Our 1st Show

Mike & I have been down to Boise's 'VENUE' a few times to support Lex's friends & because we're kinda groupies ;) No, they're quite good musicians... and we really enjoy their music. Anyway, Mike went out of town and a couple bands needed a place to stay, so the kids and I put them up last night and went to see them perform. Yes, they were a little young... we did get set up with earplugs though which was nice. If they didn't save they're little eardrums, at least it gave them something to do all night. They were constantly trying to keep them in. Anyway, they loved it... they danced and tried the moshing thing a little bit. The local band that played after the gig was a kid in my ward, so we got to hang with a bunch of the youth and the Bishop and his wife. It was cool... being out late with the kids on a school night, dancing, buying them pop, 2 candy bars, and a bag of skittles. Look out Britney Spears, here I come.

SORRY!!!

K- So it's been almost a month and things have been super busy. We are here... and we are alive! I can't wait to check everyones blogs, yeah!

Riggin had school pix last week and we thought a change would be nice....

BYE BYE Black Hair!




And last but not least...



I know what your thinking...
We figured, what the heck... it might be the only chance we get to give all the kids the same haircut. Besides, it is suppose to help it grow in faster and stronger now.

1st Day of School

Well we just dropped Riggin off at kindergarten this morning. I'm OK!! Better than I thought actually. I haven't cried like a baby yet anyway... I miss him... like mad! I hated leaving him! He was so excited though, and I think that made it a little easier for me. He woke up right before 7am and was ready to go. While he showered I made is favorite, crepes, we call them flat pancakes around our house. Anyway, Dad had helped him the night before lay out his new outfit, so getting ready was a breeze. After that we spent the next 20 min recording his walk to school. It should've taken us 30 seconds, but with all the picture taking and running in to friends... It was a huge affair. We were totally 'those' parents today.

RIGGIN is a really good kid. He is always striving to do whats right and has shown a thirst for knowledge lately. Whether it's at home or church he loves to learn. He loves his brother and sister and always wants to have a good time. He idlizes his Daddy & is such a big help to me. He's happy, a good sharer, calm, loving, gentle with sissy, and a brute with brother. (It's all that ultimate fighting around our house.) He loves to try everything and is quite the little dare devil. I'm so proud of him... I know he'll do great in school... I just have to cut that umbilical cord a little. Anyway... here he is on his 1st day of school.

GOOD JOB RIGGIN!!!

The Twin Falls Temple

After seeing others' posts on their family trips to the temple, Michael decided he really wanted to take the kids. Today he took the day off and we set out on our little adventure. The temple was gorgeous! It was so much fun listening to the boys talk about how pretty everything was. Tommy was such a champ as well. After the temple, we took the kids to Shoshone Falls and then to the Ice Caves.



Shoshone Falls


Ice Caves

Summer Fun

I did it! I drove 6 hours with 3 kids! I know, nuts right? Honestly, it was great! I only had to stop twice. I would have had to stop a 3rd time in SLC, but a piece of licorice held Tommy over nicely. Brandon and Emilee were visiting Orem from Memphis for a couple days and I thought it would be a great opportunity for the kids to play. So, Em... send some pics my way so I can show everyone what it looks like when it snows in Utah during the month of JULY;) Mike had to stay for a coaches clinic. (YEAH COACH STONE) And rode down with the Halls Wednesday morning to meet me and the kids. After seeing my cousin Becca and her 2 beautiful daughters, I got to shop at IKEA for my first time. Lets just say it won't be my last. If nothing else, the ice cream is to die for. After IKEA, we drove to Midway,UT for our annual Beehive Convention. Most of my family was able to go and as always, we had a blast.


Friday we went through Park City to Island Park for the Bauer Family Reunion. Always fun! We went to the Pioneer Day Parade in St. Anthony and played at Mac's Inn for the rest of the VACA.


On our way home we stopped at Craters of the Moon and played with the kids. The boys loved it! We play pretend hot lava all the time so this was very exciting for them.


P.S. Welcome to the 21st Century Ashlee! I got a digital camera! I know right... FINALLY! I feel like I won the lottery. Thank you Lynnett, your off the hook for Birthdays and Christmases forever. We are having so much fun with it. And it takes such great pictures, aren't we so super gorgeous in all these? Seriously, Mike rubs off on me daily. Sorry! Lynnett... thank you thank you thank you... for everything!

Holy 4th Of July

One Kicking 4th of July

So we are a little behind getting this out, but better late than never. This year the 4th of July found us at the the Walker's (Ashlee's Parents House). Her Dad loves to do it up right for his family so the we had two blow up jump toys and a Mechanical Bull in the front yard, a projection screen in the garage for movies, and of course the swimming pool. The night before the 4th we all brought our tents over and camped out on the lawn it was complete with a bonfire and smores, swimming past dark, and we woke up to pancakes and bacon in the morning. And for those who haven't done it, sleeping in a 3-Man Tent with 5 people in the middle of the summer is awesome. Don't let anyone tell you different. It was a great couple of days the kids had a blast and anytime you get 4 competitive brother in laws together everything becomes a competition so there was the best trick contest jumping on and off of the jump toys, diving board trick competition, and then diving board dodge ball. The finale consisted of a BBQ, more swimming, a little dancing, and lots of fireworks. Ashlee Tommy and I even broke the porch swing( that actually hangs from a tree), but came away unscathed and Tommy didn't even cry. We are so blessed to have such a great family. Thanks everyone.
We will have more photos later (We are waiting for her sisters to send them, Hurry up slackers!)

Tag... Your It!

I was Tagged...

My good friend Laura tagged me maybe 3 weeks ago. Sorry I'm such a slacker! But, because I'm a total open book and I pretty much 'throw up' everything I am and everything I think about out to anyone at anytime, (this makes for a terrible listener) I don't think I'll surprise anyone with these 10 Random Things That People May Not Know About Me. Oh well though, here goes!

#1 I hate shopping! Making decisions is a very difficult task for me... Thank goodness for Mike, he enjoys shopping and making decisions for me;)

#2 I have visited every state in the U.S. This was my Father's Goal and made for some very long, very fun family trips.

#3 I love to think up new inventions. I don't know why... but I tend to get carried with this one. Nothing ever comes of them, I just love to think.

#4 I have never wanted to be anything other than a MOM! I love it!

#5 Until I had kids... I was a total thrill seeker. Loved scary movies, bungee jumping, sky diving, etc. Love'D' Not so much anymore.

#6 I hate to read... it puts me right to sleep. Reading and Driving!

#7 I love to cook. I burn everything and nothing ever tastes the way it's supposed to, but I still love it.

#8 I love the holidays! Like... LOVE!!!

#9 I have 6 Mother in-laws and 4 Father in-laws.

#10 I LOVE having babies. Birth is AMAZING!!!

I tag: Tara, Tiff, Marcie & Katie. (Come on Katie-Babe)