week 26

-We spent the week getting ready for Jonesfest and camped at the Lava Hot Springs KOA Wednesday- Saturday -I love how obvious it is that my boys have learned to put on their own shoes! -We love Jonesfest and Cousin time! Zach, Allianna and Mason. -Zach and Mason found a little pool in camp that they called their “cold tub” instead of a hot tub. -It was so fun for Easton, Conner and Isaac to play together.- River Time! - Pretty Girls! Sara, Carina and Briarleigh. -Carson was so determined to catch this fish. He stalked it for a day and a half before Aunt Jennifer took pity on him and made him a net and bought him a rod. It all paid off! He Succeeded! - The pool!

Week Twenty-Five

-Ironing 101. -Happy Father’s Day! Mason made this lego card for Jim. We had all the grandparents over for dinner. -Summer Camp Week! Jaxon was not to thrilled to head off to Scout Camp. It gave me great comfort when his scout master texted me a picture of him having fun. Carson could not wait for Hockey Camp every day and Mason went to a Lego camp one day and took it upon himself to plan “Grandma Camp” for whoever wanted to come, Grandma couldn’t say No. It consisted of a couple sleepovers and some trips to the Dollar store! -Lagoon with the DuPaix’s. -after 5 years Mason was excited we finally got some cherries on our tree! -We took the boys hiking up to Mary’s Lake by Brighton Ski Resort. Jaxon decided to stay home having just returned from scout camp. The boys had a blast. It was alot of fun!

Week Twenty-Four

-Summer Fun! Swimming Goggles, Slip-n-Slide, Snow Cones, Lagoon-A-Beach, Friends and catching snakes! -Carson got new hockey skates. -I was able to go to Mona, Ut. and see my cousin Janette and her cute girls Emalie and Makenna. We haven’t seen each other in over 10 years.-Another day at the ball park wasn’t enough Jaxon came home and hit balls with our neighbor Noah “Bootie”. He likes baseball about as much as Jaxon. -Mason is actually enjoying the ball park this year and comes prepared with a lot of activities. -Easton’s favorite song, “Take me out to the base-ball  game, Take me out to the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and cracker JAX-ONS, I don’t care if I ever get back. It’s root,root,root for the Bandits. If they don’t win it’s a shame. For it’s 1-2-3 strikes your out at the old base-ball game!”

Week Twenty-Three

-When the Tournament was over we headed to Coor’s Field and watched the Rockies beat the Dodgers! We sat in “The Mile High Seats” The row of purple seats measure 1 mile above sea level, Easton loved that they also had a playground for the “little guys”! -On our way home we took the scenic route thru Rocky Mountain National Park. It was Beautiful! We hiked to a waterfall, played in a stream, had a picnic, saw elk and moose and at the very top pass that was more than 2 miles above sea level there was still ALOT of snow! -Mason and Carson started Summer Hockey.-Jim and Carson worked all day to fix the water fall and we got a bad pump. It quit working by bedtime.

Week Twenty-Two

-Our annual cemetery tour! We love visiting the graves of our loved ones and sharing our memories. -The Bandits won the Championship of the Memorial Day Tournament! -The Last Day of School! The boys all had a successful year. Jaxon got a 3.5 or higher every term. Carson recieved an award for scoring 95% or higher on the NWEA test in science. (nationwide end of level testing, his teacher told us he scored a 10th grade level) Mason improved in many areas. Easton can’t wait to start pre-school in the fall! - We started off our summer with a trip to Denver, Co. Went to the Pepsi Center where the Colorado Avalanche play. - Jaxon played in the “Super NIT” tournament with the Spanish Fork X-treme. The park they played at was great for everyone. It had a fun “Splash Pad” and playground.

Week Twenty-One

-Mason is running for Treasurer for Student council. So proud of him! -Easton is a funny kid! Recently he has decided he likes his pajamas in “pieces” (no more footie pj’s) - Carson had his piano recital. He played “The Entertainer”. He has decided to be done with piano. -Easton is the best lunch date! He loves to go to “the lunch House” (restaurant) with me. -Our neighborhood pool opened for the season. Tha boys love it. -Mason had his end of year music program. -Carson had his Science Fair. He did it on if age, weight and height affect your speed on roller blades. -Mason had Colonial Days and thought it was pretty cool there was an actual TeePee! -Mason got the election results, he didn’t make student council. He was sad, but that all changed when I found his Ipod that had been misplaced for a couple weeks and he got to got to florider (indoor surfing) for his friend Brady’s birthday! -Memorial Day tournament! Play Ball! It was cold, but the rain held out and all gamesgot played. We were in Lehi so Carson, Mason and Easton went to Uncle Scott’s and Aunt Cristin’s and got to play with and tend Conner!

Week Twenty

-Happy Mothers day! I am so blessed!-When did my baby grow up? Easton gave the scripture in primary 1 Nephi 3:7 -Jim and I had a date night. Penny and Virgil couldn’t use their Hale Centre Theater tickets so we got to see “Father Of The Bride”. - Carson had a big week at school. He was awarded a citizenship award  and had his 5th grade Waxless Wax Museum. He was King George. -Mason earned his Wolf at Pack Meeting. “Mr. Personality”! -Father’s and Son’s campout! Easton couldn’t wait and kept telling everyone he was going camping with Daddy! - I ran the Ogden Half Marathon! I had a horrible cold all week and was just happy to finish. My time was 2:17:10.