Extended Family Reunion - Midway, UT

I wish I had more pictures from this reunion! It was up at Carla and Craig's house in Midway, Ut. All the aunts and uncles and of course Grandma and Grandpa slept at Carla and Craig's and then most of the cousins and families camped out at Soldier Hollow, I think. We didn't camp out because Rick had school most of the time of the reunion and I didn't feel like camping with 3 kids by myself... sooooo, we drove up for the activities during the day and then drove back to Mapleton to sleep. 

It was so fun to see cousins and family members that I haven't seen in years. I love our family and always have such a great time with everyone. I loved seeing everyones kids and growing families. There was one afternoon that was set aside for free time. Some people went and floated the Provo river and some of us went to Deer Creek Reservoir. Dawson and Zach decided to rent a boat for the afternoon and invited me and the kids along (Rick was at school). My mom so graciously offered to watch Brenna so I could go and take Kimbri and Garrett on a little outing. It was SO fun! It reminded me of the times we used to go out on Uncle Matt's boat on that same lake. I think the kids had tons of fun being on the boat and being with cousins too :)

Garrett doing superhero poses.

Brenna & Hadley

Kimbri, Zach, Oaklee

Luke & Garrett

Zach, Garrett & Oaklee

One of the nights we gathered at the campground and there
was a slide show presentation. It was in honor of Gma &Gpa
Haycock for their 60 yr wedding anniversary.

Cousin pic! Maryella, me, Janelle.

Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

I love childrens museums. Does that make me a chid? Probably. They are seriously so awesome! And the kids literally spend hours here, and then I still have to pry them away. The Discovery Gateway Children's Museum did not disappoint! It was wonderful!

Garrett especially loved the construction zone.

Brenna will just sit there with a whole bunch of
balls around her. It is one of her favorite spots
in the museum!

Kimbri loves "Miss Geri's House" and everything
in it. How cute is this little mini piano?!

Garrett is obsessed with this yellow and blue submarine. If
someone else is playing with it, he sits there and waits and
waits for a turn with it. Like I said, obsessed. One time he played
with it for 45 minutes.... 

Baby Brenna playing in the baby area :)

Gathering all the carrots!

The helicopter is another huge hit! Such a fun place!

Bridal Veil Falls

Me and the kids took a trip up to Bridal Veil Falls with my mom, Donna and Maddye. It was so beautiful and green and the kids had a great time. They loved getting in the water and going on a little "hike". Rick and I used to park in the lower parking lot and walk up the path to the falls when Kimbri was just a baby. It is a fun little outing to do that's close by and great for all ages!

Brenna, Kimbri & Garrett.
They have my heart!

Kimbri wanted her picture taken right in that spot :)

Snacking and relaxing in the stroller.

Kimbri wanted to have a turn taking pictures
and really wanted me to make a silly face, ha.

Donna & Maddye

June 2016

A lot of June was spent going to the park here in Utah for lunch. The Utah Food Bank started a new program this summer for any kids ages 18 and under who could get a free lunch at the local park at the Spanish Fork Library. So I often took the kids down to play and then eat free lunch at the park before heading home for afternoon naps/quiet time. It was a great schedule! 

Rick also spent countless hours at his rotation and then another countless hours towards studying for his board exams. Sometimes this medical journey is just exhausting! I feel like that is a major understatement, haha. But he is one amazing guy and if anyone can do it, I know it's him. He has worked so hard for our little family and he often reminds me that I'm working hard too, and I love him so much for that. 

Here are some pictures from June 2016:

Me and Dawson were walking down the stairs
by the guest house and I almost stepped on a snake,
with bare feet! I thought I saw something move
and so I skipped a step and then the automatic light
came on and we saw a snake! 

Then Dawson proceeded to kill it with an ax....

I think this was after my cousin, Catherine's, wedding
up in Bountiful, Ut. Between the sealing and reception
we went to Carl's Jr to let the kids play and get some food.

Love this view of Maple Mountain

Brenna loves sitting in the empty laundry bins!

She loves the water!

We spent some time at the SF splash pad.

Brenna getting her planks in, haha.

Visiting BYU

This was the summer lunch program I mentioned.

This is has been one of my favorite views since I can remember.
I used to sit out on the hill in our front yard when I was young,
with my colored pencils, and sketch this view countless times.
Someday, I'm sure it will be torn down and houses in its place,
so I had to enjoy the view again while we were living in Utah.

Garrett went through this phase of being obsessed
with wearing goggles. Not just when we were playing
in the water, but all around the house, all of the time.

 

Starting to get mobile!

Sibling hugs!

At the Bean Museum

Another sunset picture... they are my favorite thing.

Zach and I took the four-wheelers out for a ride one evening.
The picture doesn't do it justice on how amazing the view was!

This dead-end road has been so fantastic to
have right outside the backyard. We have gone
up and down this road so many times on bikes,
scooters, and in the bike trailer. 

Stopping for a drink break.

More summer time water fun with cousins!
Garrett & Luke with Kimbri in the back.

Kimbri & Garrett

Boys will be boys... haha!

Garrett, Luke & Kimbri

I love that Garrett and Luke got to know each other
better, living in Utah for a year. They begin great
little buddies!

Kimbri doing tricks... and she loves getting
her picture taken.

View from the room we stayed in at my parents'.

Haircuts!! Kimbri loved it but it took major
convincing to get Garrett in the chair. I normally
cut the boys' hair but we decided to go somewhere
cheap and all get haircuts (minus Brenna).

Brenna is getting so mobile!