Miley has been caught in some pretty scary falls. The last picture she fell off a little bike she tried to get on and scraped her face all up. I walked into the kitchen and playroom to find her like this.

Our little Garden

I went to California for a few days and came home to this. Mason and the kids planted a garden with romaine lettuce, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli. The kids are so excited to see the vegetables. It will be awhile, but we cannot wait.

First Mini Meet

Macey had her first mini meet and was very nervous. She did such a great job. We were so proud of her.

Sky and Macey after the meet

What a Champ!!

Tate is the model patient for getting his teeth cleaned. They could not believe how well behaved he was for 2 years old. He loves to get his teeth cleaned. It is nice that they have not seen the other side of Tate yet. Ha Ha

My Father N Law Rocks!!!

Ok, this Mason's first post. But I wanted to share how awsome my dad is. First of all last November, he competed in the Tempe Ironman and finished first in his age group (65 -70). He finished under 12 hours, which qualified him to compete in this years Ironman world championship in Kona, HI. I can't quite comprehend the exhaustion that he felt.

Growing up He often would wake me up at 5 in the morning to go on 50 mile bike rides with him. So I understand the pain involved in riding long distances, but what they do is unbelievable. First He swam 2.2 miles in the ocean, then biked for 11o miles, with extreme winds and heat in excess of 100 degrees, finally he tops of the day with a full marathon. I am so proud of Dwight for doing this, it makes me want to compete in some thing physical as well. Go DAD.

Getting Ready for the race.

Out of the water he was 26th place out of 35. But during the bike, which he dominates, he worked his way up to 10th. He had a strong run and ultimately finished 10th in his age group. Not bad for 65 against the best in the world.

Congratulations. Sharon was there for him the entire race.

Conference weekend

Fall break for our school this year fell on conference weekend so we decided to take the kids to Utah and play for a week. We had such a great time hanging out with the kiddos with no tv and internet. It is amazing how much time we spent together and how many games we played as a family. We really enjoyed taking Macey( for her first time) to Saturday and Sunday afternoon sessions of cenference. She really enjoyed it and wanted to go again on Sunday.

we went to dinner with our good friends Frank and Jaime Caliendo. We sure love you guys!!!

getting a quick picture in Park City in front of the Simas's condo

the kids loved the coaster ride

Jett was mad because Macey got to go first

Discovery Gateway Museum

The kids spent 4 hours at this museum and here they are performing a play for us

Rock climbing

Macey playing cashier

Macey's testimony

Macey's friend bore her testimony on Sunday so Macey decided to go up as well. We are so proud of you for your continuing example. I'm so happy you chose to go up and went to get dad so he could hear you. You told me you felt the holy ghost!!

Constitution Week Celebration

We decided to go to Mesquite High School to celebrate Constitution Week. We had a great time and the kids enjoyed lots of fun games plus learned some history. They have done this for the last 8 years and we just learned about it this year.

Statue of Liberty(look a like)

Jett Roc Macey Cassie

Liberty Bell

Tate enjoying the firework show

Crazy Sock Day!!!

Every 3rd Friday our school does a fun thing where the kids gets to dress up. Today was crazy sock day. We had forgotten to do this and so this morning before school I got some of the boys baseball socks and we decorated them. It is so refreshing to have these dress up days, since they wear uniforms every other day. We are really liking the uniforms because I don't have to think in the mornings.

Girls Get Away

We had a chance to get away for Labor day and head to Laguna. We decided to do a girls trip with some of my relatives. We had a blast!! It was so much fun hanging out with all the girls. We did a lot of shopping, eating and relaxing. We went to the beach every day and I even got in the water to play with Macey and Kiley. (this never happens) We had some pretty good laughs. I don't think there is anything more entertaining then being with my mother and her sisters. It was a well needed trip. Mom your the best host ever!!!

Thanks girls for such a great time

this is classic all of us sharing one drink

getting ready for a big shopping day

the 3 look alikes

Miley taking a bath in the sink because I did not want to miss out on anything

Macey and Kiley

Aunt Carolyn, Kathy and mom

another shopping day

enjoying the beach

we just got massages done