Dallin turned 8!

Dallin turned 8 on June 13, 2008, oh yeah and
that was a Friday, so he was a little freaked out!

Dallin had a Camo party and invited some friends and cousins over and they had a blast.

He got a roll of toilet paper for a gift, so the mummy wrapped him, even Will got in on the action! Next it was time for cake and ice cream. Dallin called dibs on the "mountain". Between himself and the dog, they managed to eat about half of it.

And a party wouldn't be a party with out Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

It was a great time. I can't believe how fast they grow. Dallin, Happy Birthday and We Love You!

3 Things

Abby tagged me. I guess this means I'm it? I hope she was talking about me... And I'm supposed to tag five others?Not sure about that part!

JOYS
1.My family... close and extended.
2.Pedicures
3. Books when I actually have time to read!
The list could really go on and on and on...

FEARS
1. Loosing my family
2. Heights...I get nervous just climbing up the water slide at the bubble!
3. ???

GOALS
1. Be a better Mom
2. Go on a nice long honeymoon with Josh...since we've never had one.
3. Take a nice vacation with the kids...yeah right!

CURRENT OBSESSIONS/COLLECTIONS
1. Blogging
2. Scrapbooking
3. Being involved in kids activities...PTA, PTSA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts

RANDOM/SURPRISING FACTS
1. I was stung on the butt by a scorpion when I was 14.
2. I was on the Honor Roll every quarter during Junior High and High School.
3. I never had a cavity until I was 24.

Shawna's 11th Birthday

Mardi Gras Party for Shawna'

Look at that cake. Thanks to Megale (the kids Grndma) for always making wonderful cakes for the kids. I appreciate it so much!
What a fun time...
Time to blow out the candles and make a wish.
Opening presents...some pretty cool things.
WOW...11 years old! I can't believe 11 years have gone by since you were born. Time goes by so fast. I can't believe how you've grown and at the young lady you are becoming. Happy Birthday sweetheart and keep dreaming!

Girl Scout Awards May 2008

Another year in Girl Scouts has come to an end. Shawna' earned a few more badges and had a fun year. We still have a few summer trips coming up, so the fun won't end.

Shawna' participating in her part of the program.
Shawna' receiving her badges.
Me congratulating Shawna for all of her hard work. Congratulations!

My kids the Rockstars!

We celebrated Josh's brother, Travis' 40th Birthday last weekend. It was amazing. His wife outdid herself and a great time was had by all. Thanks by the way, my kids now want their birthday parties at the same reception center with the same band....can't say that I blame them.

The kids rockin out with the lead singer onstage.
All of us getting our groove thing on on the dance floor.

(2 hours of non-stop dancing, makes ones legs very sore the next day)

The kids were just going crazy. It was tons of fun.
The kids are Rockstars!
The band let Dallin and Will sing into the mic and hang out with them. They were great. For refrence the band is called Solid Gold and they are an 80's cover band!

Colton's 1st car

Ahhh...nothing like your first car.

Colton has bought his first car. How exciting...at least for him. Not so sure about Josh and I. J/K What an amazing milestone. He isn't 16 yet, but he can't wait. He's already taken care of the most important thing, getting the stero system installed. Colton is an amazing young man, and I am proud to call him my son.

Memorial Weeknd 2008

So, this year the annual trip to the cabin was a little under the weather. But we didn't let that stop us from having a good time. We didn't get as many pictures as we usually do, but everyone had fun.

The weather was not in our favor this year.
Rainy, cold and wet.
Carter coming out with some of the food.
Chillin in the cabin. Good times.