Lots of "FIRSTS"

Summer is over and the new school year has begun! I have so much summertime fun to post but I am going to start with FIRST things FIRST. Ella is a big kindergartner this year and Avery is a 2nd grader already! They really are growing up so fast. They just started their FIRST full week of school today and so far so good! Saturday was the FIRST day of soccer games and "mini kickers." Daddy is helping out with the coaching again and keeping mommy chasing Logan on the sidelines. (so much fun) Thank goodness for the park right next to the field at Avery's game! Avery played goalie for her FIRST time and did awesome and Ella lost her FIRST tooth last month. I threw in the picture of Logan and Vaughn at their FIRST Saturday of MANY watching their sisters play soccer.

Happy 5th Birthday Ella!

You bring us so much JOY!

Lucy's Baby Announcement

We just finished sending out Lucy's announcement and I thought it turned out darling! My wonderful sister-in-law Kim designed it! She is so talented! Check her out at bubsiedesigns.com. I wish I could have sent them to everyone..... but here's a peek at our little Lucy. We couldn't ask for a sweeter baby! LOVE HER!!!

(back)

Ahhhh....Young Love!

I loved these pictures that my brother Tyler and (soon to be) sister in law Becky took for their wedding announcement! They are so dang cute! I can't believe my little brother is getting married! Such an exciting time for them! Can't wait until Saturday!

10 Wonderful Years!

Top TEN things I LOVE about my husband.....

1. His dimples
2. That everytime he wants a bowl of ice cream, he makes me one too.
3. He's an amazing athlete!
4. He loves our kids more than anything and they love him too.
5. He folds the laundry for me and tells me to relax on the couch when I try to help.
6. He sends me flowers.
7. He plans fun trips for vacations and weekend getaways.
8. He is hardworking, super smart, funny and loving!
9. He loves a good nap.
10. He loves me and always tries to make me happy.

I Love You!
Happy 10th Anniversary Darren...Looking forward to many more years!
xoxoxo

Family Reunion in Moab

Every other year Darren's grandparents plan an amazing week somewhere for all of us to be together as a family. this year was Moab Utah and we all had a blast! I was a little bit nervous to take Lucy at 5 weeks old, but she was a DREAM! She slept through the night almost every night and was a perfect baby on the long drive! It was so fun for all of the cousins to be together and my kids loved swimming, bowling, hiking, river rafting, playing games and staying up all night! What a party!

The whole gang

Avery with her papa

Logan couldn't get enough of the pool

LOVED bowling like a big kid

Ohhhh the many bottles of sunscreen!

The view from our cabins

Hiking with daddy in Arches National Park

The girls!

Ella Bella

We swam EVERYDAY!

Ella cracks me up with her goggles that she wears

Happy 4th!

watching the fireworks..... how romantic!

Our sweetheart!

Logan with his sisters

Ready to raft!

Fun on the river

We stayed in St. George on the way home and guess what we got to go see!

Gabriella and Troy from High School Musical

We even got to swim at the pool where they filmed HSM 2

(Picture Sharpay singing "Fabulous" on this pool chair! )

What a great trip!

Happy Birthday Darren!

Man I LOVE this guy! He is 34 today and more handsome than ever! I have to admit that I don't know what I ever did to deserve him. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! He takes such good care of his family and lets us know how much he loves us everyday! Happy Birthday babe...... I love you! xoxoxox