Kue's little laugh

I'm really not trying to embarass my husband by posting this clip. My little Kue baller was just so cute I had to post it. I'm not sure which is more entertaining...Kue or Benny. (Thank goodness benny is a good sport and doesn't get embarassed very easily.)

Dinosaur park in Bozeman

This is one of the newest childrens parks in bozeman... it opened about three weeks ago. It is called the dinosaur park, it has pictures of dinosaurs and info about different ones that were found in this area. This park was a big hit for the crew of children we had to entertain that day. We actually spent two afternoons in a row here because the weather was bad and couldn't go swimming.

This is a picture of the entire park It is actually alot bigger than it looks because it keeps going back.

Kaylie waiting her turn to dig.

The sand boxes had fossils in them, so the kids enjoyed digging to see what they could find.

Kaylie and Madison Peapealalo going to the top of the park.

One of the many slides the kids enjoyed.

They had a "tot lot" for kids five and under. Kue liked this swing.

So did Kaylie.

Tre wanted to take a pic by the dinosaur. This park is right up his alley. He loves dinosaurs and things like this.

A real gold medal!!!

The week after the fourth of July I had volleyball camp. Ryan Millar who won a gold medal on the mens volleyball team came and did a camp for my girls. It was such a good learning opportunity for our coaching staff and our girls. The camp lasted all day and all week long. It wa definately tiring but was tons of fun.

David Hyte, me, Ryan, and Mauna Rae. We look so short....and yes he isn't even standing up straight.

It was awesome to actually hold a real gold medal.

Mauna Rae, one of our coaches and a very good friend.

This is our Varsity and JV teams with a few freshman in the mix as well.

Kue's jumper

I've been meaning to post this clip for a while. This is Kue in his favorite toy....the jumper. He absolutely loves this thing. He will jump and jump forever.

Fourth of July

The fourth of July is the same every year....as long as we are in IF. We always start out the days festivities going to the parade. Then it is BBQ time at Grandma and Grandpa Johnson's, good food and water on the lawn for the "kids" to play in..... And last but not least it is down to the river we go for the firework show. After two summers of being away...it was so good to be home for the fourth. It is one of my favorite holidays.

Benny and the kids sitting on the curb waiting for the parade to start.

Spencer, Kaylie, Tre, Maddie and Sydney. The five oldest grand kids waiting patiently for the parade to come.

Tre playing frisbee.

Kaylie ran all over the lawn just splashing.

I didn't get any pics down at the river for the fireworks but we did do some of our own fireworks at home.

Aunt Stessy and Uncle Rico keeping Kue warm. Tre eventually fell asleep on Stephs lap, I'm not sure he was feeling well.

The kids of course did sparklers.....it's not the fourth of July unless you get sparklers and glow necklaces.

Last year Kaylie didn't know what to think about fireworks. But she loved it this year.

Summertime activities

Our kids love going to feed the ducks--- a fun cheap activity...can't get any better than that.

Tre is playing t-ball this summer and he is doing great. He played the summer he was three but we haven't been here the last two summers so he hasn't gotten to play. He has loved every minute of it. He also thinks its pretty cool that mom is helping coach his team. How cute is that.....I bet in a few years he'll think I'm embarrassing so I'll take what I can get.

No I'm not torturing Kue. This contraption is his latest fascination. It is an "antique" jumper. This was the first time we put him in it and he figured it out right away. He has become quite the jumper. He can play in it for hours and not get bored. I will have to post a video of him jumping its actually quite funny... he gets his arms into it helping him to jump higher. He even knows how to stop himself. What can I say...he is definately gifted....must be my child.

Rod and Mollie's Wedding

My little brother got married this weekend. What a fun/crazy day. They got married in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple and then had their reception in Layton. Mollie's dress was gorgeous... my camera/picture does not do it justice. We love her and are so glad that Rod found someone so perfect for him. Mom and Dad are now empty nesters. That's crazy to me... mom and dad aren't old enough to have all their kids off and married. Congrats Uncle Roddy and Aunt Mollie we love you guys.

Coming out of the temple.

Our family picture.

Tre Kaylie and Kue with Uncle Roddy

All the little nephews had to take the umbrellas and help people get from their cars to the back yard. It was raining cats and dogs but the little boys loved this responsibility and they were so cute doing it.

Here are my babies....:) they are just to cute.

Look dad no training wheels

We came home tonight and it was so beautiful I let the kids ride their bikes. Tre asked me to take his training wheels off, so I did. He jumped on his bike and started riding right away. He is still a little wobbly but he got better as the night went on.

Trip to see dad

So the kids and I packed up the car and headed to Billings to see daddy. We left friday after Tre got out of school and came back monday night. It was so good to get to spend time with dad....the kids miss him so much. While we were there we decided to take the kids to the carnival. They had a blast.

Tre and Kaylie on Puff the Magic Dragon roller coaster.

The little girl in the back of the car belongs to one of benny's co-workers..she is so cute.

Daddy rode on the merry go round with Tre and Kaylie.

Then Tre talked daddy into taking him on the swings. I'm not sure who was more scared my six year old or my husband. Tre was really into the big rides--he and I went on the scrambler and the magic carpet. He thought that was great.

This was on the car ride home. Five and half hours and they were still being nice to each other. What a miracle. All the kids were actually really good.... it made the drive so much nicer for me:)

Three months old

My little boy is getting so big already. He is smiling, talking (well cooing), laughing....its crazy. I just tried rice cereal last night and he loved it. I couldn't give it to him fast enough. Man at this rate he'll be walking before I know it.