I really like this little addition. I'm hoping to plan rose bushes to climb up the archway.
Yeah for green grass and a finished backyard!
Monday, July 19, 2010
The backyard is DONE!
In the recent history of my life this has to have been one of the best days. It is SO great to look outside and see green grass! McKay has worked so hard (with a few manual hours of labor from me too :) Now we can enjoy this space and let the kids run free!
I really like this little addition. I'm hoping to plan rose bushes to climb up the archway.
Yeah for green grass and a finished backyard!
I really like this little addition. I'm hoping to plan rose bushes to climb up the archway.
Yeah for green grass and a finished backyard!
4th and 5th
I love the fourth of July...and it was great that we could celebrate three days due to it falling on a Sunday this year. We celebrated Wendi's birthday on Sunday...
Chayce was being so happy and cute with Grammy...I love that little guy so much!
Grandma Shoell came to visit so we had to "try" to get a picture with all the kids. Good thing mine were so happy to be involved.
Family fourth picture. I think we've taken a family picture in Wayne and Pam's backyard every year since we've been married.
Grammy gave the boys their own flags and Chayce LOVED it!
We were up bright and early so I could run the Freedom Run in Provo. I did the 10K and ran just over 8 minute miles. I was proud of myself. Marathon training is much harder than I thought so this was a good break from the routine!
My parents also came to support!
After the race my parents and I took the boys to the parade. I think they enjoyed it.
We also ate a delicious breakfast at Magleby's Fresh followed by Toy Story 3. It was so cute! We finished the night off with a yummy dinner with the McArthurs and fireworks. What a fun holiday!
Chayce was being so happy and cute with Grammy...I love that little guy so much!
Grandma Shoell came to visit so we had to "try" to get a picture with all the kids. Good thing mine were so happy to be involved.
Family fourth picture. I think we've taken a family picture in Wayne and Pam's backyard every year since we've been married.
Grammy gave the boys their own flags and Chayce LOVED it!
We were up bright and early so I could run the Freedom Run in Provo. I did the 10K and ran just over 8 minute miles. I was proud of myself. Marathon training is much harder than I thought so this was a good break from the routine!
My parents also came to support!
After the race my parents and I took the boys to the parade. I think they enjoyed it.
We also ate a delicious breakfast at Magleby's Fresh followed by Toy Story 3. It was so cute! We finished the night off with a yummy dinner with the McArthurs and fireworks. What a fun holiday!
Our Swing Set!!!
McKay won a television at work over a year ago now. We didn't have a need or place for it at the time so McKay kindly let me trade it in to go towards a swing set for the backyard. McKay was hesitant to let me get it because our yard was nowhere near ready to put a swing set in. Well...a year later, we were finally ready to have it built! It was a very happy day for me (and the boys!)
A few hours into the project...
McKay's brothers Dan and Kimball as well as Davy were kind to come help us put this thing together. Lisa came over later in the afternoon to help finish it all up. Without the help it would have taken McKay and I two full days!
Davy and McKay mastered roof building and had it up in no time. Davy and Lisa built their own swing set the summer before so they provided a lot of experience!
Peyton is thrilled to have his very own swing set to play on. I think his favorite parts are the pirate telescope and ship wheel.
The finished product! It has since been evened out...and grass now covers the ground!
A few hours into the project...
McKay's brothers Dan and Kimball as well as Davy were kind to come help us put this thing together. Lisa came over later in the afternoon to help finish it all up. Without the help it would have taken McKay and I two full days!
Davy and McKay mastered roof building and had it up in no time. Davy and Lisa built their own swing set the summer before so they provided a lot of experience!
Peyton is thrilled to have his very own swing set to play on. I think his favorite parts are the pirate telescope and ship wheel.
The finished product! It has since been evened out...and grass now covers the ground!
Grammy's Swingset
After many many years of play and fun, Grammy and Papa decided to get a new swing set. A few weeks ago we took a few pictures with the old one...
