Phoenix is now rolling over!! It's a good and a bad thing I guess.... I have to be a lot more cautious of where I set her down but it's nice she can play and be a little more independent. Boston loves playing with Phoenix, but I feel like I'm always telling him to "be soft" because he likes to give her rough hugs and puts all his weight on her so they both end up falling over:) Boston is still learning and is a good big brother, I love my kids!

hmmm.....i don't know where to begin... These last two weeks have been BUSY, but a lot of fun at the same time! My sister Caroline came up from Colorado for these last two weeks and my sister Chantee had her summer vacation from PA school this last week so she was in town also! We had my whole family together except for my sister Michelle, who lives in Missouri:( We enjoyed going to Bear Lake (even though many of us got whip lash from tubing), enjoyed going to willow park, the logan fair, the beach area at Willard Bay, the logan pool, making another goofy music video, having barbecues, eating lots of GREAT tasting food, and of course taking many many pictures! I'd post pictures of all the activities we did but there are way too many to choose from!
Here's Caroline and her Cute baby Izzy.

The Logan fireworks were actually pretty good this year. I remember the fireworks lasting only a few minutes last year:( It was fun to get together with Riley's family and just chill at Willow park.


Grandpa, Grandma, and Phoenix

Boston and Daddy


Shelsie and Cody


Grandpa and Boston


My Hubby and I


Hanging out at home with our kids... It was nice to relax and watch the sunset.

We are definitely loving the summer, but it's going by way too fast! Less then 3 weeks till school starts.......dang! For now, we are just enjoying hanging out with our kids..


Goofing around with my brother Richard and my sister Juliette! They're so fun.


More HOT soccer games!

Joshua and Phoenix


Watching the Logan parade. Boston and Joshua had so much fun!

Riley's Cousin, Nikki, came up to Logan for a day and we went to the logan pool. It was so fun to catch up and see her cute kids! We'll have to get together again soon!

Nikki, Shelsie, and me

Lil update

Just thought I'd update what we've been up to these last couple of weeks...

Chillin at my sister, Juliette's, soccer games, then eating at Red Robins. We love their Whiskey River Barbecue chicken wraps! YUMMY


Spending a day at the Logan pool with my family Chant'ee, Jennifer and Joshua, Juliette and Richard.


After a few hours of fun in the sun........
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Pictures!

Anyone who has been around me long enough, knows that I LOVE taking pictures! I seem to always have a camera hanging around me neck or it's in my hand ready to take pictures. My beautiful sister, Juliette, just got her braces off and I loved doing a fun little photoshoot for her!


Haha, Psyche. Sweet photos huh?!! I meant these photos!


And, of course, I take many many pictures of my kids!

Happy 4th of July

We LOVE LOVE LOVE holidays, because it's a time when our family gets to hang out together. Family is very important to us and we couldn't ask for anything better than to spend time relaxing and catching up with everyone. Here's a few pictures of our weekend!

Saturday night we went to watch the Nibley fireworks! Boston loved it! After every firework he would cheer with excitement! It's really fun to watch our kids when they are doing something they enjoy. It makes us happy to see that they are happy! Phoenix just stared at the fireworks with wide open eyes! I think she was trying to figure out what was going on. We can't wait until this weeks fireworks at USU!

On Saturday, Riley and I went to one of my best friends wedding! It was such a spiritual experience to witness Erin get sealed to Jared for time and all eternity. I am so happy for them! The day was full of happiness, celebration, family fun, and the weather couldn't have been any better!


Erin and her Beautiful family!


Tiffani, Kristin, Erin, and Christina(me)


Me and my friend Kristin Balls.



Being there, reminded me of the time when I got married. It has been such a great 3 and 1/2 years of marriage! During that time we had two healthly, wonderful kids, and I am thankful for them! I'm so grateful for Riley and I love him sooooo much. He is my best friend.

Provo

This last weekend we stayed at Ryan and Sarah's house for two nights down in Provo. We had so much fun! Ryan and Sarah-thanks for letting us stay with you guys!

While we were there we went to Bridal Veil Falls up Provo Canyon, which was beautiful! It was a weekend of fun, adventure, and lots of food!


Ryan and Sarah are going to be such good parents! Our kids had so much fun hanging out with Uncle Ryan and Aunt Sarah!

This last week Riley's cousin, Melinda Losee, passed away. She was loved by many and I felt that I got to know her a lot better by what her loved ones had said about her at the funeral. There was a poem which I just loved and it really touched me, so I just wanted to share it with you all.

