{Kiddie Fun}

My cute little preschool class got to go on a field trip a few weeks ago to the Fire station here in town. My friend Jo is one of our volunteer firefighters and she always makes it so fun for us when we come.

Each of the kids got to try on all the gear! They look so adorable and tiny in those big coats, pants, hats and boots!

They got to climb up on the big tanker truck! And we even all got to go for a ride around town in the big fire engine!
Don't I have the cutest little class (minus one)?

In other happenings.... it was crazy hair day at the middle school and Brock knew just what he wanted! A checkerboard of pony's with red and black elastics (gotta have U of U colors) and every other pony colored black! Crazy hair for a crazy kid.... it looked even more crazy when we took the elastics out!

{Conference Campin'}

Did I just not vow in my last post, three weeks ago, that I would not get behind on blogging again? Yea, so much for that! So, guess what? I'm playing catch-up again today.... be prepared, lots to come!

As a family, we always try to plan a little outing over General Conference weekend. This year we hooked up the trailer and headed over to Kanosh to camp for the weekend. We invited whomever wanted to come, and my parents took us up on the offer. Derrick wanted to do a little scouting, since he had a spike Elk tag, so that seemed like a good place to go.

Aren't those the cutes little dirty camping faces you've ever seen? Why is it, that they never look quite as dirty in the pictures as they do in real life? Believe me they were DIRTY! and their feet.... ICK! For some reason they all thought it was great idea to go without shoes more often than not!

The only thing Kaleb needs to make him happy no matter where we go is lizards! If he can find a lizard, the trip is a success!

The kids spent plenty of time playing in the stream, and we all went on a few good four-wheeler rides and mom and I took a few walks. But, my favorite part of camping is just hanging out and relaxing, and we did plenty of that.

I just love a good fire.... add a few marshmallows, some Fudge Stripe cookies and some Starbursts and I could just sit there all night! Poor Brock, one of his Starbursts got a bit too gooey and dripped on his wrist and burned him. When he wiped the goo off, the burn blister and everything came with it.... OUCH! He still has a pretty good scab and it's been more than a month now.

I was especially glad that we were able to find Conference on the radio. What could be better than sitting out around the fire with your family, listening to the things the Lord wants us to hear from the leaders of the Church?

Awwwww, camping happiness!

{Catch Up #8- Carlie's Birthday}

Just a few weeks ago (see, I'm catchin' up....this may? be the last catch up post) my baby girl turned FIVE!!!

Isn't she just so stinkin' adorable?

She made it perfectly clear what she really wanted for her birthday....

#1- to go to Lake Powell. Sorry Baby, we did that 2 months ago.

#2- a Pillow Pet. But she couldn't decide which one, her mama may have steered her in the direction of an adorable black, white and pink zebra to match her room, it's gotta match ya know?

#3- a Snuggie! Which Aunt Lis got all crafty and just whipped up a darling, adorable and fantastic Snuggie for her, that I forgot to take a picture of??? But, trust me, it's cute!

(You'd think from her gift choices the child likes to sleep, but in all honesty she's the worst sleeper ever!)

Derrick and I also got her this Fisher Price digital camera. I think Carlie's calling in life is to be a Photographer. Seriously, every time I turn around she's stealing my camera and taking pictures. I find the most random pictures every time I turn it on, but that's a whole post on it's own, so stay tuned!

Honestly, I can't believe I even got any pictures of the present opening fiasco. I've NEVER seen a child tear through a pile of gifts like she did that night. So, thank you everyone for the gifts you brought, I'm not sure who brought what, but she loved it all...and we promise to work on gift manners before Christmas!
Aunt Lis got all the talent genes in our family, and once again made a fantastic cake for the occasion. Miss C changed her mind at least 20 times before she decided she wanted a Sleeping Beauty cake, but she had to have the pink dress, not the blue! Didn't it turn out super cute?

Some of the kiddo's enjoying cake on the back steps!
Happy Birthday Baby Doll!

Guess, what? I think this just may be my last catch up post! **Note to self- Don't ever neglect your blog for this long again... it takes way to long to catch up, Just sayin!

{Catch Up #7- First Day of School 2010}

First Day of School-2010

Brock- 5th Grade

Kaleb- 3rd Grade
with his teacher Mrs. Allen (who was Brock's teacher in 3rd grade).

What handsome boys I have!

Miss Carlie's first day of her second year of Preschool.

and with her fantabulous teacher, Miss Monica (aka-Mom).

of course Carlie and Ty had to have one together.... since they are sister's, you know!

(cousins, sisters.... close enough, right?)

