Labor Day...."A day we do not labor"

We played all day, well kinda.

We played that evening!

A little swimming and yummy food @ Grandma Rays.

Um, seriously, LOVE this photo!

Scott & Mack had some fun Father Son time playing in the pool:)

Katelyn & Cousin Taylor have really improved their swimming skills even while being so silly:) I am so impressed!

And as for me, I did a little swimming, but mostly chilling by the pool. the weather was perfect!

Happy Labor Day!

Our 4th of July Celebration

Yesterday we woke up early to go to our ward party complete with bike parade, crafts, a yummy breakfast, and presentation.

Thank you to everyone who put it together we had a lot of fun!

We spent the day cleaning and lounging. The kids napped and Scott & I watch Rocky movies.

That evening we went over to Grandma Ray's for swimming & dinner.

Then kept an eye out for fireworks.

fireworks were slim but we were able to see a few

Then we played with sparklers, always a hit :)

Thank you Grandma Ray for a fun night!

Amazing Men

A special day for the 2 most amazing men in my life.

My Daddy,

And the Daddy of my children.

I love you both!

A Little American Spirit

After years of wanting one.

I finally purchased an American flag to proudly display at our house.

I really do love this patriotic time of year and thank you Dollar store for helping me out with a little more decor.

And the kids were just having too much fun jumping off the fire place for me not to take any pics.

Katelyn's 2nd swim class is today and she hasn't stopped talking about it.

She is way excited!

Ranch Weekend

Memorial Weekend @ The Ranch

Friday early morning we left for the ranch. We took our time getting up there and just enjoyed the ride. We stopped in Payson for some breakfast, then in Showlow to stretch, then made it to the Ranch around 12:00.

Everyone had just finished rounding up the cattle then we started preparations to spray.

Some of the cattle decided to be extra stubborn that day so to pass the time, Mack played with "rocks" he couldn't believe how many "rocks" there were to play with :)

Katelyn & I wore matching hats :)

Katelyn was so excited to see her horse "Buddy". Poor thing has a virus that has affected his ability to walk well. We hope he gets better really soon.

Scott lounging in the ranch house.

I love this Man!

While waiting for lunch the kids played with uncle Landon in the hay loft.

Then uncle Brig taught Mack how to chew on hay. Mack didn't quite get it :)

Saturday we continued working and cleared a lot of fences. The tumble weeds are still a major issue, but because of the intense winds we didn't clear as much as we would have liked. I'm sure we will be back up soon to continue more fences.

Up on the mtn the weather was beautiful.... um, except for the wind. oh well:(

I realized why I married Scott. Something sparked inside of me and I am understanding more and more each day why I love my husband. Words can't express my appreciation for him.

(however, I need to learn how to verbalize my appreciation to him)

This kid gave us some struggles at night and in the wee hours of the morning. but overall he did really well on the trip.

A post is never complete without a "cheese" face :)

Mack loved being pulled by Grandma in the wagon.

And his long walk with Grandpa.

The boys got their "nerdy" side on with a good game of star wars :)

And Emily braided our hair. Aw, aren't we so cute :)

Sunday morning we went to church in Vernon and then the majority of the family went home.

Then, the catapult was created! These boys crack me up! Give them a few logs, some fence posts, rope, chain, a garbage can, a couple screws, and a few rocks and they will entertain you for hours!

Boys will be boys:) (Be sure to watch this video!)

I was very impressed:)

(1st video: moving cattle; 2nd: Mack; 3rd: The catapult fires @ Ammon!)

We love visiting you and thanks for the memories.

Love, generations of family, past, present & future.

Happy St Patrick's Day

Tonight we went to a St Patrick's Day Pot Luck at the park so of course we had to get all festive.

(Don't ya just Love all of Mack's expressions :)

Last Day of 2010

Mack started out today with his favorite cereal

(this kids cracks me up!)

and Bailey was sleeping a little too close under his chair :)

Scott & the kids braved the cold weather and bundled up to play outside because Mack was begging & pleading.

Under 50' in Mesa AZ is just wrong.

Scott & I went on a double date

(I scored a ton of hand-me-down clothes today! Thus a new wardrobe)

with our good friends Shane & Anamine.

Grandma Ray babysat the kiddos and we did sparklers when we came back to pick them up.

The kids ended the day jumping on the beds.

Out last family picture of 2010.

Wow! That's kinda sad to say :(

Now the kids are off to bed & Scott & I will try to stay awake watching movies until 12:00 to watch the ball drop :)

Happy New Year!