Sunday, August 31, 2008

The First Day of School

I can't believe they are both in school all day..good thing I have Ava at home to keep me busy. She is always going above and beyond trying to accomplish just that. I will say that I took for granted how much they played with her. She has really missed them and mommy has had to play ALOT more than I anticipated. (not that I mind at all, I love being a mom)

A closer look at the petroglifs

Capitol Reef

We found this perfect hole in a rock and decided Ava could hang out in it for a while--


A picture of the kids in and on the rock--


The whole fam including Grandma and Grandpa in and on and around the rock--


The Rock!!


Walking along side the rock looking at petroglifs.

Summer in Fishlake

One afternoon we walked to the lodge and bought all of the kids an ice cream. Ava, savoring every last minute of her chocolate creamy bar. Don't you dare try to take it away..trust me!!
Family pictures at the Lodge.



Grandma is one of the only ones who would kiss that face...





Want a Kiss!!!





Jordan and Grandpa roasting marshmallows






Lexi perfecting the marshmallow roasting.







Ava playing football..I think she's a natural!!





The kids swimming in the lake!
















Lexi on the boat in fishlake focusing very hard on all of the great fish catching strategies her dad has taught her..... maybe next time!!






Jordan on the boat in Fishlake..







Ava getting a bath in the sink in the trailer after one of her many dirty days!

No, it is not your eyes. This family picture was taken after Jordan's baptism by Grandpa! (apparently he has trouble focusing an auto focus camera-not sure how this happened, but it is our only one)

Jordan was baptized this Summer. He said it was the BEST day of his life so far!

Lexi's Birthday Party--She got everything she wanted and more. Thanks to a great family, many grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.


Jordan up to bat. (I'm pretty sure this hit was a home run!!)

Not that this is a great "action" shot of Lexi playing baseball, dad wanted a picture of her fabulous baseball wedges.

Not a big fan of feathers-

A big thanks to my friends at work Regina & Steffanie for helping this non-computer gal set up a blog!! Thanks a ton--

The many smiles of Ava. Wasn't hard to catch her for a few photos!!