Scouts

Scouts scares me. It's so much info and all these rules. No, really it stresses me out. It was stressing me out so bad that I handed it over to Luke. I felt like the kids hear enough nagging from me about, cleaning, doing their homework, stop bugging their siblings, and many more things. They didn't need one more thing for me to nag them about. This way it's something for Luke to do with the boys. It bonds them together. With Nick being so involved in sports he misses scouts a lot because of practices. So Luke worked with Nick and he earned his Wolf in February. I was very proud of him for getting it done 6 months before he goes to Bears. Luke's goal is to have him be an eagle by the age of 14. That the age where kids get really disinterested and start not caring about scouts. Good luck to Luke:)

Our Pool

The past couple summers we have gone back and forth about getting an above ground pool. I have always thought they were gheeeeeeeeeeto. We have always been able to use my parents pool, and my aunt's pool. When Lucy came along I figured we would still be able to do those things. Ummmm yeah, that wasn't happening. I tried the splash parks a couple times and she was so miserable. She was so hot and it's not like she could run through the water to cool off. I knew if we didn't do something quick this summer would be miserable. We finally caved and bought a pool. LUke is amazing and busted the whole thing out in one Saturday. The prep took some time. He had to make sure the ground was level. The kids love it and we love it! It's so nice having the option to put Lucy down and letting them swim. I actually think Luke likes it more than the kids. He goes in there every night to do his water aerobics. Funny guy. I was nervous about Noah at first, but it has been fine. We got an alarm for our sliding glass door. That makes me feel a little better. It has really helped him swim. I am hoping by the end of the summer he will be swimming the length of the pool with no floaties.

 This was Lucy's first time and she wasn't so sure about it. She didn't cry, just had this concerned look the whole time. What a chubbers!!

Parker's 6th Birthday

Our "little' Parker turned 6 on June 18th. How can that be? He decided to not have a big planned birthday this year. Instead he wanted this electric scooter. Fine by me! Parker is still my little cuddler, he loves to read, and is definitely a ladies man. Happy Birthday big guy, we love you!!

We did end up having some of his friends over to swim and have cake and ice cream.

Father's Day

We were driving home from Utah on Father's Day. Poor Luke had to listen to kids fighting and crying on his day. I love this man. I love that he honors his priesthood, treat me right, plays with our kids after a long hard day at work, doesn't care when I leave him with all 5 kids to have a  girls night, and works hard to provide for our family. He's a great example to our children and I can hope that my boys turn out just like him, and that Sammy marries someone like him. Love you Luke!

My Dad is also amazing. He is such a patient man and I admire him for that. I think that's why Heavenly Father sent Aaron to him. Sorry mom :) He is the best grandpa. He comes to almost all of my kids games.

My Father in law Nick is also a great man. I know Luke is the way he is because of him(and Cath). My kids love being around him and love getting their lawnmower rides from him.

Utah/Sunday Best

We decided to go to church with Nick and Cath. The kids loved being able to sit and cuddle next to them during sacrament.I'm glad I was able to snap some shots of the kids with Grandma and Grandpa.

Noah and Bronson wouldn't stay in the group picture. Little stinkers!!

Utah

The rest of the pictures are just random ones that I took throughout the week. My kids LOVE going up to Utah and spending time with their grandma and grandpa Lund and seeing all their cousins. We missed seeing Katie's family but can't wait until we all get together in October!

Nick sat in the front seat since our airbags turn off if your under a certain weight. It was so much fun having him up there and talking. We played the license plate game and he was so into it. I think we found 38 states. Here is showing me all the states he found.

 Heaven help me! I'm traveling alone with a car full of kids.

 She slept so soundly even when the house was Craaaazy!

 Nick and Ashley are buds and I love it!

 Parker wanted a picture with Max. Right as I took it he laid a big fat kiss on Max. It was so cute and Max could have cared less.

 Bronson and Noah. They have a love/hate relationship.

Utah/Open Gym

One of the days all the cousins went and did an open gym at a gymnastics class. They had a blast just running around and doing crazy things.