NEW MOON

HP, GH, FF,

What does Harry Potter, Guitar Hero, Jumping, & Free food equal? An outstanding summer that's what! Triston's orthodontist rented out the movie theater for his clients then had a B-B-Q at his office. We enjoyed a guitar hero play off, live band, games, food, and a jumping thing. It was a ton of fun!( Our movie theater always decorates for the big hits-that's what the harry potter pics are about. Can't wait for New Moon!!!)

Manti

Tara and her family participated in a relay for life (Cancer) in remembrance of her Mother-in-Law Linda Christensen



It was soooo cold and windy but there were so many people who stuck it out for the whole 24 hrs.... not Tara and I LOL

Fun Times

Triston before breaces.......After with braces

Tristons Middle school band in the 4th of July Parade



Carson's Spomg Bob book he created


4th of July

Camping

We went up to Toquerville Reservoir. Since James and I are not campers we were the only ones with a tent so I say we were the "real" campers ......or the crazy ones.
The boys and myself had a blast!

Faith of A Child

My sister-in-law Cathy and her husband Jesse were visiting here in Cedar and brought their cute lovable dog Norbert and the kids really enjoyed having a dog around. I took the boys to see the Opening Ceremony fireworks for the Utah Summer Games and they asked Cathy if they could please bring the dog. We had a lot of fun running around with Norbert and he was also receiving a lot of attention from all the little girls , he is a very well tempered dog.



Carson running with Norbert



The fireworks began and Norbert was a little scared but we wrapped him up in our blanket and I just held on to him. It was then time for the grand finale - fireworks were going off like crazy. Norbert got very scared and ended up wriggling out of his collar. My heart stopped --he was off and running. I told the boys to try and go after him. I saw the kids running in between groups of people and yelling for the dog. It was a nightmare. Cars leaving the area and people everywhere. I caught up with Carson and he said he lost everyone . I could not believe this was happening! Cathy and Jesse love this dog, they treat him like their baby. Carson was trying not to cry and said he felt sad for Cathy, Jesse and Norbert. I told Carson we needed to go back to where are chairs were and say a prayer. As we were heading back Carson turned around and saw Mason, HE HAD NORBERT!!! I ran over to him and Mason's arms were shaking from carrying the dog for so long. . I was so relieved, and Triston said to me

" Mom, we said a prayer to find the dog. I told Mason, you know some of the most faithful powerful LDS men have prayed to Heavenly Father for help, I think we can do the same to help us find Norbert."

I just stopped in my tracks. What a wonderful statement.
Some of God's most faithful have had to pray for help and guidance. To know that our Heavenly Father is here for us during big or small problems, that He treats us all the same during our times of need is a wonderful feeling.
We can pray for miracles or pray to find a lost dog and by our faith we can receive His guidance and love.

"....and becometh as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord seeth fit to inflict upon him, even as a child doth submit to his father." Mosiah 3:19

Carson turns 9!!

Well my baby turned 9 today so this is the last little kid party I will ever put together. I am soooo sad. I just love doing parties.
Carson decided on Friday he wanted a Pirate theme so I only had 2 days to throw this one together-not my normal 4-5 weeks but he had tons of fun and I'm glad he did.
I had to be to work at 8am so I made his birthday breakfast early as you can see but he did come out for a few pictures and to humor me some too.


Here is the Pirate face cake--? Not sure what I think about it


The kids took a quiz first to see what type of pirate they were....


then I divided them into 2 teams. They came up with
a pirate name and made their flag...

THE PIRATES


THE TURDS



then it was all out war! With water balloon cannons they
had to defend their ships



next they all had to "walk the plank" race ......


pin the "Patch on the Pirate".....


hit my home made canon ball pinata that lasted for one hit...


And then finally cake


Some one once told me "they do grow up" and I can't
believe how fast it is happening to my kids.
I just love my "Carso"

ALL THINGS GIRLIE

Most of you know I don't have a lot of opportunities to enjoy the feminine side of things due to the fact I am constantly surrounded by boys, so on those rare occasion when it is about ME only- I tend to go over bored with the feminine touch I guess you could say. I got me a new bike and my boys including James just shake their head when it is time to go bike riding. I agree it's a bit much but boy-Girl DO I LOVE IT!!!

YOUNG GUNS

It was such a great day outside we did not want to waste it so we did what any red blooded American would do....went shooting!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Mothersday

Mr Chris DeLacarrera took time out to make his wife, mother-in-law and two of his favorite sister-in-laws dinner on Saturday night. Mr James made us all homemade root beer! Followed by a couples wrestling's match. The next morning Carson made me breakfast. I got some wonderful homemade gifts from the boys, flowers, and a porcelain doll that looks like Jane Austen! Oh what a beautiful Mother's day. Did I mention a clean house, mopped floors, breakfast, lunch and dinner! aahhhh