Happy Birthday!

Taylor turned 5! She was so excited for this day. She got to open a couple presents in the morning(we had to wait for the big ones until Daddy got home), and eat on the special plates we use for birthdays. (a great tradition my Mom did for my siblings and I growing up) She loved everything she got!

This was her favorite. She grew out of her old bike so she got this one. Of course covered in pink and all girly just for our Tayla Bayla! We made her play the hot and cold game to find it (her outfit is a present she got because she will be starting dance)!

Happy Birthday Taylor, We love you!!

Lake Michigan

Indiana Sand Dunes Beach. We spent all day here after the fourth. Leda and Lynette(both ladies from our ward here) invited us to go with them and their kids. It was a ton a fun. Great beach and it had little waves even tho it's a lake. The kids loved it and played so hard. Lots' of fun!!

Baby you're a Firework!

On July 3rd we met some other families in our ward at Centennial Park for fireworks. It's a beautiful park with a great playground, golf course, couple ponds, and a big stage. They were playing music and giving away prizes. The kids went up and danced and had a blast. Although we missed being in Pocatello which had almost become tradition, we had alot of fun and the fireworks were great (set to music too!). Taylor got right up and danced around when Katie Perry came on... "Baby you're a firework!"

Then on monday the Fourth of July, the bishop and his wife invited us over for a bbq and fireworks at there house. They had chalk outside for kids, great food and great fireworks. Nothing here in Indiana is illegal! It's crazy but again, we had a blast.

We had the BIG sparklers.

And of course, Taylor and her friend Quinn. Two little blondies. Maybe a future marriage?! All our kids have met great friends already.

Watching fireworks. It's amazing how far back they can throw their heads.

Daddy showing the boys how to light a firework and throw it. Smart, I know! But I absolutely love these 3 boys. So Cute!!! Happy Independence Day!

Our New House

Dyer, Indiana

Our first home! We were so excited to be able to buy our first house. We didn't really think about all the things that we were going to have to buy like a lawnmower, gardening things, hose, etc... But it has been worth it! We are trying to make it our own which we have never been able to do because we have only lived in apartments. We love it! And are enjoying it together

We went into Chicago for the Taste (which we didn't get very many pictures of, sorry) but this is the GIANT bean downtown in millenium park. It's pretty cool.

The kids loved it and it was fun to to be all together. These 3 are amazing kids, talented, smart and cute! I love you all!!

Graduation!!

Taylor graduated from Preschool! She had the best teacher I could have asked for, Ms. Lori. She was amazing and learned so so much from her. I am glad I spent the money on that. Taylor still talks about her and the class and all her friends she made while we were there in Pocatello.

Ms. Lori and Taylor

Ryan graduated as well from Midwestern University. He is officially a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine! The years have finally paid off! A BIG THANKS to his parents and my Dad who were able to come for this special time in our lives. We couldn't have done all this without you all.

Harley Trip

Ryan and I got to go on a harley trip right before we moved down to Indiana. We went with all his parents, his siblings and their spouses. No Kids!! We had so much fun. Some days we were in rain gear others were just the most beautiful days and the scenery just topped it off. We started in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and headed up north to Banff, Canada. Then back down thru Idaho. We saw some amazing lakes, wild life, waterfalls. It was fun but I probably won't be getting on a bike for a while!