Our fun morning with Greg

Greg works late sometimes on Wednesday so this morning we decided to do something fun while he was home. We drove to Thanksgiving Point and walked around the gardens. Katie kept saying "wow... look at how beautiful that is... look how amazing that is..." it was really cute. We were going to go to the dinasaur museum but I can't believe how pricey it is for the little time we could have spent there we couldnt justify it. But I did find out that during August , Thanksgiving Point is doing $2 Tuesdays. So every Tuesday you can get into any venue for just $2!! I'm totally going next Tuesday if anyone wants to come!

Then we drove home on the road that goes up over the mountain between Lehi and Draper. Greg and his crazy brother and sister-in-law biked over the top of this mountain on Monday and after driving it I can't believe he didnt DIE! What a crazy thing to do!!!

Katie is starting to actually pose for pictures. Its amazing and she'll actually look at the camera.

Katie was telling me that she is 4- as if I could forget!

I love the gardens... I wish my yard could look like this!!

Then once we got into Draper we decided to drive over to see the new temple... its almost done and I can't believe I've never driven up there. It is a beautiful temple and I can't wait to see it at the open house!

Dora Hill

me: Addison I love your swimming suit, it has Cherry's on it and will be perfect to wear to Cherry Hill in a few weeks.

Katie (looking at her own suit): Mom, when are we going to Dora Hill?

We had our 3rd annual Cherry Hill campout this weekend with the Paris'. It was so fun and luckily the weather cooperated for most of Saturday while we at the waterpark. Then the wind started blowing and didnt stop until Sunday morning. We were glad that Greg's parents joined us at the park with Chandler, Luke, and Breanna. The kids had a lot of fun and the lazy river was definetly Katie and Brielle's favorite. Although, they really loved the big waterslides!!

I feel bad about taking this picture but I am going to win the 101.9 hairiest back contest!!! I prentended that I was taking a picture of Greg and Brielle in the lazy river and turned the camera slightly to capture this picture. I was afraid he might notice and come after me but I luckily wasn't discovered!! So everyone cross your fingers for me to win- I will get $3000 worth of free lazer hair removal services- I could be completely hairless!!! ha ha This guy won't be so lucky!

I need advice....

I've been having some issues with Brielle lately regarding potty training and I need suggestions before I GO CRaZy!!!
She was totally potty trained at just over 2 and she was so excited to do it otherwise I would have waited until now to even start. But since going to Disneyland in May she has had at least 1 accident a day (sometimes we are lucky and there are 2-3). She is getting so bad now that she doesnt even tell me when she has accidents and she just keeps doing whatever she was doing. When I ask her if she went potty- she says "NO". She doesnt care when I put in her in a diaper. She will pee like 2 minutes after being on the potty!

Please HELP ME!!!! Any suggestions or people who have battled this. Should I just throw away all my hard work in the last 6 months and put her back in diapers, or is that a bad idea? Do I disipline her when she has accidents? Reward her when she goes?

Salt Lake County Fair

What can I say about the fair other than its always interesting! Are we the only normal people that go to these things? Lots of fun for the entire family

HaPPy BDaY AdDIsoN

Today is Katie's best friend Addison's 6th Birthday!
Katie has been Addison's friend since she was born- and even then at 16 months old Addison was Katie's 2nd mother. She loves to take care of Katie and we are very thankful for her. Katie can't go an entire day without seeing her and wants to play with her ALL the time!

We LOVE you Addison- have a GREAT day!!!!

(isn't that picture adorable! That is Addison's 2nd Brithday- Katie was 6 months old)

We survived!!!

We had so much fun backpacking this weekend up to Weir Lake in the High Uintahs. Its a 5 mile round trip hike that is the most beautiful place! Tons of lakes, fun trails, and very green. Our packs were VERY heavy and I thought I might die but we finally made it to our campsite. We set up camp and played at the lake for awhile with Hunter. Then we had fun just hanging out by the fire till it was so dark and I couldnt see my fingers in front of my face. It was so quiet at night I couldnt hear ANYTHING- which was kindof freaky! I was worried about bears and moose wondering into our camp but I knew Hunter would hear anything and warn us. So as long as he was quiet I knew we were OK. Today we just hiked to a few other lakes in the area and then hiked out. I love camping like this... far away from civilization or other people. Nothing around but nature, as long as the bears don't bother me!!!

Greg's idea of "fishing"... he didnt "catch" anything!

Greg playing fetch with Hunter... he loved to jump into the water and swim to the stick.

My cute boy!!! Hunter loved this trip more than Greg and I. I don't know if you can see how dirty he is by this picture but WOW- he knows how to get messy!

Mosquitos, spiders, and BEARS.... OH MY!!!

Greg and I are leaving to backpack up to Weir Lake in the High Uintah's. We did this trip last year but my fear of Bears has not gotten any better. I made Greg buy some bear mace and we are bringing our fierce gaurd dog Hunter. But, if noone hears from Greg or I by tomorrow night- send out the search crews!!!!