The FOURTH!!!

The fun started Thursday night when Kody took us camping in his 8 man tent. In spite of the rain, we headed up the canyon...the weather turned out great, it was a little muddy so little Amers enjoyed her carrots dipped in mud

The girls were so excited to eat the hot dogs, but the boys were hesitant to start the fire seeing as how there was a sign stating "no open fires"...well, we didn't get in trouble and they were the best tasting hot dogs.


Kody left for work at 5:30 in the morning on his motorcycle, so it was up to us and the girls to pack up in the morning.

The first thing joe said in the morning was, "that just reaffirmed the fact that I hate camping" Come to find out he didn't mean it and he wants us to go camping as a family for sure one more time this summer, except this time, he wants to be the man in charge, and i am bring a pad for my boney body to sleep on:)

After a two hour nap, we headed to our new favorite pool in Lindon. We love it! It was a beautiful day.

We can't quite pin point it, but the fourth is for sure one of our favorite holidays. After dolling ourselves up, we headed to the parade where Spencer saved us a prime spot!(he was there saving our spot at 4AM in the morning)

Amarie was the star at the parade, fearless and independent, she marched out on to the street on beat and looking cuter than ever!

Brekk and TJ and their family joined us at the parade, and then they had us over for a barbeque that evening keeping the tradition alive, thanks guys.


Our journey to the fireworks

Just joe and i and the girls, it was super fun!

The toes

The nails

and The Hair

God Blessed and still blesses America!...may we never forget our Founding Fathers and forever cherish the free Nation Heavenly Father so gratiously gave to us. Happy Fourth of July!!

Brittany's surprise visit!

Naked sweeties!

Luke and his silly faces!
The tie makes the female pirate costume a little more masculine, right matt?:)

So Cute!

Amarie liked the smell of Noah's spit-up...I suppose it brought back memories for her:)

We had so much fun! the kids got along so well. Thanks for the visit guys. We love you!!

Kamara's birthday celebrations!

I asked Kamara what kind of birthday party she wanted to have and she said "care bears" i was thrilled! Before the birthday party, i made Kamara's favorite dinner..."broccoli chicken and cheese with rice" The girls and i were counting down for the party to begin...when the kids arrived we had them slide down the zip line swing/rainbow that Charley made into our home/care-a-lot...then we educated the kids on what care bears are since they are kinda fading out. Each girl was givin a tummy symbol and then we played musical clowds.

Each of the kids decorated their own cupcake
and Naomi did an awesome job of face painting for us

Sunday, we had a family/mommies friends:) barbecue. Joe made some super yummy chicken and i made the salmon and cake. Becky and Tim came with all their kids and brought the most thoughtful homemade presents including pictures, a cape, and mini quilts...so cute.

Joe in his element:) Ping-pong: a solid plan B for his career:)

I love this picture with mom and dad in the background blowing a way:)

Nanny was so excited to give Kamara her scooter! look how cute...she rode it in to surprise Kamara.

Uncle Kody and Sam gettin Kamara ready for the 'real' world. Kody was so excited to give her her first rock and roll t-shirt and take her to her first concert. Sam found cute hannah montana sun glasses and Snow white apparal (gloves purse neckless) she loves the gloves!...good job guys on the gifts, thanks!

Amarie's ONE!!!

Look at that birthday angel...we had a fun little part. Amarie loved it and so did the girls, thanks everyone for celebrating with us.

Grandmama's present for Amarie was that dashing head band. Thanks Grandmama!

Amarie started walking about a week ago, so much fun. She loves the trampoline and lets her sisters bounce her quite high. She also loves playing catch. Her favorite food is pizza, or really anything Italian. Her first word was 'Uh Oh'

Aunt Bonnie won the birthday quiz with questions about Amarie...the prize, a picture with the birthday girl, way to go Bonnie:)