OK, Ok since the kids are entertained and I keep getting bugged about updating our blog I guess this is a good time to do it!! Haha. I've just been enjoying the summer too much to write about it. I think I've done good with the pictures though so I'm happy with that :)
JULY~ We spent the fourth of July BBQing with the neighbors again this year. Garrett competed in the cook off and WON AGAIN!!! He's such a great griller and we are the owner of the AWESOME trophy for another year! LOL.
The kids spent a few days in Elko with Grandma and Grandpa Grider. They had a blast and were able to spent some time with their cousins and Aunt Michelle too. They did so good together away from us and we are so proud of them for doing it. We would talk to them everyday and by the 2nd day Austin was getting alittle sad. When we would talk to Madison she would say, "When Austin is sad Mom, I just keep giving him lovies!!" It was so sweet and we are so happy with how she took care of her brother! They had a sleepover one night with their cousins and loved that!! Although were very upset when their cousins had to go.
While the kids were away, we played!! We spent one night in Wendover and had a relaxing time. Got new tattoos!! Garrett got AJ's hand print on his other shoulder and I got one on my ankle that represents my family. It was an experience that I probably will not experience again....it hurt!! Got a new washer and dryer and camera!!! I love them all :) And went on a four wheeler ride after dark. It was so fun, so different from the rides I get to take.
So thank you Grandma and Grandpa for taking such good care of the kiddos and making a memory with them that they will forever treasure!
The last week in July we went camping at Bryce's Aunt's land. Across the street from her place is where Garrett is GOING TO SHOOT AN ELK this year! (gotta put out some positive energy!) We went with Bryce and his wife and their two dogs. We brought Charlie and were able to let him off his leash and watch him wander close around camp. He loved it and was one happy dog! We spent three days, two nights and I must say its exhausting camping with the kids anymore...or maybe I'm just out of practice!! We haven't been in two years!! The kids had a blast and I got some awesome pictures of the kids in the field.
AUGUST~
We had some fun in August and did so much already this month. I held my first ever, (and only), Garage Sale with the neighbors! That was just way too much work for what I got out of it!!
Celebrated Kesler's birthday with pirate shirts (homemade) and pirate treasures!
Finally went to Garrett's work for their annual Family Days! It was really interesting to see his work and to really see how big it is and how far he really does walk all day!! We enjoyed some good BBQ and Cotton Candy :)
We enjoyed spending time with our new friends that live behind our house and made a couple trips to our new Splash Pad here in Eagle Mountain.
Madison was learning to ride her smaller bike without training wheels, but then got a bigger 16" bike so we are waiting until she gets the feel of her new bike before we take them off again.
Madison started Soccer two weeks ago. Her first game was the 20th and she wasn't really sure if she wanted to keep playing. She was getting frustrated because she wasn't getting a chance to get the ball, so I told her to get in the middle and get it if she wants it that bad. Well next play she got in there and got the ball and was able to kick it all the way down the field, where another boy from her team took over and kicked it for a goal! She asked if she made that goal and I just told her that because of her getting it to the goal her team was able to score...no need dwelling on the details. I love how its a teamwork sport and I hope she sticks with it!
Have a visit with my Sister and Her Hubby this weekend. Wanna hit the Herrium "Beach" and the Aquarium! Should be fun and full of pictures :)
Throwing my Neighbor a Baby Shower Sunday and Madison's First day of Kindergarten is Tuesday!! She is soooo excited and can't wait. We go to the school today for her assessment test, and is very excited to show daddy her class and teacher. Will try to send pictures of soccer soon. Still playing with my camera so when I am taking pictures of the games, most of the turn out blurry!!
So as you can see we are just fine over here, just having too much fun to blog about it all!!
Here are some pictures of her first soccer game. It was hot and she was tired, but kept with it. She was upset about not being able to score a goal, but I told her to get in there and get the ball. And thats just what she did!! She took the ball all the way down field to the goal, where a boy on here team scored the goal. She asked if she scored and I told her that because of her, her team was able to score. And she was happy with that! She's had one game since and one tonight. I'm hoping that tonights game will be less hot so the kids can be more active. 
