4th Of July

This was the first year in a long time that Beau got to spend the 4th of July at home with us. It was nice to be able to go tot the parade together and have his help this year. 

The kids LOVE the parade. And anything that makes my kids happy makes me equally happy.

I love watching their little faces light up when they get anxious, year after year, to celebrate our traditions. I love to watch their eyes sparkle at the excitement of all the floats. 

It brings back wonderful memories of my own.

I had such wonderful parents who really set such a great example of family traditions.

Something I cherish and will definitely keep carrying on.

 Lukas was excited to see the fire engines....

 Until he heard the noise....and he hated that!

 Yep...of course I cried...I do every year!

I am so proud to be an American and have so much respect for our Veterans and their families!

 After an eventful day of the parade, bbq, swimming in the pool, we had our own firework show!

The kids love watching the fireworks!

(Didn't get a pic of Sav...she is starting to hide:( )

Sweet Shop Open

I took some pictures for Bo Bunny and myself of course, so I had to share.

The kids and I had so much fun.

Eli gets Married!

I can't believe that my baby brother is married.

 He found the girl of his dreams and we couldn't be more happy about the new addition to our family. 

We love Savannah and are so happy that they have found each other. 

Their special day was so beautiful.

It was fun to be all together. 

If if it was a short vacation.

 I can't believe how many nieces and nephews I have.
Oh I miss them all!

(Since this picture was taken we added
one more niece and one more nephew....and now there are 3 on the way.)

Just for Ruby

My sister Rebecca has such a beautiful, big yard. 

Along with all her animals (may I add, the best cared for animals I have ever seen.) she has a beautiful garden, gorgeous flowers, and a perfectly manicured lawn.

So of course I had to take a few pictures of how beautiful it is.

So Ruby-q these are for you.

(Hintdiddlyint....come do my yard this summer....please.)

Loved all the blossoms and bees.

 Love all her chickens.

She wins prizes at the fair.
(Basically Betty Crocks and Martha Stew mixed together.)

had to throw this picture in...tehe...

 Love love all the flowers! 

I so wish this was my yard...

 And this one isn't her yard but it is Soda Springs claim to fame....

The worlds first handmade geyser! hahahahaha

 And this last one is just for fun! 

I found Luke outside in the rabbit cage at least 5 times while we were there!

 Xoxo,

Bon

Soda Springs, Idaho..Part 2

One of the days we were at my sisters house we went fishing. 

It was free fishing day and man this little town goes all out. 

Fish and Game fed us lunch and let all the kids put their name in a raffle. 

Caleb even won a new fishing pole. 

We fished a good portion of the day and I think each of the kids caught their limit.

It was a perfect day.

 Truman patiently waiting for his catch.

 Great job Caleb.

 Kennedy got a little worn out.

 Finally he got one!!

 These two had just as much fun digging in the dirt as they did fishing.