Lagoon, Boondocks, School Registration, and First Steps

So this week has been another busy one. We are trying to pack in as much as we can before school starts next Monday. We also booked our flights to Florida for November and we are all excited about it. The only part I'm not sure about is flying with Allison; that could be interesting!

Sunday we went to Lagoon with Mike, Robin, Greg, Carly, and all the kids.  We had a blast and the weather was just right.  We didn't even have whiney kids!  It had been awhile since we were there and although it was pretty much the same there were some new rides.  

Today we went to Boondocks with my parents for some mini golf, then out 

to dinner, and to Coldstone for ice cream.  After that we went to Paige's

 school registration.  Every year they have a little carnival.  The kids loved 

the dunk tank.

In the middle of all this Allison took her first steps today!!!! Go Alli!

County Cup 2009

Paige had her first competition today and she did awesome!  She took third place.  I was really impressed because she was put in a group higher than she should have and only had three lessons to learn a few of the tricks. I have gone with her a few times and I must say that I have a new appreciation for Ice Skaters. My only trick is going around the rink without falling.... if I'm lucky.

Congrats Paige! We love you!

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.