Part One of Summer Va-Cay

Let it Begin....
This picture marks the first taken on our Idaho adventure.
I was determined to receive a fireworks show this Fourth of July. So we made plans to head up to Idaho Falls this year. Our children are the most amazing beings known to man, because we never heard a peep out of them the whole drive up there.

Potty Break

Carseat Strap downBored already

Our first stop on the map was at Uncle Jared and Aunt Mary's place in SLC. As you can see they live in a beautiful apartment complex. The grounds were so green and pretty.

Cousin Brody

Luke sporting Uncle Jared's hard hat.

John and I were able to go to the Salt Lake temple for the first time while we were there. It was a great experience that we will never forget. Thanks again Mary for watching all our kiddos. And of course thanks Jared and Mary for letting us crash at your house.

Next to come...... We pack back up into the van and head to Idaho to continue our summer adventure.

Going Campin'

John's first Father's and Son's Trip with his boys. And a first for Grandpa with his grandboys!

Gatorade Faces Every Grandpa 's Heaven The Great Outdoors....Every boys heaven.

Why can't they just keep out of the dirt?The tent set-upNutritious Eatin'No trip to Cloudcroft could be complete without screaming and horn honking in the tunnel.
And the most exciting part of the whole trip.......
The rattlesnake pit!!!!

It's amazing what kind of entertainment you can receive with a fishing pole, a balloon, and $0.25.

Just ask Noah, he'll tell ya all about it.

"Delicious Bass" Trip

For John's Birthday this year we went over to AZ so that he could go fishing with my brother. It was such a fun little vacation for us. The kids really enjoy being around each other. And its always good to just hang out with family.

Just how many kids can you fit on Uncle Eric's recliner?Luke thought he was hot stuff in Uncle Eric's helmet.Book WormsJohn and Eric's Birthday PartyWho knew a one year old could fit so much cake in his face!
The kids got to go for a swim at Aunt Melgo's house.
Ohh isn't Jacky Boy so dang cute!Miss Katelyn and Miss LydiaAshley fell in love with all of Lyd's dress up clothes.She was in Princess Heaven
And what kind of trip to Melanie's could be complete with out a
DANCE PARTY!


And of course John caught me a (please insert a Napoleon Dynamite voice here) "Delicious Bass."
He and Eric cooked it up and it really was Delicious!
Always a good time to be had at
Aunt Andrea's and Uncle Eric's.

"My Faborite Color is Blue"

Noah has the ability to sit at the counter all day. As long as he has paint or play dough in front of him, he is happpy!He even enjoys wearing the paint.
Chalk face drawing is another fun occurrence in his life.

What do you think, does he deserve a spot in the
Blue Man Group?
Crazy Noah-Nader!

What a Little Lady

Have I ever mentioned how much I love having a girl?

Cuz I DO!!!

PS Sorry no after pictures, She had a poofy lion's mane when it was all said and done. Not as cute out as they were in. haha

My Sister's Store

This music video was filmed inside my sisters vintage design store in Austin. Check it out!

And if you watch closely during the 38th second, you can see a short cameo of Miss Emily jamin' out to the musica. (She is the one in the right corner.)