First Day of School 2013

First Day of School 2013 - They are all very excited and look forward to a year full of new, fun and exciting experiences!

Camping 2013

The camping marathon has begun. This is our first weekend in August up at Strawberry. We of course had to get some pictures with the old house. It is always nice to just get away and spend some time in the great out doors and with some great friends.

Dinosaur Museum 2013

I took the kids to the Dinosaur Museum with some friends. The kids always enjoy coming here especially when they have some friends to explore with.

Kevin's Birthday

Happy Birthday Kevin!
We went up to Jordonelle to celebrate Kevin's Birthday. We swam and had a BBQ at the condo then headed down to the lake for some flyboarding and fun. It was a good unexpected day!

Summer Days

Summer isn't summer without a day at the library and park without a Slurpie!

Summer Fun

We started our trip down to Shell's with a stop off at Joe's Valley for a little country party with a live band, food and fishin. We then slept at Shell's to get up in the morning to head to Orangeville for their parade and festivities. We then finished off with a BBQ at Shell's and some of the kids spent the night again with Grandma and Grandpa.

Battlecreek Falls

We hiked Battlecreek Falls with the Peterson's on the 24th. We then headed to the Nelson's for a BBQ and fireworks. I love these Summer Days!

Kiley's Braces

Somebody was excited to get her braces on. She now has braces across her front teeth and as still very excited to show them off. Silly Girl!

Father's and Son's

This year the Father's and Son's camp out was at Heber. They had a good time with the cabins and animals despite an injury Bj helped out with. There's nothing quite like spending time with the boys!

Nelson Family Gathering

Nelson Family Get together for dinner while Aunt Alice and the Koyle Family are in town.

Xtreme Sports

The kids had a good time at Xtreme Sports

Hike to the Y

We hiked up to the Y with the Koyle Family. We then headed down to the BYU Creamery for some food and ice cream. Yum!

Sidewalk of Fire

These seem to be the only pictures we have of the sidewalk of fire this year before the storm came and ruined our fun. Xan and Wyatt

4th of July 2013

We had a fun filled 4th of July. We started the day off with breakfast at Kneaders then headed up the canyon to hike Bridal Veil Falls with the cousins. We then went bowling, then to the Cook's for a BBQ, then went to watch the fireworks in Grandview's parking lot. I wish we took more pictures but we made lots of memories that the kids will remember for a long time.

Boy's Fishin

Bj was able to take the boys up fishing to Strawberry for a few days. This is one of the days catch.

Camping with the Koyle Crew

We were able to head up to Strawberry for a few days with the Koyle Family, cousins and Grandma Holt. We fished, rode the ATV's, made it through a storm and best of all made lots of memories!

Kiley's Softball Team

Kiley's Softball Team 2013

Taylor's Temple Trip

Taylor went and did baptisms for the dead for the first time with the youth and his Dad in the Provo Temple. He had a good experience and enjoyed every minute.

Taylor Baseball

This is one of Taylor's baseball teams that he played on. They did better this year with Bj helping on games he could be there. Taylor learned a lot and started pitching real good too. Good Job Taylor!

Brooklyn's Orem Softball

Brooklyn played on two teams this year. This is her team she played with in Orem City. They did really good. They came in 2nd for season and they play for first tonight in tournament. It's been fun to see her improve and start pitching this year. Good Job Brooklyn!

Kiley's Baptism

Kiley had a beautiful baptism filled with lots of love from family and friends. I can't believe you are already 8. We love your spunk and happiness and are very proud of the decisions you are making. It was a good day with a lot of people that love and care for you. Congratulation Kiley!

Taylor's Birthday

Happy Birthday Taylor - Taylor had quite the birthday. His Dad made him bacon egg sandwiches for breakfast then we went to Kiley's Baptism, then back home for the luncheon and family birthday celebration. Then he had his friends birthday party where they had a basketball tournament with pizza and cupcakes, and if that wasn't enough his Dad took him night fishing with uncle Matt and then slept on the tramp with his cousin Jaxon. What a day. We are so blessed to have our sweet hearted Taylor in our lives. It has been a joy to watch you grow up and thanks for being such a great kid. We Love You Taylor!

Taylor Graduation

Taylor's 6th Grade Graduation with a few of his friends, it's sad to see him growing up so fast but exciting to see him move on. Way to go Taylor!

