Silver Creek Plunge

This day we were pretty lucky! Nathan had to drop off a load in Garden Valley, so we went to work with him. Teigan really enjoyed it because he got to see the excavator pick up the man holes. Well when we were done we headed up to Silver Creek Plunge, which is not to far from there. Its an all natural hot spring with a rocky bottom. If you ever get the chance you should head up there. They have a campground, cabins, and a little store. I really enjoy going up there. We only got a few pictures but here they are.

Michael Lewis Photography

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Pictures from our Vacation

We even spent some time with our friends, Teigan loved it Walking around Temple Square was beautiful! We saw the Joseph Smith movie and then ate at The Garden Restaurant on top of the Joseph Smith Memorial building. We also had a short tour of the conference center which is HUGE!

Thanksgiving Point was so much fun! The kids dug for fossils and played in the water-sand area. They built different kinds of dinosaurs and Corbin even tried to catch a real fish! (not part of the exhibit!) We also watched the 3D movie (it was ok)

Firework Show!

Fourth of July Parade!

After swimming at Seven Peaks we had a BBQ at a near by park.

We had a blast at Seven Peaks!

Pool Drama!

Pool Drama!

We had one surprise when we got home from vacation. And it was a big surprise! The pool that we got a month ago, somehow the seam came apart and drained the whole pool! I don't know how long it had been sitting there, almost empty, but there was algae and some other things floating or trying to live in there, it was pretty gross! Nate and Corbin patched up the pool and we started filled up the pool again! 10 hours later it was almost full! and then the seam started to separate. It only separated a little, so there were only two streams of water leaking out, when Corbin had the great idea to try and plug it up with his hands! Oh dear! The whole seam separated and there went all the water! I think it emptied in 15 minutes and our whole back yard was a lake! It was kind of sad but I think it was more funny! If it didn't happen then, it would have happened sooner or later.

Vacation Planning

I have one word of advice if anybody is planning a vacation. Make sure that you have some down days! Days where you don't do anything but RELAX! Especially if you have kids. We just got back from our 10 day vacation and let me tell you it was definitely a different kind of vacationing compared to 3 years ago! With two kids, a husband, your immediate family, and then extended family, and trying to please all of them, WOW! thats all I got to say about that. I do have to say it was good to see everyone, especially since we only see each other every two years. We also made it in time for my cousins wedding and reception, which wasnt the original plan, so that was exciting. All in all it was a good vacation! : ) (other than the driving, driving, driving, and going, going, going.)

Swimming Pool

Teigan is my Big Fish. He can not stay out of the water.

Uncle Tyson was to big of a woosey to join in on the fun!

My little Sweet Pea

The fam came up on Sunday to check it out.

He did all the hard work, so he deserves some credit.

This is our wonderful sandbox, thanks to my wonderful husband : )

Teigan was so excited, he had to get in the pool while it was filling up. It sure was cold but he didn't care

Last weekend we cleaned out the side of our house and put up a pool. Since we no longer have a dog and the grass is dead on that side of the house we decided that would be a great place to put a pool. Its all gated off and we can lock it so the kids are safe. So we got started. Nate got some sand to level out the ground underneath the pool, and Boy was that work! I didn't even do that much, but the next day my arm was sore. Shoveling the sand out of that trailer was my workout for the day! Well when we were done we had extra sand, so we or should I say Nate made a sand box under the swing set. Hopefully no cats get to it before we can cover it up!

Hello Malibu!

Recently we traded in our boat for a Malibu. I was totally against it at first. I didnt understand why my husband wanted a different boat. Ours was big and open and perfect for our family. And to top it off, we had owed it for only ONE year! Well if know either of us, my husband knows how to sucker me into anything. He demo-ed the boat twice, and brought it home over night and obviously that was enough, because here it is. I do have to say I love it alot more than our other one. It has two heaters, which has been wonderful because it hasn't been warm lately, and the kids love it. Teigans favorite part is the hot shower on the back of the boat. He likes to spray everyone that comes into contact with us. My favorite part is the Perfect Pass. I can now drive the boat and pull Nathan while he slolams. Nathan's favorite part is the name "MALIBU"!

Bye Bye Crownline

Old Boat

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