Ice Blocking!

A few weeks ago the youth wanted to go ice blocking. Because all the places to get the ice blocks closed before Bob got off work, we were enlisted to get the ice. This of course sparked the question of whether or not the kids could go. They wantedt to see what this was ALL about. After talking to Bob we decided that it wouldn't be a bad idea. They were told though that they had to wait their turn and let the youth go first since it was there activity. We have WONDERFUL youth in our ward who love our kids and who our kids love. They were so good to let them ride on the ice too. I got several fun pictures. We don't have many youth in our ward, so I was able to get shots of all that were there.

For Andrew and Benjamin's first attempt, Bob tied a rope to the block of ice and pulled them along the top of the hill and down at an angle. Crystal Henderson held Andrew's hand so he wouldn't fall off. Ben just ran along side until it was his turn. They LOVED it!

Bob was the only youth leader to go down the hill. Ben enjoyed chasing everyone down, then of course back up!

Andrew eventually ventured out on his own and took off down the hill! He was all smiles the WHOLE way!!

Ben took things a little slower and went down with Bob before he made an attempt at going on his own.

Even Sierra gave it a try. After spending the whole evening watching everyone else, she finally got her turn. She first went down with Austin Phillips then with Bob. Austin was actually kind enough to take her down several times. She just kept asking him "again?" I think Austin enjoyed it. Sierra's a little leary of the young men (the boys 12-18) and they're always seeing if they can get her to talk to them, or even acknowlede their existents with out running to Bob or I. So for her to play with Austin was a pretty big deal since we were around.

Crystal and Tyler

Alexis Phillips and Caitlin Williams....they started off wrong so the whole thing just didn't work for them:(

Kaitlyn Hunter and Jazmyn Helbush

Sorry Becca, my only pic is of you falling.

Wesley Hunter

Andrew's Birthday Update

I tried to add this to Andrew's bday post, but I was unable. So, here is a picture of Andrew and I on his birthday at school. He had been asking for awhile if I would come and eat lunch with him. So, for his birthday I surprised him at school and we had lunch together. It was a great date!!!! Love you Andrew!

4th of July

Unfortunately I didn't get many pictures of our Fourth of July. We started out our day at the scout pancake breakfast ....

My Cuties!!!

Sierra and her friend Mackensie Peterson

Unfortunatley because Bob's the scout master, we never saw him. He was busy doing this....

Later in the day we headed over to our friends the Phillips for swimming, bbqing, games and fireworks. We always enjoy spending time with them. In fact, we were having so much fun, these are all the pictures that I got.

I love this one of Sierra with her crazy hair!

Four Corners and Grand Canyon

On our way home from CO we decided that we would go to the Four Corners monument and make a quick stop at the Grand Canyon. The kids LOVED Four Corners. Funny since all it is is a big medalion in the ground where Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona meet. But, they enjoyed standing in all four. So of course we ALL had to do it. Even Sierra, she jumped right in there and expected her picture to be taken too.

The kids enjoyed even just running around, each standing in a different state, and Andrew wanted to stand right in the middle. What a great way to stretch their legs!

After we went to Four Corners we made our way to the Grand Canyon.

Here everyone is in a watch tower. I couldn't believe how many stairs!!

Bob and the kids taking a breaj coming down...showing off the Indian art work on the inside of the tower. Bob and Sierra at the top..check out the view! Yeah, I move a little slower, even coming down, but you can see how steep the stairs are.

Andrew wouldn't get near the edge of the patio at the fort, Ben had NO problem!

When we were back down to the bottom Andrew was a little more willing to get near the edge and have his picture taken.

I love these little ones. They are so protective of each other. Ben always wanted to hold Sierra's leash. He's always worried she'll get away.

Here we all are at the rim. It was hard to get Ben to look at the camera, he wanted to see the view!

Daddy and his Girl!

Yup, this is how it pretty much goes, if we go anywhere and Sierra needs to be carried...it MUST be daddy. Every now and then I can get her to let me hold her, but it's usually daddy.

Here they are all ready for church. Grandpa must have been near by with how close she's hoovering to daddy. She's pretty attached:)

So are Ben and Andrew. Where ever daddy is...they all must be too. I LOVE IT!!

More Cousin Time!!!

After the aquarium we all headed back to grammy's for swimming and more playing! The kids LOVE the pool and we had a GREAT time! Bob, Andrew and Gavin enjoyed playing catch. Lily just wanted to swim, and Ben was still a little unsure of the pool....maybe it was too cold. Sierra was ALL about it too.

After swimming we headed back to grammy's and Andrew and Gavin decided that they would put on a little show for us. They got all of grammy's hula hoops and gave us a hula hoop demonstration. It was fun to watch them work together and I'd never seen Andrew hula hoop! They moved from one station to another until at the end they had 3 hoops each. They did pretty good! I was very impressed!

A few days after Ben threw sand at Lily, he must have decided she was OK, because they spent a better part of Sunday playing together.

Denver Aquarium

One of the fun things we were able to do was go to the aquarium. The kids really enjoyed seeing all of the different fish. And Sierra loved it because everything was at her level.Ben and Andrew in the dive suits.

Andrew Gavin and Lily showing off their "tattoos"

After spending time in the aquarium the kids wanted to ride the little train that ran around the property. As well as 'ride' the Dora and Diego 4D ride. It was FUN!!! They said it really felt like a roller coaster.

Gavin, Andrew and Ben....always together!

Grammy, Lily and Becky

And of course..daddy and his little Sierra....if daddy's around, he MUST hold her:)