Here are some of the fun things we've done this summer...
First tooth for Andee.
Face painting on the arm at the stake fair.
Silver Wood during the family reunion.
Fun ride for the boys at Silver Wood.
Bumper boats for the boys at Silver Wood.
Panic Plunge for Matt.
Fun pinatas at family reunion.
Birthday party at home. 
Walks on the beach in Bandon.
Fun at the park. No one threw up this year after the merry-go-round in Bandon city park.
Fun at the Seven Devils beach.
Tadpoles turning into frogs and released into the wild.
Face painting on the arm at the stake fair.
Silver Wood during the family reunion.
Fun ride for the boys at Silver Wood.
Bumper boats for the boys at Silver Wood.
Panic Plunge for Matt.
Fun pinatas at family reunion.
Birthday party at home. Birthday cupcakes in Bandon.
Walks on the beach in Bandon.
Fun at the park. No one threw up this year after the merry-go-round in Bandon city park.
Fun at the Seven Devils beach.
Tadpoles turning into frogs and released into the wild.We miss CJ and hope he is catching lots of bugs.
Hiking trip for Matt.
Sleepovers with the Knowltons on our way to Bandon.
Aubrie and Emily walking on the beach in Bandon.
Building forts on the beach each night in Bandon.
Keeley and Emily in the fort they made.
Henry got stitches after the 'sword incident'.
Keeley got sick in Utah and spent several days at home while everyone else played.
Sleepovers in Utah. Jesse was always the last one up.
Jet Star at Lagoon Aubrie's on this one.
Henry and Deidre on the Puff the Dragon roller coaster.
Grandma read many many books to us.
Playing with best friends before they moved away.
Making bracelets with Lynae before she moved. We miss you.
Summer parties on the last day of school.
Water fights with grandpa while everyone else swims.
Father and sons camp out.
Fishing trips for Matt.
Learning to walk.
Camping and fishing with cousins.
Water fights.
We have had lots of fun, but my kids are so antsy for school to begin and frankly so am I. I remember my mom stating that she couldn't wait until we were back in school. I was never quite sure what she meant. Weren't we always a joy to be around - 5 kids 7 years apart- hmmm? I have more understanding now.
Hiking trip for Matt.
Sleepovers with the Knowltons on our way to Bandon.
Aubrie and Emily walking on the beach in Bandon.
Building forts on the beach each night in Bandon.
Keeley and Emily in the fort they made.
Henry got stitches after the 'sword incident'.
Keeley got sick in Utah and spent several days at home while everyone else played.
Sleepovers in Utah. Jesse was always the last one up.
Jet Star at Lagoon Aubrie's on this one.
Henry and Deidre on the Puff the Dragon roller coaster.
Grandma read many many books to us.
Playing with best friends before they moved away. Henry still asks if Dale can come over to play.
Making bracelets with Lynae before she moved. We miss you.
Summer parties on the last day of school.
Water fights with grandpa while everyone else swims.
Father and sons camp out.
Fishing trips for Matt.
Learning to walk.
Camping and fishing with cousins.
Water fights.
We have had lots of fun, but my kids are so antsy for school to begin and frankly so am I. I remember my mom stating that she couldn't wait until we were back in school. I was never quite sure what she meant. Weren't we always a joy to be around - 5 kids 7 years apart- hmmm? I have more understanding now. We have had a busy summer. It seems like we've been going non stop. It will be nice to get back to a regular scheduled day and have some time to work on my kitchen project.
