Eli was a little timid with all the kids and the water. He wouldn't get close to the water.
Cute Molly was having some trouble with her swimsuit bottoms.
Calli's best side!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Hot for a Day?
We have had some pretty crazy weather this year. It seems like we skipped spring, my favorite time of year. It got real hot and then came the rain. One Hot May day we were at Grandma Julie's so we took advantage of the weather and broke out the kiddie pool. All the cousins were having so much fun. Calli asked grandma to get her a cup to play with in the water - Watch out everyone, here comes the water fight!
Eli was a little timid with all the kids and the water. He wouldn't get close to the water.
Cute Molly was having some trouble with her swimsuit bottoms.
Calli's best side!
Eli was a little timid with all the kids and the water. He wouldn't get close to the water. Cute Molly was having some trouble with her swimsuit bottoms.Calli's best side!
Photo Shoot by Hilary
Hilary dressed Andrew up in his Mexican Soccer uniform we brought him from Puerto Vallarta. She took him in the back yard, set up a goal and went to town. Here are the results:
What is up with the tongue hanging out? I guess he is really concentrating.
Pretty impressive for a rookie!
What is up with the tongue hanging out? I guess he is really concentrating.Pretty impressive for a rookie!
Pine Wood "DADS" Derby
Marshall took second place last year and all he could talk about was beating the boy who took first. Well, this year Marshall and his dad worked a lot harder on their, oh I mean Marshall's car. Last year they made the car in just one day after returning home from Maui on the red eye. This year they were confident that their hard work would pay off and they would take home the championship. After a very interesting (I use this word because the bracket was all messed up) way of teaming up the cars. Marshall came in second place again. He did win last years champion so that made it all good. Great job "4"!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Junior Achievement City
In 5th grade the kids get to be an "ADULT" for a day. They go to Junior Achievement City where they get to be bankers, city workers, restaurant workers, DJ's, newscasters ect... It was so much fun. I wish they could do it for a couple days so they could really understand what they were doing better.
Hilary was a teller at Zions bank. Adam and I got to oversee Questar Gas and Rocky Mountain Power. The kids had a blast sending bills, collecting money, depositing money, doing payroll, ect... It was amazing how real everything was. What a great opportunity for the kids
Hilary's Job as a Teller at Zions Bank
Hilary hard at work.
Kimberly with Zions Bank and Amanda with Salt Lake City School District
Ausitn one of our meter readers.Hilary is still talking about how fun this experience was. I can't wait to volunteer again next year when Marshall is in 5th grade!
Great Indead
Great Grandma Faith is 91 years old. She is my grandma and I love her with all my heart. My grandpa passed away last September and boy does she miss him. I try to visit her as much as possible. Every time we visit I try to take a picture of my kids with her.
I love you Grandma!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
The Vally of FUN in the SUN!
I truly love to visit Arizona. I love everything about it: shopping, the sun, and fun activities. But, the thing I love the most is the family we get to be with when we are there. I don't have a sister so I cherish Adam's sister Jen. She is a great example and a great friend. These are the sweet kids we are grateful to call our cousins...
Simeon
Corinne "sweet cheeks"
Miles "smiles"
Uncle Joey
Aunt Jen aka "Aunt GEM"
We always stay busy no matter what it is we are doing. Here are some of the highlights of our trip:
Ok, most of you know how competitive our family is. We love to play games or do activities but most of all we like to win. I believe this comes from Adam's side of the family. One member of the family (I won't mention names) says, "If your not cheating your not trying!"
So, all the kids were doing the rock wall and of course everyone wants to be the best, go the fastest or just get to the top FIRST. With one exception, Miles. He loves video games way more that physical activities. We tried to motivate him by telling him which level he was at and what he had to do to get to the next level. The girls go first, Corinne and Hilary. Hilary's legs are about twice the length of Corinne's but that didn't stop her. Neither of the girls made it to the top the first time. Then it was the boys turn. Miles only made it to "level one" and was done. Marshall didn't make it much further. Then the girls wanted another shot. Miss long and lean was victorious and made it to the top. Corinne was so close - a couple more inches of height and arm length and she would be right there. Marshall couldn't be shown up by his sis so he tried again too. He made it about as far as Corinne, same problem. I have a feeling next visit to AZ we will end up at the Bass and Pro Shop climbing wall! The kids did great. I love the determination each one of them has, especially sweet cheeks.
