Madison and Journee

Madi had her friend Journee sleep over last night. They asked me if they could play dress up and I said sure. I thought they would be getting out Madison's dresses but this time they came out dressed up as "hip hop" Madi said. Madi taught Journee her best "Hip Hop" moves and they put on a little show for me, silly girls. What silly girls. They had so much fun.

Giving me the peace sign.

Brayden and Aunt Karly

The picture down a couple of my sister Karly was going to be the 1st picture and is explaining this post a little better but at the last minute I found these to add, so here you go Karly! Karly always has been such a good help with Brayden.

Tricia, Ally and Karly with there baby Brayden. He wasn't loved.

My cute lil sister says I don't post enough so I thought I would do one just for her. I love ya Kar and just wanted to say thanks for being so good to my kids. Her and her boyfriend were nice enough to invite Brayden along to Bear Lake with them last week and they had a great time. She also was a good sport about leaving her boyfriend behind and keeping me company since Curt had to work the 4th weekend, and drive up camping with me. When it was time to head back home on sunday, i returned from playing with the kids to her having taken down my tent and loaded up the car for us. I think it was mostly to hurry me along so she could get back to Nate faster but it was a HUGE help. Brayden and Karly driving up to Bear LAke.

The two of them switched hats and gave the camera a cute pose.

She has always been really cute with Brayden. I had Brayden when Karly was 6 and she has always had alot of fun with him.

Swimming

Over the fourth of July we went camping and found this swimming pool that was alot of fun. It was indoors so that was nice to not worry about sunscreen for the day. The slide was our favorite but I never got a picture of any of us going down it. This is my dad, Karly and Madi enjoying the lazy river.

Jake and Brayden loved doing tricks off the high dive, but only the shot of Jake turned out good.

My dad and step mom were with us all weekend and even enjoyed swimming with us.

Brayden was taking Madi away from me and she was actually having a fun time with him but pulled this funny face as he was dragging her away!She cracks me up!

I am an Aunt again!!

Yesterday July 7th my lilttle brother and his wife became proud parents to, Ellie Ann Kelson. She is a darling baby weighing in at 6lbs. 9 oz. On Mon night she went into Mckay Dee to deliver her so at about 9 pm me and my sisters, mom, and my dad along with Shalises's whole family we went and waited her delivery out in the waiting room because we were so anxous. After 7 hrs of waiting Ellie was born at 4:10 am We were so exhausted once she was born that we all took a quick peek at her and went home for some sleep. We went back later that evening to hold and kiss her. I am so happpy for them and they will just be the cutest parents.

Ellie Ann, what a sweet baby. I am sure she will be VERY loved... Not Spoiled!!

Scout Camp with Jake

So last week I was able to go with Jake to Camp Kiesel and we had such a fun time. He was able to shoot the rifle. He liked the bow and arrows too.

He did pretty good at the wrist rockets.

Here we are at the start of our day at the entrance to the camp.

We have the best Cub MAster,His name is Dave. He does such fun things with the boys.

Oakley parade

I missed being with my family in Riverdale this year but the small town parade was sure fun. They still know how to make fun floats like this one here. Madison made fast friends with this darling boy, Deagan. He let Madison just be a little mommy to him. She had so much fun following him around.

They do this funny thing where they have the kids come chase chickens and if you catch it, you can keep it or trade it in for a dollar. They also do a race and Madi earned a 50cent piece. My friends little girl was brave enough to ride a sheep. Brayden wasn't cool enough to go chase the cow for money. What a funny sight to watch all these kids chase around these animals.

Madi wanted me to take a picture of the pretty princesses, as she called them. The parade was full of horses but i think they were better to watch then the 50 firetrucks that parades around here have.

Good Ol' Smokey the Bear was even in this parade.

4th of July in Oakley

Curt had to work this whole weekend so my sister Karly and I packed up the kids and went to Oakley to spend some time with our dad. On sat night we went to the rodeo and had such a fun time. Jake really loved it this year. Madison and Aunt Karly at my grandpas property.

There is this game that we just call it the "washer" game that my kids love to play. Grandpa Ron made this game and the kids get a kick out of playing it up at his property.

Brayden giving his washer a kiss for good luck!

There is a river that runs at the end of the property and so we played in it. We hadn't planned on getting in so this is what the kids wore in the river. I don't have pictures of us in the water because i needed both hands to keep me up so the kids didn't pull me all the way in with them. All 3 of them went all the way under and it was freezing!