June Jams

Brinton's first swim in Grandma Ber's pool was a success. He quickly pooped in the only swim diaper I brought for him, leaving him ready to go skinny dipping. He loved the water- splashing, kicking, and all the attention from his sisters.

Speaking of attention...

While Devin was out of town doing a training in California, and Michelle and her kids were out of town, Greggor and mini Greggor Jamey took the boat out in the iceberg infested (probably) Jordanelle.

Jamey and I tested our manhood by waterskiing. 

Thanks Myla, for casting a spell to make such a beautiful sunset!

Brinton loved going fast on the boat, and quietly sang to himself while the boat's engine was purring. Thanks Grandpa for snuggling him.

Cambry loved being up in the bow with the wind. 

Vienna had permanent claim over flag duty, and performed her responsibilities quite magnificently.  

Just a cute grandpa with his cute granddaughters. 

One time while we were at Thanksgiving point, I told the girls we could go on the wagon ride. When we were all situated in the wagon and the horses began to pull us, Myla says, "Is this the dragon ride?" hehehe. After a little explanation about the difference between a dragon and a wagon ride, we decided to pretend one of the horses was a unicorn named marshmallow, and one was a dragon named nostril. ?? Kids are awesome.

This cupboard is in the masterbedroom. It is super big and deep, and recently became the favorite hide and seek spot. Frequently when Devin came home from work, all 3 girls would be crammed in here waiting for him to find them. 

Friday night pizza and swim party with the Ainas and the Wards. These guys are some of our favorite people, and our kids all get a long so well. Nights like these make summer so fantastic.

Cambry loves creating. Life is one big art project for her. :) I love her creative ideas.

 A night out with the Rappleye women for Sara's birthday! Rodizio grill and a chat by the gateway fountains was a wonderful evening. 

Matchy matchy patriotism, and one submarine photobomber.

We went up to Hill Airforce base for the airshow, and got to poke around the museum while we were there. It's so impressive to see how planes, jets and helicopters have evolved and improved. 

little poser, by her "favorite wheel". This girl is so funny. 

My cousin Parker Lawrence got married, and we went to the reception and got our moves on on the dance floor. 

Brinton just happy to be here. 

Vienna has been riding around this little bike with training wheels for ages. She borrowed the neighbor's balance bike for a week, and was able to coast without needing her feet down. Devin decided it was time to take off the training wheels. He takes them off and is about to give her instructions, and she took off on her own before he could even stand up. She is super sturdy and confident on her 2 wheeler. 

Just some pool snuggles real quick. Love these 2 

When Brinton wakes up from his nap, all 3 girls race up to his room and climb in to play with him. We all love it. 

Cambry and Vienna were taking turns laying under Brinton and hysterically laughing when he trampled them as he jumped. What goof balls. 

Father's day photo. We sure do all love this guy!

Myla taking a rest on our little hike. Unfortunately, this was the only pic I took the whole time. 

One of the girls' favorite spots. Standing on the back of the couch, up in the window. Prime placement for dancing, watching for Daddy to come home, and yelling "hello" at passerby's (Vienna's favoirite).

Brinton was not a fan of this sibling train.

Another pony ride at thanksgiving point. We usually start or end our stay here. Myla was the smallest kid in line and picked the BIGGEST horse by far. 

Myla called this pony- the cow, and that's what we've affectionately called every time we see it. 

We met up with our Elkington friends at the Dinosaur museum.

Playing on the fossils.

Cambry lost her second tooth while eating an apple. She didn't know it came out and was so confused why her apple was covered in "red stuff".

Oh Myla, how we love you. She dresses herself and refuses naps. She's up at the crack of dawn and goes, goes, goes until she crashes... usually in very uncomfortable and awkward looking positions and places. 

Clothing optional.It's hard work being little!

May Memories

When it started warming up, Jess took charge to plan an adventure up Milcreek canyon on the Pipeline trail with Airhart women and children. What a great way to celebrate May the 4th! We have a lot of little kids between me, Cristy, Jess, Michelle, and Margaret! Thank heavens for Grandma Beck to give us all a hand as needed. 

Supermom Margaret carrying both Gweny and Watson

Cambry used her wand to cast spells on all of us. 

Our little polka dot queen with her snack of choice- cheese.

Veena picked a bouquet of dandelions for me. What a little sweetheart.

What a great bunch of women I'm related to!

Just a couple of super heroes joining our party for a bit.

Just exploring nature

Cinco de Mayo we had a little neighborhood block party. This crew- Jessica and Colby Broadbent, Maddy and Darren Corey, (not pictured: Jamey and Michelle Airhart, Jordan and Margaret Airhart) is really such a FUN crew. We all have a few kids, and really enjoy each other so much. We know this little Utopia won't last, and we're so glad we have this fun little neighborhood. 

The kids getting their festivities up for Cinco de Mayo in the Play house. 

Devin received his PhD degree in Metallurgy Engineering from the University of Utah on May 6th. This is such a huge accomplishment for him and we're so proud of him.