Don't grieve for me for know I am free,
I'm following the path god laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.

Author B. B.

Logan Pool

On Monday, we went to the Logan pool. Finally it has stopped raining and we were able to enjoy the nice weather!

Nibley Parade!

Boston LOVED watching the Nibley Parade! It was fun to see him so happy and excited to get candy and wave at all of the floats and cars that passed by! Here's a little video of Boston!

5K Run

Saturday morning my mom, dad, Juliette, Riley, Boston, Phoenix, and I, ran a 5k for Nibley Heritage Days. It was a lot of fun! Juliette got second place in her division and I'm just glad I finished it! This is only the first step because Riley, Richard, Juliette and I have signed up for the Top of Utah Half Marathon in August!


After the run it was nice to relax in a hot tub!

Weekend Fun

Chant'ee and Brett came down to Logan over the weekend. They celebrated their 3rd year anniversary! Congrat's Brett and Chant'ee!!



We went and walked around Summer Fest and I was surprised at how many of our friends we saw there! It was a lot of fun!




I am so excited for one of my best friends Erin, who is getting married this Saturday!! I am so happy for you Erin and can't wait to watch you get sealed to Jared for time and all eternity!!

Girls Camp

Being in Young womens has been a lot of fun! Last week was Girls Camp and Riley watched the kids while I went up to Testimony meeting night! It was such a great experience. Listening to all of their testimonies really helped my own testimony grow and I felt the spirit very strongly. I am so thankful I have the opportunity to work with the young womens and hopefully I can help make even the smallest difference in their lives.

Boating!

Chant'ee came down from Idaho over the weekend and we went boating! Brett, Chant'ee, Brandon, Kira, Riley, Boston, Phoenix, and I spent the whole day on Saturday boating and eating food! This is one of my favorite things to do in the summer time! We had so much fun! This was Phoenix's first time boating and she didn't even cry once on the boat!

Softball

Shelsie invited us to come and play softball with her Stake. Riley and I were thinking definitely NO at first, because we aren't good at softball! This was the first time I have ever played in an actual softball game. I loved it because I felt totally out of my element and it was great to play a sport where I had no idea what I was doing! Riley actually did really good. He hit a home run and really surprised me on how well he was at softball!! It was a lot of fun, thanks Shelsie for inviting us!

Basketball league

My sister Jennifer and I put a team together and played in the Logan Recreation center league. Though we didn't win many games it was a lot of fun!! Last Tuesday was tournament play but we ended up losing to the first place team, so we are out! Thanks for all those who played with us! We'll have to put another team together when the league starts up again!

Fun at the Shooting Range

Camping!

Boston and Joshua have a lot of fun together. They were inseparable on our camping trip!




They had fun throwing dirt all over themselves! haha

Over Memorial weekend we went camping in the Canyon. It was a lot of fun! One thing that I was nervous about was how my kids would handle the cold night, but luckily both of our kids slept great and kept pretty warm! This was Phoenix's first time camping but definitely not the last!


Great way to start the weekend!

I have been thinking about my family a lot lately and one of my favorite times of the day is when Riley and I say a prayer with Boston. We kneel by the side of his bed before he goes to sleep each night and take turns saying the prayer! I want Boston to know that Riley and I have a testimony of the gospel and that this is the true church. I know that our kids learn a lot from us by example. I find Boston saying and doing a lot of the things he sees me saying and doing. It's kind of scary because kids are so smart and they pick up on everything you do! I love the time Riley and I get to spend together after we put the kids to bed. The house it quiet and we just said good night to our precious little angels. This is the time when we get to catch up because our kids really take up a lot of our time and attention. One thing that Riley and I are working on is reading the scriptures each night. I know that by reading the scriptures together it strengthens our love for each other and for the gospel. I know...... all of this sounds really cheesy, but it has been on my mind a lot lately and I am just so grateful for my family!

Riley FINALLY graduated from USU! Yay! It felt like he was going to school for a very long time because, as most parents out there know, it is a lot harder getting through school when you have kids! I am so proud of him and I am very grateful that he stuck with it! We went through some hard times trying to raise kids, working full time, and going to school full time. I know that we couldn't have gotten through these past two years if it weren't for our families and the gospel. Thanks to all those who have watched our kids and helped with passing my classes(Jennifer) :)