Last Day Of School, Date, Life.

Damon's last day of school was last week. Mrs Israelsen has been the most amazing teacher and such a sweet person to Damon. I was so worried when we moved to Kaysville last August and registered him with only a week before school started. I didn't know any of the teachers and was so stressed that it would be a rough transition with everything going on. But not so. So grateful for wonderful teachers and people who are great role models and examples for my children. 

And this guy. My boss gave me a gift card so we went out. Nothing better than spending time with my love. 

So grateful to my mom. She is an amazing cook and always made our meals from scratch. I didn't know what a huge impact that would have on me until I was in charge of my own family. Good habits make it so much easier to keep with them. One thing I didn't make at home before I was married was bread. My sisters all did, I guess I just skipped out on it. So now having gone back and learned from her I am even more thankful for what a truly talented and amazing person my mother is. Most importantly her and my dad taught us about the gospel. Not just by words but by example. 

When Lyla was born I secretly hoped she would have curly hair. It didn't seem like she would at first. But as it has gotten longer the curls are coming out! One thing she got from me. Beautiful girl.

My view from about 4 am on. I work on the top floor of Lakeview Hospital on their Ortho/Spine department. I have the most amazing view of the Bountiful temple in the early morning hours when most are still asleep. Nights are rough sometimes but it sure gives me time to contemplate life and the gospel in periods with little distraction. I work two 12 hour shifts a week, 6 pm-6 am. 

Chris has been so sweet. Every week he worked out to take us to his grandparents pool to let the kids swim. I know this has had a huge impact on them both! They really didn't like water or swimming until this year. Now we can't get them out of the pool! Thanks Chris and Brookie! Love you guys.

And as an extra bonus-he treats the kids to snow cones. Lucky ducks.

Memorial Day, Program at the Cemetery.

There was a special Memorial Day program at the Kaysville Cemetery. Elder L Tom Perry spoke. It was so wonderful to hear him speak and be able to pay tribute to those who have died for our country.

Glad my parents and Breannie could come! So fun to have them. 

Fun with dried apples!

So awesome to meet and have the boys shake Elder Perry's hand. 

Fun with the slip and slide Damon got for his birthday. They usually hate getting wet at all. Sprinklers, pool, anything. But this year it all changed! 

Our sweet neighbors gave us some radishes from their garden. I am not a huge fan, but these were delish!

Reagan's Blessing

The Anderson's came to visit their families from NE and bless their sweet babe Reagan. We both have two older boys and the baby girls pretty close to the same ages. So fun to see them, meet Reagan, and let our kiddies play together again. Miss all our Nebraska friends. 

 Sweet angel.

 These little girls have their dads wrapped around their fingers. 

Lincoln, Damon, Ford, and Jonas. Love these boys!

Poppies, Lego Movie.

So funny story. We saw these hairy scary looking plants growing all along the back yard and side of the shed. Kyle decided to spray them. Luckily some of them survived to show their true colors. Poppies! My dad told me grandma did have orange poppies on the other side of the yard. Guess they traveled and found a home. Here is to praying they come back next year in full force!

Our sweet neighbor has a pear tree she lets us grab fruit from. I see the little starts! 

We finally made it, our first time to the Kaysville Theater since we have moved here! The Lego movie was a must. I can't deny, I throughly enjoyed myself. 

Testimony, Playground, Friends.

Damon-I gus wanted to sher that we can git atenl life. 

So grateful for his sweet testimony.

Damon's plan for the day.

 Love this new playground right down the street from us. They also put in a splash pad along with it. 

Our amazing view.

Mia and Lyla hanging out at the pool.

Boys enjoying their Disney World suckers.

And I got to meet up with these beauties-Heidi and Chaleese. Such a blessing to have good friends. 

Play, Blooms, Fathers and Sons, Shots...

Love this. So nice to have something they can play on in our own backyard! 

It never ceases to amaze me. Nature is a beautiful thing. I keep thinking everything in this yard is dead, overgrown, garbage. Then stuff like this pops up. 

Here are a few of the stumps that need to go. This one was a huge pine in the front yard. It kept breaking the lines underground with its roots. I remember when my dad came to help my grandparents cut it down. This stump has been here for awhile, but we plan to get it out of there! 

And these stumps in the back. There are six big ones.

 Tonight is Fathers and Sons! The boys are freaking. So excited for their first campout with dad! 

Lyla and I had to bring some of the beauty inside. What can I say, its a girl thing. 

She got her shots today. Sad, tired baby. The boys are gone and we get some precious snuggle time. 

Visit

Our Kawa friends from NE live in Logan now, and stopped by today. Love them. Our families are growing by two more! Hard to believe in a few months we will have 7 kids between us! When we met we only had 3. Reese and Lyla were loving the piano.