The Thoughts of Cade...

Cade is about to turn 9 (I can't believe I'm OLD enough to have a 9 year old). He has occasionally asked about journaling. I haven't bought one yet, for fear of my 2 crazy little tornados that seem to destroy anything they can get their hands on. For example, last month we had 3 piano books, along with their assignment books thrown over the fence into the pool. This seems to be the story of our lives right now. Then, last night as I was blogging, I decided to start a blog for Cade. He loves to look at other people's blogs, and was pretty darn excited when I asked if he would like his own. I am hoping it will be protected from Evan & Kendal (although I don't know that I would be surprised if they figured a way to throw the computer into the pool:)

His blog address is http://thethoughtsofcade.blogspot.com

His goal is to blog at least once a week, more if something really exciting happens. I told him he could take pictures of anything he wanted to go along with his posts. I will print his blog once a year, and put it somewhere safe. This, for us, seems to be the perfect way to journal.

Feel free to check out his blog, and I'm sure he would LOVE any comments anyone would like to leave him.

Pioneer Days

We went, once again, to our traditional July 24th bash. The waterslide was a huge hit in the hot July weather. I was even tempted to go down it just to cool off!

This was the ball Evan threw just before the one that actually hit the target and dunked Cade. Evan has a great arm, and my camera wasn't ready in time!

Evan getting a spider painted on his face.

Kendal showing off her flower that she had painted on her face, but everytime she showed someone, she just rubbed it off with her finger. Haylee had a flower and butterfly painted on her face.

Ahhh, the squirt bottles to keep everyone cool.

The bottles always turn into a big water fight~

I am so bummed this picture came out blurry. We had some security guard take it, not sure what he did.... Anyway, these are our awesome friends who we go to Pioneer days with every year. We love you guys! (and miss all of our friends who used to come each year before moving away:(

Our yearly family picture we take just as we are getting ready to watch the fireworks.

Mt Charleston

Mt Charleston is a great way to beat the Vegas heat. We headed up one Sunday afternoon and had lunch. The kids, along with Spirit, enjoyed running and exploring. The 85 degree weather and overcast skies were perfect.

*Happy 4th of July*

We started the day off BBQing and swimming with friends, along with an intense game of football on the X-box between Bryce and Eric. Then it was nap time to get the kids ready for more friends coming over for dessert, night swimming and fireworks. It was a long day (everyone finally left our house around 11), but the kids loved every minute of it! It was an awesome day spent with lots of friends:)

When we tell Kendal to smile, she closes her eyes! I had to stop telling her to smile so I would have some pictures with her eyes open.

I love this cute dog of ours!

Evan and Kendal holding hands...so cute!

Haylee all decked out with her bow, shirt and flip flops! We love the 4th around here!

Haylee with her favorite babysitter Leah.

Getting ready to watch the fireworks

I'm not sure what this sad face is for.. but it's cute anyway.