Mesa Falls...

Since we didn't have any big plans for Memorial weekend, after church this afternoon we headed up to Ashton to look at the falls...

There were quite a few people there so picture ops were scarce!

And who were we lucky enough to run into while we were there? One of Matt's good friend from college! It was so fun to see Jeff and Tami there with their family!! It made the trip most definitely worth it! And what can I say, NO matter where we go, Matt ALWAYS runs into someone he knows... seriously!

dance, dance, dance...

The best part about Marin's dance class is her year end recital! She has so much fun dancing for everyone two nights in a row and we love watching her have such a good time. We also love all the support we get from family who travel long distances to come and see her routine. It means the world to her and pretty much to us too!:) And for those of you who seemed to have missed the social event of the season (don't get me started on what time we had to show up to get seats!) here's a few pics and video.


Getting ready for the big night...

She's the first green tutu on the left...

Friends who came to watch and others who also performed! Everyone did amazing, though I must say lil miss Halle, that Secret Agent dance may have just been the show stealer!!

New Fav!

Hello vv brown! This is my new favorite artist and I just had to post the video, so pause my music on the side before you start! This girl is awesome. Vanessa, you are the Jamaican/Puerto Rican amazing singer I see myself as in my dreams! If only dreams REALLY came true!! Enjoy, you'll be singing this ALL day!! We are at our house!

The Graduate...

It's official! Here is a graduate from the class of 2010 Small World Preschool...

They had a cute program...

And we are so proud of our Jace!!

(yes, I see how his hat is situated... I didn't put it on, it's just how it happened!)

Miss Jackie and Miss Cathy are two of the most wonderful teachers. They are amazing. I have been to 3 preschool graduations in a row now and they do a fantastic job!

A New Kind of Canvas...

How she didn't poke her eye out with that pen I'll never know!

Ever since she was introduced to scarf's by her older sis, she insists on wearing whatever she can find: shirts, underwear, skirts; whatever she can get her hands on, like this. A fashionista in the making!

Blast from the Past...

Today while listening to the radio on the way to take kids to and from school I had one of those memory jolting experiences that totally made me go back in time in my mind and relive a certain moment. Don't know how I maneuvered through the stop lights and street signs, cuz I was completely back in time! This song was my theme song for, ironically enough, EFY (especially for youth) back in the summer before my senior year of high school. Me and Shauna, my roomie from Portland, blared this down the dorm room halls of BYU and it solidified our one week friendship! So when this song came on the radio today, I don't know if I've even heard it since then, but I was completely transported to that dorm room, unpacking my clothes and singing this song at the top of my lungs! Now, being as naive and innocent as I was, I did not know what she was referring to and thus, didn't get why half the other girls in our EFY group were whispering,"I can't believe they're playing that!" and we didn't quite mesh very well at first. Well, I've since repented, but the sin was done in total innocence, so does that actually qualify as a sin? Anyway, it's a catchy song, fun tune... Satan knows my weaknesses! :) Enjoy!
http://www.playlist.com/searchbeta/tracks#touch%20myself/all/1
(push play on the right side)

Just so you know what who the singer is, in case you're wondering!! I know, you're all downloading it now! :)

Swing, Swing, Swing...

So it's amazing how much fun kids can have with a little bit of rope and some wood. Matt made this rope swing the other day and the kids have been in heaven. Are we just encouraging a broken bone of some sort? I hope not!!

And just some FYI: yes, he climbs that all by himself...

This ones new favorite toy... the tramp. The pure and utter joy!