Happy Birthday Lisa

My sister in law is having her 30th birhday (her real b-day is the 29th). Adam planned a big surprise party for her. She had a a lot of friends and family there! Adam got her the most beautiful picture of the Savior holding a new born infant. It was so good to see everyone! We had a great time! Happy Birthday Lisa, we love you!



Someone let go of a balloon. Avram was quite concerned about it!
Anyone want to balloon fight? Not Jared!
Birthday hugs are the best!
Briggs helping mommy open presents!

More birthday photos!

Lisa and Momma J
Dad, Cheri, Calvin, Cathryn and Annika
Momma J and Adam
Jared, Avram and Briggs
Joslyn with her new missing tooth!

Kyle Got His Wolf Badge

Kyle earned his wolf badge and a gold and silver arrow on Wednesday June 25th. It is amazing how much the scouts really have to do. I think it is really good for him. He has learned a lot so far. He is excited to be in the Bear Den after he turns 9. Way to go Kyle, we are so proud of you!
Kyle giving the cub scout promise
Kyle waiting to get his awards
Kyle getting his awards. They always have the parents go up with them and they give the mother a little badge as well.

My Baby is Three

I can't believe that my baby is 3! He is really into tractors and trucks with trailors right now. He was so excited for his presents and so excited about the few simple things that he got. We had just a small party this year and then went to the carnival afterwards. It was really nice.

The Train Cake Disaster

My mother-in-law always makes my kids darling birthday cakes. Well, this year I guess I thought if I made a cute birthday cake I may win the mother of the year award (hee hee, yeah right). So, my good friend has this darling train cake mold. She sent her son to preschool on his birthday with the cutest choo-choo cake. When I saw it I knew that's what I wanted to do for Spencer's birthday. So, I borrowed the cake pan, made the simple recipe and then had to make it three more times. It was a complete disaster! I used a whole dozen eggs and had the oven on all day. Next time I will let my mother-in-law make a cute doggie cake like she offered! What was I thinking? I guess mother of the year is out for me!
This is how the cakes came out of the oven almost every time. One time, every one of them was ruined. What did I do wrong?
I salvaged some of the pieces.
The final choo-choo cake...not that cute, but Spencer loved it!

This Weeks Random Shots

Landon at Grandma Julie's House
Spencer with chocolate brownie fingers
Landon and Spencer never take naps. They just couldn't fight it this day!
Landon likes to sort his fruit snacks, and then ask me what color he should eat. Sometimes I have to guess a few times before I pick the correct one.
Spencer loves to watch his brothers play guitar hero. Chad caught him trying it out!

Fire Hydrant Fun

I love this picture of Landon riding his bike in the water!







I am learning to listen to my feelings and following the promptings of the Holy Ghost. When we came home from practicing backing up the boat our house didn't have any water. Our whole cul-de-sac didn't have any water. A while back, I had bought some water jugs that I have been meaning to fill up. Earlier that day I had a feeling to fill up the water jugs, but didn't do it. Luckily we weren't without water for very long. A city worker came and turned on the fire hydrant to fix the problem. He left it on so that the kids could play in the water. They had a blast!!!

Finishing our Basement

Chad has been working so hard on the basement. I feel so badly that I can't help him more!
These are the doors Chad had to paint. He really knows how to think outside the box. He thought of zig-zagging them standing up and screwing the tops together so he could spray them all at once!
This is our custom built fireplace mantel. The picture doesn't do it justice. We still have to stain it and put a few more pieces on it!
This is a little door and window for a playroom under the stairs! Another one of Chad's great ideas.

Spencer peeking in, wanting to talk with us!

Art City Days Parade

Kyle, Jared, Landon and Spencer waiting for the parade
Jared and Landon. Tera's friend was giving away kittens.
Jasmine and Jessica after the parade. Aren't they Cute?
Tera and Cloe (the cute guy behind her is Tera's Friend Jon)
Grandpa Jay and My Cute Momma











Last Saturday the boys and I went to the Art City Days Parade in Springville. My darling nieces Jasmine and Jessica were in the parade for cheerleading. The boys got a ton of candy and we had a fantastic time sitting by Tera, Cloe, My Mom (aka Granny), and several others. Thanks Tera and Mom for saving a great spot in front of Granny's work! After the Parade we went to Granny's house to see her beautiful yard and then to Tera's new house for a barbeque. After the barbeque Tera did my hair and toes. Oh...that is my new "thing"...cute toes! It makes a girl feel so good about herself. Thanks Tera!

Adventure in BattleCreek Canyon

This little hike is just up the road from us. We go on this hike quite often. It is one of our favorite adventures that Chad takes us on. This was the first time we took Maggie. That evening we we saw a bat, a beautiful yellow bird and a huge yellow jackets nest. Chad is so good at remembering the camera and always taking great shots!