way to go girl

I forgot to add this with the last post, but after seeing several of her cousins do it, Ame was determined she could jump off the high dive too. As scary as she thought it would be to, and after several attempts...

~SHE DID IT~

She had quite the cheering squad, including her cousin Jake (I LOVE his reaction in the video).

Way to go Girl!!

2 days of fun!

On Tuesday we met my mom, cousins Evan & Kyle

(they came back w/my parents from Cali for a 2 wk visit),

Karli and her girls, AND LeAnne & her kids, for a fun

filled afternoon of swimming (and of course eating).

As you can see it was enjoyed by all!!
the kids in the lazy river

b4 we all packed it up for the day

(Karli had already left by this point)

we got the kids to sit still for some funny face pics

Then on Wednesday, we enjoyed our yearly visit from

our dear friend Jamie and her kids (and a few extras).
There were a total of 11 kids in the house.

It was a bit crazy, with just a few melt downs,

attitudes/arguments, but all in all the kids

had a blast and us moms got to

talk and catch up (and even a little remeniscing).

We all hope that one day Jme and her family will

make it back to Utah TO LIVE so we can see each other more

than once a year. Until then, we will just look forward

to our once (or twice) a year get togethers!!

~Love ya Jamie~

the kids got to make mini pizzas for lunch

who doesn't like pizza, especially when you get to

make it just how you like it?!

then after running wild for a bit, the kids calmed down

enough to make some smores. SOme were not so sure about

the sticky treat, but most of them gobbled it down!

SUmmer Fun, with friends and family...

it just doesn't get any better than this!!

MMMMMM......

Each Sunday we usually make a different treat.

SOmetimes we try something new.

We made a real good one this time...

indoor smores

SOOO easy and MMM....good!!

great job Kaipo

Kaipo has given a few talks in primary, but this time he was determined to do it ALL BY HIMSELF. After practicing only a few times he had it memorized! We are so proud of you Kaipo and the smart, amazing boy you are!!