FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Macie and Mckay are ready for school!

Mckay was excited about all the fun stuff his preschool teacher gave him!

Macie was so excited to ride the bus!

It was funny to watch all the kids just stand on the bus and not know what to do, finally Macie sat down!

Mckay loves that cougar!

Macie sitting at her table. She was ready to start!

Of course, Macie invited her friends to come over after school (I think they all planned it on their bus ride home). That is so Macie to keep the party going! It's fun to have school started again!

SUMMER SUMMER SUMMER

This summer has been a crazy vacation filled few months. The best part of the entire summer was that my sisters Kim and Kristen and my brother Rob and all of their families were able to come on the trips. They all live so far away (Florida, San Diego, and Missouri) and we rarely get to see them. First we went to Lake Powell. It was fun, sunny, and crowded! There's nothing like 14 kids all sleeping together in one small family room on a houseboat. Then everyone came to grandma and grandpa's house for a week before we were off to Montana. Montana is always a great trip, staying at the lake, feeding the ducks, fly fishing, river rafting, spa days, swimming, flying model airplanes, panning for gold and sapphires, and doing everything else you can think of.  Most of all we got to spend so much time together. It was fun to have Kim's kids there because Mckay absolutely LOVES his cousins (especially Tate) and Macie thinks the world of Rachael and Abby. Rachael is all grown up now (15!!!) and she is the greatest teenager ever! She never complained, even though she was bored half the time being the oldest kid there, and she was always willing to help. She is darling and creative and smart. Braeden on this trip was a total gem! He helped out and loved up Sadie a ton! Tate was hilarious on this trip- very dramatic. Everything with Tate included a lot of crying and drama, we love him, such a character. Maverik is one of a kind with such a sweet heart. Macie and him were attached at the hip. Last but not least Abby- cutest, best dressed, most "googled" sister in the world. Here is such some pictures from our trips and the other days of summer. Can't believe that school is about to start and it already is the middle of August! Time has flown by since Sadie was born (she is already 7 months old). I really need to slow down and soak it all in and enjoy every moment of my children's lives! I am truly blessed in my life.