Waka Waka

oh my gosh, I can't stop watching this video! I LOVE THE WORLD CUP!!!

Talmage

In May, my MIL had pictures taken of all the grandkids. When we got to temple square it was a little blustery, an hour later it was pouring rain and the wind could have swept us away. Crazy Utah weather.
Talmage had an awesome photo shoot, it was mostly thanks to Uncle Race who had us all laughing.
This kid is so cute.

I love this picture because it shows that Talmage still has neck rolls. Even though I can see his ribs, some residual neck fat is still there.
By the way, I have a brother named Andrew. He also has a blog, www.andrewpedia.blogspot.com . It is awesome. "Follow it, if you find it as awesome as I do." -Andrew

The grimace

Logan

The week we took these pictures, Logan was cutting 6 teeth. 6. It was torturous for him AND me. It actually took him two week to get all those teeth. Again, torturous. Anyways, to say the least, he was not very happy and we didn't get a single smile. In fact, in most of the pictures, it's a slight grimace. We'll have to try again, he's such a cute guy when he's happy.

I love this one. I can just see him thinking, "Please, stop. Haven't you done enough already?"

Cousin Pictures!!

My MIL wanted all to have all the grandkids pictures taken before we leave for Texas. She has a wall of fame, it's awesome. This was my favorite picture. Rider was being so funny and it was cracking Ran up.

This is probably the best picture, most of the kids are looking and smiling. SO CUTE!

St. George

On Thursday the boys worked all day setting up the firework show, so the girls went down to St. George for some fun in the sun. They have an AWESOME splash pad that all the kids LOVED!


Enjoying a cookie with his cousin, Ran.
FUN FUN FUN!

Cedar Breaks

In case you didn't know, Truston's step-father is a pyrotechnic. He shoots firework shows and this week was the Opening Ceremonies for the Utah Summer Games in Cedar City, which included a firework show, of course. We went down a little early to do some hiking. It is A LOT harder to hike with kids than not. To you parents that hike with you kids, I give you props. Talmage LOVED the backpack. LOVED IT. Whenever Truston would get close to the edge, Talmage would nervously caution him, "Be careful, Dad, be careful."
The ranger told us it was a little muddy and snowy. That was the understatement of the year. There were HUGE snow mounds we scrambled up and down and boggy, sticky mud. Here is Truston slipping from the snow into the mud.
We brought some Twizzlers to keep the kids happy. Logan has a piece in his fat fist.
Beautiful Cedar Breaks

KISS is coming to town

No, we will not be seeing them. In case you were wondering.
So yesterday I was wondering what I should make for dinner, when the sound of silence caught me off guard. (Silence is never golden; silence means your kids are busy doing something they shouldn't). I found Talmage in my room with my mascara.

I asked him out it tasted, he said yucky.

Thomas the Train

Thomas the Train came to Heber this weekend. We drove up to see him. Don't think we paid $18 dollars a ticket for a ride, we are too cheap for that. We just walked around him, took some pictures and left.

In this picture, I look how I feel most of the time: like a sherpa. Any mother knows, you are constantly carrying; kids, babies, strollers, car seats, bags, purses, diaper bags, grocery bags, library books...the list is endless. Now I know why so many people get arthritis...how can you not?
Talmage was sad to see him go. He kept asking, "Where is he going? To help Percy?"
Since Saturday, anytime we hear a train whistle Talmage says, "There goes Thomas the train."