Summer Garden Shot

Here is the after shot of our summer garden I referenced in my previous post. I hope it will be a great garden.

Spring Break 2010

This year our Spring Break was jam packed with fun. We started by going up to Snowflake to listen to my nephew Shad report his mission in Snowflake. (On a side note, Shad was delayed 24 hours getting home from his mission because of a canceled flight. We were so glad when he finally made it. I was the most anxious for Crystal because I know I would be a wreck if that was happening to one of my kids.) Shad gave a great report. He was a great missionary.

Shad on flop

Shad and Karalee

Spencer wasn't sure he wanted to ride a horse. He really loved riding Chester, but now that Chester has passed and he isn't used to any of the other horses he isn't so sure about riding anymore.

Bryant's turn for a ride

I convinced Spencer that flop would be an ok choice.

Rachel, Karalee, and Trevin

We got back to Gilbert on Monday night. We brought Sydney with us and she was able to stay for 4 nights!!!

Kayla and her girls made a quick one night trip to the Valley of the Sun so they could go swimming. We were excited that they got to stay at our house.

Karalee, Jaklyn, and Rachel

Cool tricks

Jaklyn

I love that smile!

On Friday afternoon we were able to watch Travis and Teresa's kids while they went to the temple with Kami. We had so much fun. We ate spaghetti and meatballs had cupcakes for dessert, then played kickball and the wii. We hope they come again.

Trey with his spaghetti smile

Tyler Ann, Karalee, Taden, and Tori

Taryn and Spencer
(Do you like the HI Chad wrote in our grass while he was planting grass seed, then highlighted with grass killer? It makes me wonder about him. :) )

Things just didn't go his way.

Trevin - I love the spaghetti smiles!!

To make things more fair Chad often has to play while holding the baby.

We enjoyed fabulous weather!!

Here is a shot of our winter garden. It is producing nicely.

Here is the load of dirt we got to help us build up our summer garden area. It took a lot of wheelbarrow loads. Chad and I were sore that night. We are so thankful for our wonderful neighbor Mike Jensen who came over and helped!!

Below are the before shots of our summer garden. The after shot will have to come later because it is dark right now. Bryant was such a diligent worker, especially when it came time to plant. He loves gardening.

Can you tell Spencer is SO excited about this project?

Back in the Saddle Again!!

I did it!!! I was SO scared I was shaking , but I didn't want to give up riding horses for the rest of my life so I got on a horse today. I didn't stay on very long, just long enough to take some pictures and walk a little bit. I figured I would take baby steps to get to really riding again.

February and March 2010

As I was uploading all the pictures from the last month there weren't any of Bryant so I ran in and snapped this picture of him sleeping. I love checking on him because he is such a crazy sleeper. He makes me smile.

Cute, Cute, Cute and Cute!!

When I was uploading these pictures of Karalee I was amazed at how much she looks like my sister Amy.

You'll notice in this post that Karalee likes to make silly faces at the camera now.

Chad cracks me up. I came home Tuesday night after playing volleyball and saw this. Who plays wii fit and eats ice cream at the same time?

I love that he still has dinner on his face.

Trying to take a picture of ourselves.

Our camera flashes just before it takes the picture and I get a lot of pictures where Marlee starts to close her eyes.

I wonder how much longer I will see Spencer doing this? I am enjoying it while it lasts. I can't believe he is eight already.

Trapped!

Pulling stuff off the pantry shelves is one of Marlee's favorite hobbies.

Mackenzie and Malia got to come over to play while her Mom was getting ready to move, or maybe they had already moved and she was unpacking? We were glad they got to come and play.

Silly faces

Marlee loves to play outside with the big girls now. I love watching Molly every other Thursday. I've watched her for about 2 years now, she feels like part of the family. Molly and Karalee are great friends.