Toad Catchin

They are all over the back porch at night. They are so gross. They bring soooo much joy to Jadyn.

The Pond

 Some of our friends live out in the country. I finally remembered to bring my camera.

 None of my kids were brave enough to jump. I have them signed up for 2 weeks worth of swimming lessons this summer.

 There is a zipline that drops into the water. I really want to try it.

 Yes she caught that all by herself!

 Maddux caught a catfish. They bite like the second you dip your pole in the pond. The kids loved it.

 They have a cute baby racoon.

I'll pass on the pet raccoon. But I have decided we definitely need to buy our next house in the middle of nowhere. I like it.

Road Trip to Utah

 It's only a 14 hour drive to Utah from Kansas. Kill Me! I hadn't been home since Christmas and I was starting to get a little homesick for Utah.... my mom, the mountains, my friends. I looked at plane tickets but four of them last minute.... ya it wasn't in our budget. So pat loaded a tv and a dvd player in the car and the kids did really good! Luckily we have family who live halfway and so we break that nasty drive up!

 I joke that Annie is my pit stop but really we like to hang out with you too!

 I got my fill of the mountains.

 But not enough of my best friend Sammy. She is moving to Hawaii. Too bad I am going to have to come visit her! Since the 9th grade we have pretty much have seen each other through it all... I do love this girl!

 I spent 2 weeks in Utah, but sadly the camera battery died after two days. So this is all that gets documented on the blog. (I love the Logan Temple)

Other things

 Since my blog has been lacking last couple months.

Jadyn played T-ball this summer. She did pretty good. She picked up several grounders and threw them to first base. She loves our garden and loves to pick weeds. She seems to be getting more tom boyish everyday. Most of her friends are boys and I frequently see her climbing trees or having starwars wars. This doesn't bother me a bit as long as every now and then she lets me put a flower in her hair and paint her nails. She is my only girl you know.

 Bodey has 2 black eyes and a big bonkin on his noggin. This kid belongs in a padded room. He is a disaster. He doesn't ever stop jumping. It's like his legs are made with springs in them. He is mean and he can hold his own against Jadyn and Maddux. He loves animals and dirt and water and footballs.I don't know if we are going through the terrible twos or if he is going to be my hardest kid. It's too bad he is so stinkin cute.

And Maddux my middle child. He is truly loved, wanted, needed in our family. Thank goodness for a obedient child. He is super excited about going to preschool and keeps asking if summer is over yet. (i am just chopped liver around here) He rides his bike probably a good 3 hours everyday, he is mastering the monkey bars at the park, and will beg you to play tackle football with him.

Pat played on a softball team this summer. His team sucked and I think it was sort of painful for him. He has been riding his bike a little bit, cleaning out the garage, and mowing the lawn like every other day. (weirdo)

I have been trying to train for the 15K on the 4th. It's not going so hot. I have a hard time finding time. I got a new cookbook from the food network. Its fun and yummy. I just got a new calling as the Primary President?! Yikes! It's a good summer.And this is enough blog updating for me. Goodnight.

Summa Time

Besides road trips to Utah. We have been spending alot of time at the Scott City Pool, playing T-ball, having camp outs on the tramp, playing with our annoying neighbor named Aiden, staying up way to late and sleeping in til 11. We love Summer and to take pictures of ourselves with quadruple chins and eyes closed. :)