some summer fun pictures!

I have way too many pictures of this summer, I think I might make a pictures book. But here are a few pictures.


Zoos: We went to both the Idaho Falls Zoo and the Hogle Zoo

We went to the Mellaluca fireworks for the first time this year

We always love to play at Jensens Grove

Kolby and Austyn got some fun new toys

that we were able to play with

Popsicles and summer---Love It!!

First Day of School!

I don't know how my kids grew-up so fast!! Well Rees just started Preschool and Jackson went to his first day of kindergarten. They both were so excited and thus far love school. Jackson came home the first day and said "Mom, I didn't even have to go to the principles office, no one in my class did, but I'm sure people from other classes did" So I guess I need to go over the fact that going to the principles office is not something to be desired. Jackson's favorite part is the the fact that he can catch the bus right in front of our house. We are pretty spoiled. We have to pick him up at the elemenatary school, but it's so nice that they take them! Jackson likes his teach Mrs. Law and his favorite things are recess (man of my own heart) and computers. Rees also likes preschool and her teacher Mrs. Deru. I think both of them are going to have a great year. As for me, Reagan and I get to hang out twice a week for a few hours just she and I. I can't complain and if I'm lucky that sometimes results in a much needed nap for the two of us. I didn't cry the day I sent Jackson on the bus, just the night before when Trent gave them Father's Blessings. I just couldn't believe I had a six year old. But life is good and I am blessed.
Jackson catching the Bus!

Rees' First Day of Preschool

Jaxson, Jackson, Easton: Three buddies

heading to the first day of kindergarten

Memorial Day Weekend 2010

Memorial Day Weekend--It was a good one!! We left for Utah Friday morning, as in I worked Thursday Night and when I got home Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. Trent had the car started and kids and stuff loaded. Ready, set go!! So Friday we swam, relaxed, and played games. It was fun to play cards as adults. Saturday was a yard clean-up day, a quick swim, then on to visit the cemetaries. How grateful I am for the heritage I come from!! That night we had a cook out roasting hotdogs and marshmallows--how I love summer livin!! Sunday was go to church, then head out on the range for a campout. Monday was the Rees Memorial Day Family Reunion and it was a blast. We played softball and kids games, ate, swam, the men blew-stuff up with guns, and we just enjoyed seeing all the cousins, aunts, unlcles and kids. I'm so glad we have kept the tradition going. So all in all the weekend was fabulous and my kids had so much fun. I'm so grateful for family and the blessing it is in my life. It's the moments and memories that count and I'm so glad we made some good ones this Memorial day.

My cute sister Becca--17 years old

Two of my sweet Sister- in Laws: Misha and Larissa

Trent being a good sport and playing kids games!!

Camping Out: We camped out one of the days. My kids love camping and Grandpa Rees has some wall tents up on the Uncle Scott's Land that are great. We had fun hiking, eating, playing a cool Church Jeopardy game my great husband made up and enjoying being together. We had so much fun. The Outhouse is a new addition--and I must add much better than trying to get lost in the trees!!


The Girls: Harli, Grandma Rees, Misha, Becca, Reagan, Julie, Larissa, and Rees

The Guys: Devin, Grandpa Rees, Tucker, Jamison, Trent, and Jackson

Memories

Saturday was a full day of reading, cleaning, and fun. I totally neglected house work Saturday morning to finish a book, that is on the new favorite list;"Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society" I recommend it to one and all. It is fantastic!! It's so good to read a book--It makes me happy! Then later that day we helped clean the church--always fun--luckily lots of hands make for light work. Finally that night we surprised Jackson; Trent took him to the Monster Trucks!! Jackson was so excited and of course had a great time with his dad. The girls had a fun night at home playing tea party/dress-up, jumping on the bed, and watching a Disney movie!! Fun memories I hope to never forget!

SPRING???

So after four months, I've decided it was probably time to actually update my blog. I'm not so good at checking my blog, facebook, e-mail, etc. I'm determined to be better. So it is Easter weekend and there is snow on the ground--actually today most of it melted, but it is still cold. We went to the Easter egg hung at Jensen Grove yesterday and it was freezing. My kids' hands were freezing--I hadn't packed gloves. The kids did well and I think they were glad we went--Rees was probably the most unhappy and frozen, but they are enjoying the candy now. Tomorrow Grandma Landon is doing a big Easter egg hunt at the school, it should be really fun for the kiddos.







Jackson also lost his first tooth today. His Grandpa Landon asked to look at it and popped it right out!! I thought Jackson would cry, but all he said was awesome as the tooth flew across the room!! We found it and Jackson was elated that he finally had his tooth out---I've got to remember to remind the tooth fairy tonight!!

Conference was so good to listen to. It is a time to reflect and hopefully strive to be better. One of the main focuses was the importance of being a good mom---I need to really be careful to focus on and put my most effort into the most important job I have.

Well it is not the longest blog, but I will definitely try to be better about posting!!