Aspen Grove - Part 4

The thing that my kids were the most excited about with the family reunion was seeing all their cousins. My parents have 19 grandchildren so they had tons of cousins to play with. Natalie slept in a different room with different cousins almost every night. They would tell ghost stories and stay up WAY past their bedtime. They sang together, painted nails, ate together, swam together and made a ton of memories. I am so happy that my kids had a chance to spend so much time with all of these great kids and we miss everyone already!

I snapped a few pictures of all the kids as we were waiting for the photographer.

Then I told the kids they could be silly. It is funny how silly usually means pull on your eyes and stick your tongue out.

Haley and Evan

Natalie, Allison, Andrew, Ellison, Kellan, Paige and Ella

Maddox, Morgan, Kayler, Allison, Natalie and Andrew

Aspen Grove - Part 3

Eric and Cameron playing a little mini golf. I think he may be the next Tiger Woods.

Aspen Grove - Part 2

A bunch of us participated in the remote control car Grandprix. The concept was simple, 10 laps around some cones. Now I don't want to brag, but I did come in first in my group. Some people questioned my win saying my laps were not complete, but there is no proof of any of that. Revving up to go

Group 1: Aaron, Heather, Amy, Chris, Rachel and Nathan

Group 2: Chris, Andrew, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Eric and Nathan

Aspen Grove- Part 1

Last week my family had a reunion in Utah at the BYU Aspen Grove family camp. This was the first time my entire family has been together in 10 years! There was so much for everyone to do, even with the very few breaks from the constant downpours (always seeming the hardest when we would walk to the dining hall). The kids had groups to go to each day with the other kids their age. They swam (even with it being COLD!), did crafts, hiked, learned camp cheers and more. There were also a lot of fun activities for the adults and family activities. We paintballed, fished, raced remote control cars, mini golfed and shot air rifles. Since the camp is only a few minutes from the Sundance Ski Resort (where Eric asked me to marry him) we snuck away for dessert one night at the Tree Room. It was so funny because they sat us at the same table we were at a little over 10 years ago.

A big thanks to my Mom, Dad and Grandma for making this trip possible! We can't wait for the next one!

A few shots of the rifles. When the instructor was giving us a quick lesson he brought the gun up to his cheek and said and line that was quoted many times through out the rest of the week. "You need to get intimate with the butt of the gun" Thanks Tim! I managed to get all my shots on the target and my brother Andrew won the first place prize for the best shooting. I guess he had a slight advantage being a police officer and all.

Chris ready to take a shot.

Amy looks like a pro.

Matthew giving Alycia some pointers.

My first time shooting.

Jolene looking good.

Rachel getting close with the gun.

10 Years!

I can't believe that is had been 10 years. It seems like yesterday and forever ago at the same time. I remember thinking about this day when we celebrated our early anniversaries and thinking how far away it seemed. I would love to say that we have fabulous plans to celebrate this big day, but instead we are working, getting a 2 year old off the counter, having playgroup, getting a 2 year old off the counter, cleaning house, getting a 2 year old off the counter, packing for a family reunion in Utah, enjoying the last day of first grade, last day of the swim session and getting a 2 year old off the counter.

10 Reasons I love you

10. My favorite things are volleyball, puppies and light tan and those are all your favorite things to do everyday.

9. You know who I am, who I'm not and who I want to be.

8. You love your family and mine.

7. We share the same goals and ideas about life.

6. You are kind to everyone.

5. You can still make me laugh.

4. You can build or fix anything.

3. You are the hardest worker I know.

2. You are a fabulous Dad!

1. You really love me no matter what.

Love you, XxOoxxooXXOO

Last Ballet Class

Ella had her last ballet class this past week. Parents were able to stay and watch and it was so fun. They did their warm up routines and then a little dance they had learned over the course of the class. Ella was very focused when she was dancing which was very cute. She has a great memory and really knew her stuff.