What a great weekend! I went over to Caldwell for my moms 60th birthday and she and her daughters went skydiving! It was SO much FUN!! I recommend it to everyone--at least once in their life and I would totally do it again!

Mom and her nice landing!

Me and me WAY OFF target landing. I was a little bummed that we were so far off and so couldn't get any good photos of me. OH well, I will just be glad that I lived!

After the awesome dive.

Me and Laura heading to the plane with my tandem partner.

Getting all geared up!

What a blast.!

Back to School!

A few pictures of the kids' first day back to school. They were so excited and ready to go. (so was I)

Haley wanted wavy pig tails for her first day. She said that everyday is awesome at school.

Nate and Haley waiting at the bus stop with some other neighbor kids. Nate was so excited to ride a bus for the first time. He saved a seat for his little friend at the next stop.

Zach--7th grade, Brayden--5th grade. Two in middle school! If they have any innocence left, they won't after middle school.

Haley--4th grade, Nate--kindergarten Watch out Mrs. Parker--here comes Nate!

The first week of school went great for everyone. Zach is bringing homework home already. They don't waste time!

Newport!

I wanted to post some pictures of our trip to Newport just for our blog book. We had a nice relaxing time visiting one of our favorite places. We ate so much seafood it should have been a crime! We visited the aquarium, Hecenta lighthouse (where these pictures were taken), the Driftwood covered bridge, saw 2 movies while we were there, just to name some of our fun. It was so great to get away just the two of us. Thanks to grandma Robinson and aunt Laura who took the kids for us!!!

Birds Eye View!

Grandma Robinson had connections and Brett, Haley and her good friend, Holly were able to take a short helicopter ride. Zach is at scout camp and will be so sad he missed this opportunity. Can you believe that Brayden didn't want to go? The girls loved it! Thanks for letting us in on the fun, grandma!

view from above

Haley and Holly mid flight

The girls with the fancy helicopter

A quick trip

Made a super quick trip down to Salt Lake this past weekend. Got to use a gift certificate I had for Grand America and Rodizios. Since the expiration was approaching fast I snagged my mom, sis, and Haley for a little girls getaway. It was nice to get out of town for a couple of days and really do nothing but chill.

Me, mom and Laura at the This is the Place Monument. I have never been here so it was really interesting to me. Being so close to pioneer day, it was appropriate. I thought it was a great tribute to all the pioneers who sacrificed so much.

This picture got out of order, but its Haley and her cousin Anna around the campfire.

Me and Haley at the Park City Outlet Mall--what a great place! We scored some sweet deals!

Back to the camping trip. Nate loved to fish! What a cute boy!

Dad, Nate and cousin Kyler. It was so pretty there on the reservoir when the sun was setting.

4th of July

We had a great fourth of July! We were minus 2 kids because the boys went to Disneyland with my mom and dad. With just the 3 kids home for the week things seem to be so much easier! Less garbage, less laundry, less dishes, less fighting. . .we love those boys and miss them, but I have enjoyed a tiny break. An outing like going to the parade seems like a breeze with just the 3 kids.

Nate loved the parade. He kept chanting, "I want candy" to all the people going by.

Nate and Kacie waiting so patiently for the parade to start.

Every time Kacie got a piece of candy she ran back to Brett who was holding her loot bag. She was so exciting every time to get a piece that she didn't even notice the candy she was running right past still on the ground.

By this pose you would have thought that Kacie was part of the parade. She loves to put on a show!

My cutie pie!

I don't have any pictures but later in the afternoon we had a neighborhood bbq and fireworks. Most of the families in our subdivision came and we all had a great time eating, visiting, playing games and then finished the night with some awesome fireworks.

Short Post

Just a couple of photos. Zach had his first week away from home. He attended Cedar Badge this past week. As a mom, I was a little worried about him getting cold, wet, hurt and everything else. I worried for nothing! He came home and said he had an absolute blast. He made lots of new friends and after being home a few hours said he missed it and wanted to go back. I guess I better take my cooking to another level. He said he had the best french toast ever while he was there. That's pressure!

I took this picture right after he got back. I think his pack was half his weight!

Happy Father's Day to Brett last Sunday. This is how he spendt some time after church. You can tell that his little girls think daddy is the best--and so do the rest of us. He totally deserves the pampering. We are all so glad for daddy and everything he does for us! We love you!!