Lovin' a little Utah!

It came and it went in a blink!

The things I don't want to forget...

Matt took us hiking up to Rock Point! He used to walk up to Rock Point as a kid. Now, he can take his own kids. They looooved it!

The water was freezing, but that didn't stop Alivia. She loved getting her feet wet!

4th of July at the Christensen's means the Pepperwood Parade and a yummy breakfast!

To Gracie, the Pepperwood parade means CANDY!

Little Mylee's first parade!

Sandy City Parade

Ella was lovin' this parade. We heard lots of WOWs from her!

In between the parades we played and played!

Then...Fireworks!

Gracie rolled and rolled while waiting for the fireworks.

Two of the cutest fire crackers!

After all of that, they just couldn't keep their eyes open.

Fun at Grandma and Grandpa Walker's. This was one of my favorite nights! The girls had sooooo much fun laughing and playing outside.

This is their favorite thing to do at Grandpa and Grandma Walker's!

We talked Grandpa and Grandma into a little bowling!

This pic of Gracie is just cool!

A night at the park! Another favorite night!

The Stick Game. You know the one!

You're never too old to play the stick game.

Oh, and Ryan... you're never too old to be tackled and tickled by your little cousins!

Ella gettin' some love from her Uncles.

Everyone was all smiles on this night!!!

We love you family. Thanks for the fun!

GOOD-BYE JUNE

I plead guilty to blog neglect. The consequences for this heinous act lies on your head, because now you have to look through all of the pictures I've wanted to post but haven't.

REMEMBERING JUNE...

* We spent a few days playing with the cutest nephews EVER!!!!

* They put a very not so crafty person in charge of Camp Crafts this year?!

(Danyelle, can I hire you for next year?!)

* Girls Camp 08'

I don't think Lake Murray was ready for these campers!

Camp Theme: BE TRUE
After much persuading, or should I say pestering, the girls finally talked me into this. I actually gave in so that I wouldn't have to listen to their 13 year old whining anymore! (Atleast, I'll be remembered as the "fun leader") I love those Beehives.

*I have been busy making lots of these:

(Ella- The not so happy model.)

* We had to say goodbye to these favorite people of ours!

* But, I've also been able to spend time with a loyal friend. Thanks Jene!

* Then, Gracie turned 6!!!!

Making lots of wishes!!!
* Oh, and let us not forget one of these girls turned 31.
Thank you friends for the birthday dinner!

I just want you to know that I turned 31 and I found three gray hairs in my head this week. I was a little sad, but I did get some ...

really cool new shoes! I love them. Who cares about gray hair when you have cool shoes.

Thanks Matty.

* So, in between all of that..... We still found time to do lots of this:


Ella caught making terrible messes!



Picnics in the backyard.

Swimming swimming and more swimming!And probably our favorite thing... Dad's crazy sprinkler mechanism above the trampoline.

* Through it all, I was reminded that these four people mean more to me than anything else!

FAREWELL JUNE!

Some Daughters and Their Dad

A daughter needs a dad ... who teaches her she is important by stopping what he is doing to watch her.


A daughter needs a dad... to teach her how things work.

A daughter needs a dad... who will laugh at her at all the right times.

A daughter needs a dad... to carry her just because she wants to be carried.

A daughter needs a dad... to teach her that loving her family is a priority.

A daughter needs a dad... to be the safe spot she can always turn to.

A daughter needs a dad... to teach her patience and kindness.

Oh, and of course, a daughter needs a dad... who can build really cool forts!!!!

This DAD does all of these things and more. Happy Dad Day, I love you Matt!

Last Day!!!!

This was taken on the FIRST DAY of Kindergarten. Little did we know how great the year would really be!!!!

This was taken after her first day of Kindergarten. I think this was the last nap I saw Gracie take.

This is Grace today on the LAST DAY of school. She's taller and smarter!!!

Gracie was honored a few weeks back for being a Star Student. She was excited to hear her name over the loud speaker. She also got to eat her lunch and ice cream on the stage. We already knew that Grace was a Star! We are just glad that she radiates at school too.

This is Mrs. McDonald. I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. It's hard to send your kid off to school for 7 hours a day, but she was in good hands with this teacher. Mrs. McDonald has been teaching for 21 years and raised 5 boys of her home. She loves what she does and it shows. Gracie adored her!

Matt asked Grace, " How does it feel to be officially done with school?"

Grace "Good! When are you going to be officially done with work?"

Matt "I'm never officially done with work."

Grace "You could quit!"

We are happy that Matt is not a quitter!!!!

But for now......School's Out For Summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!