This is on the swing attached to Grammy's playhouse. It is SO cute and the kids love to play in it. I'll have to include a picture of the playhouse sometime.
McKay and his boys...fun to think about McKay running around this same backyard as a young boy playing on the swing set.
Pam was so sweet and bought the boys the fourth of July outfits. They are so cute.
This is on the swing attached to Grammy's playhouse. It is SO cute and the kids love to play in it. I'll have to include a picture of the playhouse sometime.
McKay and his boys...fun to think about McKay running around this same backyard as a young boy playing on the swing set.
Pam was so sweet and bought the boys the fourth of July outfits. They are so cute.
Daughter of a King, Girls Camp 2010
I will admit I am not an outdoor kind of girl...but girls camp was so amazing! I LOVE serving the young women in our ward. They are such a delight to be around.
All of our girls were able to come up for at least a portion of camp. It was great to spend good time with them and get to know them better.
They did such a good job on their skit. This little Jaedee in our ward had me laughing so hard...a little too hard with not enough sleep! Here are Prince Charming and Cinderella together.
Wednesday night it rained pretty hard so all the leaders cuddled up in our tent. We had a great time hanging out together also! I serve with pretty amazing ladies!
I will say there is something very great about sitting around a campfire at night. I do think its my favorite thing to do outdoors...especially if there are hot dogs and smores involved :)
Here are all of our lovely ladies during our hike. I am so grateful to be a part of their lives. They are wonderful young girls who will turn out to be fabulous women. Thanks for a wonderful week at camp!
All of our girls were able to come up for at least a portion of camp. It was great to spend good time with them and get to know them better.
They did such a good job on their skit. This little Jaedee in our ward had me laughing so hard...a little too hard with not enough sleep! Here are Prince Charming and Cinderella together.
Wednesday night it rained pretty hard so all the leaders cuddled up in our tent. We had a great time hanging out together also! I serve with pretty amazing ladies!
I will say there is something very great about sitting around a campfire at night. I do think its my favorite thing to do outdoors...especially if there are hot dogs and smores involved :)
Here are all of our lovely ladies during our hike. I am so grateful to be a part of their lives. They are wonderful young girls who will turn out to be fabulous women. Thanks for a wonderful week at camp!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Chelsea the flight attendant
My beautiful sister passed flight attending school and now works with SkyWest. I'm so excited for her. We made it to the very end of the graduation and heard her name announced.
It just so happened that the pilot who taught during her training was the father of one of my Mom's kindergarten students. He was so nice and took us on a tour of the hangar and an airplane...Peyt has never been in an airplane before so this was an exciting thing for him!
It was extra fun to sit in the cockpick!
Peyton and Pilot Aaron
Race car driver or pilot? I guess time will tell.
We had a very fun afternoon celebrating with Chelsea. Congrats and we love you!
California
Family Vacation time...
Boys did very well in the car...Ring Pops sure make for great entertainment!
Peyt had fun swimming in the pool at our first stop in Vegas
It's OK to jump on the bed in hotels right :) Peyt thought our place was "very nice"
Our next stop was Grandma Neiger's house to hang out. We had fun at the park near her house.
Chayce took his first trip down the slide...and seemed to enjoy it!
Peyton and Chayce saw their first movie in the theater...the latest Shrek movie. Peyton seemed to enjoy it, but Chayce didn't care too much about it. One year olds don't belong at movies I guess.
One afternoon was spent at the beach. Chayce enjoyed his first trip to the beach much more than Peyton's first visit. Although he'd had enough of the cold water pretty quick.
Peyt is our beach bum. He loved every minute. He was enjoying running up and down Newport with McKay.
Uncle Steve! It was so great to see him post-transplant! No more dialysis! Yeah! We have such wonderful hosts when we visit California. Thank you so much Grandma. We love you and are so grateful for everything you do!
