A finished page.

Summer is a great time to do fun activities with the kids. My dad and Janet planned a day at Lagoon for the kids to enjoy. In anticipation of the big day Logan and Noelle looked up pictures of the park online and spent time planning which rides to ride and in which order. I'm so glad Sarah, Rebecca, and Nate were able to join us. It really worked out well, everyone had a buddy!

Logan is so BRAVE! I could not believe he was so willing to go on some pretty intense rides. Noelle always has a good time, and Lila was content (most of the time) just watching the fun from her stroller. Noelle's favortie ride ended up being WICKED, Logan's favorite was probably RATTLESNAKE RAPIDS, Lila loved the CAROUSEL and all the kids loved LAGOON-A-BEACH!

Thanks Dad & Janet for a super fun day!

Some of my favorites!
My cute sister posted a list on her blog of some of her favorite things. Noelle followed, and then my cute niece did the same. I am now inspired to post a list of my own. Here goes nothing...just a few of my faves!

Having a Sister who is my Best Friend

Rainy Days

Sleeping Children

Earrings

White Towels

Being a Wife & Mom

Fountain Drinks

Fabric

Smell of Clean Laundry

Green

My Camera

Yummy Cookie Bars (recipe)

Smelly Lotion

My Husband

Etsy

Pens & Paper

Quilts

Evening Walks

Smiles

Holding Hands

Sunglasses

My External Hard Drives

Sewing

Good Friends

Cell Phone & Texting

Pajamas

My Wedding Ring

Smell of a New Baby

Daisies

A Clean House

Photoshop Elements

The Internet

Lamplight

Salad

Pretty Ribbon

Bookstores

Playing BUNCO with my Friends

Buttons

Contact Lenses

Dimples

Laughing Children

Having my Hair Washed in a Salon

Christmas

Flip Flops

Naptime

I'm sure this random list could go on and on. Anyone else want to share some of their favorites?

I have been taking alot of pictures lately and I love my camera with only one slight complaint. When the strap is around my neck, the weight of my camera makes the strap a little uncomfortable. I made this strap cover out of fabric scraps in hope that it will solve my problem. It seems to be working.

Look what came in the mail! YAY! I have been anticipating their arrival. I can't wait to sit down and pour over these books in search of inspiration for my next project.

I've been enjoying this little purchase as well.

So Sweet!

Which one do you like better?

It's a sad day when...my baby no longer wants to sit in a high chair, but would rather sit up to the bar with the big kids:(

Summer is here! I love summer and all the things that come with it- swimming, playing outside, evening walks, fresh fruits and vegetables, vacations, spending time with my kids, etc. However...there is one thing I hate! It's hard to believe something so small can elicit such strong feelings from me, but I just can't help it. Otter Pops are the worst things ever invented if you ask me. I know the kids love them and I will occasionally buy them and then curse the wretched things until the box is gone and swear I will never buy another. When Emily was cleaning out her freezer before their big move she gave my kids a fresh box of the little treasures:) Trying to be a good mom I put them in the freezer for my kids to enjoy. I am now at the time mentioned above where I am cursing whoever had the brilliant idea to put super sticky "juice" in a very flimsy plastic casing that needs it's top cut off before a child can eat it. Let's just say I have mopped my floor 3 times in the past week or so, and that is not counting the spot clean ups here and there. And if I find one more little plastic piece with a tiny puddle of sticky juice anywhere, or anymore empty wrappers in my window wells I might just tear my hair out. This morning before my kids woke up I snuck downstairs and pulled the remaining otter pops out of the freezer and hid them. Shhhhh, don't tell! When Lila woke up and asked for one, (that's right...my 1 1/2 year old can clearly say "Otter Pop?") I was happy to open the freezer and say "All Gone!"

Bagging on otter pops aside, I am glad it's summer!

I know Lay's slogan is "Nobody can eat just one!" but I think Otter Pops should take it over. My kids eat one after another, after another, after another, after another, after another, after another, after another, after another.....hmmmm, I wonder how long it will take my kids to convince me to buy another box.

Gavin had to go to Las Vegas on business a few weeks ago so we decided to make a weekend of it. It was so nice to spend some time together. We were able to go visit Ninnie while in St. George. Thanks dad for letting us stay at your place.

I finished the binding on this quilt during the drive to Vegas.

After the weekend, Em came down with all the kids and then Gav headed home. Dad & Janet, and Eric & Tobin's family also joined us and of course we had fun swimming, playing at the splash park, hiking, lizard hunting, & exploring Zion's. Noelle was also able to squeeze in a trip to the St. George temple to do baptisms for the dead. While in Zion's we hiked to the Upper Emerald Pools which are so beautiful (the pictures don't do it justice.) Eric was the only one brave enough (or should I say dumb enough) to actually jump in the water. The water was freezing and there were "No Swimming" signs posted. Thanks Er for the laugh:) My kids were such troopers, even Lila. She hiked up with me just holding her hand until we passed the Middle Pools and then I carried her the rest of the way. Everyone slept well after that! Sorry about all the pictures. I took over 400 so it was hard to narrow down.