Summer Lovey

11 months

Lovey Dovey...our little dirt eating friend.

She has made Summer so much more entertaining, I forgot about busy baby stage.

This house is living it. 

Summer is going by too fast. 

Pine Lake is one of our favorite Summer

hang out spots. Let's see what else...Some messy eater, attempts at first steps, a Mariners game.

We have had a great Summer.

Aunt Cari, the cutest swim suit EVER.
Strawberry baby.

Soo close to walking, Finley is going to be our earliest walker yet.

Is it yummy Fin? Our little dirt digging biologist.

If we could just freeze this little monkey!

How can you say no to these two cute faces?

She cleans up nice.

We're From Utah!

I love this place!

Hands down the best part of our trips to Utah are playtime with cousins.

It really is the highlight of our kids trips. Savages had trips planned, so we literally got

one day to connect the kiddies. So glad that everyone is willing to take time from their busy summer schedules to hang with us. We had a great trip Fish Lake, Lake Powell, parks with cousins, BBQ'S, BYU soccer camps, birthday parties, sleepovers, swimming, 4th of July parties...no wonder we were totally wiped out after three weeks of fun. 

Beau & Sage

BYU Soccer Camp

P.G. Pool

Sweet Nights

Pile up in Grandma Gaye's "kid room" Bella
sleeps at my Mom's while we are in Utah...guaranteed lots of  love.
I do like to tease Linda that the puppy might be coming for a visit to her house.
Bella needs Grandma Linda's sweet kisses....Just kidding Grandma.

Grandma Linda always makes it so nice for our kids. They loved coming
back from a busy day and vegging out. Love Grandma Linda Loo.

36 years

Grandma Linda gave me the best birthday gift EVER.
a fancy schmancy cupcake that involved coconut, need I even say more?

Trent took me for sushi and I had to beg these two wimps to join us.
It's a little out of there comfort zone. I should have taken pictures of them trying it.
So funny.  I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday.
Trent and my sisters, now that is a great night out.

Park days

Finley downing some coke.

So cool Kate, hamburger and a swing! Life is good.

Aqua Bats, I will love this picture the rest of my life.

Fourth of July

Happy Fourth Finley Girl!

Bella got a new name while she stayed with my Mom and Dad
the Ditch Witch....she loved the water.

My Momma made the cutest Fourth of July goodie bags and
worked her magic with the glow sticks.  Your a good Granny.

I wonder when Em will start liking fireworks?

  The reason I love coming back...

I love going to Utah, but I LOVE coming home to this 

beautiful place!

Powell~14

I decided that Lake Powell is my all time favorite family trip. It has been a few years since we have been, I forgot how much dang fun it is. Finny Winny will have to forgive us for leaving her behind with Aunt Mindy and her cousin Beth. I was not the best picture taker and I still need to get some pictures from Grandma Susan and Aunt Lisa...but here is a kick off of our fun trip. 

This place should be called "The Happiest Place On Earth!".

Tate was so excited to get in that water that he started
practicing flips at the boat slip...nice form Tate!

The party pad

Finding the perfect spot.

Something about seeing this guy with a drill...T-man was
a great Capt'n.  After finding a good spot he drilled in the mountain to anchor.
Luke would have been proud.

Memory Maker

Tommy catching big air.

Emmy lost her first two teeth at Powell!

Aunt Lisa got matching PJ'S for the kiddies.  CUTE.

Total GOOF BALLS.

Grandma Susan scored big points by playing make believe with
the girlies. She was also so amazing at making individual time for
everyone! Thanks for the wonderful week at Lake Powell Grandma Susan!

Another favorite at Lake Powell is sleeping under the stars. 

Out for the count.

Totally rad to have loading service.  Sit back and enjoy the ride
kiddies! I grew up going to Powell and camping on beaches, I have the
best memories. T-man grew up doing it house boat style. I have to admit,  it was kind of
nice not having sand in every meal and flipping on a switch
 for some AC when things got a little too hot.
We had such a good trip, despite the fact the Sophie and
Emmy were more like "frenemies". Sydney learned how to wake board and Tate braved the big jump off of the houseboat. All in all, we had a good time.

Until next time Powell....