Lazy days of Summer?

Where did that phrase come from? I think it should be more like eventful days of summer! I decided once again to sum it up in one post. Hopefully, we are going to be able to be lazy by the pool at some time before summer ends! Here's what's been going on lately:

My parents came down and took the girls to The Sound of Music play for their birthdays:

My sweet friend, Steph, came to visit for a couple of days with her darling kids:

My other sweet friend, Jen, had her baby,

We made the trip for Collin's farewell,

Got back that same day to celebrate Father's Day,

Carolee took Kylee home with her on her way home from dropping Collin off at the MTC,

She spent a couple of days with her,

I went down and picked her up:

The next day we went up to my mom's for a Welcome Back party for my brother:
The next week we spent in Salt Lake for my cousin, Lindsay's wedding:

CARLEE HAD HER BABY!(pictures to come later..)

The next day of our return from SLC, we met up with our good friends, Lisa and Bill, and we went back up to my Mom's to go 4 wheeling:

That night they stayed with us to

Celebrate Brynlee's 2nd birthday:

Craig lost his top tooth:

Then we celebrated the 4th with my parents swimming,

and then our good friends, Jennifer and Justin and their kids came over for fireworks:

And finally, the next day we went back up to the mountains with the Andersons:

GOOD TIMES!

My Kaytee and Kenzee

Today marks one year from the day of Kaytee and Kenzee's accident. I still cannot believe they are gone. I miss them tons! I used to talk to Kaytee almost everyday. She was "Aunt Kaytee" to my kids; they loved her so much, and Kenzee and Kylee were friends like no other. She misses Kenzee terribly. She tells me that it hurts her heart. It breaks my heart. Like the time at school when all of the kids drew pictures of their dream wish for Christmas. Hers was to have a sleepover with Kenzee. It's those little moments that are hard and my heart aches for what we will miss with them. But I have so many wonderful, fun memories with them that I will cherish always. They were beautiful, amazing girls, and I loved them like my own little sisters. I am grateful they were a part of my life, and I can't wait to see them again someday.

My Beautiful Girl!

Ii know I haven't posted for awhile ,and I have a lot to post when I get back from my cousin's wedding this week. But I had to post these pictures of Brynlee in the meantime. I couldn't resist!

A Great Saturday!

So today, Jen and I went to get massages at the spa while our husbands stayed home and watched the little ones. I could get used to starting off my day with a massage! It was probably one of the best ones I've had! I know Jen loved hers (pregnancy massage)! I then came home and went on a lunch date with Paul. (We just try to squeeze them in when we can). Then after Paul left for work, I took the kids to feed the ducks and then go play in the water at the splash pads at the park. They had so much fun! I love watching my kids play - a perfect end to a perfect Saturday!

Remembering my Meme

9 years ago today my maternal grandmother passed away. She was so giving and loving and fun to be around! A trait she has given to my mom, especially with her grandkids. I was her oldest grandchild, and even though for much of my childhood, she lived in Europe, I would see her in the summers and she spoiled me rotten! As I was older she moved to the states and closer to us. Her name is my middle name. We had a VERY special bond and she will always hold a VERY special place in my heart. She was the best! I love her, I miss her, and I only wish that my children could have known her.

Disneyland-the Happiest Place on Earth

This last week was such a blast! It was our trip to DL, as we like to call it! We love, love Disneyland! But the best part is that we get to spend it together as a family! We also got to spend one of the days with our good friends, Lisa and Bill, and their son, James and his friend. Good times! Here are a few pictures from our trip.

Craig, Rydman, James, and Kylee


James, Lisa, Paul, Brynlee,
Craig, Rydman, James, Kylee & Ainslee


Waiting to get in the park


Ainslee's favorite ride with Bill


Brynlee while we were waiting for everyone on Thunder Mountain


Brynlee was upset she couldn't go on the ride, so she thought she would try and sneak in the exit.




Brynlee's favorite ride



"I don't want to go again!" Not his favorite ride. He would have rather been on California Screamin', but he was just not quite tall enough-even after we stuffed his shoes! Maybe next time!


He did love the LEGO store!


My girls


Monster's Inc.

Happy Birthday, Kylee!

Today my baby turns 8! I can't believe she is growing up so fast! She is an amazing girl! She is very sweet, talented, beautiful, smart, funny, vivacious, caring, helpful, and I could go on and on! We are so blessed to have her in our family! We love her SOOO much! Happy birthday, Kylee!