oh what do you do in the summer time....

I can't believe summer is nearing its end. August is almost hear and Tanner will be starting school in a month. Even though we've been car-less for the last 2 months, we've really done a lot.

Here are a few things....
- Virginia and New York (May counts as summer... right?)
- Fire works and fun for the 4th and 24th of July
- Manti Pagent
- Camping in Ferron
- Swimming at the "beach" in Herriman

and here's what is still to come....
- Papa Mickey visits in August
- Cherry Hills
- Harvest days
- back to school shopping... my favorite!
- Movies in the Park
- Grandma Debbie visits in September

Luckily I now have a car, so hopefully we can add a few more fun things to the list. If you have any good ideas, let me know!

Camping in Ferron

We had so much fun camping in Ferron, Utah. We stayed for 5 days, and yes... we stayed in a tent. I always wonder why I do it, but I guess making memories with your kids is what is important. Everyone had so much fun and got along great. The fishing was terrific and the

Weather was perfect. It was a little hot, but luckily it only rained for about an hour the whole trip. Here are a few pictures of our exciting trip!

Rain, Rain, Go AWAY!!!!

So it has been raining non stop for the last few weeks here in Utah. It has to wait until school is out to damper everyone's fun. Since we aren't able to go swimming outside or play at the park, we decided we better still have fun. Tanner, Brooklyn and I went outside to splash and dance in the MASSIVE rain storm we had this afternoon. We jumped in the HUGE puddles by the road and chased leaves down the streams. We found the biggest worm I have ever seen in my life. Brooklyn decided it was so big that it had to be a snake. She carried it around on stick and kept it safe under an umbrella. When we told her he needed to stay in the garden and she couldn't bring him inside, she started to cry. She said, "But he's my best pet snake!". After a little coaxing, we convinced her that we could come visit him any time if she left him in our garden. By the time we came inside, there LITERALLY was not a dry square inch on either of them. Now were kicked back in our warm dry robes watching "Drake and Josh" and eating marshmallows with hot chocolate. (not in the drink.... just by the handful!) Lets hope the rain stops some time soon. I don't know if I can be stuck inside my house all summer with both my kids and no car to drive anywhere!

Mary and Tim's Wedding

This is Mary and Tim's wedding from Brooklyn and Tanner's point of view: Brooklyn: "Mary... I have a e-cret to tell you. Last night, when mommy was at the church, they were walking out to the car, and they heard a big BANG. mommy and daddy went to -ee (see) what it was and your wedding had fawen and kwashed. Now the lights are all broken."

Amber: "Brooklyn!! You were supposed to tell her that secret!!"

Tanner: " Hey... take a picture of me jumping. I'm a super hero. Can I see the picture?"

Tanner: " Mom it's way to hot out here. I can't wear these stupid clothes."

Amber: "Take of your jacket and roll your sleeves up. You can go hid under that bush for shade."

Tanner: "You want me to go under there in the dirt?"

Brooklyn: "Lizzie, your my best friend. Look we have the -game drwess."

"Hi baby Lijah....your just so cute. Kiss"

"Hey Dad... Take a picture of me.

Let me see it. Ok.. lets do it again.

Take a picture of me doing this now...."

Amber: 'Don't they look so cute Tanner?"

Tanner: "Why did Mary and Tim

do that weird dance. Who does

light saber fights at their wedding?"

Tanner is making that face because

he's sitting next to Mike's massive hair.

In case you were wondering,

this is what it looks like in the morning....

Brooklyn: "Hey mommy... these are my friends.

This is Abby and this is my friend."

Amber: "Do you know her name?"

Brooklyn: " No... its just friend."

A- "Tanner go ask the little girls to dance"
T-"No way" A- "I'll pay you"
T- "Ok... for $5" A-"No... $2" T- "$2.70"

A- "Ok deal. But you have to do a slow dance too"

T- "Only if you make it $2.80"

One of the first things we did on our trip to DC was go to the Zoo. I'd have to say it's one of my favorite things to do when we visit. The weather was perfect that day and everyone had a great time. We were able to see almost all the animals, including a cute little baby gorilla. Brooklyn and Lizzie were more excited to see the birds and catapillars. It was so much fun, but I have say its not easy pushing two kids up those hills. Thanks for your help Jen! We'd still be stuck at the Zoo if it wasn't for you!

Tanner's Teeth

Tanner had to go to the dentist to have his front two teeth pulled. His permanent teeth had grown in completely behind his baby teeth and were not going any where on their own. Tanner was such a brave little man. He was in and out in less than 20 minutes! He had both teeth pulled and a cavity filled with out any fuss! It might have been valium they had me give him before we came, but Tanner says its because he got to play "Lego Star Wars" on the XBOX while they did his dental work. I guess you CAN get him to do anything with video games!

The Doll House

I'm mostly finished with Brooklyn's doll house. It was mine and Kelli's when we were little and we loved it. I refinished it, got adorable furniture made for it, and hand made all of the pillows and blankets. It was a lot of work, and still isn't done, but it sure is fun to play dolls in! Even Tanner gets in on the act by having his playmobil men and Ninja Turtles jump off the roof. Just let me know if you want to come over to play!