UTAH TRIP: Temple and Blessing Troy

After church we took the kids to see the Logan Temple. We have been talking about temples all month in primary so they were so excited to see where Mommy and Daddy got married. Even Broyden was jumping up and down saying "Temple! Temple!" Unfortunately the grounds were closed due to cleaning and repairs, but it was still nice to look up at that magnificent building and think about what it represents!

We were so excited to be in Utah for the blessing of Uncle Brandon and Aunt Karen's new baby, Troy. He is absolutely adorable and the blessing was very special. Demarie LOVED holding baby Troy!

UTAH TRIP: Visiting Tean!

Tean and Broyden...they were so funny together!
Demarie loved the flowers in Milin's backyard

Preslyn loved their swing!

And Tean and Broyden LOVED being BOYS!!!

On our way back from the Harris Family reunion in Idaho, we stopped at Aunt Milin and Uncle Jake's house for dinner and to visit. They have come to Vegas a few times to see us so it was nice to finally be on their turf! Milin made a delicious dinner and the kids had so much fun exploring and playing outside. I wish Broyden and Tean lived closer to each other. They would have so much fun! While we were there, my friend Tammy Jolley and her family came to Milin's house to visit with us. She is a good friend from Las Vegas and moved to Blackfoot last year with her family. We had a great time catching up!

UTAH TRIP: Finally Seeing the Randalls!

Tyler and Demarie... getting way too big!

Darren and Broyden... what handsome boys!
Jordan and Broyden playing cars...too cute!

Kenzie and Preslyn... such cute girls!

One of the highlights of our trip to Utah this summer was that we finally got to see Uncle Ben (no pun intended! He really is "Uncle Ben"), Aunt Julie, and all their kids. It has been over a year since we have seen them because they moved to Iowa for Ben's residency. The kids had so much fun playing with their cousins! Too bad we couldn't have spent more time with them:(

UTAH TRIP: Harris Family Reunion

At the end of July and the beginning of August, we took a trip up to Utah to spend some time with family. While we were in Utah, we went up to Idaho Falls for the Harris family reunion. It was fun to see Aaron's Grandma Harris, aunts, uncles, and cousins. After the reunion, we went to Grandma Harris' beautiful home and enjoyed running around and playing games on her lush, green lawn. She has quite the green thumb!

Some of the "great-grandkids"

Grandpa Harris with his mom and sister, Gaylene

Returning to Sea World

In July, we decided to return to San Diego and go to Sea World and the beach again. We had so much fun the first time, so why not go back? There was plenty of things that we didn't see at Sea World the first time around. In this picture, Demarie is shading herself from the sun as we wait for one of the shows to start.

The Pet Show. Cute if you like dogs, cats, and hairy pigs

Aaron rode one of the rides at Sea World. Yes, it looks like he has his arm around the lady next to him, but he assured me he didn't. He better not considering I waited over an hour for him!:)

We always love Shamu!

Our seats were in the nose-bleed section, but we still enjoyed the show!

Aaron fell asleep with Broyden, so while they napped I took the girls to see the 4-D Elmo movie. Aaron said so many people stopped to take his picture and he heard over and over again, "Que Lindo!"

Riding the Sky-ride over the ocean bay. What a beautiful view!

We always have so much fun in the hotel room, watching movies and playing in the beds!

Beach time! Broyden got a kick out of having his legs buried

Stylin' Daddy and his girls

Posing with the sand castle we built... Demarie did most of it and came up with the idea to put the seaweed in the mote. Aaron took Broyden on a walk down the beach because he kept messing it up. I thought it turned out pretty cool! Do you like my white t-shirt under my swimsuit? I guess I forgot to put sunscreen on at Sea World and got a nice farmers tan:)

And here is cute little Mermaid Preslyn, the prettiest Mermaid around!

Hiking Zions Part 2

In June we went to St. George with the Harris Family and spent a day hiking in Zions National Park. I posted about our trip earlier, but found these pictures of our hike and had to put them up. Zions was absolutely beautiful and we had a wonderful time! We can't wait to do it again. In this picture, we are just starting out on our journey waiting for the shuttle to arrive.

Broyden had the easy ride most of the way!

Stopping to look at chipmunks!

Oh! There he is!

Still enjoying the ride!

Bryce, Rotciv, and their cute kids!

Our family... still smiling!

Grandpa Harris and Uncle Jeff

Cooling off in the water!

Enjoying the scenery

Hey, how did I get the little rascal on my shoulders?

Oh, somebody took Broyden's spot!

Nap time!

We made it to the end of the trail!

Demarie and Stephanie! If the younger ones get a ride, then she wants one too!

Please don't let me fall!

Beautiful lookout! Worth the hike!

Dance and Gymnastics

Demarie has been taking dance and gymnastics. In June she had her first real recital. The company she has been taking classes from is called Kids In Motion and they rented the big theatre there. This is a picture while waiting in the back for her turn to perform. She was so nervous and did not like it one bit! She said her shoe came un-done at the beginning of her dance but she did a great job covering it up.

Congratulating the STAR after the performance!

Preslyn has also been taking gymnastics. She is getting to be so brave! Coach Dave is helping her walk up the balance beam.

Wow! Preslyn up-side down!

Broyden can't wait for it to be his turn. He loves watching his sisters and will try to do tricks too! He's pretty tricky!!!