The Great Temple Run

So Mikelle and her friends came up with quite an amazing idea! A Temple RUN! And our amazing friend and Bishop (Dad to her sweet friend) Decided to make it happen! They started in Logan at 5 am and did baptisms at 9 temples ending in Provo! What an unforgettable experience that they (and we ) will NEVER forget!  So grateful for amazing friends and a sweet Bishop!

The birds are back!

The swallows built a nest above our front door last Summer and had two sets of birds!  We tried several times to knock the nest down but they just kept rebuilding and we just decided to let them stay!

It was really neat to watch them and their little babies grow day by day! 

Again this year they are back! Here is what we spotted yesterday!

 Well, It's been almost 9 months since I posted anything! Can you say life is CRAZY-- Wonderful, busy and Crazy! So, here goes major catch up! :) Today was a special day-- Aubrey's 10th B-Day and Father's Day on the same day! Sure love this girl and all the personality, love, and joy she brings to our family!

 A little shot for Daddy that we framed and gave him fro Father's Day! 

We had the family over for a little BBQ/Father's Day/Birthday!

Rosie brought an ice cream cake for the guys and I made one for Aubs :)

 Her first NEW bike! She has been a good sport riding used bikes from DI or KSL-- She said a while ago, "Mom- Those bikes are there for a reason!" Good point! 

 And we surprised Ry with a new ping pong table!

Patio is close to finished and it's been such a fun addition!

The wonderful men in my life! We gave them all hats! My Dad got the FORD-- 

HE is a true Ford lover!

BYU-UTAH

Yes, we live in a "house divided" :)  It was the Big Game and we had to enjoy a little rivalry-- Celebrating the  14th anniversary of our first date-- The BYU- UTAH game!  That year the Y won, this year was another story but still so fun and still so in love with my Utah Man!!!

Carter's buddy

 Our great friends were so cute and totally surprised Carter with a drive on the semi truck! Hector drives truck and came around the corner to honk and then pick Carter up for a ride! He was shocked and then very excited!

 Hi Mom!

We love HECTOR!

GARDEN!

 The Garden went a little crazy this year!  Which has been so much fun and these little farmers have loved it!!!

Just some of what they picked in a day's work :)

Beet girls!  Now it's time to get pickling! :)

Back to school

 Can't believe it is already another school year!  They were so ready and so excited for their first day!  

How do we already have a SIXTH grader?! Crazy how fast it flies!

Love their feet!

Walking home after "back to school morning" - Just me and my buddy this year!  Going to soak it in as much as I can-- But boy, she keeps me busy -- little spit fire!

:)

missing Grandma Ruthie-

Went to send balloons to Grandma Ruthie on the anniversary of her passing-- (a couple weeks late) but a nice evening singing, writing notes, and sending balloons and love to her

Love you Mom and miss you more than we can say!

Brigham City Temple

 Had such a neat time at the Brigham City Temple Open house-- Ry works with a couple great guys from Brigham who invited his whole team up -- We all went to the open house and then went to Maddox for dinner-- Such a beautiful temple and so neat to be there with all of our kids!  Then we went for dinner to Maddox- Fun night!
 

 A great team of people!

 Kelly, (who Gracie just loved!) and Cleon 

Carter's Safari Birthday!

For Carter's B-day party, we did a little safari theme and it was so much fun to see his little ideas come to life!  This invite was all his idea :)

Had some fun with food!

and the girls were a TON of help-- They planned an entire backyard safari with a list for the boys to look at and all sorts of safari animals hidden through out the yard!  Future party planners in the making!

And here is Mr. Backyard safari himself!  Happy Birthday buddy!!!

Grandmas

We went to see Grandma O. while she is in getting her hip better -- It's right next to Wheeler Farm so we took a stroll to the park and thought these two were too cute not to get a shot of!

Davis County Fair

Had a great time with the kids at the Davis County Fair! 

 Bull riding!

 Carter got called up to help in the magic show and was in heaven! 

love these cuties!!!

Washington Lake, Uintas