Friends are the best!

Each year we like to get together with our friends for our "annual friend trip". In past years we have went to Bear Lake and Moab. This year we went to St. George with no kids I might add. It was so fun to not worry about nap times, diapers etc. Thanks to Brindy and Joe who watched my girls. They had lots of fun.

We went to Sand Hollow on Friday and went boating. BJ left me a love note on the beach! I think he was shooting for brownie points. Britney and Rhett had her family's boat at the lake. They had a water wienie that we had a blast on. After the lake we went to Mesquite for the night and had all you could eat seafood. Delicious!

BJ and I don't do water sports very often. I hate swimming with fish! Oh! and not only were the fish an issue but as we pulled into Sand Hollow there is a big sign that states "Swimmers Itch is now active". If that is not an open invitation to turn around and go home. BJ pleaded with me to go on the water wienie with him and I am glad he did I had a blast.

Saturday we went 4 wheeling. It was one of the most scenic rides I have taken in a while. We got to see the Red cliffs, the river and bluffs.

McKell's Birthday

McKell had her third birthday party on June 5th. Her cousin Steve was born on the same day and they celebrated together. Aunt Jami rented a blow up slide for the party. All of the kids had so much fun. We had hot dogs and salads. We were suprised with Grandma Collen showing up from Arizona. McKell is into princesses so that is what her presents were centered around. McKell's friend Annika gave her a tutu that her mom made. She also gave her a crown and dress up shoes. Mckell has worn the shoes and crown to lunch, the store everywhere she won't take them off.

Splash

Summer has begun and for the first time ever BJ doesn't have to work or go to school this summer. He is just going to hang out with his girls.

We went to the splash park in Herriman with friends. McKell had so much fun running through the water.

Kenny has been feeling a little under the weather so she just hung out by mom and dad.

Snow in June!

We kicked off the summer break yesterday by going up AF canyon four wheeling. It was so much fun! Well, we did get stuck 3 times in the snow. Yes, we got stuck in the snow and lets just say there were some colorful words exchanged between the two adults (yes that would be BJ and I). Men and women have very different ideas of how to get things down. Women generally sit and analyze the situation and men go (excuse the phrase) "balls out" and think that brawn will get it done. It is good to know that we still have good communication skills after 7 years of marriage because we ended up working together getting our girls to Aunt Brindy's and going back for the 4 wheller where some nice men pulled us out in just minutes. On our rescue mission to save the 4 wheeler we saw a moose and 3 deer it was actually a really fun day over all.

Schools Out!

School is finally over and BJ did the whole "shebang" (sound it out it doesn't say what it spells). He went to graduation and the all night party. He arrived home the following morning at almost 6 am. He is no longer an all night partier. If he ever suggest it again I will remind him of his following day after 3 hours of sleep. The picture above is an ice cream cake that a student made for him as a parting gift. Yes, it is a math equation of some sort. Did she get a better grade because of the cake? Hmm... I guess will never know.

Zoo!

We went to the zoo a few weeks ago with some friend and their kids.



I tried almost the entire day to get McKell to actually look at me when I was taking a picture.

Did I ever get one? You choose!

I guess I deserve it after all the pictures BJ would try and take of me and I would purposely look away just for his reaction. I know what you are thinking "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree".

Didn't he do a good job!

So BJ says that I am really slacking on Blogging. He claims I should be blogging at least twice a week. Well I haven't been blogging up to his standards but I am going to try and turn over a new leaf.

Mother"ss Day was fantastic. I called my mom a few days before to ask her she would like for Mother's Day and she told me flowers. She asked what I wanted? I told her that I wanted this really cute purse. She asked if I had told BJ? I told her I have dropped enough hints he better know. Well here it is isn't it so freakin cute!! I love it!!! He did such a great job!!!

I think on this special day it gives me cause to reflect on those around me who help be who I am. BJ is such a huge part of who I am. He is always looking to do the best for me. He works his butt off and is always so tired from doing so many extra things to try and make money. I Love him so much and am grateful that he is so thoughtful and caring.

Fun in the Sun!

Justin's little boys came down with their Grandma and Uncle from Montana and we all decided to spend time with them and go swimming in the pool at their motel

We all had so much fun even though the pool was cold. The hot tub was luke warm and then it went steaming hot. Justin's boys got to stay at Grandma McGlone's so we had pizza before swimming and the little kids got to play outside together.

I have a feeling Shantel (BJ's sister) might not like this picture but is the only one I got of Ethan and I didn't want to leave him out of my post.

The swings at the Park

Kennidee has very swollen gums and has been so upset. I have been taking her to the park because she likes to swing and she will stop crying. Love her but sometimes she is just a little difficult and I do anything to keep my sanity. Sometimes being "the Mom" is the hardest job on the face of the earth and other times it is the best and most rewarding job. I am glad that I have been blogging and can look back at the good days and the bad. It make it all worth it.

Prom

Aren't these the cutest prom pictures ever! BJ took McKell to the prom. He was a chaperone. He was excited because the students he started teaching as sophmores are now seniors and this is his last event to hang out with them. BJ's evening started out a little rough. I told him McKell is really tired so leave early so that she can get plenty of sleep. So they left about 5:45 and the dance didn't start until 7:30. She slept really good and then she woke up.
BJ called me and McKell was screaming in the background. I asked what was wrong and he told me that she is crying that she wanted to go to church and when that didn't work she started crying that she wanted her mom. I am not quite sure ho long this lasted but he called me a few times with her still crying asking me what should I do. I told her to get out of the car and take her for a walk to ge her to calm down. It worked.

They had lots of fun and McKell talks about being a princess and dancing. This was her first dance but I am pretty sure that it will not be her last.