Ali got her braces on this month. Mandi was so mad, because she wants them too! When Izzy came to visit, we had to get pictures of their "Tin Grins"
Ali!
Ali & Izzy!
The girls with Aunty Beth!
Lilly's 1st Camping Trip - October 5th, 2012
For Labor day weekend, we took our last camping trip for this year. We stayed in Zion at the Watchman Campground. Jessica, Justin and the kids came up for one night. It was Lilly's 1st camping trip. The weather was perfect. Ali brought her telescope to look at all the stars.We rode the shuttle to the Lodge and had ice cream cones, and took the traditional family picture under the big tree. (I have pictures from when our kids were little, under the same tree) Jessica's back was hurting really bad, so they didn't go hiking. After they left, we hiked the Pa'rus Trail back to our campsite.
Ali's Telescope!
Lilly & Doug!
Jessica's Family!
Ali & Lilly on the shuttle!
The Watchman!
Alex Ordained - September 30th, 2012
New Floors - September 25th, 2012
We finally updated and got rid of our tile and carpet in our Livingroom and Kitchen. We had wood floors installed. It was a HUGE mess. We had cement dust on everything for days. It was worth it though, because the finished product is beautiful.
Taking out the tile!
Getting Started!
Livingroom!
New Railing!
Finished Livingroom!
Andy's 3rd Birthday - September 24th, 2012
I can't believe Andy is 3 already. He has gone from a baby to a little boy overnight. He reminds me of his dad at that age. He has a shy personality, but can also be very vocal when he wants to. We took Sam with us to Vegas for Andy's party. When we sang Happy Birthday to him, he started sobbing. He didn't like the attention.
Andy!
Andy, Emily & Sam waiting for the party!
Andy's new friend! (from Yo Gabba Gabba)
MaKayla wearing Andy's hat!
Helping decorate his cake!
Yummy candy cake!
Sam couldn't decide if he was a cowboy or a pirate???
Labor Day, 2012
We took Jessica's kids and went to Duck Creek for the weekend. We fished, hiked, played games, went treasure hunting, had s'mores, feeding the ducks, etc. We went to see Navajo Lake. (we usually take the raft out, but the dam has a break in it, so the water is too low...very sad) It poured one night, so it really cooled it off. We saw a few deer. On one of our hikes, the kids each found a little "Christmas Tree" of their own. We took Sam to the grove of trees where we carve the kids name when they are old enough to make the hike. He was so excited to finally his name in the grove. We went to the "Ice Cave", but because of the hot summer, it is now a "muddy cave". The only sad part was when Mandi got stung by a bee. She was wearing my flip flops because her shoes were all wet (from playing in the stream), and she got stung on her foot. We had a great time. We LOVE camping, and being outdoors!!!
What a beautiful place we live in.
Playing in the stream!
S'mores!
Mandi's Tree
Huge Tree!
Sam's Tree!
Sam's name!
"Ice Cave"
Navajo Lake....
Ali feeding the Ducks, and Mandi's Bee Sting!!!
Pine Valley - August 10-12th, 2012
This time we took Izzy & Ali with us camping. We didn't fish as much because it was too hot. We took advantage of the new paved trail system, and went on long walks. The girls rode their bikes. We stopped at the stream and let them play while we listened to a book on tape. It was very relaxing lying down by the stream with the cool breeze blowing the Quaking Aspens. I love the mountains. We also stopped at the Amphitheater and the girls (and Doug) took turns making up stories, and then pretending they were gymnasts in the Olympics.
Riding on the new trails!
Ali performing on the "Balance Beam"
Izzy performing!
The girls met a new friend and hung out for hours!
Shower Time!
They would swing on this branch,
and let go and fall in the stream!
Izzy Turns 9 - August 5th, 2012
Izzy had her 9th Birthday party in Las Vegas at Chuckie Cheese Pizza. She invited all her cousins.They had a great time playing games and eating pizza. That night, she and I (grandma) got dressed up and we went to see "Phantom of The Opera" (I was so lucky to be able to see it twice in one month!) She looked so cute in her new dress. The next day we all went to the Luxor and she wore a special headband all day that said "Happy Birthday" on it. She is such a happy little girl!
Happy Birthday from Chuckie!
Izzy and Emily in the ticket box trying to see how
many tickets they could catch in one minute!
Andrea & Mandi having fun on one of the rides!
#9 Birthday doll!
Waiting for the Opera to start!
Grandkids at the Luxor!
Downpour - July 15th, 2012
It doesn't rain very often here in St. George, but on this hot, humid, July day, we had a downpour. I have only seen it rain this hard a couple times in my life. It only lasted a short time, but it flooded our yard. Mandi was here visiting, and loved playing out in it with her umbrella!
Mandi
Front Porch!
Back Yard!
Catching the rain in her umbrella!
Flower Garden!
Mandi's Birthday - July 9th, 2012
Mandi turned 7 this year! All she wanted was to go to Las Vegas and see "The Phantom of The Opera" She had been asking me for over a year. She knows every song, and was so excited to go. We stayed at Brad's house after, and took the kids to a water park. It was a fun weekend.
Her Cake!
Waiting to go in to the play!
All Dressed up!
Mandi!
The Splash Pad!
Doll #7!
Her new Dress!
Opening her Phantom tickets!
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