Lagoon

Well, it was that time of year again - Harmon's Days at Lagoon. One of the little perks with Trent still being on their payroll. We actually look forward to it every year. I think it is because it is the only day the kids can go treat happy. They provide all the brownies, watermelon, cotton candy, ice cream sandwiches, popsicles and soda pop you can eat. I do not enjoy the rides, Puff is about the only one I can handle. McKenna takes after me in that respect, but the other three definitely take after their father. They can't get enough of Wicked, Cliff Hanger and Colossus.

The Brenden, McKenna and Maggie spent five days with my parents in Star Valley, WY. I picked them up in Soda Springs. We went to the geyser that I did not even know existed. It is man made and goes off every hour.

Swimming lessons

The kids took swimming lessons June 29th to July 9th at the Bear River Nat. They loved it and had such a good time. The classes were so small. Maren's class only had two students and all the others had around four. It was so nice. Maggie is swimming! We are so proud of her. McKenna went off the high dive for the first time. It took a lot of coaxing from the crowd, who was rooting her on and $5 from Jen, but she is so proud of herself and wants everyone to know. Brenden is doing flips off everything. He is really improving his strokes. Maren is just our little fish. She has no fear what so ever. Given any chance, they would choose to swim, whenever, where ever.

Fourth of July, we spent here in Elwood. Trent ended up irrigating until 3am that morning, so needless to say he was way tired. We didn't get up and ready in time to make it up to Liberty Days as usual, so we decided to hit our towns, so that the kids weren't too disappointed. We had a really good time. They enjoyed the airplane candy drop, bingo and kids games. We had a really yummy breakfast, which I enjoyed, because I didn't have to cook it. The Mayor asked me if I would head up the Fourth of July next year and I told him no! He asked why and I told him, because I was told we couldn't do greased pigs and chicken chases. He told me could work it out, so here I am. I am really exited about it. We have a great family that is co-chairing it with me and numerous people from the area who are more than willing to help out. I think it is going to amazing! We have such an awesome community. There is no place like Elwood!
(I don't know where my picture file is for the Fourth of July. When I find them, I'll post them.)

Our Baby is FOUR!

Where has four years gone! Maren is now four. She had a fun water party in our backyard with ten great friends. (What was I thinking?) It turned out fun, but next year I think I may start all girl parties. I don't know if that will fly since she wants to marry the three boys that on either side of us and two houses down. Drama now starts at four. Happy Birthday, Maren! June 27, 2009

ALL-STARS

Brenden made all-stars! We are so proud of him. This was his first year playing baseball and he has done great. He had to make a not so tuff decision though. His scout camp overnighter was scheduled for the exact same days! July 17th and 18th. He decided he would rather go to camp.

There is always next year. July 1, 2009

A few fun pics of the kids, but don't get a stiff neck!

If anyone knows how to turn photos, call me!

I'll buy you a candy bar.

Ginger the Chugg

So, we have a cute new addition to family. We got her when she was 7 months old and potty-trained. I kind of need to use that term loosely. She has had a few accidents, but nothing like potty-training a puppy. I can't believe all the laughter this family has had since we got her. She is a crack up! She farts and it scares her. She flips around to where her butt would have been and looks around, like who just did that? It's hysterical. She chases her tail, plays fetch and knows how to sit. She is welcome addition. Someday, the Daddy is going to love her. (I hope:))

Summer Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I really hate having to catch up like this! You would think I would have learned by now. So here it goes. We started summer off with our annual trip to the condo in Park City June 6th -13th.

Daddy's idea of Vacation!

Mommy's idea of Vacation!



Sure can't beat a week of swimming. It rained and rained, but the pool is an enclosed indoor/outdoor pool and they can put the exterior door up or down depending on the weather.
We did some school shopping at the outlets. Trent came down with pneumonia three days in and ended up going home because he was so sick. Aunt Holly came up and stayed at the last of the week and the Tillotson's came up during the middle of the week for an overnight stay.

Another catch-up!

It never fails! It seems that at least once a month, tiny hands get my camera and take about 20 pictures. It would be great if they were useful pictures, but they always seem to be of the TV show that is being watched, the computer monitor, a classic shot of little fingers in the way, the carpet or a mass of blur. The best thing about it, is the culperate always gives herself away with a self - portrait.


My brother Larry came in town for Memorial Day weekend with his boys! We love having them around. Cavan, Brae and Brenden decided to sleep in a tent in the barn. Sometime during the night, they ended up in the trailer.



Spooky Faces



WARNING! Gross picures - Not for weak stomachs


Poor Maggie! The last of May, I took the kids up to my parent house in Star Valley, WY. My brother and his boys went too. The kids were all outside playing. My dad has an old 10 speed bike that Brenden loves to ride around. There is a book rack on the back of the bike that the boys were taking turns riding on while one drove. I know dumb thing I shouldn't have let them do, but it was so funny. The one on the back would kick his legs clear out the side and be a complete goofball. Well, I wasn't aware that Maggie decided to try it. I soon realized she was on when she started screaming ouch! Her foot had slipped inside the spokes. Quick Larry got to her first. I could tell from his face that it wasn't good. I took one quick look and threw her is the van. Off we went for a 15 mile ride to the nearest hospital. I thought for sure it was broken. I was greatful to be wrong. She took off the skin all the way down to the white layer over the bone. Once a gain great timing of course. Our family vacation to Park City was in one week. All we do is swim, swim, swim. Can you say waterproof bandaids?





June 2009-Brenden is playing in the Majors! He is on the Bear River Cubs. He is loving it. He is usually 2nd base or short stop. I think we found a sport besides soccer that he really likes.