Daddy Daughter Campout

Frankie got to take the two girls camping with our ward a few weeks back. They LOVED it! They slept in a tent, had an outdoor movie, hiked a waterfall, and even had a candy cannon.

In the tent and ready for bed

The famous candy cannon

Daddy and his girls

The girls ready to hike

I hear the water was FREEZING! Leave it to Frankie to get all the way in!

Cute girls

Can you spot Sera with all of those girls?

They had such a good time. They look forward to it every year. I hope our ward keeps doing it.

FOOTBALL

Gotta love mouthguard lips! Boston is playing flag football again this year and loving it.

Defense is his favorite

Love this Boy!

Look who is growing up WAY to fast!!

(Mariah, Marissa, Sera,Randi, Lauryn)

Yes we did! We took this crazy group of girls up to the cabin in ShowLow for Labor Day weekend to celebrate a very special 12th Birthday for an amazing girl! Sera had a BIG birthday on Sept 11. She is officially the big 1-2. Watch out Young Women's here she comes!

The boys and I went up a day early on Thursday to get everything ready. We bought the food and decorated. Sweet Boston worked so hard. He made a bunch of hearts and a poster to put in the entrance to lead Sera and her friends to the PARTY!

We kept these girls busy and they kept us entertained. We rode quads, went for go cart rides, played games, listened to a LOT of laughter. I also french braided tons of hair every day!

These girls all slept in a trailer that is parked at the cabin. They named it the "party shack"! They decorated it, made a very cute list of rules and partied all night

We took the girls on a snipe hunt. Thanks to Dad and uncle Brady they loved it. Those two scared them so bad they were freaked out the entire night. It was GREAT!

Frankie built a big outside movie screen. The girls watched PROM and did a little JUST DANCE on it! Thanks Dad it was a hit!!

Aunt Brooke even gave a little "mountain make up class". I love how she lined them all up. Don't they look beautiful?

This party was a lot of fun. Even for us adults. I can't believe Sera is 12 already...where has the time gone. I will do another post with her on her Birthday. It was a big day for her because it was also her first day in Young Women's!

Fun things about Sera:

Her favorite color is teal

She loved to make and edit movies

She loves, running, swimming, tennis, and soccer

She has a very kind heart

She is a picky eater

She is ALWAYS freezing (even in AZ)

She works really hard at school and is a great student

She is a great piano player, even wants to get a degree in college as a piano major(that or film)

When she is stressed or angry she plays the piano

Her biggest goal is to go to BYU someday

She is REALLY tiny(the size of a 9 year old, so cute!)

We are so grateful for Sera in our home. You can always count on her for a sweet word or hug just when you need it. Her thoughtfulness is a great example to all of us. Happy Birthday squirt we love you!

Lost some Adenoids brought home some Tubes

Beckom went back in for his second round of tubes Friday. This time they removed his Adenoids also. Here's hoping for a break from sickness and antibiotics. I'm keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed. The pictures are from Frankie's phone so they are not the best quality.

He loved the gown and socks. He was so excited, even at 6 am.

Walking in like a big boy

Talking to the doctors with daddy. When it was time for him to go back with the nurse he took her hand and carried his blankies and walked with her with a big smile. He did GREAT!

Waiting in recovery with his IV and a little Mickey Mouse on the IPad. He had a hard time for about 30 minutes. Then he was just mad for the next hour because they wouldn't take the IV out. As soon as they removed it that sweet smile came right back.

Recovery with the Adenoids is a little harder than just tubes. We had to stay at the surgical center a little longer and the recovery at home is harder. He has had a sore throat and mouth for a few days and a little fever. His ears were so bad when they went in there that they drained a lot of blood and infection for a few days along with some pain. He has done great. He tells me he is sick or has an ouchee. He takes his medicine and smiles most of the time. I can't wait to see if he will start to feel better!

Back to School

Summer is officially over. We kicked off the school year with our annual back to school night. Dad built his fort in the family room, we had pizza, and watched a movie together with some "sticky" popcorn. I thought the kids wouldn't be to excited this year, (since they are getting SOO old) but they were begging to do it!

Hangin out in the fort with a few friends

When the first day of school arrived they were so excited. Boston set his own alarm and was so proud to get up on his own. We always start out the school year with a little"breakfast" cake!

Here they are ready to head out

Sporting the new shoes. I love how each one fits their personality perfectly.

Sera is in 6th grade this year. She is excited to have her first male teacher Mr. Bowers.

Boston is a big Second grader and Mrs. McCarty is his teacher this year

Miss Alex (with the lip gloss on ALWAYS) is in 4th grade with Mrs. Dillon

We are excited for a great school year. Beckom will even be going to playschool with his two cousins a few hours a week! Oh what am I going to do with myself!?!

A GRAND time in Arizona

Right before school started we took the kids for a little 2 night stay cation and the Arizona Grand. Misty and Bobby and their family, as well as our friends the Johnson's joined us. We had the best time. The resort has a lazy river, wave pool, two REALLY big slides (that I can't say I loved going down) and a kids pool and splash pad.

Each kid had a buddy to hang out with. So they could go do all the slides and fun stuff while we tried to keep the little ones happy in the wave pool.

Boston and Kamryn

Sera and Lauryn

Alexa and Grace

Beckom and Reed

We all had a great time and I am so glad the Misty and Bobby's family and our friends got to go with us. I hope to make this another tradition!

The last of the summer fun

Here is a few random things from the end of our summer!

I guess all the fun this summer wore this boy out! He fell asleep practically sitting up one evening. Love this kid!

This is Beckom when you change a stinky diaper. Lucky kid can cover up but mom still has to smell it. I guess its time to potty train!

All summer long you can find Beckom in the middle of my floor, with a long line of trucks.

We took the kids to a D-Backs game with Bostons baseball team. His coaches got free tickets for the entire family and planned a night we could all go together. We had a great time.

After HOURS of removing braids, this is what Sera looked like when she finally took out her braids from Mexico. Gotta love the 80's hair!