Sisters

So here are a TON of pictures of us sisters.  Mostly just for me and them.  I love each and every one of my sisters.  I can't imagine life without them.  My childhood would have been dull and my adult life wouldn't be the same without their friendship, example and love.  Thanks to my girls!! 
 

 

 

 

 

 And with Mom.  We wouldn't be here without you.
 

 

This pic is youngest to oldest: Traci Doll, Tonya, Tina, Teri and then Trisha

 

We TRIED!!!

So with THIRTY SEVEN  grand kids...an attempt to take a picture of them all is a joke.  Here are some quick snapshots of all but Tayne's baby boy I think.  Lots of cuteness and personality in one shot!!! 

Some of my siblings.  Six to be exact. 

So many cousins!!  Aren't my kids so lucky!!! All of them are 10 and younger.

 

Parents watching!!! Trying to get a smile or two.

 

Lucy wasn't having it!!

 

 

 

Random pic of Traci and Ryan.  Love them.

 

Steadman's Slide

So get ready for a bunch of posts about our trip to Idaho this summer.  I only got my camera out a few times and still ended up with well over a hundred pictures.  One of my favorite things this summer was going to Steadman's Slide.  There are two large slides that go down the hill. The pictures explain it best.  We all went and had fun as a family.  The kids loved it.  I missed Jake a lot that night, cause I had to hold Lucy non-stop and so I couldn't go as many times as I would like. I will have to do the zip line next time. 
Here is Weston leading the pack of boys down the slide.  They just kept going and going and going.  Lots of energy these boys have!!!
 



 

 

 

 I love this pic of Tina and Nick and their cute little parks.  He was in heaven!!! He just smiled the whole time.

These are all ours!!! 

 Spencer liked to go alone or with me.   Due to a few too many "crashes."

 My Dad and youngest brother Tate. 

Nick got a few pics of me consoling Spencer after one of his crashes.   

 

 

 So much fun!!!

 

 

 

This is the worst pic...but it is the only one I got of my Mom and Dad riding the slide.  They are so cute!

 

 

 

The Magic Music Kidz

Grandma Sue suggested Aubrey doing this musical theater singing group thingy in Mesa.  I really didn't know much about it...but I knew that was something right up Aubrey's alley.  She went for 8 days for 2 hour practices and learned lots of fun old/classic musical songs.  She was always so shocked when I knew every word. I will let Aubrey write more about the whole adventure on her blog...but here are a few pics of that night.  I was very impressed with the whole night.  Very well put on and the kids sounded and looked great.  Aubrey did it with her cousin Maya and had a blast. It made me miss when I taught singing groups myself.  So much fun!!! Aubrey even had a few solos and NAILED them!!!
   

 

 

 

 

Father's Day

I took this picture on Father's Day in June. I am in love with this Man so much.  He is an amazing husband...but probably an even more natural Father.  He does it effortlessly.  We have lucky kids for sure.

Doesn't Lucy look so adorable!

   

 

The Rupert parade

The parade was hot. The kids were cute. I love the memories...not really the parade. Fun to see the kiddos fighting for candy and spending the afternoon sharing it!!

The slingshot!