Manny Ramirez -one of twenty-five people to have hit over 500 career home runs. His 20 career grand slams are the most by any active player, and the second most all-time, behind Lou Gehrig's 23. (Adam had me take a bunch of pictures of him, he must be important. Of course he is blog worthy so I googled him.)
Calli won the first game by one pin beating Hilary 124 to 123! Great job girls. Gotta love those bumpers. Calli is queen of picking up the spare.
Oh and we can't forget the story of "2 for 1" (what a great deal) while bowling. There was a split (one pin on each side of the lane) so Jen and myself had the bright idea to bowl at the same time so we could pick up the spare and beat Adam. It worked, and we didn't even get caught!
-listening to the Hutchinson kids sing in church
-bunny banana cake
-fun and games
We have so much fun being silly I had to share these priceless photos!
Wow, if you made it all the way through this post you are a true and committed blog reader. I had so many fond memories I couldn't leave any of them out!
Simeon
Corinne "sweet cheeks"
Miles "smiles"
Uncle Joey
Aunt Jen aka "Aunt GEM"Opening game of the Arizona Diamond Backs. We all got a free D-Backs t-shirt.
Playing at the Park
Swimming in the pool - which isn't heated and not so warm in April!
Climbing the rock wall at Bass and Pro Shop
Ok, most of you know how competitive our family is. We love to play games or do activities but most of all we like to win. I believe this comes from Adam's side of the family. One member of the family (I won't mention names) says, "If your not cheating your not trying!"
So, all the kids were doing the rock wall and of course everyone wants to be the best, go the fastest or just get to the top FIRST. With one exception, Miles. He loves video games way more that physical activities. We tried to motivate him by telling him which level he was at and what he had to do to get to the next level. The girls go first, Corinne and Hilary. Hilary's legs are about twice the length of Corinne's but that didn't stop her. Neither of the girls made it to the top the first time. Then it was the boys turn. Miles only made it to "level one" and was done. Marshall didn't make it much further. Then the girls wanted another shot. Miss long and lean was victorious and made it to the top. Corinne was so close - a couple more inches of height and arm length and she would be right there. Marshall couldn't be shown up by his sis so he tried again too. He made it about as far as Corinne, same problem. I have a feeling next visit to AZ we will end up at the Bass and Pro Shop climbing wall! The kids did great. I love the determination each one of them has, especially sweet cheeks.
Adult night out at the D-backs game against the Dodgers
Manny Ramirez -one of twenty-five people to have hit over 500 career home runs. His 20 career grand slams are the most by any active player, and the second most all-time, behind Lou Gehrig's 23. Bowling!
Calli won the first game by one pin beating Hilary 124 to 123! Great job girls. Gotta love those bumpers. Calli is queen of picking up the spare.
Oh and we can't forget the story of "2 for 1" (what a great deal) while bowling. There was a split (one pin on each side of the lane) so Jen and myself had the bright idea to bowl at the same time so we could pick up the spare and beat Adam. It worked, and we didn't even get caught!
Easter 2009
Hutchinson Kids
Nice Kids
Disclaimer: Calli isn't flipping you off. She points with that finger.
-egg hunt
Hutchinson Kids
Nice Kids
Disclaimer: Calli isn't flipping you off. She points with that finger.
Activities for the day included:
-listening to the Hutchinson kids sing in church
-bunny banana cake
-fun and games
We have so much fun being silly I had to share these priceless photos!
Wow, if you made it all the way through this post you are a true and committed blog reader. I had so many fond memories I couldn't leave any of them out!
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