Swimming Lessons

Hannah and William and cousin Heber had swimming lessons this past month and loved it. They did a great job and have learned so much. They all love swimming.
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William's first kiss

We have the cutest girl in our neighborhood that is William's age and they enjoy playing together. The other day while they were playing together they were playing tag, with all of their older brothers and sisters, and they happened to be in jail at the same time. I am not sure who instigated it, but according to William she kissed him first on the cheek, and then he kissed her on the check. I found this out only after her mom told me the story and said that her girl told her that William had kissed her first. When I asked William about it, he insists that she was the one that kissed him first, but the whole time he was telling me the story he couldn't hide the big grin on his face.

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William

The other day we were eating quesadillas for lunch and William said, "Mom, you are not very good at making paper airplanes, but you are good, good, good at making quesadillas."
It made me laugh... and then I thought, "I am not that bad at making paper airplanes, am I?"

Kids are so good at giving compliments.

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The past few weeks

Lehi round-up days were the last weekend in June, and our ward was in charge of a float, so the primary children were able to walk in the Parade. Do you recognize Horton the Elephant? We had fun all walking in the parade together.



For the 4th of July Jake's family had a family reunion camping in Southern Utah. It sounded like it was a ton of fun, but we were not able to go. So we let the kids have a little camp out in their room.
We did have a fun 4th relaxing at home, doing yard work, having BBQs, eating good food, and making cookies.


Jake got really into the cookie making with his sugar cookie American Flag.





We have had a fun, but low key summer so far. I was very ambitious at the beginning of the summer and had some fun things planned. However, now that it is hot, and I am 8 months pregnant, big and tired, we end up just staying home. But we do have fun eating pop-cycles, running through sprinklers, playing lots of games, and playing with friends. We are especially excited and ready for our little sister to come and join our family next month.















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I think this pregnancy is taking over my brain...

I was on my way out the door to run some errands with the kids and I went to pick up the keys, where they always are, hanging up by the door, and I couldn't find the keys to the van. I looked in every place that I could have placed them, and couldn't find them anywhere...

Later I was making dinner. I went to go get the lettuce out of the refrigerator and guess what I found. Yes, I found my keys in the refrigerator. I don't remember putting them in their, and I really don't think Jake did it because I was the last one to use the keys. I have an idea of when I may have done it, but... who knows. I can blame this on my pregnancy right? Or am I just losing my mind?


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Ragnar

This past weekend Jake was able to run the Wasatch Back Ragnar Race. I was sad that I had to be left at home this time but figured I didn't want to have this baby on some remote road in Northern Utah with fellow racers to help me deliver. If it did happen I would have also felt obligated to name our baby girl after Ragnar, and I really don't think that is a good girl's name. Maybe if I was going to have a boy...

But I am glad that Jake was able to run the race with his sister Laura.



Running 190 miles between their team members, with no rain this year to give them a break from the heat, and only getting an hour or two of sleep, they did a great job. Both Laura and Jake had some hard legs they had to run and they did awesome.


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Island Park

On June 10th we were able to go to Island Park for a little family vacation for a few days with Jake's family, and we had a great time. It was a little cold and rainy, but that didn't stop us. We went on a few little walks/hikes,




saw some amazing waterfalls,

went Geocaching and found some awesome treasures,

floated down the river, and saw some moose along the way. We also tie-dyed shirts, ate some great food, and had a fun girls (plus a few guys) night out going to see Beauty and the Beast at the Playmill in West Yellowstone. Thanks Taniel for making it possible. We had a great time.


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