Catch up

So it has been a few months since I've updated my blog. We had a long summer full of lots of fun things. We went to the beach, had a fun family reunion, Rich's dad got married, we went to the mountain with friends, then school started and everything got extra crazy. With 5 kids life can be busy. So I'm just going to add a few pictures of the summer stuff.

My awesome sisters-in-law. We had a great girls weekend playing at Bryce Canyon and Brian Head!

The 4th of July parade in Parowan. That is Grandma Cheryl walking in the parade in Red.

Playing in the mountains with some good friends.

We picked a great day to go for a picnic. There was a big thunderstorm with hail. Luckily we were under the shelter!!

The kids by the fire, trying to warm up. We had a great time playing in the rain!!!

10 years

So Rich and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary on June 10th. I can't believe how time flies. Rich surprised me with a trip to Las Vegas. He was so sweet and tried to take us back to our wedding day. He booked us a room at the hotel we stayed at the night of our wedding, Alexis Park Resort. Then we went to the temple. He also took me to see Phantom of the Opera and that was really good. We had a nice relaxing weekend. My brother and his wife, who are living with us, stayed with our kids. So nice of them because my kiddos are a handful. This was the first time Rich and I have been away together since we had Tyler. I'm grateful for my husband and for all he does for me. We have had a great 10 years and are excited to see what the next 10 bring us. (we forgot the camera so there are no pictures!)

Gulf Shores Alabama

So our family ventured to Alabama for a week with my family. We had a great time. The car ride was really long (about 36 hrs one way), but we survived. I gave each of the kids a roll of quarters and took them away one at a time when they were not behaving well. They did so good. Then we spent the week on the beach. It was so beautiful and we weren't ready to come home. Thanks mom for the condo and the fun times. Here are some pictures from our trip.

Paris Preschool and Dance

Paris' Preschool Graduation! We are so proud of her!

She will be a great kindergartener.

Grandpa H and Grandma Cheryl came to watch.

Her teacher is Mrs. Brenda.

So for dance pictures their hair had to be curly. Paris has natural curl but I thought I would use curlers, because that is what dancers do right?


Well, these are the results we got!

And then this!

Finally, after spending time with the curling iron this is what we got!

She is so cute!

This is her First Dance Recital on May 24th, 2010.

Before make up.

After Make up. This is her tap dance costume.


Her ballet costume.

This is her tap dance!

Lots Going on!

So this is kind of a brief catch up of what's been going on at our house! I've been terrible at blogging. My family keeps me busy. We have gymnastics, karate, dance, scouts, callings, book group, school and lots of other things going on! I love my family and am so grateful for them. This has been a really great year so far!

Easter!

1st Pinewood Derby!

Lots of Birthday Celebrations!

Savannah turned 3!

Dakota turned 6!

Tyler turned 8!

Tyler's Baptism!

Diamonds

So I need to write this down before I forget! Dakota, 5 years old, has been wanting a necklace. When we were in Provo a couple of weeks ago, we were at the mall and she saw a diamond necklace in the jewlery store. "Mom, I want that necklace!" Me-Laughing hysterically!!!! I told her to tell her dad! Anyway, we were all cracking up laughing and she was soooo serious.

So she filled out her sticker chart and we were heading to the store to get her a necklace! She said to me "Do I get a diamond necklace today, because they are the prettiest!" Me- "When you get married you can ask your husband for a diamond necklace. You just tell him you want a diamond ring and a diamond necklace!" Dakota- "Well, I want some diamond earrings too! Can I ask him for those too?" Me-"You can ask your husband for whatever you want." She is very excited to now get married and get her diamond necklace, ring and earrings!!!

Halloween Fun!!!

We had a great Halloween, with the exception of illness. Dakota has been down and out for 2 days but woke up today feeling better. I think we wore her out and she is again running a fever. We had our ward trunk or treat, a pumpkin carving party at our neighbors and trick or treating.

Which one is the real pumpkin?

Watching daddy do the carving!!

I love this picture of Garrett! Isn't he cute?

My mom made me wear this!!! And now I'm stuck!

Tyler the fierce knight!

Dakota the Vampiress!

Ready to Party!

He is getting so big!

This was the costume I wanted her to wear on Halloween. She was ragedy Ann for her school party, but wanted to be the dinosaur for Halloween.