Happy Birthday Brock!!

Brock had a birthday - we invited Ben and Tara and there family over for a BBQ on the 4th of July - and Tara brought this amazing red, white and blue cake over for us to eat - yum yum!!! And me being the most amazing mother -  yes I am waiting for the mother of the year award to come in the mail anyday now - I popped some candles into the cake and called Brock into the kitchen and said we are singing Happy Birthday to YOU -  he reminded me that it wasn't his birthday yet and I said it is NOW or NEVER!!!  We celebrated early but hey it's the thought that counts!!

I love this boy - he is amazing - so thankful that he is a mellow fellow - he is growing up and I don't like it!!
Super BLESSED to be his mom!!

Love you Brock - aka NEPHI

Walsburg!!

Here is a picture of the slip n slide at Walsburg.  Sooo much FUN!! 

Family Trip to UTAH!!

The end of June we took a family trip to Utah.  Our good friends (The Westfalls)  their daughter was getting married.  We decided to go to her wedding and use this time as a family get away.  We had such a good time.  Here are a few things we did while we were there....
We stayed at Sundance in a beautiful "bunk house".
We went and hiked Bridal Vail.
We played games and ate yummy food.
We went to the Timpanogos Temple.
We celebrated with Chace and Chelsae.
We golfed, swam and dug for treasures:-)
We went to Walsburg.
We went slip n sliding, zip lined, used pattle boats and ate elk burgers.
We attended Brooklyn's baby blessing.
We made memories and strengthened frienships!!

Oh What Happiness He Brought Her!!

There was a dad who had a daughter
Swung her, Spun her, Chased her, Caught her,
Hugged her, Loved her, Praised her, Taught her
Oh what happiness he brought her!
Happy Father's day - from that daughter!!!

Fishing Trip of a Life Time!!

Nicholas, Tiff and Dad getting ready to go fishin!!

Love this sister of mine!!

Tiff and dad on the boat with our guide Mike Roth.

I love this picture! Nicholas contemplating all the fish he is going to catch. Mike was wonderful the whole trip, he fixed our lines, baited our hooks and took care of us.  My daddy looks so cute in his hat:-)



It's was beautiful!! As I was on the water a hymn kept coming to my mind "For The Beauty of The Earth". I am so thankful for the Creator.  How can anyone question if there is a God?!?




We went all the way to the Dam - it is quite a site and sight:-)



My very 1st FISH!! - I love the grin on my sister's face behind me:-)

A few years ago we had a little discussion with my dad about how he has never taken his daughters on any hunting or fishing trips.  I actually remember as a kid going on a few fishing trips down to Chevlon but I don't remember casting a line or catching anything.  My brother Dave jokes and says I never fished because I was always to busy making everybody else a sandwich!!  So, when the big "C" word came into my dad's life he asked us girls if there was anything that we would really like to do with him?  We quickly replied a fishing and hunting trip!!  When he called to tell me about the fishing trip that he planned to Lee's Ferry he told me I could invite someone, so I invited my "favorite" son-in-law Nicholas.  He really was in his element.  He was so calm, cool and collected while Tiff and I where squealing and screaming about every little fish and bite!!! It is such a beautiful place!! I have heard a lot of stories about ancestors, especially Jacob Hamblin and his time spent in the area.  The night before we were suppose to leave Mike Roth called my dad and asked him if he wanted to cancel because of the windy weather.  Dad told him that he wanted see it through and if his daughter were able to catch at least one fish the trip would be successful.  We prayed that night that the winds would die down and prayed again the next morning.  It was a testimony to me that Heavenly Father is aware of my/our hearts desire.  The weather was gorgeous and the winds didn't start to blow until we were in the car headed home.   I had been praying all week that my dad would have the energy and strength to make the trip, that he would feel good enough to be able to enjoy our time together.  Again, my prayers were answered!!  Between the 4 of us we caught around 40 fish.  It is hard for me to express my feelings about this trip.  It truly was a trip of a life time.  I am thankful for an amazing fishing trip with my dad and for one more memory to tuck away in my heart. Love you daddy!!!

8th Grade Promotion!!

Brock had his 8th grade promotion. He is such a handsome boy and I can't believe that he will soon be in high school !! 


We went to JC Penney and let him pick out some new threads:-)

I really have been blessed with some amazing kids.  Brock has always been so easy going and obedient.  He has a tender heart and at times I wonder what I ever did to deserve him.  I actually think he took pitty on me in heaven and was willing to come to our home to keep us all on the straight and narrow.  Aunt Tiff has all the promotion pics on her camera - so I will have to post them later.  He was awarded that night with a  3.5 g.p.a or higher certificate and was also honored with the Citizenship Award.  He is an example to his peers and his family.  We love you Brock!!

Mtn Meadows - Awards Assembly!

Tyton  - had perfect attendance for the 4th qtr of school - COOL!


Mr. Slade looking good as the "ring leader" at the assembly.  He loves being the principal and he is a Mountainous Man next to all these little kids:-)

We had to take a pic of Millie Bean! We love this girl!!


Nate dawg - super pleased with this kid and the improvements he has made in the 3rd grade.