More Festivities

 

 Another cute picture of Isaac with Katie.  He is SO GOOD with her.  He is such a big helper and Katie really loves him.  He can get her to smile so easily.  He loves to hold her.  I am so glad they are so close to each other.

The Oakley Rodeo.  This year Gary's parents bought everyone tickets to go to the rodeo.  THANK YOU - We had a fabulous time.  The weather was perfect and the kids had a great time.

 

 Grandma snuggled Katie most of the night while Annie was snuggling Ethan.

We all headed up to the cabin afterwards.  The next morning the kids couldn't wait to get out on the 4 wheelers.  Thanks to Uncle Mike for keeping them all running.  I get so nervous driving them each time but after a couple minutes I remember how much fun they are.  Isaac LOVED it.  He was on the 4 wheeler most of the day.

TEN YEARS - Happy Anniversary

This was a big milestone in our marriage - we made it 10 wonderful years.  Don't get me wrong we have our ups and downs but there have been way more ups than downs.  This sweet man has been through so much with me.  We moved to Iowa 10 days after being married.  This was the best thing we could have done for our relationship.  We had to rely on eachother.  Gary was super busy with medical school but we still found time to explore Iowa and have some fun trips along the way.  We moved back to SLC after 3.5 years for residency.  This was great because we were able to welcome 2 wonderful children into our family during this chapter in our lives.  After residency we moved to Yakima, WA for some wild times.  Another growing experience for us and made some wonderful friends.  His job wasn't the best so after a 2 yrs we decided to pack up and move back down to Utah.  We were able to welcome our 3rd child into our family in February.  And on this July 20, 2012 we BOUGHT OUR HOME.  I love it and will post pics soon.  I just want to thank Gary for all the wonderful times we have been able to share together.

 

Here is a picture of our home.  I was actually taking it of Sarah wearing her helmet backwards.

Utah vs BYU

 

 While we were packing things up at my parents Isaac decided to put a hat on Katie.  Of course she is wearing the Utah hat while Isaac is sporting his BYU.  Tonight while talking to Gary on the phone he asked which team was going to win the football game tomorrow the Utes or BYU Cougars - Isaac's response:  the Cheatas.  He is playing it safe.  Love you Isaac.  I love their smiles!

 

July 4th

This year we started the holiday off at the Murray Parade.  The kids love sitting down on the curb watching the floats and people walk by and toss TONS of candy to the crowd.  It is fun because it is tradition and we get to hang out with Gary's family.  After the parade we all head back to G&G Oaks for a BBQ.  Thanks to Aunt Stephanie we have pictures of the picnic.  (I have gotten so terrible about taking my camera with me)

 

I purchased some sparklers and let the kids have some fun with them.  I thought Sarah would be scared of holding it, but nope she LOVED it.  She kept asking for another one - just like her big brother.

 We walked to the Cottonwood Club for fireworks and the kids had to make a quick stop at the playground first.  Isaac is a MONKEY - he only wants to go to the playgrounds that have monkey bars.  He can scale up the poles so he doesn't use the steps.  He will just swing back and forth till he slips off.  I wish I had as much upper body strength as he does.  Since Dad was there - he had some fun balancing Isaac.

 Here at the Cottonwood Club waiting for the fireworks.  The had a surprisingly good show this year.  This is a fun tradition I have had since I was a little girl.  It was nice to see some friends I grew up with there and now we all have kids of our own.

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Busy

Well this will be a short post since I don't have any pics to upload yet, but we are finally moved in.  The kids love having their toys back and I love having my clothes again.  Just been busy unpacking and getting settled.

What we've been up to!

Playing at the 7 canyons in Liberty Park. May 28, 2012

 I love how they are holding hands without being forced!

Playing with dad at a playground

My baby is 4.5 months old already.  She is getting so big.  She loves to see what is going on around her.  She holds her head up, likes tummy time, has found a very loud voice if left alone and smiles at most everyone.  She will try to put anything she can in her mouth.

 I signed Isaac up for tiny tigers.  It was a 6 week class of martial arts.  He was one of 4 the first week and by the 4th week he was the only one.  It was great though because he got 3 1 hour private sessions.  He really enjoyed it.

 Playing at the Gateway water fountains with my cousin, Laurie and her 2 kids.  Isaac and Miles loved running in the water.  Sarah and Leah - not so much.

I signed Sarah up for a 6 week dance class for 3 & 4 year olds.  HILARIOUS.  It has been so much fun watching these little girls.  Their final class is tomorrow and once we move I will find Sarah another class.

 I was adventurous and took the 3 kids to the SL Bees game by myself.  Unfortunately Gary had to work late.  As long as they had food to occupy them, they did great.  Not sure I will do that again by myself anytime soon.

 We have gone to the zoo several times too!

 More playtime at Red Butte.

 I LOVE these pics of Sarah.  Sometimes the hidden camera pics are just as great.

 Another random photo of Sarah and Isaac.  Ahh, they do love eachother.

 Katie on 6-16 - Playing with dad.  She is so happy and I love the belly and those thighs!