because he hates rides but the boys and I ride them all! Ed usually gets stuck baby sitting and pushing the stroller or hanging out at the Kiddie rides with Talen. Oops... I should feel guilty, but I don't.

 Tessa with Uncle Cody (Bubba) and Aunt Ashley

 Talen, Ed and Papa riding Rattle Snake Rapids- and getting soaked!

 Poor baby- she did SO good! She was stuck in a stroller almost all day and it was HOT. She is so sweet and was pretty content to watch the happenings going on around her.

 Sharing a cool drink on a hot day

 Sharing? Not so much!

 Love this kid! He was SO excited that he was big enough to ride almost everything this year

 We actually convinced him to ride the swings. He was petrified at first but then we ended up going on them over and over and over- he loved it!

 Poor baby. She was exhausted

 Tessa's one and only ride... The carousel.

 She wasn't too sure about the ride but didn't cry because she's such a good girl.

We had a blast as usual... can't wait to go again!

Hike at Cress Creek

We are so fortunate to have so many good friends in our lives. We went on a hike in June with the Belnaps, the Nebekers, the Taylors and the Weimers. When we all go somewhere there is 19 kids between us! That's a heck of a lot of kids. So what do you with that many kids? You take them hiking of course... try to wear off some of that energy but man was it a HOT day. Not that I'm complaining because I love the heat but pushing a stroller in 100 degree temps up and down hills was pretty difficult! We had to get ice cream for a treat afterwords, of course!

Looks like FUN!

This looks like SO much fun doesn't it??? The boys are trying to earn money so they can attend football camp this summer. They did a fantastic job!

Gotta love those darn spring chores :)

Easter

Easter was actually a nice day this year! We had a neighborhood egg hunt...
Found baskets on Easter morning...

Went to church...

And had a family get together in the afternoon. We had an egg hunt and a big dinner. It was fun!

Of course we had to have the adult eggs too.... Ressha was the big winner this year. I think she won a $100. Dang... I have to try to win that thing next year!