Yes we made ANOTHER trip to Disney...twice in a year's time. And I think the last trip for a few years...we'll wait until Peyton can ride the big rides with us! However, it was still a great time with wonderful company (the McArthurs!)
He was so happy and good during our two days there. So glad!
We saw many more characters this time than last. Glad we made a visit to Buzz!
Again one of the highlights!
Peyton just wanted to ride more rides! He had a great time and was very sad to leave!
Our buddies had a great time together.
We spent one afternoon in the Bugs Life land...the boy's perfect rides.
Our visit to Mickey's house. Too bad we were done waiting in line to see him...our Minnie attempt was a little late also...oh well!
The Pixar parade is a favorite because it ends with McQueen and Mater driving down the road...Peyton enjoyed his pre-parade popcorn snack.
Our last picture before prying Peyton away from Disneyland. He would have stayed until Midnight to see the new water show with Mom...but Dad and Chayce were ready to go.
We made one more stop in Vegas on the way home for me to take a quick trip to H&M while McKay took Peyton to see Toy Story 3. McKay had to take Peyt out twice due to his emotions getting the best of him...he felt so bad for the "baby". I need to see it now to really understand what happened.
I LOVE family vacations and am grateful McKay is onboard to take them. It's so much fun to be with your own little family and spend time together. We had a fabulous time!
I leave for girls camp next week! Should be fun! We are also fortunate enough to visit Canada the first part of August thanks to Grandpa and Grandma Johnson...we're really looking forward to it!
Boys did very well in the car...Ring Pops sure make for great entertainment!
Peyt had fun swimming in the pool at our first stop in Vegas
It's OK to jump on the bed in hotels right :) Peyt thought our place was "very nice"
Our next stop was Grandma Neiger's house to hang out. We had fun at the park near her house.
Chayce took his first trip down the slide...and seemed to enjoy it!
Peyton and Chayce saw their first movie in the theater...the latest Shrek movie. Peyton seemed to enjoy it, but Chayce didn't care too much about it. One year olds don't belong at movies I guess.
One afternoon was spent at the beach. Chayce enjoyed his first trip to the beach much more than Peyton's first visit. Although he'd had enough of the cold water pretty quick.
Peyt is our beach bum. He loved every minute. He was enjoying running up and down Newport with McKay.
Uncle Steve! It was so great to see him post-transplant! No more dialysis! Yeah! We have such wonderful hosts when we visit California. Thank you so much Grandma. We love you and are so grateful for everything you do!
Yes we made ANOTHER trip to Disney...twice in a year's time. And I think the last trip for a few years...we'll wait until Peyton can ride the big rides with us! However, it was still a great time with wonderful company (the McArthurs!)
He was so happy and good during our two days there. So glad!
We saw many more characters this time than last. Glad we made a visit to Buzz!
Again one of the highlights!
Peyton just wanted to ride more rides! He had a great time and was very sad to leave!
Our buddies had a great time together.
We spent one afternoon in the Bugs Life land...the boy's perfect rides.
Our visit to Mickey's house. Too bad we were done waiting in line to see him...our Minnie attempt was a little late also...oh well!
The Pixar parade is a favorite because it ends with McQueen and Mater driving down the road...Peyton enjoyed his pre-parade popcorn snack.
Our last picture before prying Peyton away from Disneyland. He would have stayed until Midnight to see the new water show with Mom...but Dad and Chayce were ready to go.
We made one more stop in Vegas on the way home for me to take a quick trip to H&M while McKay took Peyton to see Toy Story 3. McKay had to take Peyt out twice due to his emotions getting the best of him...he felt so bad for the "baby". I need to see it now to really understand what happened.
I LOVE family vacations and am grateful McKay is onboard to take them. It's so much fun to be with your own little family and spend time together. We had a fabulous time!
I leave for girls camp next week! Should be fun! We are also fortunate enough to visit Canada the first part of August thanks to Grandpa and Grandma Johnson...we're really looking forward to it!
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