Caitlynn and her eating habits!

Well I know that this is silly but Caitlynn's favorite thing to do lately is eat. This is a prime example. We love her alot but seriously she is going to eat me out of house and home long before her brother does.

Josh before he left on his mission!

Ok so I know Josh has been on his mission for a couple of months now. But I am posting this because the kids miss him sooo. Needless to say we are all very proud of Josh. He is currently in his new area in Floriano. He is doing really well! Keep up the good work Elder!
ok funny story for those of you that haven't heard it.
A couple of sunday's ago we I was stuck in the hall for the sacrament, as Ammon insisted on having to go potty during the sacrament hymn. So while sitting there waiting for the sacrament I thought what a good time to talk to my sweet three yr old about why we take the bread and water. So I asked him if he knew why we took the bread... and much to my surprise he said "yes" so I probed and asked why... to which was his quick reply " because its yummy in my belly!" to which I said well yes it probably is good in your tummy but we take it to rememeber Jesus's body. He just nodded. Soon it was time for the water, and I turned and asked him if he knew why we take the water. Again he said "yes!" and I asked why? " Because is gets the bread down!" ( now for those of you who are laughing, I was pretty close to laughing myself)" I responded well it probably does do that also... but we take it to remember Jesus blood, because he gave his life for us. By this point he was probably really confused. But I really did try to explain it so it wasn't complicated. In the end I said that during the sacrament we think of Jesus. I think that was best to end it on. But hey at least I tried!

More family time at the water fall!

Family Hiking trip to the water fall!

We recently had a fun day when we went hiking. The kids put on their water shoes when we got to the top and played in the water, and then walked in the river on the way down... here are a few photos. We had alot of fun.

Idaho Trip

Idaho Trip

This last weekend we went to Idaho. It was Lyla's 50th high school reunion. We stayed at uncle Larry's and Aunt Bonnie's. Aunt Lavonna came with us and so did Emma. We had a good time. I think that the kids favorite part was rolling down the hill. Caitlynn finally did warm up to Uncle Larry.... Although Jeff I think you are still her favorite. hehehe! I had never been to Idaho before so yeah for me I can add another state to my list of places I've been, as well as went did go to walmart in Oregon so I guess I can add that too.

Park City Getaway!

Two weekends ago Aaron and I had the chance to go to park city by ourselves for the weekend. We had a really good time! My favorite part was riding the ski lift. Its about a 45 min ride up and back. So we packed a little picnic dinner and the camera and took some fun pictures. It was beautiful...once I got over being scared of being up so high. Props to my hubby for being romantic!

Fourth of July Fun!

Fourth of July Fun!

Fourth of July Fun!

For the Fourth of July we went to Aunt Lavonna's House and spent the weekend. It was a blast... Emma found her pet inchy, the kids swam in the pool, Caitlynn clung to Jeff like glue, we did fireworks, and had smore and puggy pies! In general we all just had a good time hangin out!

Side note to Cristi thanks for sending me those pics.

The zoo had this cool waterfall... aren't Aaron and Caitlynn so cute under it!

The white alligator was one of Ammons personal favorites!

We had family day at the zoo the kids had so much fun! Aside from Caitlynn wandering off for a brief moment, they had a blast. They got to see the white alligator and rhinos, and the giraffes and the cheetah's and a whole bunch more the kids loved the last part which I didn't get pictures of but they got to touch the animals afterward.

Baby Giraffe at the zoo. The kids loved it!

Good times out doors.

These are fun times at the park, and in the water. My brother and nephew in the park and Cait and Ammon playing in the water at Thanksgiving Point.