Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Jamin's Birthday

Jamin had a fun birthday party at the Train Station. It was fun to have Santa and his helper there to share in the fun. Happy Birthday Jamin!

Christmas Time

We always love Christmas Time. The kids get so excited to put up all the fun Christmas Stuff. Such a fun, crazy time of year.

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary - For our 15 year anniversary we went to the Virgin Islands. It was definitely a little piece of heaven with my little piece of heaven. Pictures do not do the islands any justice. It was a perfect relaxing, fun, adventurous vacation. I can never spend enough time with the love of my life. I enjoy every minute I spend with him. Here's to Eternity!

Halloween 2014

Halloween 2014

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Halloween Parade

One of kids highlights at school is the annual Halloween Parade. It's always a joy to see all the costumes and fun that comes with Halloween.

Youth Halloween Party

Parkway 7th Ward Youth Halloween Party, We Love our Youth!

Abby's Birthday

Taylor found Big Foot at Abby's Birthday Party:)

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Hee Haws

Jamin had his birthday party at Hee Haws, so we were all able to join in on the fun. We went on hay rides, slides, games and a corn maze. Happy Birthday Jamin!

Bridal Veil Falls Bike Ride

We were able to take the kids on a bike ride up to Bridal Veil Falls again this year. It's October and as you can see the leaves are still green. It was kind of crazy, but perfect weather and very beautiful and fun.

Wyatt's Basketball 2014

Wyatt had a blast playing basketball this fall. His favorite part was having his Dad coach him.

Frightmares 2014

Frightmares was awesome this year. The weather was warm and there were no lines. We Loved It!

BYU Season Tickets

Someone was super stoked that their Dad bought season tickets to the BYU Football games.

Taylor Scouts

As always we are so proud of Taylor and his accomplishments in Scouts. Tonight he earned 9 merit badges and his Life ranking. Way to go Taylor, We Love You!

Discovery Museum

Shell and Kevin invited us to join in on the fun at the Discovery Museum, filled with lots of fun and laughs.

Girls being Girls

Girls being Girls

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

ALS Challenge

We were challenged to do the ALC Ice Bucket Challenge. We decided to include some of the girls softball team. All for ALC Awareness!

New ATV

We bought this little ATV for the kids to ride around. They are pretty excited.

Family Commercial 2014

Our family was asked to make a commercial for Mia Loves campaign. This was a fun experience for us and the kids. They thought it was all pretty cool.

Fall Softball 2014

Love how these girls love playing  softball together. This fall they are playing on the Utah Shockers Team.  2014

Back to School 2014

Back to School 2014

Camping August 2014

We went up to Strawberry Camping every weekend in August. We had a lot of adventures and made many memories. Taylor shot a 3 point buck on the first day of the hunt with his first shot. It was Awesome. Good times with family and friends.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Payson Grotto

One of our favorite family hikes is the Payson Grotto. It's easy, fun and beautiful.

ZipLining

We went ZipLining up Provo Canyon. It was so much fun. We were able to talk Mark and Kelly into joining in on the craziness. Love Date Nights!

Stewart Falls

To start out the 4th of July we were able to do this beautiful hike up to Stewart Falls. We really enjoyed it. I always love a beautiful waterfall to enjoy and cool down in after a hike. Loved it!

Monday, July 7, 2014

July 4th 2014

We had a Wonderful 4th of July. We started with breakfast at Kneaders then hiking Stuart Falls. We then got slurpies and a nap. Then we were able to have a nice BBQ with friends then headed to the park to let the  kids play and watch fireworks. It was a perfect holiday for us.

Sidewalk of Fire 2014

Sidewalk of fire fun 2014

Stuart Falls 2014

On July 4th we went to breakfast then hiked up to Stuart Falls. We really enjoyed the hike and spending time with family and friends.

Fishing with Dad

Oh the Joys of Fishing with Dad

Boy Scout

Our Boy Scout Taylor is all ready for a week long trip to Timberline Camp

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Taylor played in a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament with his friends. They lost some and won some but more important they had a blast hanging out.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Birthday Love

Taylor's feeling the Love on his birthday!

