Taggart Lake

We had an opportunity to get out and go for a hike as a family so we took it.  Molly got a free National park pass from being a 4th grader so she got us into Grand Teton National Park for free.  We went to Taggart Lake along with half of the US it seemed.  If you like escaping the crowds, the 3rd of July is not the best time to visit a National park so close to your home however I am glad we went.

So fun to see this beautiful falls right as we got onto the trail.

I love the Grand Teton mountains.  They are so majestic and beautiful.  It confirms in my heart that we have a very creative and good God who gave us this earth to enjoy.   

It was a warm day so the water was nice along the way to keep the kids cool.  Grace did great and had fun as long as she was on mom's back.

You can see the people behind us as the kids are trying to soak their feet.  Alissa and Molly got to see a tiny bat on the bridge.

On our way back...

I told Lincoln to jump up and pose for me and he jumped up there and kissed his bicep.  It made me laugh so hard.  I love this picture. 

Molly talked her little brother into carrying her pack for a few minutes.  I thought he was so sweet to do it.

And we cannot ever go into the woods without my little buddy bringing me some flowers. ♥

Love this man and the fun times we get to have together with our family!!  We have truly been so blessed with an amazing life.  I am thankful to Heavenly Father for all he does for us.

Teardrop Lake

Saturday morning at 5:30am Molly and dad, Mike and Sage loaded up and drove to Henry's Lake.  They fished there all morning and only got a tiny minnow.  They took kayaks and immediately Molly got a leech stuck to her leg so that was the end of that. I dare sat it was a disappointing time.

Thankfully they met up with us in Ashton at Big Judds for a hamburger and a smile.  We couldn't go early because Ella was doing a fundraiser car wash with the student council at Bonneville and needed to stay until noon.

Then we drove to Teardrop Lake (also known as Snow Creek) and found a spot we could enjoy with hammocks, kayaks, fishing and relaxing.

The kids all had a great time. 

 

Ella had a good hour napping in the hammock.

Thankfully the boys caught a few fish at this lake and we ended the day with tired eyes, a few mosquito bites and big smiles.

Big Elk Creek Camping

We went camping with the Christensen and Elder families at Big Elk Creek for a few nights and had so much fun playing in the lake and with friends.  Lincoln and Grant were best buddies and had so much fun playing together the whole time.  They got pretty good on the little kayaks. 

A few times we loaded up and went to jump off the dock.

Ella and Bree had so much fun together too.  They are also the same age.

Even dad got in on the fun.

Rainbow looms, snakes and hammocks.  Everyone had plenty of friends to play with.  

And as we were leaving a hummingbird visited camp.  So much fun!  God is good, and nature is beautiful.  We are so blessed.

May 2020

We are so happy to finally be hanging out with friends again and to have some warmer weather.  Molly's friend Kimmi and her family put a tarp in the back of her dad's truck and filled it up with water for a swimming pool.  They thought it was the greatest thing.  They got to ride in the back of the truck to bring Molly home and that was pretty fun too.  They had their poses ready for me when they got there and had me come take a picture.

The other was a random play date when they did their make up a tad bit crazy!

Molly and I took a trip to Sunnyside Nursery to get a few flowers for our pots and for Grandma Carol.  We wore our masks and just had to take a picture because it was the first time she had been out with her mask.

Alissa & friends Kennadee and Hadlie in Hadlie's back yard.  Again.. yay for being with friends again. 

The kids got dad to pain a pretty awesome rock into an A1 sauce for the rock path at the school. 

Gas prices were crazy low at like $1.59/gal for unleaded.   I just had to take a picture for history sake. 

Dad and Gracie having popcicles.  It's one of her favorite words to say and snacks to have. 

Random pictures with Ella and Alissa. 

We love how Gracie puts her blanket up to her nose.  

She looks so cute, just had to get a picture to remember.

Heidi stopped to have me pierce Hadley's ears. 

More random kids photos and activities.  You get creative when you are in part quarantine. 

We got our door and columns painted.  I love how they turned out.

Lincoln and his best buddy Grant.  They go from his house to ours playing xbox and the snow cone truck was at Summit Hills so I walked them down there to get one.  Yay for summer!

Mothers Day

Mothers Day photos were a bit rough this year.  I think everybody was a little grumpy because, for some reason, mom was grumpy.  I just wanted to wake up and have everybody be in good moods and get dressed for my traditional Mothers Day photo, but unfortunately, that didn't happen.  I felt guilty all day for being grumpy on the day to celebrate the greatest success of my life, but the next day I felt good again.  I celebrate motherhood on the daily I guess.  I love being a mom and it's the only job I ever wanted to have.  I love these kids with all of my heart and soul and love their daddy who helps me raise them and loves them alongside me.

We are truly blessed and I love being a mom!

Lets just glance at years past..