Jenkins Family Reunion

Jenkins Family Reunion was over Memorial Day weekend this year by Fish Lake. I wish I had more pictures but the camera died. We had a good time full of fishing, 4 wheeling, fish pond, games and the high light was the pinota. Even though the numbers were few it worked out for the best for us.  Aunt Jackie did a great job and we had a lot of fun.

Happy Birthday Brandon!

Happy Birthday to the most Wonderful, Amazing, Talented, Best Friend I could ever ask for. I took Brandon away to Salt Lake for his birthday. We relaxed, went to the Temple and had an amazing time, then we walked over to City Creek for some lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, relaxed some more then were blessed to have some friends meet us at the Melting Pot for dinner. It's always fun to get away even if you don't go very far. Happy Birthday Babe!

Brooklyn's Choir

Brooklyn's Last Choir Performance. She had a fun year with her friends while learning a few things a long the way.

Wyatt's Mother's Day Program

Wyatt's Mother's Day Program - He was so cute singing to me. I can't believe how fast my baby is growing. I loved it!

Taylor's School Report

Taylor did his report on Canada. He talked his Dad into cooking up some goose for his school that Taylor brought back from Canada. He did a good job.

Kiley's Birthday

Happy Birthday Kiley! To our Sweet, Energetic, Fun Kiley, you bring such joy and happiness to our lives. Thanks for being such a blessing to each one us. We Love You Kiley!

Taylor Scouts

Taylor at this Court of Honor earned many awards. He received his First Class, Second Class, Tenderfoot and 6 Merit Badges. We are so proud of his hard work and willingness to serve. Good Job Taylor!

Piano Recital

Piano Recital 2013

Kiley's School Program

Kiley's School 2nd Grade Program

Wyatt's Soccer Team

Wyatt's Spring Soccer Team

Brooklyn's Friend Party

Brooklyn's Friend Party

Hope of America

Brooklyn performing in the Hope of America Concert - April 2013

Brooklyn's Birthday

Happy Birthday Brooklyn! Boy has the time gone. Our little girl is growing up. She had many days filled with birthday fun. On her birthday Dad made her Swedish Pancakes and was able to go on her field trip with her to see the Little Mermaid Play, then Mom and Dad took her to Olive Garden for Lunch. We are so blessed to have you in our lives. You are fun, outgoing, a good student, a good sister and bring absolute joy into our lives. We Love you Brooklyn!

Lagoon 2013

Lagoon this year was jacket and coat weather which ended up being perfect because hardly anybody was there. We enjoyed a lot of fun and made lots of memories!

Kiley's School Projects

Some of Kiley's School Projects. She worked hard and they were fun to see and do. She has enjoyed 2nd grade.

Hang Time

For Taylor's Basketball team party we went to Hang Time. I was too busy talking and didn't take as many pictures as I should have, but they had a lot of fun any way!

Spring Break

One of the things we did over spring break this year was go and visit the Gilbert's. We went Swimming, Fishing, 4 wheeling and enjoyed family, friends and conference. It was a good time!

BYU Hike

We to the kids and hiked to the Y. The kids did really well. I was really proud of them. They were then rewarded with pizza after.

Easter 2013

Easter Day Fun

Easter

Easter 2013

Biorge Easter 2013

Easter with the Biorge's

Taylor's Basketball

Taylor had a great year of Basketball this year. He played Bantam Basketball this year which made the boys have to step up their game learn to play as a team. The first winter league was the boys learning and growing, the March league was them winning and having fun. It was such a good experience for the boys to be able to see first hand how their hard work can pay off. It was a lot of hours and work but it was worth it to see the boys change, grow and have fun!

Skiing

Brandon was able to take the kids up Skiing at Sundance a couple times this year. They had a lot of fun. They learned a lot crashed a lot and enjoyed skiing with their cousins!

Wyatt

Wyatt learned to ride his bike in 1 day all by himself. I helped him for a little bit, then his cousin Jaxon came over and helped him and he was like a pro. It was crazy how fast he learned. Now he can't get enough of it.

Kiley's Bike

Kiley won this bike from school. The kids participated in a school fundraiser where you had to sell pizza coupons. If you sold 10 your name was entered into a drawing for this bike. She was so excited. Brandon was able to be at the school when they announced her name and was able to see all of her friends jump up and hug and congradulate her. It was really exciting!

Brooklyn's School Program

Utah Pioneers- Brooklyn's 4th grade school program. They worked very hard and it showed. Brooklyn learned to square dance and it was very fun to watch.