Brady & Taylor hike Mt. Timpanogos w/ Troop 1174

Brady and Taylor had a great experience hiking Mt Timpanogos this summer with the Scouts.  They made the hike in less than 24 hours carrying a 30 to 40 pound back pack up to the top of the mountain.  It was an amazing adventure and one that will always be a highlight of thier lives. Taylor and Dad were able to watch the sun come up sitting 11,749...

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BIG Backyard Balloon!!

I woke up one Saturday to a very loud sound coming from outside. As I looked out my bedroom window I noticed a very large hot air balloon very low to the ground. So I woke all the kids and we followed the ballon until it landed just one block away from our house. Very Co...

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Little Punk Rockers

Maddy found an aerosole can of colored hair spray, and curiosity got the best of her. She sprayed her hair and presented herself to the family. Anamarie took one look at Maddy's carrott top and was in love, so she made Maddy do hers. Brett was unwilling; but played along ...

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Taylor's first diaper change

It was going to happen sooner than later. I had Taylor change William's dirty diaper and he did a great job too. I was very impressed. He even put the diaper on the correct way...

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Here we go AGAIN!!

I don't know how this could happen again; but it did. The first episode of this must have made a huge impression on Brett because he knew exactly what he was doing and he was having a blast!! He found the flour in our kitchen pantry and within only minutes he had decorated our entire kitchen with a beautiful white powder. Crazy b...

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No Training Wheels for Anamarie

Last Sunday Anamarie asked me if I could teach her how to ride a "2 wheeler". This was one of many requests from her, so this time I decided it was time. I took off her training wheels and dressed her in jeans, tennis shoes and a helmet; and she couldn't wait any longer. We went to the side street just north of our road and let her practice there because...

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Partners in Crime

These 2 little cuties are always so happy together, even if they are constantly getting into trouble together. Here is just a few of their tricks in the last 2 months.Playing dress up Arrow of Light sword fight Writing on the walls with permanent markers  Destroying the basement with a 50 pound bag of flour Squirting shampoo all over the hardwood floors playing...

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Snuggly Buddies

Anamarie wanted me to take pictures of her, Brett & William snuggling in Brett's bed. I must say the outcome of her staged pictures were adorabl...

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First Day of School

My kids are getting older and it's freaking me out!! Taylor is in 8th grade at American Fork Junior High & Madison is in 6th grade at Deerfield Elementary. She was so excited when she found out that her teacher was Mrs. Nielsen. Taylor had her when he was in 6th grade. She is a teacher that pushes her students, but is very kind and loves teaching. She is the...

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~ The Spider Princess ~

"Presenting...the Spider Princess" Were the words spoken from Anamarie, as she showcased her girly designed little brother; she dressed him all by herse...

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