Pioneer Day in Monticello

Here's Conner running/hiding from the firetrucks. He didn't want a repeat of what happened on the 4th:).

Our kids came away like bandits. We got the sunglasses, the little cooler Bryant has, otter pops to put in the cooler, popsicles, water bottles, coloring books, sample smoothies, raffle tickets, frisbees, and two bags of candy. The candy will be great for Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Birthdays etc. :).

So funny story. On the way to the booths James and I were arguing about where to park (I know some of you are perfect and don't fight in front of your kids, or at all, but I didn't want to have to drop the kids off on the side of the road so we could "discuss" parking). Well Bryant decides to take James' side and says, "Daddy your the best." I was a little annoyed but just ignored it. Then Conner says, "Mom your a bis." "What" I say with my eyes following out of my head. "Your a bis", he says with a proud smile. Then I hear James laughing, "he's saying your the best." I started laughing and was so relieved my child didn't have a potty mouth. Let's just say he did a great job of ending the fight.

The boys tried out bobbing for apples. It took Bryant a little bit to figure it out, but after watching the other kids he bobbed like a pro. Poor Conner tried so hard me no luck. I bet we were there for 10 minutes of him just trying to get the apple. We finally had to stop him, I felt so bad for him:(.

After the booths we went to Bob and Ann's to hang out with them, Tamara, Becky and Scott. We had dinner and then played Gestures with everyone plus Becky's friend Marci and her boyfriend Brian. It was so fun and a great way to get to know everyone. Then Becky and her friends went to the Merc roof to watch fireworks, while we watched from the deck, it was a great view. Overall it was a great day. Thanks Francoms.

Cabin with Friends

A week ago we went up to the cabin with some friends, it was a ton of fun. We ate good food, we played a game called "Kill Dr. Lucky", road the paddle boats, let the kids swim and get dirty. I love the cabin, it is so nice to just go up there and get away from everything.

We found this dog up there, I told Bryant he could keep her after lots of begging. She is the cutest dog I have ever seen.




The kids had so much fun playing together.


Bryant and his spider web hair. SICK :b.


Jay and Michelle are such great parents. (So are you Brooke and Trav).



Bryant picked flowers for all the girls. With this group it was easy to hand out because it was the three Mommy's, and then Aysia was the only girl. Aysia snubbed his flowers though.



My two gorgeous friends. I love these girls so much, they lived across the street from me growing up so we have been best friends since before I can remember.



James cleaning Ethan up, as if it's possible.


Thanks for coming, we have to do it again before the summer is over. Love ya!

Happy, Happy Birthday!

I can't believe that Bryant is now 6. I can't believe how fast time goes. I have been doing this thing where every even year my kids get a b-day party with friends, but I'm thinking after Conner's party and Bryant's we might be doing every 4 years:). I have to say it ended up being a fun party.

They Started off playing duck, duck, goose only with squirt guns instead, you say "squirt" instead of duck, and then squirt them when you want them to chase you. Thanks for the idea Spring.


I had Nate (one of Bryant's friends) take the picture. He did pretty good. The boys loved the bubble gum cake. I have to thank Lana for donating the gum, thanks!

After attempting to light the candles outside, we had to move inside. Ethan was napping so I told them to all be quiet, we whispered "Happy Birthday". Conner was the only loud one (if you can believe that).


Water baloons are always a big hit with kids of any age. It's so crazy how you spend so much time filling them up, then they are gone in no time.

This is a favorite picture, I'm so glad I got it.


The water guns were also a big hit. I wish they would have worked better.

We had my parents over later for pizza, presents and cake. I think Bryant had a pretty good birthday.


Happy Birthday Bryant! We Love You!

Sometimes James Helps;)

Every once in a while James helps me do the siding. We rented some scaffolding and finished the back of the house, and the two peaks. He just has two boards up there, not very safe. It was hot and a lot of work, but worth it.


Here's James putting the last piece up on the peak. We are way close to being done, I can't wait.

Lemonade! Get your Lemonade!

So I went out to check on the boys and they were sitting in the gutter with 4 squirt guns on Bryant's lap. I told them to get out of the gutter, and asked them what they were doing.
Bryant, "We're selling these." (guns).
Me, "Why?"
Bryant, "They don't work anymore, so we are going to get money."
Me, "First of all you don't sell things without asking. Second, you don't sell people things that don't work."

I decided if they want to make money I should help them do it the honest way, so we set up a Lemonade stand. They did pretty good until they ran out of patience.


They yelled, "Lemonade, $.25, Lemonade, $.25" to every car or bike that came by. They loved it when the windows were down.
Bryant wanted to move the stand over by the stop sign so they would see him better, but I pointed out that there was no shade there.


The boys got bored and abandoned the stand after about 45 minutes.

Francom Kid Reunion

The Francom reunion was so fun this year. I wish that we could have spent more time up there, but I had my class reunion and then the 4th was the next day. It was fun the little time we got to spend with everyone.

They had a scavenger hunt, and it started raining in the middle of it, Conner was so mad that he got wet.



Here are the kids playing with Popits that Keven and Liesel brought.

Mike teaching Dallin and Bryant to make a really big popit.

The boys were so excited to throw it.



Mike trying not to burn his tong with dry ice.

James breaking up the dry ice and Keith giving him direction.

Keith taking in the sweet aroma of the root beer.

Some how Mike and Rob started a manly competition which included pull ups, push-ups and rope climbing.


The enthusiastic spectators.


James tried to add quaking bending to the mix, but I think he was just way to good at it.

Becky did so good on the rope, with support from Britany. Good Job!