BBQ in Afghanistan!!

So the guys got a break and were able to have a BBQ.Can you guess who was the cook. Yes you guessed it JAMES. He said he was out there for like 6hours grilling.WOW!!! I think that has to be a record even with our big family!!! Great job honey and you look great. Love ya

Our Ward Campout!

Ok so this was my first time going camping without James, and well it was a little difficult at times especially when your youngest only wants you or Grandpa. I was so grateful that the grandparents came during that week, and decided to join us on our trip. It was fun I only wish it would have been at least another day. It just seemed too short for all the effort we had to do for one night. The kids loved it they even had a zip line that Katelynn and Austin went on several times. Unfortunately I only video taped that sorry guys. It was so nice to get away and SO very cool. So wonderful to get out of the heat even if only for a day. Well we even got James' Grandma to come along.. WOW she is so vivacious at her age I hope I can be the same way when I get up there. Thanks for coming with me guys it was fun.

My umbrella!

Austin has been dying to play with his umbrella, so on a day where it was just sprinkling he got his chance... He was so happy to be able to open it and enjoy the rain drops falling on his umbrella and not him. The little things in life that children enjoy is so wonderful. I have to remember to take the time and look through their eyes every once in awhile.

Great Grandma doing the Wii

Ok so I totally had to share that when James' parents and his Grandmother came to visit I got her to play the Wii. She was enjoying herself, and actually bowled a pretty good game once she got the hang of it. Good Job Grandma!!! Can you believe she is 81 and playing a video game LOL... I love it. I also threw in a picture of James' mom too.

Swimming Lessons!

I am so grateful that we are able to have our children learn this very important skill. Austin has done so well this year he had to kind of start over again, but once he remembered he did great! Katelynn on the other hand I think is like her daddy and can swim very well especially the back stroke she is really good at that.

More 4th of July pics!!

4th of July!

This year was a good year for fireworks in our neighborhood, there was so much action that we were out there till 10pm, and even then they were still going on. The kids had a great time Savannah sat on Grammies lap the whole time, and well Austin was not too fond of the loud cracks and booms they produced so he stayed inside to watch from a window. Katelynn on the other hand got right in there and was lighting her own with help of course from Uncle Lucas. She did a great job throwing them I think she might have a softball arm. We were able to enjoy the fireworks with wonderful weather being nice and breezy. I actually took the time and thought about what this day means to me. Independence Day has a whole new meaning to me with James over there protecting us, and helping this country to preserve our freedoms. I know that I take for granted all the wonderful things that I can do or even say without the fear of being punished for my actions. I am grateful to be living in our country. I cannot take credit for the pictures I was videotaping while my sister Stephanie was taking the shots. Thanks to those who came and shared this weekend with us it was fun.