The end of June

The past week was so fun. I started working at Hartvigson in the mornings which really helps me be more patient with my own children. We had the usual piano lessons and had Landon stay over with us. Grandpa Charlie took Landon, Charles and Carrie to the Bee's game Tuesday night and they had a blast. Wednesday I took Landon and the kids to the movies. Thursday night Blake and I went with Charlie and Annette to the Lehi Rodeo. It was soo much fun ditching Porters, then going to the Rodeo. It seems like its been forever doing something without the kids-Thanks Charlie and Annette.



Saturday was Uncle Jay's Reunion and swimming party and like always it was great fun. My Aunt Maureen and Cousin Jennifer out do themselves every year entertaining the kids and they love it. Even though swimming always makes them happy too.


Dad and his girls


Dad with one of his favorite fishes.


Check out those muscles


Leah's perfect form


Charles walking on air


Leah flying to dad


Charles takes a flip


Leah and Brittney


John and Blake cooking


Leah and Cindy making tye dye shirts


That night our friends the Stokes came and we had a BBQ and watched the Taylorsville Dayz fireworks. It was soo fun catching up with them, kids having a blast together, and eating great food, and the fireworks were amazing.


Dusty, Shelby and Kylie



Cody and Charles


Cassidy, Jeff, Blake and Carrie

Father's Day

I just have to say Blake is an amazing father and husband and I love him soo much and I'm truly greatful for all he does. He even bought me a Father's Day gift for making him a father. (I finally got another camera-YEAH!!)


We had a wonderful Father's Day weekend with all our wonderful Dads and Fathers. We visited Ron on Saturday Night. We made Blake breakfast before church then we went to Charlie's for dinner.


Grandpa Charlie, Kylie and Charles


Leah and Brayden playing the Wii


Later that night we went to Grandpa Evans and had fun visiting with them and Uncle Dan was there too, so we had an added bonus. We love to visit and hang with our families.


Carrie and Dan

Week of Animals

We went to Hogle Zoo Wednesday with Brenda and Taryn and had alot of fun. Thanks Brenda!


By the Elephants.


They grow too fast!



Taryn, Brenda and Leah


That night we went to Charles hockey game at 6pm and watched his team win one with Uncle Kyle, Uncle Scott and Crissy. Then we went to dad and Uncle Ian's hockey game at 8 pm with another win. Good job Blake and Ian.


We also had fun going to Thanksgiving Point on Friday and going to the farm for Dairy Days with Uncle Bruce and his kids, Aunt Brenda and Taryn and Aunt Rochelle and her girls.

Some of the kids


Making Ice Cream




Taryn asking Madalyn for more ice cream. While Brooklyn enjoys it!


Playing by the pony.

Kylie's new friend

Chilling with Taryn


Riding the ponies





The kids- Brittney, Carrie, Madalyn, Brayden, Charles, Taryn, Brooklyn,Leah, Alyssa, Colton, Kylie and Kelsie.

Kylie even won the cow pie bingo and won two passes to the museum. I always knew she was talented--guessing where a cow will poop..amazing. jk

That night we went to a BBQ at Clark and John's to hang with Dan while he was in town. They are the best BBQ chef's in the world!!!! Yum!!!! Definitely invite yourselves its better than any restaurants I've been too.

Leah's Baptism

Leah was baptized yesterday. She was soo excited!! Everything was wonderful! Thanks to all the family and friends for coming and sharing her special day with us. We are truly blessed and love each one of you so much.


Uncle John and Leah


Mom and Dad are so proud of you Leah.


Grandpa Ron Confirmed her.


With Grandma Vada and Ron


with Grandpa and Grandma Evans


Grandpa and Grandma Despain


Sister Harwood was sweet enough to come she was Leah's old primary teacher.


Aunt Linda and Uncle Mark

Thanks John!

Aunt Cindy

Alyssa, Haley and Leah

Aunt Angie and Aunt Holly


Blake and his dads


Tayler and I


Charles, Leah, Nate and Brayden


Leah and Caleb


Parker, Allyson, Leah and Brayden


Aunt Rebecca and Aunt Suzanne


Carter and Kaylyn