Webelos Day Camp

Teagan didn't go to Scout Day camp last year as we had just moved and honestly I didn't even know what it was. We didn't have camp in our previous Stake like this so it was all new. Glad I went with Rayle and new what to expect. I got to go on a Friday again but no other parent was able to attend so it was just me. Thankfully we have some awesome scouts and they were a huge help!!!! Also it was only four boys. They had a lot of fun and it was hot and tiring for me. It took a lot out of me and I didn't recover as quickly as when I went with Rayle. Teagan really loved it and had a wonderful time. Next year he will be in 11 yr old scouts so he was only able to attend this one time. Glad he got to go at least once! 

Bow and arrow

BB gun practice

Boys rocking out to Frozen LOL

Teagan took this and I have to laugh. He was the shortest by far and he could have had someone else snap the pic. Too funny!

I took a lot more photos but with my actual camera. I need to load them onto the computer I just never think to do it. The day I went we were lots of back and forth so I think that is why it was so hard! The boys did a skit which was clever and after we left I tried to treat them to some DQ but it was closed :( so we hit up McDonalds for some dipped cones. The boys enjoyed them! I am grateful for my calling in scouts and that I also get to spend time with my boys!!!! Love them both! And I am truly hoping by the time Nolan is ready for scouts I'll know what I am doing haha!!!!

Temple Open House pics

Back in February we were able to go to the Gilbert Temple twice. Once I took the kids and second we met up with a old friend and went with her and her mom and daughter. Both times were so peaceful and my kids really enjoyed the special event. They felt the spirit and behaved quite well both times. 

This was the first time we went. Notice the dog I asked some little girl to leave in the truck! Of course I got to carry it along with a sleeping baby. I had the little boy I watch and he fell asleep. Dead weight the entire time that was fun! 

Temple it's so big and beautiful!

All of us. Rayle is hiding behind me. He was being a turd for pictures!

See a turd!

Ashlyn and Jules. They had fun together!

My friend MaryKay and I. We have known each other since third grade. Long time!

It was so fun we were able to do this. We are annixious for the Phoenix Temple to be finished soon and attend that open house. Hopefully Brian will be able to go with us!!!

February Florida

Well I never blogged about flying to Florida this year. I was able to fly into Florida and be with my sister when she needed me. I am grateful that Brian was so willing to stay home and keep the house together while I was away. I was gone for almost a week and that has never happened. It felt weird to fly alone (actually I wasn't alone, I just didn't know at the time we were expecting!) also the longest I have not been with my kids is like a few days. Usually it's one night. The trip there was great made my connecting flight no problem. On the way home that's another story. The air plane had these fabulous screens that offered TV for all passengers. Well the only thing was flying over the ocean from Ft Launderdale to Houston the screens would NOT turn off and they were a blinding white! It was awful! Also I totally broke my sandal and I had checked my bag (short girl problems with no help means trying to get my bag up in the plane would have been something seen on America's Funniest Videos!) so when they offered checked bags for free I was all for it! So my broken sandal was hilarious. There was nothing I tried that would work to fix it. It was a strap not plastic and the huge foam kind. I finally said screw it and went bare foot. I just recently got another pair of sandals so I have gone months without any and the real reason I wanted some was because it's getting hard to bend over to reach my feet hahaha! So the flight was not ideal coming home but I was happy to see my hubby and kids even though they were all zonked out. I got in just before midnight so I can't blame them! 

Winston loves me! 

Cool old RR stop

My next Halloween outfit. J/K that's a lot of candy! 

Enormous box of nerds! 

This shop smelled heavenly!!!

YUM

Beach goer beware they will sting ya! We saw a ton of them washed up on shore. 

The water was perfect!

Hoping a wave doesn't knock me over 

Glad my sister wanted out of the house. Though this took a lot out of her. 

We rode the trolley back to her car. It was nice to catch a breather. 

View from the plane

Stupid screen that would flash the entire two plus hour flight to TX. 

My attempts haha FAIL

This got me onto my next flight...almost broke while walking up to the plane door. I tried to buy some shoes while in Houston but what they had was awful ugly and like $50 and more YIKES!!!

The kids that missed me SOOOOO much hahaha

I felt the love. It happened to be my birthday what a bunch of party poopers! It's not every day you turn 29....again! ;)

20 weeks means ultra sound time

With making it to the half point mark it means getting a routine ultra sound. We were excited to find out the gender and see who is coming to join our family. My mom came over to watch the kids and we headed to the office. Candy was able to meet up with us and see her first ultra sound. Glad I could give her that opportunity. The tech asked if we wanted to know gender and since we did that was the first thing she checked. I was not at all surprised that baby is another boy. I had a feeling. I think everyone else was a little sad because they wanted another sister. The kids however are now excited and can't wait until little ... is here! 

Love this. He is yawning!!! 

So to let the kids know what the gender was we did a reveal. It was fun and I think they enjoyed it! 

Right now we have just shy of 15 weeks until our little guy is born! I am sure it will flash by once school starts up again! 

Scouts, Rayle's ready are you?

Rayle turned 8 on June 17th. He has only been waiting for this birthday since Teagan turned 8 and got to join cub scouts! It's hard to be the little brother! In our ward I am Cub Master and have the joy of planning scouting events. So there was a Scout Day Camp the only thing it was at the end of May and Rayle was not 8 until June 17th. We however had lots of kids back out and there is no registration return so in my mind that's just a waste! Rayle was able to go and fill a spot and he was in Heaven!!! It's three days the boys leave here around 1:30 and arrive at the camp Heard Publeo north of South Mountain. The camp ends about 10pm and they go for three different days. They get to experience archery, BB guns, art, a science lesson, and swimming plus having fun with their dens!!! I was able to go with Rayle on Friday. It was a hot day but I was sure glad I got to go and enjoy Rayle in this kind of element! I didn't take too many pictures. 

Boys singing on the way to camp. 

When we got to the camp. 

Listening to directions at archery. 

Rayle taking a shot. 

Swimming and trying to back float. 

Bathroom break so we snagged a picture. 

All the boys with their loot of light up stuff. 

The boys getting wet with bucket line. 

Rayle loved this entire experience. So glad he was able to go. Teagan got to go to camp as well but a different session. Will blog about that differently. 

Teagan Honor Roll

Teagan also got Honor Roll. He missed the awards assembly because he was sick :( so I took pictures when he got his medal when he came home. Proud of all our kids! 

To finish the school year the boys had water day which they love because of the huge slides! Ashlyn also had water day but it's more buckets and balloon kind of style. We were certainly glad for summer break to start!

The kids are all excited about this upcoming school year. However summer break can't be beat!

Back tracking!

Lots has happened since I blogged last so I need to back track a tad! Blog overload on the way!