Red Ribbon Week

Last week at school they had Red Ribbon Week. The theme for week "Give drugs the Boot". They got a red elastic bracelet. Each day was filled with a great activity. Monday was red shirt day. Tuesday was boot day. Wednesday was pajama day. Thursday was cowboy day. Here is a picture of Annalynn dressed up as a cowboy. I love when I can reuse things. This is Ryan's costume from last Halloween. When I asked "A" what she learned during Red Ribbon Week she said, "We don't take things that hurt our body." Pretty good for a 5 year old I think.

Sand Dunes

So this morning we decided on the spur of the moment we decided to go to the White Sand Dunes. We also to my father-in-law and 2 cousisns with us. It was a lot of fun. Perfect temprature.

Ry and Annalynn took many trips to the top of the big hill. I did it once with them. Boy was it a big hill. I forgot how hard it is to climb in sand. The screw in my ankle didn't really like it either.

Ry and cousin Allie taking a stab at climbing.

Coming down is sure a lot more fun than going up.

Ry and his leaf. He loved this leaf.

Annalynn builing her sand castle.
We took a lunch and enjoyed a few hours just enjoying God's beautiful creations. During lunch we had a bee that wouldn't leave us alone he kept landing on my sandwich and Hunter's sandwich while we were eating it. What a crazy bee it was. So glad that I decided to go. It has been so long since I enjoyed a hike.

My last post kept giving me errors so here are the rest of the pictures from the trip. It was such a great trip. Althougth is was only for a few short hours it was wonderful. I was able to see my niece and nephew that were born since they moved.

A snapshot that one of the kids took in SL of my beautiful mom. I think it turned out so well, I am sure that she would say that it didn't turn out.

Lucie and Annalynn seemed to connect really well. Aren't they beauties!!!

I love this beautiful girl. Chillin at the park.

While in SL the kids wanted to ride the train so bad...Who could resist such a simple request especially since downtown it is free.
After the days activities were over my mom and dad took the kids to the hotel and I went to the Family History Library. I found a cemetery record for my great-great grandfather. Such a great find. I litarlly did the happy dance right there in the middle of the silence of the library. I didn't care I was so excited. We have since requested his death certificate hoping to find some more specific information and hopefully give us more information on the previous generation.

Cousins

A couple of weeks ago we had the opportunity to see my brother Jared and his family in Salt Lake. They came to look for doctors to intern with when school is over for Jared.
<
Jake and Annalynn saying goodbye. I love this picture so much.

At the end of the day we got ice cream bars at Smith's for all of the kids. Here is a close up of Ryan enjoying his chocolate.

Even baby Will got to enjoy some. I loved this little guy so much. It was so fun to see the kids.

Jacob, Holly, Lucie, Annalynn and Ryan...what a photo opportunity.

Lucie and Ryan chillin in the shade at the park.
a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAGI8tY6FLeCkdmupkFIFUvdlTPwSlFK5MDWB_lYHdQ2CtXLIRUIkTvjEhfUEPj9YpQFbypD9Sn1LoaiEkNLRNRGwA8G8laqpIX0Y7h8oKJ-nXs1w8zvUGhf0-_OEBJCvtWOUXUPZlFy0/s1600/P8140162.JPG">
We had a picnic at Sugarhouse park after we were done at the temple. There were some branches that had been cut off a tree that had not been picked up Jacob and Ryan loved playing in them.


We spent some time at Temple square. Annalynn was upset for some reason and wouldn't get in the picture. Some day she will regret it.

Kindergarten!!!

Annalynn started kindergarten last week. She loves it. I was very emotional when I dropped her off. Worried about her the whole time. When I came to pick her up she ran to me with a huge smile and started jabbering about her first day and wanted to read me the book that they made. She has a book that she has to pass off every day. Thus far she has been able to pass one off every day.

Ryan had to get into the action of picture taking and here is a silly shot of my beautiful kids.

When we went in for kindergarten testing Mrs. Snow, Annalynn's teacher gave her this person to decorate as her self. Annlynn picked out everything cut it and I glued it cause all I had was a hot glue gun. It looks as if I did it, but oh well. I didn't want her to burn herself.

Love this beautiful girl.

New cousin

Last week we got a new cousin. Victoria Lynn made an apperance in the beautiful world on Aug 16. Here is the kids enjoying a few moements with her. She is so adorable. Thanks Tonia for giving us a new cousin to play with.

Vacation!

We went to Salt Lake for my cousin's wedding August 13, 2010. Here are some pictures. The portable DVD player is the best invention. We took 6 movies and they watched all of them. It helps keep things more calm. I really don't just shove my kids in front of movies, but on trips I do. We also borrowed my in-law's GPS and that was nice to know exactly how to go. It was so nice to get away and spend some time with my family. My mom even was able to come with us.


My little fish. The hotel that we stayed at had a great pool with slides and lots of fun things to do. We spent a lot of time there.

We also went to Chucky E Cheese's this was Ryan's favorite thing to do. Annalynn wasn't to fond of it as it tipped a lot.

Annalynn got to make her own baby birth certificate at the "I Am A Child of God" display at the Church History Museum. She named her baby ballet. She loves dance.

Ryan loved playing bean bag toss. He was pretty good. I think that I am going to make a bean bag toss for him.

My beautiful family. I am so blessed. I am grateful that we are sealed together as a family forever.

My beautiful mommy talking to my grandpa McNabb.

I love the workmanship on the handels on the door. This is Brigham Young's house in Salt Lake City also known as the Beehive house.

Annalynn loved the wedding boquet of my cousin Miriam. She wanted a picture so badly that we took a snap shot. She already wants to be a mom and have a baby. Oh boy we are in trouble.