LIncoln has an announcement...

I'm a Big Brother! 

Introducing..... Lydia!

Our sweet 12 week old Double Doodle 

Lincoln is so happy to have a sister to play with  

They are already the best of friends 

 

she loves her big brother

we are so happy to welcome our sweet baby girl home! 

Memorial Day

Memorial day was a blast, we spent time with the family, and we had some off roading and fishing.Lincoln sure loves to fish, he's getting really good at it too! 

Fishing was good, I out fished Nick for a minute but it didn't last long, he ended up out fishing me with 

both quantity and quality! 

Nick had one goal while fishing, to catch a fish on using a mouse. Whatever he puts his mind to he accomplishes 

Nick and his fish he caught on a mouse!

We also went to the park, and the boys flew Ari's remote control planes. 

Mini sure loved having his picture taken.

We also took the truck and Lincoln to Bountiful Peak for some off roading 

Nick drove and Lincoln got to ride in the back

It was a beautiful drive, the whole way up.

We finally made it to the top, where it was freezing cold! 

I only got out of the car long enough to get a few pictures 

Lincoln sure loved running around.

it rained all the way back down 

The rain made a gorgeous view, watching the sun set on the mountain! 

A Reunion

 Brothers!

 Family

 John and his Siblings 

 John's mom, and all her kids 

 The boys 

 Cousins! What a great family

       We had a very busy but exciting weekend. We were able to attend Nick's family party/reunion. This is Nick's family that he hadn't seen in about 17 years. He was really excited to get to see all his cousins again. It was my first time meeting many of them and it was really a treat! Saturday we went to Nick's parents house for a dinner and get together, we spent the whole evening talking and laughing with the cousins. These were people I felt like I'd known forever. It was so much fun getting to know them all and hearing funny stories about their childhoods. Sunday was a much more somber occasion. We all met for a memorial service for Nick's Grandpa.  It was so nice to see how this family all came together to celebrate the life of this great man. There was such love and even joy there. You could tell how much family means to them. I loved hearing them all talk about the great memories that made them all who they are today. I admired the way the all supported one another and showed such respect and love. It makes me proud to be part of this family! 

Hot August Nights!

 I can't believe it's August! Summer has flown by. It's hard to think that in just 2 weeks school will start. The days will get shorter, the nights will get colder and fall will be here. I don't feel ready to let go of summer, but while it was here we enjoyed every minute of it! 

 The 4th of July, we went to sugar house park with our good friends Dallin and Kelli. 

 We had a blast playing cards and watching the fireworks

Also this summer we got to go to Rio Tinto stadium, and see the one and only Neil Diamond! 

 I had been waiting all year for this, I don't think Nick was quite as excited.

 He had fun though, after all it was Neil Diamond! 

 That lady in red looked very similar to my grandma, and that was the average age of the audience.

 We had seats down on the floor, it was incredible! 

 There is nothing like a Neil Diamond concert, whenever he comes, we'll be there! 

 

 This summer has been a busy one for sure! Nick has been on the day shift which has been nice. The kids and I have had to find friends to keep us entertained. Living on this street though friends are never in short supply and we love it! 

 S. and the little girl down the street get along so great, they love to play on the "slipping slide" together

 We have been extra lucky this summer to get to have a play date every week with Finn and Lila! we love having them come play with us. 

 "Camp Out" 

 Nick's First Grayling 

 He was so excited about this catch. 

 We went on a family camp out to the high Uinta's 

 Lincoln loved it! I think he would live there if we let him. 

 Dad, Ari, Nick and Lincoln all got up early to fish 

 This is one of my favorite pictures from the trip, the lake was gorgeous and the fishing was great! 

 Watching the master at work. 

 Carson loved the boats.

 C. and Lincoln wore their life jackets the whole time, in and out of the water. 

 we took a hike and F. found a field of wild flowers, and don't worry he hiked the whole way with a twinkie in his had! (he's his daddy's boy) 

 Nick taught the boys to fish, even Lincoln wanted to learn! 

 My best catch of the trip! 

 The little boys had a blast throwing rocks into the lake 

 they did it almost the entire time.

 Lincoln loves the water! he didn't want to get out, he's a natural swimmer.

 For Nick's birthday mom and dad gave him a life jacket for Lincoln, boy were we grateful! 

 3 little boys ready to go home.

 Even Beckham got to come camping! Yes he is wearing shorts, his mom had never camped in the high Uintas and didn't really know... It gets cold up there! 

 This summer we also celebrated Nick's birthday, we had a party with his family and one with my family. 

 It was such a blast having everyone over for a BBQ. 

 Mini and his grandpa just hanging out. 

 We also celebrated the 24th of July with a great fireworks show.

 Carson was really into lighting the fireworks.

 Our cute little neighbor even came down to play. 

 Beckham wasn't to crazy about the fireworks, he ended up in the house. 

 The firework master! 

 Nick and his boy! 

 Lincoln loves car rides

 We got to babysit Lila this summer 

 It made Tuesdays the best day of the week!

 Two best friends 

 We gave Lila a ponytail, she looked so cute! 

 The kids love the water! 

 Lila is a little fish! 

 Nick's birthday BBQ with his side of the family.

 Nick's whole family, aunts, uncles and cousins all came, it was lots of fun.

Last but not least, our little Lincoln. He is not so little anymore, he has grown up so fast and now rules the house. We come home to lots of surprises, every time we leave he gets mad and chews something up. Just a few casualties we've had include, the remote control, dvd's, Nick's chacos, and my favorite pair of shoes from Thailand. It's a good thing we love you Lincoln!