Monday, August 30, 2010

End of Summer


Before Garrett went to school we finished off the summer with a little fun. My parents gave us an early Christmas gift with the "pass of all passes" so we went miniature golfing at Trafalga in Orem.

Then we hit the Trafalga in Lehi. They could have stayed all day...

unfortunately it started POURING and they closed. But it was a great two hours while it lasted!


We went to Hogle Zoo with Crystal, Sydnee and Marin.

It was the perfect day. The first day I could stand out in the sun and not sweat to death for quite sometime. We packed in a picnic, went to the bird show and got to see some animals in action! We stayed for 4 1/2 hours it was so great.


Finally, we hit a Orem Owlz baseball game. The kids really don't get the whole concept yet but they just think it's cool sitting in the stands with a tub of popcorn and "randomly" clapping and yelling.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Ward Campout

August 20-21st we headed to Mapleton for our ward campout. We went last year and the kids had a blast so we couldn't pass it up this year.

They love to pack their sleeping bags, water bottles and their own flashlights!

Most of my Laurels happened to be there so we had to get a group shot. I'm glad they like me..they are such awesome girls!!!
Jessica Carlson, Isabelle Colledge, Me, Brianne Baugh, Mariah Johnson, Elena

It's amazing what a light beam and smoke create!

Me and my kiddies!

Rylee getting a little help roasting a marshmallow from Daddy. Of course, she didn't actually want to eat it afterwards.

Cheese!

Giving Dad a morning hug to thank him for taking us camping. Even though I got ZERO sleep (note to self: no more camping when pregnant) it was totally worth it to see these little ones have such a ball with dirt, rocks and sticks.

A little family picture...with Ike! He's such a cute kid!

Heading out on a forest adventure....
Joseph Thomas, Michael Garrett, Rylee, Garrett, Ike Olsen, Doug Garrett

My twin Kim and I couldn't let a camping experience get in our way of dressing matchy matchy. We tend to always be wearing the same things - at least 70% of the time. It seriously cracks us up. Although hard to see, it's not JUST black hoodies, they're NEW YORK hoodies we got on separate trips to the Big Apple.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Clavere's Visit


In August the Clavere Family came to visit. Jon invited the boys for a fishing trip to Cleveland Lake. They were really excited until Jon told them he'd be by to pick them up at 4:30. He wasn't joking.

My cute nephew Dante catches a big one!

Dante, Jon, Garrett and Julian

Julian, Javier, Dante and Garrett
They had a great time but then refused to eat the fish that night at our BBQ. I can't blame them, I think it would be hard to swallow something you just killed!

Cute cousins enjoying a rootbeer float!


Jav and Linds treated us to a Real Salt Lake Soccer game.

I happen to love soccer and it's probably the only time I'll get Jon there with me so I thoroughly enjoyed it!


Lindsay and Garrett having some snuggle time. As much as Rylee talked about loving Linds and wanting go see her, she hardly acknowledged her existence. Better luck next year.


Shellie's Annual Pirate Party! Costumes are mandatory.

Aaarggh!

This picture is just to capture the party pooper in the background. Shellie even bought her a cute girly pirate costume and tried every form of bribery. But alas, Rylee's stubbornness won out.

All hands on deck!
Jayden, Garrett, Julian, Shellie, Madi and Dante

Jon, Lindsay, Jeremy, Shellie and Jordan
What a cute family!

Shellie and her boyfriend.

Shellie treated us...and the neighborhood, to an outdoor movie in her backyard. So much fun!

Jon's grandma Mo and Lily stayed with us and we had so much fun visiting with her and enjoying her company!