San Diego Zoo

The kids LOVED the zoo. San Diego Zoo is just above and beyond any other zoo we've been too. It is HUGE with tons of animals and we got to see a lot of them moving around a lot. The favorites were the Polar Bears who we got to see wrestling in the water and the Brown Bear who had a big popsicle he was playing with. We were there for one day and we did pretty good about seeing most of the park. We took the tram ride and Kai, luckily, got a little nap so he could make it through the rest of the day happy. Ava keeps talking about the baby giraffe "Harriet."  It was so much fun and we can't wait to take the kids back!



San Diego Part 1

We took a family trip to San Diego back in August and it was so much fun! In fact, looking at the pictures again makes me want to go back RIGHT NOW. Oh, and the kids have asked pretty much every day when we are going back, so I think they would be on board. We started off with a trip to see the San Diego Temple and then headed to the beach. Parking was an issue, but once we got settled in, it was a great day to spend at the beach!

Lake Powell 2011 . . . . .

Oh how we love a few days at the Lake.  This year was SO MUCH FUN!  There were 13 people on this boat and it was a blast!  Some highlights include:  Ava getting thrown off the tube (she took it like a champ - Thank goodness she had Papa there to get her laughing!), Me getting up on the wakeboard - for 10 seconds, Sam throwing his keys into the bottom of the lake (no big deal - just required a mere 13 hours of EXTRA driving), the kids taking over the captains chair, cliff jumping, LOTS of food, and some amazing times with awesome family! 

Apparently being out in the sun on a boat really tuckers us out. :)

It is so much fun to have my sweet, beautiful niece with us!  We love her!

These pictures crack me up!  The to right picture literally had me rolling because this is a common face and pose that my dad likes to hit.  Does he look asleep to you?

Such Great Memories!!

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The Beginning of August . . . .

Swimming and a self made "lounge spot" . . .

You know you're best friends when you have the same shoes, Kai's classic mullet that I just can't keep under control, and what happens when you sneak a starburst in with you to take a nap.

Ava and Taylor, Kai and Mikey:  Can you tell they like each other?

Ava's self-made lemonade stand in the house and our own little tribute to the Richfield Wildcats!

Funnies . . . . .

I am so behind and I WILL get caught up, but I had to post a couple of funny things my kids have said lately.

Ava has been sick for a couple of days and it was waking her up in the middle of the night.  When she's sick, it is very dramatic.  (Understatement).  Well, I was in her room, rubbing her back, trying to get her to quit crying and figuring out what exactly the problem was.  She kept saying I don't know to every question so I finally said, "What can mommy do to make you feel better?"  She looked at me, and serious as can be said, "I just want to make a craft!"  Keep in mind it was 3:00 in the morning.  That girl loves crafting.  Not sure where she got it, but I'm adapting. :)

The other day Kai came in my room, pulled up his shirt, and pointed to his nipples.  He looked at me seriously and said, "These are my pickles."  I said, "Your Pickles?"  He answered me with, "Yep! That's what daddy told me!"  I have no explanation for that conversation, but I was ROLLING with laughter.