Mike Simpson on the right was his adviser, and presented his certificate to him.

Receiving his superhero cape

That's a great looking genious right there.

Devin's fan club

Vienna happy to wear her newest costume

Cambry thinking about enjoying this experience, hehe

Devin got to show his dad and mom and the kids his lab where he conducted his experiments. 

You're welcome babe 😉

Walking through campus the girls found lots of places to play. I love how that the world is their playground. 

Here are a few every day pictures. Cambry's spooky face

Myla feeding her cousin Andrew

Just an evening out back on the tramp with cousins and uncle Jamey and Uncle Jordan tickle monsters.

Devin and the Elder's Quorum did a service project for a ward member digging a sprinkler system and putting up fence posts. 

Farm days at Thanksgiving point. We have an annual pass here, and there are so many things to do. Regardless of where we go- one of the museums, or the gardens, etc we usually end the outing riding ponies. 

Here's another outing during the tulip festival. The gardens here are so beautiful and expansive. If only our littles' legs could last all day exploring them all!

Myla loved this "cow". It has brown spots on the side, and whenever we come here, she asks if she can ride the cow. 

Tractor rides around the farms for these city folk are so exciting. 

Here's a time we went to the Museum of Curiosity at Thanksgiving point. Myla loved the water works section where she could splash and build and tear down as much as she wanted. 

Cambry was in total project mode and could barely look up for a photo. With all the pipes and hoses and connectors to hook up to each other, there's little time for such trivial things like picture taking. 

Vienna found a way she could be in charge and make loud noises by finding the... water breakers?? And of course she found a friend to giggle with. 

One place we've loved in kidopolis is the dress up and stage station. C, V, and M have performed in many pirate ships, circuses, and forests on this stage. 

One hot night we came down town Salt Lake to City Creek to play in the splash pads.... Only to find out they aren't turned on until memorial day... Playing in the fountains was a great plan B. 

Brinton frequently takes his blankets and puts them right over his face, defying all laws of nature- by not needing oxygen to survive. 

For Cambry's 6th Birthday we had both sets of grandparents over for dinner. It was so fun to come together to celebrate Cambry. 

She got the game pie face, which is like Russian Roulette with whip cream. Unfortunately it caused as many tears as it did laughs, and wasn't as big of a hit as we hoped. 

Cambry is such a sweet, happy, soft spoken, kind hearted girl. She has wisdom beyond her years, and is eager to learn. She asks lots of questions, and is a wonderful big help for me with Brinton. She loves all things princess. She likes riding her bike, playing with Vienna and friends, and creating "master pieces". We love you Cambry!

Cool Cats cooling out in the shade of the tree with a delicious cold treat.

It warms this mama's heart when I stumble upon moments like this where my children are exemplifying Christ's love with each other. 

Oh Myla. One time I was upstairs nursing Brinton, and Myla just comes rolling in on her cousin's big wheel, that she just lugged up the stairs in our car port and up the stairs in the house. Sometimes I just want to be inside her brain to take a look at what is going on in there. hehehe

Brinton's first hair cut. His cute hair got quite patchy, and it was time for a change. Thank heavens for Cambry to help him giggle his way through this experience. 

Devin took Cambry and Vienna on a cousin outing at Boondox. Whenever we have a new baby, we have to take things so much slower for awhile. I was so glad Devin got to take the girls out to do something without moving at a snail's pace. 

Vienna loves finding sitting places to pose wherever we go. 

Poor Cambry- always cold... like her mama.

hack putting is more fun with cousins.

Lance taking it upon himself to give the kids some free lessons along the way.

The kids said the go carts were loud and fast and fun. 

Memorial Weekend, we got to celebrate Grandma Avonell Rappleye for her 90 something Birthday, with cousins, food and fun. 

Happy Birthday Grandma!

I love this picture of Myla. It is so typical Myla. She's got her booboo blanket that she never goes anywhere without, she's got a bandaid on her nose for no reason at all- in fact she doesn't like band aids on when she actually needs them. She has her Elsa water bottle that is her cup of choice.  She's clutching the crackers- everybody in our family groans when Myla is in charge of the crackers. We have to really want one to try to get one, because Myla is very possessive of her circle crackers and rarely shares them, and fights and screams when anyone tries to take one. 

In nature, Myla is a lot more calm. It speaks to her soul. 

Cambry's photo smile seems like she's in pain, so I am so excited when I get a genuine smile documented. Her smiles light up my heart. 

The Sunday before Memorial Day, the Rappleyes always go to Grandpa Foster Rappleye's grave, an sing a ton of hymns and have a little devotional. We were so glad we got to go this year. 

Brinton can give the best smiles and giggles. He is such a good baby.

I love finding little things like this around the house. Our girls' imaginations are going nonstop- and it's so great to stumble on remnants of a game. 

Memorial Day Morning we went on a hike with the Ainas. We love this family so much. They have 4 kids with similar ages to our kids, and they all get along really well. 

Veena posing with her leaves. 

Me and Jess with most of the kids. 

Devin packing Brinton, and that view!!! So beautiful