Hawaii trip

Hear are some more pitcher from our Hawaii trip. This is the kids in front of the temple. we spent the day with our friend the Simmons. They took us to the beach and taught us how to boogie board we had such a great time. Michelle and Me with all the kids in the back of the truck

Matt and Brandon washing the kids up after playing at the beach

All the kids playing in the wavesAll 7 kids lined up on the beachIt was so fun to spend time with Michelle and her family.

Shaylee didn't like the salt water in her eyes.

Shaylee boogie boarding.

Connor and Dad catching their first wave of the day.

Braden Is really getting the hang of it.

Playing at Hunauma bay.

TJ loved playing on the beach.

Dad and the three older kids snorkeling.

Hawaii

We Just surprised the kids with a trip to Hawaii. It was so much fun. It was really hard to keep the secret for 6 months. It was so fun to see the reaction they had. Shaylee jumped up and down in excitement. The Boys were pretty excited to. After we told them, off we went to catch our flight. I had secretly packed all the bags and we were all ready to go. It was so funny listing to Braden say someone has stolen my pajamas. He looked everywhere for the set he wanted to wear the night before we left. I was Laughing because I knew they were packed.

We arrived on Oahu late that night. This is the kids after all day traveling The First day on the island we played on the beach. We went to wal -mart and got biggie boards and snorkel gear for the kids they had a blast. It got cloudy and started to rain in the afternoon. Matt thought it would be a good Idea to go on a submarine ride. This was really cool but I should have just sent Matt and the kids. Because I have a weak stomach and did not feel so good. I guess being in the Navy is out for me. JK The boys thought it was cool to see the surfers waiting for the right wave.This is the family on the boat ride to get on the submarine. Waikiki Beach is behind us.

This was a ten day trip so I have alot of photos so their will be a few more post.

Shaylee Birthday!!!

I can not believe my Little girl is growing up so fast. It seams Like just yesterday I was learning how to take care of a new born and now I have a 10 year old. Where has all the time gone.

Shaylee is tuning in to a beautiful young lady. She is very thoughtful of others feelings and is kind to people around her. We are so lucky to have such a responsible daughter, from the time she started school she has set her alarm and will get up on her own. I will go in to her room and their she is sitting on her bed ready for school. She works really hard to do well in school and gives it her best effort all the time. Shaylee was also blessed with determination, from the time she was Little. When she was young this was some time hard to deal with, when she decided she could do it her self their was no helping her I clean up many messes that were a result of her being independent. One time she decided to pour her own glass of milk I came to find her sitting in a gallon milk with a rag and a cup and her response was"mommy I sorry I am cleaning up the mess." What a sweet Little girl she is always wanting us to be pleased with her. She is so helpful with her younger brothers and they look up to her. It is so fun to watch her grow up.

For her birthday she wanted to take a few friends boating. We had a blast and she has become a good little water skier and loves being poled on the tube. Hear are some pitchers from her Birthday Party.

First day of School

Holy Cow I have a 4th grader!!!

Shaylee was so excited for the first day of school, she is really social and ready to catch up with all her friends.

Braden Is in 2nd Grade.

I asked him how the first day of school was and he said "Great " he is just so easy going.

Connor was so ready to go to the big school with his older brother and sister. He is pretty tough kid and very independent. So I thought this would be the first year I wont cry when I send my child to kindergarten. But as I went to leave him in Mrs. Simpson's class room tears welt up in his eye's. I held my cool till I got out side and then I started to cry. So much for the Idea of no tears it is just hard to let your little one go. TJ is in Pre. school. He walked in so cool and told his teacher "my name is Tyler" and it is but we have never called him that. He has always been know as TJ but if he wants to be called Tyler I guess we will call him that. but this will take some adjusting.

Tyler and his two friend from the neighbor hood

summeer of 2009 #2

Star Vally Wyoming / Jackson Hole trip

This was the last hurrah of summer break. The first night we where at the cabin their was a meteor shower it was spectacular. shooting stars everywhere and you could see mars through the binoculars. Some of the fun things we did were ride four wheelers, ride the gondola up the Tetons, swim at the pool, go to the bar-J wranglers chuck wagon dinner,Play at a park and get faces painted at the fair. It was so fun to spend this time with family.

A fun picnic lunch at the new park with our friends the Fossum's

TJ got stung by a bee for the 4th time this summer.

Connor at Kangaroo Zoo

Our weekend up at Jordenell State Park boating.

Braden first time on a Knee Board

A look back at summer 2009

Johnson's, Summer's, Maser's and Rex's

We Got together up in Midway with the Mom's and Kids. It was so fun to see all our great friends. The kids had fun playing at the cabin and walking around the homestead climbing to the top of the crater.

A Day drive up our beautiful American Fork Canyon

We walked around the Lake and then decided to take our shoes of and get wet.My boy has no fear so he walked far out in to the lake. He is lucky it was shallow.

Connor found a Fish head up at Tible Fork.

The Austin Family Reunion

This was the best skit, and I can not believe I got this Pitcher of Taylor in the air.

Watching fireworks on the forth of July. What a show Pleasant Grove put on.

Connor was so happy to watch the fireworks explode.

We had a great time at the new Lindon pool With our cousins.

Good time with some old friends. I am so grateful for technology to help get us in touch.

Matt took Braden with him to the Oregon on business They went to the coast saw sea lions, star fish, had fun playing in the waves. They also went to the the red wood forest and saw some of the biggest trees in the world. It was hard for me to have my little boy gone for 7 days. But I am glad he got to bond with is father.

Bike Ride up Provo Canyon

What a good looking bunch of kids. My sister's and I decided to take the kids on a ride up past Bridalveil falls. It was so much fun we got a lot of looks between the 3 adults their were 9 kids. Ages 16, 9,9,8,7,7,5,5,and 4 this was a lot of Little kids, who all road their bike about 3 miles to the park and we ate lunch and Played. So fun I would do it again in a hart beat. All in a single file line
They all had so much fun playing at the base of the waterfall.