Summer Fun

This dirt area we just cleared and will be adding grass to.

New grass area and behind it will be a front porch/deck and flower box.

It has been really really hot this past week. We have been trying to stay cool since we don't have a/c or swamp cooler yet. :)

So to help the afternoon heat today the kiddos ran through the hose while I watered some of our new lawn. They had so much fun and got a little work done at the same time.

Keller and I have been working hard at moving gravel from the whole front yard and preparing to put in grass. We have grass and a new tree on one side and are almost ready for grass on the other side. It has gone a bit slower than expected....but that is ok because we still have done a lot of work this year.

Gracie's New Hair Cut

Gracie has been wanting Kit Kitridge hair for about 6 months. Last night we were at our friends house for dinner who went to beauty college and so we had an impromtu hair cut. :) Thanks Rebecca!!!! Great Job!!! Lots and Lots of fun. Gracie just loves her new hair cut. She looks so adorable.

Sheldon Antelope Range

This past weekend we went to my dad's favorite hunting spot to spread his ashes. We had some of his closest friends and some family. It was good to have some more closure. I do miss him more everyday.

We had a great time shooting and enjoying the beautiful scenery. It rained much of the morning and then cleared for the day and then started raining right after dinner. It was what my dad had asked us to do with his ashes and we all felt it was a day that honored him.

Here are some pics from the weekend.

Disney Land

Well we made it back from a great trip to Disney Land. We drove down after church on Sunday. Then spent four days in the park and headed home on Friday.

What a trip.....we had more potty stops going and during the trip than ever before. :) I think we stopped 5 times between Reno and Sacramento. Wow that is a lot of stops. And believe it or not they both went every time we stopped. :0 )

Keller and I surprised the kiddos every day with a gift box waiting at the edge of their bed. They were so excited to have surprises waiting for them in the mornings. It was neat to do the unexpected for them. :) Each day they had a tee shirt to wear in the park.

We had a great time in both parks. We were able to go on some of the bigger kid rides this time now that Ashten is bigger. Gracie still loves the fast rides and Ashten not so much. And of course we just love the classic rides. Our newest favorites are Nemo underwater submarine voyage and the Toy Story midway game. Ashten loved Buzz lightyear and shooting laser guns and Flying Dumbo. Gracie loves loves loves Space mountain. We went and saw the Aladin play again and it was just as good the second time around. What a neat production!!!!!!

We ended our adventure driving home in rain and then snow at the top of the pass on our way home. That was a bit scary being in white out conditions in the car. But Praise the Lord we made it safe and sound. We are happy to be home and resting. :)

The Boys!!!

Just found this pic of Jakey and Ashten laying on my parents guest bed a few months ago. They were just being so cute and I was able to capture it!!!! What a blessing to have these moments with cousins.

Gracie

Gracie lost her second tooth yesterday!!!!! Yahooo. It fell out all on its own while she was brushing her teeth. She is really growing up and getting big fast.

Hello

Hello All,

Sorry it has been so long. Here are a few updates........Gracie is currently in her first grade year and doing great!!! She is reading and writing stories everyday and her favorite subject is phonics. She is just like her daddy when it comes to math super duper good at it.:) Ashten is doing fun preschool stuff counting, abc's, learning how to spell his name and all the stuff that goes along with preschool. He loves to sit down for school time. He gets to go first while Gracie works on coloring or math. Then he gets to go play in his room while Gracie works on school time. It is truly a blessing to watch my children learn and grow.

We will have lots and lots of pictures to update with after next week. We are heading to Disney land for a week. Yahooo!!! We are all very excited.