Jordanelle July 28, 2009

We went to Jordanelle on Monday to take the boat on a test run.  Luckily we didn't have any problems! We took the tube out for a spin too.   This was the first time for Rylee and the first time Paige and Logan went solo. I forgot how much I missed this boat! It was so much fun, even though we weren't there very long.

Alli's Birthday Celebrations

I'm finally doing a slideshow so my posts won't be a mile long.

On Alli's Birthday Paige, Alli, Rylee, Logan, and I went swimming 

at the Murray Park pool.  The kids had a ton of fun and the 

older three went off the diving board for the first time.  Alli 

loved just sitting in the water and splashing.  It was a really 

hot day so it worked out perfect.

On Sunday we had a BBQ at our house.  Alli loved her cake!!

Allison and the Pink Panther

This video is so funny! This song is the one Paige will be using this Fall for competitions.  The other day we were at the ice rink and every time Paige's coach put on this song Alli went crazy dancing.  This girl loves to dance!

Miss Alli turns one!

I apologize in advance for all the pictures, but I love this little girl and have a million pictures of her.  I can't believe that a year has already gone by. It seems like I was just pregnant.  Alli is such a sweet baby and is getting quite the personality.  Here are a few things about Alli:

- She loves to dance.  I will post a video a little later of her dancing to the Pink Panther song. It's so funny!

- She loves to make you laugh. She thinks she is quite the comedian.

- She is really into "people" food now. If it's on your plate, she wants a bite.

- She is very mischeivious and into everything. She loves to open all the cupboards and drawers in the kitchen.

- Alli loves to be outside, especially in her swing.

- Her new word is go, go, go.

- She still loves to cuddle when she is sleepy.

- She likes watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

Here are some pics from her first year. We will have another session with our awesome photographer in the next little while and I'll post those when I get them.

The belly pic.

Mommy and Alli

Daddy and Alli

Alli and her Big Sis

Newborn photo

3 months

6 months

9 months

My baby hanging out in the pool. She loves the water!

Happy First Birthday Allison! We love you!

Flaming Gorge July 10-12, 2009

We decided to take a mini vacation and stayed at a Trav's grandpa's cabin.  It was a lot of fun.  The girls played in the lake and caught snakes and the boys rode motorcycles and shot guns and a bow.  Typical guy things.  The weather was great. Minus a random hail storm that came through, but it passed quickly and warmed right up.  We saw a ton of deer and they were usually right outside the door when we woke up.  We are planning on going up next month, and hopefully will be taking the boat up next time.  It was a much needed vacation.  It was still a little sad though.  I have a ton of memories of being there with my grandpa, and he was greatly missed.  Here are some pictures of the weekend.

The girls playing in the dirt.

The poor snake they caught... then let go..... then caught again.

Me and baby Alli.  She did awesome!

Sunrise off the balcony.

My honey with a gun!

Look at that cheesy smile!

The overlook.  It was so green up there!

This was Alli's first official road trip and she did great!  By the way Jimmy, thanks for the hat! It was used the whole time.

4th of July 2009

I'm a little behind on my posts, but it has been a hectic few weeks.  For the 4th of July we went sailing on Mike's boat.  It was a lot of fun, the kids had a blast.  Alli wasn't too excited about the life jacket though!  Poor thing couldn't even sit up straight.

Alli took the helm for awhile and loved being in control. Imagine that!

After a day of sailing we went back to the marina and had a BBQ. Paige, Rylee, and Logan love posing for the camera.

We watched the sunset and then waited for the fireworks.  Thanks Mike and Robin, we had a great time!

Grandpa Holt

My Grandpa passed away on July 3, 2009. I will miss him so much! He was there for almost every holiday and birthday. In fact I can't remember one without him.  He is no longer in pain, which is good.  However, it's still hard without him.  He was such a strong man throughout his whole life, it was hard to see him frail towards the end.  He never lost his sense of humor.  He fought until he was home again and then passed away peacefully.

Grandpa I will miss all the laughs, the vacations, holidays, and your garden.  We love you!