Aunt Katie

Last weekend my family threw a huge party for my grandpa's 90th birthday! It was wonderful, and to make it even more wonderful-my sister Katie flew in form Virginia to go. It was SO wonderful to see her. Sammie got really attatched and was sad to see her go but we made some great memories in the short time she was here. Thanks for sleep over/hair salon/house/snuggles/belly laughter/ and just your time Aunt Katie. We miss you!!!!!!!

Mud Cakes and Otter Pops

Ana Banana came over yesterday afternoon for some fun in the sun and just good fun. First the girls made headbands, then it was outside to play in the pool. Yes, it's still hot here! Then they got hungry so they had otter pops in the pool. Easy clean up! Then it was over to the sand and water table to make mud cakes and have a chat...
S:"Ana, what are you going to be when you grow up?"
A:"A Vet-i-narian."
S:"I am going to be a Vallerina."
Love their talks.
Then inside to play/dress up/dance/snack/relax before some more playing.
They really do love each other-it's sweet.

Payson

Yesterday Sammie and I drove up North to Payson with some of our favorite people:) Cole was invited too, but he got sick so he stayed home with Daddy.
We started the adventure with yummy pizza. We practically had the whole place to ourselves, which was nice with 6 kids!
Then it was off to Green valley Park. This park was amazing. A huge lake, rolling green hills, and a huge kids playground. Everything you need to have a great time. We set up camp and played all day long. The kids all played so well together and genuinely enjoyed the day. There was sliding, swinging, climbing, running, rolling, resting, eating, laughing, games, cupcakes, sandy faces, mud, lollis and more! It was such a beautiful, fun day. We were all wondering why we'd never done a road trip before. Great memories made.
We love you Susan, Ana, Grace, Mary, Tyler, Melissa, Maura and Maggie! We treasure your friendship.


Pizza in Payson.

Tyler's ready for fun.

Taking it all in.

Time for a lolli.

Me and my girl.

Mary and Ty.

The 3 amigas.

Hangin in the grass.

Rolling down the hills.

Ready, go!

Pretty Grace!

They were looking for animals in the clouds!

Trying really hard to make a wish.

At the lake.

Grace giving the little ones a word of wisdom!

Monkey girls.

Time for a break.

Maggie pooped out and napped at the park-it

was amazing!!!

Staring to get that glazed look!

Goodbye Payson...we had fun!

Rain

We have had some serious rain this week and it seems to always happen when Sammer gets home from school, which is great! We walk in the door, put on some rain gear and PLAY! The kids were beside themselves with joy splashing in puddles, having flower races down the gutter and digging in the mud in our backyard with sticks. We need to get Cole a raincoat and boots...snow boots aren't really meant for the rain!

Big guy

Yesterday Tyler came over to play. It was really cute-the minute he got here he and Cole ran to Cole's room and started playing with cars. Sammie sat on my lap and was sad because "Tyler didn't want to play with her"-:) I guess she's used to being the one with all the playdates! And Tyler does love her, he follows her around everywhere-it's cute.

The boys-and Sammie-had a fun morning. The boys don't pose for pictures quite like Sammie and her friends, but here are a few shots of the fun.