MAISEY'S FIRST PONYTAIL

Well, if you can even call it that. I was finally able to get a little ponytail in her hair today. I thought it was so funny. Usually I have her in a headband but maybe it's not to far off that she will be able to put the headbands away :)

ISLAND PARK

We went to our cabin this weekend. We left on Thursday and had the place to ourselves until Kevin's family came Friday night. Kevin's family wanted to go to Jackson and see Yellowstone so we didn't see very much of them. But the time that they were there we had fun. Kevin's cousin Heidi and her husband Chris came up. I was so happy to see them. They are so nice and fun to be around.

We had a bull moose right down from our cabin. He was not as big as the one from last year but still very impressive. We also saw a coyote in in Yellowstone, a first for us. While we were out for a ride on the ranger we saw a herd of antelope. They did not see us coming so when we got closer they all took off running and it was striking to see how fast they can run.

On Saturday we headed up to Fire Hole in Yellowstone and took the kids swimming. It was really neat being able to float down with the current. It was surprising that the water was not very cold. After you jumped in it was quite nice.
We also stopped at a rendezvous that was set up in West Yellowstone. Wyatt chose a coon skin hat and Trey picked out a pop gun. All the boys wanted wooden snakes. Maisey got a cute little bonnet. It was a nice, relaxing weekend.

When we were heading out, we stopped at at the Hungry bear to fill up and as we were leaving a motorcycle swerved off the road right in front of us. It was really scary to watch. Both Kevin and I yelled to the kids to not look out their windows. We were so worried that a oncoming car was going to hit them. Fortunately the couple is going to be okay. I think the women probably just had a few bruises and scraps. Her husband kept wanting to get up but everyone kept telling him to stay still in case of a back injury. They are so lucky to be alive. It put an extra hour into our trip but I am so thankful that it turned out okay. Kevin was such a good help. We watched it happen and not even a second later he was out the door ready to help. It gave you that nice happy feeling inside to see about ten people pull over and give the couple some help within the first ten seconds after it happened. I was so impressed at the love people had for total strangers.

I didn't get too many photo's cause I was busy playing with my new camera Kevin got for me. I am so excited! Check out the photography blog in a couple of day's. I have some new photo's that I took of Chad and Emily's cute little girl Kennedy and one of Maisey in her new bonnet.

BREAKING DAWN

I finished the book this afternoon and it's a good thing since nothing got done today. I loved it! I liked it just as much as the other three. I have heard some people giving Stephanie Meyer some slack because they say it is too sexual. Give me a break. If you don't want to read it then don't read it and if you don't want your kids reading it then don't let them. I personally didn't find anything in it that was offensive. I liked the ending and thought it was nicely done. Good Job Stephanie and thanks for the good read!

BOOK CLUB NIGHT

Tonight was book club and we went to Applebee's to have dinner because we have missed the last couple of months. It's funny to me that I started this book club about three years ago and it is still going strong. It is so nice to get out and visit with the girls. It is no surprise that the book for next month is the new Stephanie Meyer book. I guess we all thought we would have the book read by the second of August so that makes it easy. When I first started the book club, I had no idea that it would turn into so much more. If anybody needs help or is in need of anything the book club people are there. Thanks book club- Carrie Nield, Heidi Moffett, Anissa Stevens, Kristy Bishop, Kami Smith, and Lyndsey Blackburn.

SWIMMING POOL AND BIKE

Tuesday The kids and I went to the North Ogden pool with Emily. I have not wanted to go by myself with all the kids but Emily talked me into it. We had so much fun and Emily helped me with the kids so it wasn't too hard to keep track of them. Tarrin found a friend and off he went. Maisey enjoyed her first time at the pool. She played in the shallow end on her tummy. I was surprised at how happy she was the whole time. Trey was his usual self running around crazy. Wyatt was really sweet and would take Kennedy by the hand and go down the slide with her. Overall it was a nice relaxing time. When we got home I showed Trey his new bike. I ran over the hand me down bike that was Trey's size and so we got him a new one. He loves it! He goes up and down the street as fast as he can. First thing in the morning he gets dressed and runs out the door to ride his bike. He doesn't even care that his shoes are on the wrong feet.

ONE BIG, BIG SHINER!!

My kids have had their share of cuts, bruises, and stitches but surprisingly none of them have ever had a black eye. Yesterday Trey collided with his cousin Payson and got this horrible black eye. Payson walked away without a scratch. Today it looks even worse. Poor Trey Bre!

THE CABIN- FAMILY, POST#3

This is my last post on the cabin, We had too much fun and made way too many memories for me to record them all on my blog. I am so thankful for my family and I was thankful that almost everybody was able to make it. Tarrin was in heaven having his cousin Katelynn here. When we went to West Yellowstone for the day. They would hold hands everywhere. I thought it was so cute!