Load UP and Lets GO

For the last few years my family has been talking about wanting to go on a backpacking trip, just something simple so that everyone could be involved.  Year after year we let it slip by without going, so this year my dad did the only logical thing, he set a date to go.  As soon as the trip was in motion my mom kindly volunteered to keep my girls and have Grandma Camp so we could go. What a sacrifice grandma :)  It started out that everyone, except Grandma, Kenlee and Jordyn, were going to be able to go.  As the next few weeks went by we found out that Blake wasn't going to be able to work his schedule to go and the just days before Brock found out that he had to work too.  We were all pretty bummed.  Tiffany and I were left husbandless. :(

The plan was to leave Friday after Colton got off work and we were all done with the Little Caesar fundraiser and then stay overnight and head back Saturday afternoon. We finally got all loaded up around 5:30 and headed to Tony Grove.  

Checking all the gear so we have no mishaps

What a boy!

The lovely Karlton

We were the husandless besties. Plus we have twinner shirts on.

The gorgeous view as we hicked away from Tony Grove Lake.

The backpacking Aztec Boy!

 All I see is a backpack with legs

Because of the extreme fire hazard this year we were not allowed to have a campfire. Therefore there wasn't much to do once it got dark.  Everyone split off to there separate tents after dinner and pumping water. Us sisters got to share a tent this time.  We figured it has been 7 or more years since we have all shared a tent, and last time we all were annoyed with each other. We had such a good time and were probably loader then the boy scouts camped below us.

  

All they need are agents and there modeling careers are set!

Be careful what you ask for, I said "hurry put your heads together"

Our snacks for the evening were vanilla cupcake goldfish and smores goldfish.

We are sooo sisters, we didn't plan our fuzzy socks but somehow all had them.

  

This is the emergency hatch, if I told you more, I would have to kill you.

The next morning Karlee found a friend, her hair had transformed into a beautiful dead squirral.

After breakfast we decided to go down to the lake and look around before packing out.  It was so pretty.  The water was so clear that you could see the little trout swimming around.  

I am Colton, King of the Rock and there's nothing you girls can do about it!

It was so wonderful to get out and enjoy the nature all around us.  I am glad that we finally buckled down and went on this trip.

Rolling into a New Stage

Jordyn has really started moving.  For the last week she has been so close to rolling over.  Suddenly tonight she did it!  And once she figured it out she tried it two more times in a row. I can't believe she is already getting so active.  What a big girl!

First Boating Trip of 2012

Friday was one of the hottest days so far so we packed up and head to Cutler to go boating. Unfortunately Blake had to work so it was just me and the girls.  Poppi got started getting the boat ready and Kenlee became so super excited!  She also found a purple life jacket which made her day.

Super cute but I think she will have to grow into it. :)

Because there are so many people that go with us now we had to take turns on the boat.  The first group included Kenlee and Me.  We left Jordyn on the shore with Grandma to sun bathe. :) Kenlee LOVED it!  She would laugh when we went over bumps and cheer to "do it again Poppi." While we were deciding who was going to ski first Kenlee and Tiffany went swimming.  It was so fun, I really wish I had had my camera (silly mom left it on shore). Kenlee truly is a fish, she loves being in water and has gotten pasted her fear of not touching in water.  

When we were done cheering Brady on as he learned to wake board and clapping for Poppi as he showed us how it was done, we headed back to shore because Kenlee had gotten cold when the sun went behind the hills.  Tiffany and Brady stayed on shore with the girls and me. At that point I finally remembered to get out my camera and snap some pictures.

Kenlee enjoying her fruit snacks and trying to stay warm.

Jordyn with her Aunt T!

The wind blown DIVA! 

 Cutler at dusk.......

After a little while the mosquitos made us their targets for dinner so we escaped to the warmth and safety of the little Mirage.

 Well....... no words to describe this. :)

Jordyn hanging with us in the car :)

Happy Father's Day!!!

WE LOVE YOU SUPER DADDY!

Taking Two to the Zoo

To continue our summer fun we took our little cuties to Hogle Zoo. When we first arrived the parking lot was CRAZY full and the lines for tickets were forever long.  I was super worried we wouldn't get to wonder the park as freely as I was hoping.  But once we found a parking spot (which was in the boonies) and got our tickets (poor Blake had to brave the line while I tried to keep the girls out of the way) it was really a very nice trip.  Even with all the people we were still free to see and move at our own pace. The first animal that we went to see was the elephants.  As soon as Kenlee realized that the animals were real she panicked. With Blake's help she finally stopped screaming and timidly watched the elephants.  She thought it was funny that they ate their breakfast with their noses.

Blake and Kenlee watching an elephant.

Thinking we were in the clear we tried to move on to see the rhinos.  Kenlee began to panic again.  Blake and I took her aside and had a chat with her, reassuring her that the big fences keep the animals away from her and that she was safe and that if all else failed, Dad would punch the animals if they tried to get her.  Kenlee thought it was a great idea.  When we went into finally see the rhinos she yelled "Daddy Daddy boom them, boom them (punch them, punch them).  What a girl.  She did pretty good after that and became very excited about all the other animals.

