Father's Day

I was not a very good wife this year for Father's Day. However, we did surprise Trent with a clean house. Which is really the best gift you have give him.

 

We are really thankful to have Trent in our lives. I should really be better at showing it.

 

There's always next year.

Pairie Dog Huntin'

Trent went on his annual trip with his dad while we were living it up down south. Every year they head up to the middle of no where, somewhere in Wyoming and shoot pot guts all day long to2 full days.

 

Sounds fun eh?

 

Brad's guns collections and such is amazing. Here is his bullet room. Yep my friends. He makes his own bullets.

 

 

 Once they arrived they set up their assault rifles and went to town.

 

 

Little did Brad know he parked a couple feet from a rattle snake. So lucky it was cold and the snake was not interested in fighting for his turf.

 

And there is my grizzly hunk husband.

The killing weapons.

 

Trent got a lot of sun the first day. He really doesn't learn from past mistakes.

 

So he got as much shade as he could the next day.

 

And for your viewing pleasure, here is a video of their massacre. Just a fair warning that there is some body parts flying and red mist.

Cousin Trip

The week after school got out we headed down south for a cousin week of fun. We were quite the group where ever we went. We stopped in Fillmore for a quick bite to eat in hurricane like winds.

 

Upon arrival we discussed rules of the house and pool.

 

Then we swam

 

 

Did some sliding

 

 

And jumping.

 

And some lounging.

 

The kids were in Heaven.

 

I was so excited for the bedtime and my kids actually went to bed quickly.

 

We did a lot of eating down there.

 

But the favorite was Swigs for cookies, donuts, dirty cokes, Italian cream sodas, drinks, and shaved ice.

 

I was smart enough to sit away from the kids and eat my delicious PB cookie.

 

So were Jamie and Miles.

 

There was even some late night binging of crazy bread.

 



 

We hit up the rivers and met up with our cousin Tiffany and her cute twins.

 

And, of course, there was running. We woke up at the crack of dawn to beat the heat.

 

And conquered Dixie Hill.

Grandma Teri sent a goodie bag with lots of treats.

 

 

There were many books read.

 

 

Popsicles to cool the kids down.

 

 

And just plain cousin time.

 

with beautiful scenery.

 

Loved spending the week with these 3 beauties.

 

 

And LOVED spending time with my Hoard.

 

 

On the last night we ate at Pizza Hut. As soon as I found out there was a dine in Pizza Hut I made plans to go. And it did not disappoint.

 

 

And for dessert? You guessed it, one last Swig stop.

 

 

 

That night everyone passed out except for Andrew.

 

 

 

And when I got home I left the unpacking and passed out myself with a napping buddy.

 

Such a fun, fattening, exhausting, hilarious, and great time.

 

Thanks Jensen ladies!

Last Day of School

We had the last day of school. The kids couldn't have been more excited. I wasn't as excited. I just don't know what I am going to do with them all summer.

 

Oakley

 

 

 Paige

Andrew

 

Aiden

 

Morgan

 

 

 Paige and Morgan were the only ones that had a "graduation," complete with diplomas and hats.

We loved having Mrs. Merrill again and may be just a little sad that we will have no more kids coming through kindergarten....okay we aren't sad at all.

 

End of year, means cleaning out their desks at school. This was only one day's worth. Every day for the last week our bench looked like this.

 

 

And I am afraid our hallway to the swim cupboard is going to look like this all summer.

 

 

 And I am going to be doing this.

 

 

Maybe I am excited.

Free Ice Cream?

Trent and I had a Grandma Night to ourselves and Trent was nice enough to let me hit up my favorite place, The Melty Way. I could eat there every day.

 

On this particular day, if you put yourself out there on social media and mentioned the delicious Melty Way you got a free ice cream.

 

So you better believe we both did it.

 

And the hard work paid off.

Mmm. Mmm. Good.

Differences

We had the cousins over and I was laughing so hard at what I was hearing.

 

Annie: Why is there red stuff?

 

Paige: So that when you stab someone (picture Paige making stabbing motions) when it comes out it is all bloody.

 

Annie:......oh.......

 

These girls couldn't be more different.

 

And they still love each other.

Remodel

Trent is a working machine. We have been remodeling our house and Trent has been working every spare second. The Hoard got in on the action one day too.