Our 10 year anniversary

So I'm not going to write some long love note to Todd on my blog, that's personal. But I still just wanted to shout for the world to know that I love him and that I'll forever be grateful for the day we were married and am excited for the years ahead.

Fun stuff from daddy

I have a hard time spending money. I know it's kindof wierd, but true. Todd went on a little trip and brought the kids back some stuff. I'm glad he can do that- they really enjoyed it!Dallin got a little airplane that he hasn't let go of all day. I love that Dallin plays with things. He'll also sit and put choo-choo train tracks together. What a yummy treat this is. A strawberry sucker for us all to share- with a real scorpion inside. (What an EXCITING husband to bring home something cool like that)

And this is just Anna in her latest outfit that she's wears every single day. Those pants are infant size 3 months, that are now her skin tight shorts.

Our summer vacation

It's hard to believe our trip is already over. Here are a few highlights.

First we traveled to Corvalis, OR to visit my friend Cherie and her family. We each now have 4 kids and bet they'd be best buds if we lived near eachother.
Then we went to Lincoln City.

It was very cold. Quite a change from Las Vegas. I think everyone looks really nice in this picture.
And in this one.

Anna loved that her dress matched Aunt Nichole's.Back in Yakima the kids loved the playroom. We played games, hung out and went to the batting cages, and miniature golf. Todd and I both felt sick (which was kind of lame) but it was still good and we love visiting family.

The weekend

So far this summer has been so much fun. We always have something fun going on. Thursday I took the kids to the dentist, then the dollar store and then swimming at our neighborhood pool. Kaylee said it was the best day ever! Wow. Then Friday we went to the Children's Discovery Museum. Very fun. We love the dark room where you pose against the phosphorous background and then a light flashes and it leaves your shadow.

Saturday Kaylee had her dance recital. She was very cute and did well.

Then we went to the library together to pick out some movies and made one of my favorites: homemade pizzas.

We went camping!

This weekend we went to Mt. Charleston. We loved being in the cool air. The kids did great sleeping in the tent. Lincoln and Kaylee loved gathering sticks to keep the campfire burning and Lincoln was mad in this picture because he didn't want to go and we couldn't get him to smile.

The foil dinners and peach cobbler turned out amazing.

Chinese Day

Since I found a recipe for homemade fortune cookies it inspired our Chinese themed day. I wanted to do a lot more teaching about the country than I did- but we did make Chinese lanterns (on the table) and Sweet and Sour Chicken. This is just funny of Dallin.

Fun stuff

Last Friday night we had a little celebration for the kids because school was out. It's always fun to decorate and party it up. I got a book at the library of fun summer activities and am determined and excited to do them! Today was face painting. For each color I wanted I mixed 1 tps cornstarch, 1/2 tsp cold cream, 1/2 tsp water and a drop of food coloring. I used a little muffin tin. The kids loved painting my face and it wipes right off.