Makenna is Two!!

It is so hard to believe that Makenna is now two years old! Getting her here seemed like it took forever and now with just a blink of an eye, our sweet baby girl is growing up. Now, being two has set in for Makenna and she acts like she is a two year old! She knows what she wants, when she wants and how she is going to get it! Wow! These kids learn very quickly how to be independent! Happy Birthday to our sweet little girl!!!!

Summer is Ended and School has Begun!

School started for our kids today. There are definitely mixed emotions! I can't believe that the summer is all finished for this year but it also means a little time to collect myself before the kids come home and we start all over again on homework and many other projects. We decided to go out and capture the last of summer and the beginning of school with some pictures. Here are a few!

Zumba!!!!

There is this awesome new dance class that I have started. It is known all over the world as Zumba! It is a bunch of latin and african dance moves mixed in with an aerobic work out. It Is such a blast and I have already dropped a whole pant size. If you get the chance to check it out where you are I say go for it!!!!!

A Little Boise and A Little More Soccer!

Mark had a conference for work up in McCall, Idaho this past week so I met him with our kids over in Boise for the weekend. We stayed with Keven and Angie, Mark's brother and his wife and they took such amazing care of us. We got to go out to dinner with them and Mark's parents, swimming with the whole family and went to the Pioneer Day Breakfast one of the mornings. We had stick pull contests and the kids participated in a sack race. We had a nice time and were sad to have to leave Boise when the time came. We lived there for about six years and miss it a lot. We really miss being closer to our family. As soon as we got home, Mason started up his soccer practices. We have not had much down time but it keeps us busy and happy.

Soccer Days!

We Have officially started soccer season again! This is Makay's first year and he loves it! We had the chance to go to his first practice and watch him in action! It was fun but seriously hot! Mason, Matthew and Makenna took turns sitting in the stroller because the grass was soaking wet and it was the only dry place out there. I caught Mason in it. He doesn't love the fact that I took a picture of him in it but I couldn't help myself. My oldest baby has grown a lot from when he truly could have used it. Over all it was fun to be out and although this means the beginning of schedules and school again, it is fun to watch this side of my kids.

Splish Splash Its A Summer Bash!

We have been really enjoying the few weeks that actually feel like summer here in Idaho. Mark's sister, Christina came up to visit and we went to the water park for some much needed refreshment. We went on the biggest scavenger/treasure hunt I have ever taken the kids on all around Rexburg. We got to know BYU-I students and saw and did a lot of fun things for that. Summer has been a nice break from the usual schedule and grind of life and we have been able to enjoy the small things in life a little better because of it!














Summer Day Poses!