Family Reunion in Bear Lake

We had such a fun family reunion last weekend in Bear Lake. We stayed in a cabin that had a shuffle board table, and a ping pong table which provided a lot of fun for the kids. Friday we went down to the lake and the kids took many turns on my in-laws paddle boat. They had so much fun swimming and playing in the sand as well. I layed on the beach and read, it was wonderful. Saturday was absolutely freezing, it never got above 60 degrees. we took a long drive and let the kids chase some chipmunks. Other than that we were stuck in the cabin playing a competive game of phase 10. Sunday we cleaned up and then head up Logan Canyon to tony's grove where we did a simple hike around the lake, it was so beautiful the wild flowers were amazing. It was so fun getting together with family and creating bonds with each other. I always love that my sister married my husbands brother because I love having her there.

Worst blogger ever.

I feel like my blog has been slacking. We have been so busy with our new home. We are mostly settled. My sister and I painted the basement and the master bedroom, which I have been very happy with the results. A funny story, I was helping kids unpack their rooms and I noticed as soon as I finished helping Ikey I came down the hallway to see his Keep out mat right outside his room with the door shut. I thought that was so cute. This new home has really just been so perfect for us. We have been so impressed with the friendliness of the neighbors and the ward. I just know this is where we are suppost to be. I feel so comfortable here and just love sitting in my front room and admiring my home. We have a great Theater room in the basement which we are having so fun with. This has been such a blessing for our family.

Family Reunion over the 4th.

We headed to Lander Wyoming for our Chalmers family reunion. My mom grew up there and wanted the grandkids to see the small town and all it has to offer over the 4th. We arrived thursday night after a 4 1/2 hour drive.Friday morning we woke up first thing and headed to Martins Cove and did a 5 mile handcart trek. My mom made pioneer dresses for all the girls. It was really fun. All the kids were troopers, they got to ride in the hadcart about 1/2 of the way and they had to walk the other 1/2. There was very little complaining and alot of fun. Friday night we relaxed for a while before we went to the most amazing firework show I have ever seen. A dentist from Lander invites the whole community to his property where the fireworks are right in front of you. It was amazing I can't put it into words. My kids loved it. Saturday the 4th we went to a parade. Probley the most low budget ever. Just horses and trucks a few marching bands. But everyone was throwing Candy, my kids each had a bag full of treats to take home. And the fire department hoses everyone down at the end. So much fun. We went to a bar-b-que with my moms sisters family and then Erick, Kiah, Isaac and I did a fun hike up sinks canyon. We really had a great time and will probley return another year. The kids can't stop talking about it.

summer in style.

What a fun packed summer we have had so far. We attended the Orem summer fest. It was nice to have a day without rain. The kids had such a fun time on the rides.

Alice in Wonderland.

My 4 girls all have been enrolled in Dance this last year. We have really loved where they have been taking. They do a winter and spring performance. This Spring they did Alice in Wonderland. Kiah and Kesli went to try out for a lead roll and they both received one. Kiah as the Walrus and Kesli as the Dorm Mouse. They have been working so hard the last few months and on Wednesday was the big night. I was so impressed with the show in general, not to mention Kiah and Kesli have grown so much this year. The twins were Strawberry Tarts and they did every step just right. I was so proud of them. They have just loved there first year of dance. Kiah also participated in the Rain Drops and Butterfly's and Kesli, Caterpillars and Roses. I will post pictures soon.

What a busy week!!!!!!

This week was exhausting. Monday we hosted a family barbeque. We always enjoy getting together with Johnson's we have some really competitive kickball games, and great food. I have been helping sew the costumes for my girls dance concert, and been driving them back and forth to dress rehearsal. Erick and I replaced a cover on an old porch swing he did the engineering and I did the sewing. I was so impressed how it turned out. I helped out with 2 class parties this week and sewed 3 aprons for their teachers. I have had my brothers 2 boys here while there mom and sister are at girls camp. We also attended the Dance festival at the Elementary which I did the choreograhpy for the 3rd grade dance. And Ikey had a t-ball game today. I sometimes can't believe how much I can get done in a week. It is also so nice to be busy doing things that are for my kids. They are so wonderful and I am greatful to be there mom..

End of the Year Party.

We have had a tradition to have an end of the school year party. We had 14 girls ranging from 11-8, over last night. We had such a good time. We ate pizza, played kickball, did a camp fire and made somores, and played night games. Kiah and Kesli have been so blessed to have such a great group of friends at Orchard Elementary. They will be very sad to attend a new school next year, but I know they will keep these friendships and make great new friendships as well. We are so excited to move to a new house, but are sad to leave this area. We have had such a good experience living in Orem and we were so well taken care of by all while Erick was away. This year was a great year Erick has now been home for 1 year this month. Time flies.