Tanner's Baptism Day

Tanner was baptized in April. His birthday is in February but we had some conflicts in March so we changed the date to April. It was such a nice day. Jake baptized Tanner. My Mom gave a talk on baptism and Jake's Dad gave a talk on the Holy Ghost. Kimball and Rebecca sang the Baptism song and they were so cute up there together singing. It was so nice to have all the family support. After we had taco lunch at our house. Tanner's choice, he loves tacos! What a speical day for such a special guy. Love you Tanner!

Bulldog Canyon Campout

 Tanner, Kimball and Cousin Ridge playing baseball at base camp

 Kimball swinging high on the rope swing in the meadow

 Water hole on the hike

 Cozy sister's cuddling up in their sleeping bags

 Four little monkeys in their beds

Over the Easter Weekend we went camping overnight at Bulldog Canyon.We had Jake's parents and Rick and Jill and their family too. We left early Friday and went on a day hike to Bushnell Tanks. It was closed to motor vehicles but you could hike in on foot. It was a good size hike and all the kids did great, including Tessa and Makenna. They were tough! We had to cross several areas with a creek bed. A few got a little wet, including me. We crossed over the big boulders and I do not like heights, so it was a little scary for me at a few places. When we got to a good water hole we had our packed lunches. Jake went on to see how far it went with a few of the kids. I took a little nap in the shade on a larrge rock and so did Jake's Dad. The next thing I know Makenna had fallen in the water and Sammi went in right after her. It was scary, but the water wasnt too deep. I was grateful Sammi didnt think twice just jumped in shoes, clothes and all. Makenna was soaking wet too. Rebecca had her swimsuit on so she let Makenna wear her shirt on the way back. We went back to the meadow the next day and had a really big Easter egg hunt. The kids loved finding eggs in the great outdoors. Jake's Mom had put money in a few eggs too! We slept in our tent, which we havent done in a long time since we had our trailer before. It wasnt that bad for one night. I got spoiled having a trailer. Fun weekend with family!

Tessa's Birthday Party

Purple Frosting Eater
All the girls

Tessa and Eve

Tessa and Hannah

Katy and Tessa

Sisters

Tessa turned four last month, and she had her first ever birthday party! She was so excited to have all her friends over and celebrate. We had the purplest, princess cupcakes, freeze dancing and lots of girls. It was awesome. She got a matching dress up dress that Makenna had already. That has cut so much sister drama out. I cant believe Tessa is four already and she is my sweet, tender Tessa. She tells me on a regular basis "Your the best Mom!" I love my Tessa girl.

Ragnar 2012

Jake and I ran the Ragnar relay in February. It was my 2nd time and his 3rd. We had such a great team and it was really fun. I was in much better running shape this year so felt so much better running. I had a middle of the night run and Jake ran it with me. It was so great to have him next to me! He went on and ran his leg right after that. What a stud! I even got a few kills in there (when you pass someone on the leg of the race). Good times! GO MUGGINS!

Makenna

Swim diapers double as a swim cap!

Look Close, artist at work all over her body!

Mad Scientist in the works!

Makenna is anthing but boring! She keeps us all on our toes. She loves to try new things and is definetly a free spirit. She makes us all laugh and sometimes cry! Love you Makenna (Big Mac)

San Tan Scramble Trail Run

Post Race Naptime!
Finish and Start Line

Jake and I ran the San Tan Scramble Trail Run, I ran the 9K and he ran the 50K. Did you hear that, I ran the 9K! Just Kidding, Jake seriously ran 30 miles in the mountains. I took him 5 hours and 37 minutes. We arrived there early and it was really cold. They had heat lamps and we talked to other runners from all over. They were jealous that we live so close to the mountain to run and hike. A lot of the runners follow the trail runs, they prefer to run the trails. Jake started at 7:00. I went back to the car to sleep until my race at 8:30. It was much warmer with the sun up. I loved running the trails and even got a few kills in! That's when you pass and stay ahead of fellow runners. I finished in an hour 12 min. Not bad for me. I had my book, and waited for Jake to finish. He did awesome, 30 miles is a long run. I will totally do it next year. Now, Ragnar in two weeks!

Merry Christmas 2011

Over Thanksgiving my whole family was able to be together. My sister and her family from Nebraska, my sister and her family from Utah, and my brother from Utah. Along with those of us who live here. It was a great week, filled with Thanksgiving and Christmas. We had Christmas early at my Mom and Dad's, opening gifts and spending the day hanging out and playing games. It was so fun to have us all together this year. It was the year for family pictures too!