Las Vegas

The Swimming pool at our condo. We spent a lot of time here.

The kids had fun playing in the pool. They loved these "noodles."

A view of Vegas from on top of the Stratosphere. I'm afraid of heights, so as soon as I got up there, I started to get really nausea. We did the Big Shot and I was so afraid that I was going to throw up everywhere. Don't worry, I didn't. Blake thought it was hilarious.

In front of the Lion Den. In case you can't tell, there is a huge lion in the background. He pretty much slept the entire time. The kids weren't very interested.

My sister. My shopping Buddy!

The fish aquarium at Caesar's Palace.

Kalli and Kamden in front of the fish aquarium.

Kalli watching the fish.

The water show in front of the Bellagio.

The erupting volcano at the Mirage!

We went and saw the Treasure Island show. Basically, these skimpy, bikini clad girl's would dance provactively around and their "amazing" dancing skills would destroy/sink the pirates ship. Seriously?!? Whatever happened to pirates fighting pirates?

Happy Anniversary to us! We celebrated 7 years!

New Toy!

Our new toy! We got a RANGER. So of coarse, we had to take it out over the weekend for a little R & R with the Whitney's and the Strebel's.

We went riding over Willard Basin and up to Inspiration Point.

The men with their toys.

Kamden and Maddie sitting on the rocks and playing with dirt.

Kylee and the kids playing in a stream. We stopped at this stream and let the kids play and eat some lunch.

A view from the TOP. Overlooking Ogden.

Blake and I with Willard Bay in the background. Our faces are covered in dirt.

The Strebel family and little Maddie.

Kamden sitting in back of the RANGER. He had a perma grin on his face during the ride. The kids loved it!

A very tired Maddie.

Sleepy Kamden and Kalli. On are way home. What a fun trip!

More pictures from the 4th of July.......

independence day

Here are some of the sights of the day, i just love the 4th:

We went on Ranger rides thanks to the Whitney's. I love Kalli's face in this picture. She loved every minute of it.

We went to the Stanford's for a BBQ, golfing and a little croquet.

Kalli riding on a float for the Riverdale parade.

Trying really hard to get a family picture. NOT always easy with two little kids.

Love this pic. Tugs my heart strings a little.

My little miss USA.

Why I love the Summer!

Letting the kids play at the SPLASH PAD.

Kalli playing in the Splash pad. It was so much fun.

A soaking wet Kalli.

Kalli loved the splash pad. I think Kamden is still a little to young for it. He was afraid of the jumping water. If you have older kids I highly recommend this. The best part is that it's FREE!

BIRTHDAY PARTIES! Here is Braxton blowing out his candles. Happy 3rd birthday.

My Amanda was in town for the week. We had so much fun hanging out. We had girls night out, BBQ's and birthday parties.

I hardly ever just get pictures of Blake and I. So here is one of me and my cute hubby.

The kids getting in WATER FIGHTS and playing in the POOL. Who needs swimsuits?

Megan and Tylee.

I love BBQ's.

YARD SALES!

Kylee holding Kamden.

Heather, Kristen, me and Kylee. We had a yard sale at the Whitney's.

Eating POPSICLES! Love them.

Kelly and Katie.

Hanging out at the FIREWORKS. We went up to the high school for Founder's day and watched the firework show. I just love summer!

hOrrAy fOr grAss!

Before: The backyard before sod.

After:

Before: The front yard before sod.

After: Home Sweet Home. This is the finished project after almost 14000 sq ft of sod! Hooray!

The kids are so excited to have grass to play on instead of dirt. Now we just need to purchase a lawn mower.