First Day Of School - 1st Grade!

So the kids switched schools this year because Mr. Nicholas tested into the Accelerated Learning Program in Jordan School District, so this year when he starts 'real school' (he called kindergarten preschool) he will be in a new place with new rules and new everything as well. he was sooo excited, it was only when the bell was just about to ring that he got nervous. He was a trooper.




Encouragment from Daddy

LOOK!! He doesn't look so tiny compared to the rest of class... WHoo Hoo!

Smiling Mrs. Stott... Wonder how long that smile will last? *snicker*

Just as Samantha loves her new school, Nicholas feels the same way. He is so excited to learn and read and do homework.. yep.. that's right.. do homework.. I have no idea where he came from. ;) Like father like son...

First Day Of School - 3rd Grade!!

So not only is it the first day of school for the kids, but it is a NEW school, all new people, new rules, new friends... Samantha was terrified. She barely spoke two words as she stood in line anxiously awaiting the bell to ring. We kept telling her that this was the worst part, and by the end of the day it would be okay.. She didn't look convinced. :)

(SOO PRETTY!!) The little pep-talk from Daddy seemed to help, and in no time at all..

She was back to her smiling self.. :)

It's so amazing how fast they grow. I have to remind myself to hug and kiss them as much as I can before it's too late and they are embarrassed by the very presence of parents... ;)

BTW.. I told her to call me after school to tell me how it went... SO when she did call and I asked how it went.. her response.. "IT WAS AWESOME!!"

Whew.. First days are rough..

Camping In The High Uintas - aka "The Bug Zone"

Just a few pics... Sadly when I got home I realized I hadn't taken very many at all.. :(

Walking the mini-dogs

Sam loved being a little mom, holding and feeding the babies. That's Logan under the mummy wrap to keep the bugs off him!

Roasting Weiners :)

THe moose that was our neighbor.. :) Sooo cute...


Look at that dirty mug! LOL

Happy boys! They all had a great time getting dirty and playing all weekend!

On the way home we stopped at Provo Falls, we walked in the freezing water and loved it! :)

Thanksgiving Point Dinosaur Museum

So we took a trip to the Thanksgiving Point Dinosaur Museum, we haven't been there for awhile but its actually pretty cool. The kids love to touch and play all the interactive games and guess the dinosaurs. But the the erosion table, they could be there for HOURS!


He looks even smaller next to that beast! LOL

Strike a pose...

Dallin came with us too! It was a great day!

Screaming from the shark attack!! Niko is the only one half believable.. LOL

Mr Tough Guy.. wrestling a dinosaur..

Outdoor Movie @ West Jordan Park

So I know I'm really far behind but I'll just put up a few highlights. :) This trip we went to a carnival and watched 'Flushed Away' at the park on a big outdoor screen. The kids loved it!

Niko was pretty pissed off, he was 'too small' to go on most the rides, even the slide!! It was so lame!

Beautiful girl :)