Jake's Graduation

I was able to attend Jacob Koyle's Graduation in Washington D.C. It was fun to be able to spend time with the Koyle Family and celebrate with them. Ken was able to get us tickets to see a Marine Battalion. It was really neat to see. His party was great the graduation went well, we were able to have a girls lunch and spa trip. It was a nice trip and fun to visit and see the family. We are proud of you Jake! Way to Go!

Park City

Our first summer adventure was to head up to Park City with the Harris family. The kids always love to swim and I love to just relax! Thanks Harris' for inviting us up!

Taylor's Birthday

Taylor turned the Big 13 this year. He had a basketball tournament with his friends, and wore his birthday orange on his big day. He has such a good group of friends, that they would have a blast no matter what they were doing. We are so proud of Taylor and the young man he is becoming. Happy Birthday Bud!

Memorial Day Weekend 2014

We were able to go camping over Memorial Day Weekend. The kids had a blast camping again. It's always an adventure with lots of memories made with family and friends.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Girls Volleyball 2014

The girls were able to play Volleyball this year. They loved it! The both did so good and had a blast learning a new sport!

Kiley's Birthday

Kiley turns 9 - She wanted to go to Olive Garden for Lunch then have a friend party a few days later. She loves playing with her friends and had a great friends mom make her a fabulous cake. Food Fun Friends=Perfect Birthday!

Noah's Broken Arm

Taylor's friend Noah broke his arm while they were playing basketball. Taylor made him a poster and got some of his friends to go give it to him. We are sorry Noah!

Wyatt Soccer 2014

Wyatt loves playing every sport, so of course he loved spring soccer again this year. Way to go Wyatt!

BYU Women's Conference

BYU Women's Conference 2014 - I was asked to be a project leader this year over the Fairy Wands for little girls. This experience was bitter sweet. It was a lot of work, time and love to get 700 fairy wand kits made and ready or the conference. At the Conference we were able to get 578 wands fully completed. One of my favorite parts of the conference was seeing thousands of women together coming to try and better themselves and do some service at the same time. It was an amazing experience that I was privileged to be a part of.

Colorado 2014

Some of the girls drove down to Colorado to visit Mel and his kids. We were able to visit Mel's new shop, see and visit all the kids. As an added bonus Aunt Alice and some of her family met us for dinner and to visit after. It was nice to see everyone and glad to see they are doing good.

Saturday, May 17, 2014

Easter at Grandma Holts

Easter at Grandma Holts and the Celebration of Brooklyn's Birthday.

Easter 2014

Easter 2014

Lagoon 2014

I don't know how we keep picking the perfect days to go to Lagoon but yet again we had another perfect day at Lagoon. The kids had a blast, the weather was perfect and it wasn't crowded. Good Times!

Brooklyn's Party

Brooklyn turns 11. Her present was a new bike and a party with her friends. They had a lot of fun hanging out doing what girls do best:) Happy Birthday Brooklyn!

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Spring Break in St. George

We spent the week of Spring Break in St. George this year with the Petersen's and Gilbert's. We started with a trip to the Temple which is always nice. We did some night hiking with the Kohler's. Lots of swimming, playing at the park, visiting the splash pad, the Children's Museum, Anazai, Brigham Young's Winter Home and finished off the trip at Cove Fort. We had so many fun adventures with good friends that help make memories to last a lifetime.

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Taylor Scouts

We are so proud of Taylor for earning 8 more merit badges this Court of Honor. He is learning that hard work do pay off and are worth it in the end. He is so good to never complain and is always willing to support his leaders in the scouting program. Good Job Tay!

Taylor's Basketball

Taylor was able to have his Dad coach him again this year. What a joy it is to watch these strong, good young men grow and play. We had a good season and then playing in the March League coming in first in our league. A lot of time and love went into coaching these boys and it showed and payed off. We are so proud of Taylor and fun spirit that lifts and encourages others. Way to go Provo!

Wyatt's Batman Party

Wyatt had a Batman Party with his friends. It was so cute to see all the Batman's running around and playing. I Love this Age filled with so much fun, laughter and energy!