The new polar bear exhibit was awesome!  The polar bear was such a show off.  He did tricks and dove into the water.  He came into the enclosed area and stood on his back legs and scratched his back on the chain fence like Baloo off of Jungle book.  Instead of scaring Kenlee more, Kenlee thought it was AMAZING.  It stood right in front of her and scratched its back, towering over her by several feet. She loved it and kept telling us the the polar pooh (pooh is every bear)  was tall!

The Polar Pooh

Kenlee checking out the brown bears.

Kenlee loves Giraffes and had been talking about them since we had told her we were going to the zoo.  She really really wanted to see a baby giraffe but there were none to be found.  She still loved to see the "tall" ones.  I had dressed both the girls in cute giraffe print outfits and had hoped to get a cute picture of them both with the giraffes but when we arrived at the giraffes Jordyn had decided to nap.  I don't ever wake my sleeping baby :) So we just had pictures with Kenlee in her cute outfit.

Daddy and Kenlee with the Giraffes

Cute! Wish Jordyn could have joined us!

Kenlee had also decided she wanted to see the Roars (tigers or lions).  She was a little apprehensive about them walking around above her but still was in awe over the cool tigers.

Pretty Kitty :) 

Thanks to Hogle Zoo there are amazing photo opportunities with bronze statues of the different animals.  Here is one with Kenlee and her cousin McKenzie at the tiger area.

I love my Kenlee Jean!

Jordyn spent most of her zoo adventure hiding from the sun in her stroller so I took some pictures of her cuteness! She did pretty good after she was fed and we finally found a bathroom to change her diaper.  She slept for a good portion of the park and then hung out til about the end when she got super hot.  Jordyn is very picky about temperature. 

My cute little Giraffe!

By the end of the park both girls were starting to get tired and hungry and way too hot.  Even with these factors we still got some cute pictures.

They are so cute, even with Kenlee's grumpy face.

"Look Mom, I am bigger then a baby gorilla!"

Blake almost has the arm length of an adult gorilla.  Silly Daddy!

The little monkeys with the BIG monkey.

"Wow mom, he is BIG."

Finally, all the family together at the Zoo.

Jordyn and Mommy with bronze GORILLA.

We had such a good time at the zoo and it was awesome to have the day together as a family and steal us all away from work and chores and such!  

LOVE MY LITTLE FAMILY!!!!

3 Months Old

I can't believe how fast the time is flying.  Our baby girl is 3 months old!!! She is growing like a weed. Her neck gets stronger every day. Now her hair is long enough to put in a little pony tail on top of her head.  She smiles a lot now and has also laughed a few times.  The acid reflux meds have continued to help her, we are so grateful for that!  Jordyn continues to be a little bit of a mommy's girl...... ok a big mommy's girl.

To celebrate her 3 month birthday we took her to Clair's in the mall to get her ears pierced.  She actually did very well and was way more upset about being restrained then the actually piercing.

Jordyn Michele at 3 MONTHS

Our Sweet little ANGEL

So Summer Begins.....

So far we have had a very full summer.....lots of fun and excitement!  We have been VERY busy but have managed to have a lot of fun as well.

About a week and a half ago my Grandpa Roberts fell and broke his hip.  Of course we all decided to go up to Idaho and visit him.  As unfortunate as it was that he broke his hip, it was wonderful to get out of the valley and go on a family road trip.  We had lunch at Big J's and had a very nice visit with Grandpa.  Grandpa is slowly doing better and we continue to pray for his recovery.

Jordyn was such a good girl on the drive up.

(Got to love the little pony tail too)

Also this summer we have already had a fabulous pool day!  Kenlee is still in LOVE with her pool. If we would let her she would live in it all summer :).

Blake got out my dad's super soaker and joined in the water fun.  Kenlee let him use her as target practice.  It was hilarious!

Jordyn tried on her cute new bathing suit but decided it was still too cold to get in. 

Over the last couple of months Kenlee has discovered her newest calling in life..... pedicures.  She likes to paint to be more specific.  She hates if any women do not have their toenails painted and Grandma got caught the other day. Being such a good sport, Grandma let Kenlee paint her toenails.  

It looks a little like a horror movie but not bad for a 2 year old :)

Jordyn sat on the grass with Poppie while Kenlee painted.

Surprisingly, she enjoyed it.

My two cuties getting ready for church.

Just about every Sunday evening that we spend at my parents house we end up playing basketball.  We usually play war with everyone who wants to.  My sweet little Kenlee loves to play and it is so stinking cute about it.

The Basketball Champ.... I believe he won all the games that night.

So I used to give my mother endless amounts of grief for dressing us girls alike.  Now I can't help but do it myself.  They are so stinken cute in their monkey shirts aren't they?!?  (Even with Kenlee's post nap hair)

LOVE MY GIRLS!!!