{Catch Up #6- Annual Friends Camping Trip at the Lake}

Evey year (OK in all honesty we just started this last year, but I really hope we do this every year, because I love it) we plan a camp out at Yuba Lake with a group of friends. The guys (Brandon, Brett, Derrick and James) have been buddies forever, but luckily all the wives and kiddos get a long great too!

Carlie is my little water baby. She loves being at the lake....she was sure we needed to celebrate her birthday at Lake Powell.

Mr. Brock.... quit growing up so fast, would ya?
(Love the crazy boat hair)
Isn't she just cute?
Baby Callie, with Uncle Brett....ummm, yummo SAND!

Carlie, Kady and Paige

Derrick and Brock just chillaxin!

SO, Brandon and Christie brought Kami's brothers water weenie (call it a banana if you will, but to me it will always be a water weenie). Are you impressed I got on it? Yea, well Christie and Ronni basically gave me no choice. Yes, I was terrified. Yes, I may have said a few not nice words. Yes, I did have fun!

All the kiddo's lined up (minus Callie).... Brock, Carlie, Damon, Tyce, Kaleb, Kady, Kyle, Paige and Colby. Yep-we have 10 kids all together, how did that happen?

Most of the kids took a turn!
While we chilled in the boat.
Kaleb of course had to surf on the weenie!
Then the Cummings Clan took a turn!

and Derrick wasn't the nicest driver, in fact he may be fired!

Sorry, Christie I had to add this one.... it cracks me up every time I see it!

Good times! I can't wait till next year, and hopefully James and Kami won't have to go home early!

{Catch Up #5- Four Weelin' Fun}

We've been on some fun four wheelin' adventures the past few months, and though each one deserves it's own post, I'm really trying to get through my catch ups, so I'm just lumping them all together... just think of it as smorgasbord o' four wheeling fun- K thanxs! The first little venture we took, we drug along my mama and my papa and headed to Beaver and then up the mountain. We had no destination in mind and randomly picked a trail and took off.

(not sure why that random Much better is floating there? Oh well, WHATEV)
Mom and I agreed that we defiantly like the trails rated "more difficult" than the trails rated "most difficult". Don't get me wrong, it's not that I can't drive it, I just would rather not.... but if I must, I'll suck it up and hit the gas (if we're going up) or ride my breaks if we're heading down, cause I'm a good sport like that. Also, a word to the wise, if you happen to be following my hubby and there are two trails, and one is a short cut.... for the love of all that's holy, take the long way! THERE USUALLY IS A LONG WAY FOR A REASON. (This I learned as we're heading almost straight up and bouncing over rocks, with kids riding with us?!?) Carlie got so tired, she fell asleep and Derrick put her in the little back section of his bike, where she promptly woke up, of course!

A few weeks later we planned at trip with our fantastic friends, Jason and Misti and their cute boys. ( I know this picture is random, be patient- you'll see why I took a Pizza Hut pic) So in case you didn't know, there is no Pizza Hut round these parts. So, we jumped on the four wheelers and headed over the top of the mountain and into Richfield for some pizza. It was a great little jaunt, that we defiantly should have started earlier, seein' as how we were still on the very top of the mountain when it got dark! Let's just say it's a much different experience to drive down the mountain in the darkness! Would I do it again.... Heck ya!
A few weeks later, we headed back to Beaver with Jason and Misti and all the kids. This time Derrick knew just where he wanted to go. He wanted to check out all the places he snowmobiles, minus the snow! (Twilight Girls, notice the Cullen Creek Road sign that I took a picture of just for all of you!)
Derrick and I chillin' while the kiddo's explore!
Derrick, Kamdyn, Kaleb and Carlie

(Hmmm, I must have missed taking pictures of Brock and Kadyn? They were there!)

We had a great time, and definitely need to go again soon before it's too cold!

{Catch Up #4- Tea with the Queen

I seriously need to get these catch-up posts done, so I can blog about all the fun stuff that's currently going on!

In August, Carlie received the cutest, girlie, pink and purple invitation in the mail (if I don't say so myself) ? The front read- "Once Upon a Time"

the inside said (sorry for the sideways picture, I'm too lazy to go turn it and reload it)

Four Little Princesses were invited to a TEA PARTY with the Queen.

They were invited to dress up and time and date info followed.

The four cousins all met at my house and I got them all dressed in their pretty party dresses, and we headed out on a walk to the Queens house!

Tylie, Addie, Carlie, and Kamryn

for some reason, I have no pictures of the Princesses with the Queen? The Queen has one, but it's too much effort right now to walk the not even half a block to get it!

The Princesses enjoyed a story, totally rocked their crowns, ate finger sandwiches and cookies, and had a fun afternoon which they are still talking about with their Queen Gram!