Anniversary

Chris and I celebrated our 7th yr. anniversary a few days ago. It fell on a Saturday this year-which was so nice because we could spend the whole day together. The past 7 years have been the best of my life. I am so blessed to have such an awesome husband and children. To celebrate we went to see our first Broadway play Wicked--it was so awesome! Now I just wish I could go to Phantom when it comes in the fall-but it is going to be here right when we should be having our baby-so that probably won't happen. Maybe next time. They didn't allow camera's in the theater-so here are a few shots we took with Chris' camera phone.

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We then headed up to Idaho for the 4th and for the last few days of our vacation. Chris' Mom's family often come together on the 4th. This year I think they said there were over 80 people who came-pretty impressive. It was super fun to see everyone. The 4th in Malad is always active and fun. The Malad parade is the place for kids-this town throws out so much candy. Both Jaxon and Kenli got 2 big bags. Most of it consisted of salt water taffy-too bad I don't really like the stuff. This year some of the family members including Chris participated in a softball tournament. That was fun to watch.

Jaxon really wanted to go camping while we were there-so Grandma and Grandpa took us up to Powerhouse for a cookout. Jaxon hiked the mountain with the boys-we had steaks for dinner, and the boys had a foot freezing contest in the lake. Later that night Grandpa, Chris, and Jaxon camped out in the backyard. I think everyone had a great time, especially Jaxon.





We also were able to go to Lagoon with Chris' side of the family. The kids for the most part had a blast-well Jaxon did more then Kenli. The first part of the day was gorgeous, but around 3p.m. it started to pour. This continued for about an hour, and then continued to drizzle the rest of the day. That put a little damper on things-but we made the best of it.




I also got a few days to myself which were bittersweet. I really loved being able to relax and be so carefree, but I still really missed my husband and kids terribly. I do think that parents and mothers in particular need a day off here and there. It helps me, atleast-to really focus on the things that matter. I always go back so happy to be a wife and a mother-I truly am so blessed. On my few days off I got to visit with some old high school friends. I also got to go to Park City with my mom and my sister for a fun girls day. I don't know why we took pictures by the moose and bear-just because.

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When we visit my parents we always have to stop at the train museum they have in town. Jaxon and Kenli had a lot of fun riding on the little train-and seeing the sights.




We also were able to attend our first nephew Jakoby's baby blessing. We were so happy we could share this day with Chris' brother Trevor and his wife Heather.







Her are some pics from my sister's wedding. Everything was absolutely gorgeous.

We really wanted to go to Idaho this year for the 4th, so we intended on going up for the week of the 4th. Then my sister announced she was getting married on June 19-so instead of making 2 trips-we stayed for a long 3 week vacation. It was so nice to get out of the heat, and be able to visit with everyone we don't usually get to see. It was also nice to be able to not rush about and just relax.

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Jaxon was in a summer arts program this summer. He absolutely loved it. Here is a picture of the tye dye shirt he made-he was very proud of this project.




I was in the computer room checking my emails when my daughter came in like this. She made me laugh so hard- I just had to take a picture.




Kenli's First Haircut
Kenli did great holding still for her first haircut-she had fun brushing her hair, and admiring herself in the mirror.