Camping

On July 15th we went camping with our friends the McKinnon's near Woods Canyon Lake. It was true camping in tents, but luckily there was a bathroom at the campground. Shiloh and I are both pregnant and I knew I would not make it through the night without a bathroom! In all honesty it was not the worst experience of my life, but I just don't thoroughly enjoy camping. But the kids had a lot of fun and it did help for me to have a friend there. Fishing was not a big success this trip but I think everyone had fun trying. On Saturday we met Rick in Payson to leave the kids with him for a few days. They ended up coming home early, because Rick had to work, but they still had a good time. Jon and Ryan are thinking we will go camping again next summer. Shiloh and I are saying absolutely not with newborn babies! We are due about a week apart. It's fun to have a friend to go through pregnancy with. But if the boys want to take the older kids camping for a night next summer they are welcome to do it! :) Shiloh does photography on the side so we got some pretty cool pictures over the weekend.

This log kept them busy for hours!

Emma and Kassidy

Derrick, Kassidy, Emma and Kadence

Jon and Ryan setting up camp

Our fishing spot on Woods Canyon Lake

I think they'll get married someday! :)

S'mores around the fire

Here we go Again!

Jon and I decided back in February that we should have one more child in our family. On June 30th I took a positive pregnancy test! #3 is on the way! I suspected I was pregnant for a few days but tests kept reading negative. I was just testing too early. We weren't going to tell people quite so early but we were at Marlena's house on July 2nd with Mark and he was headed back for more training so we decided to break the news. Emma and Derrick didn't even know until then. Everyone was so excited! That day we drove up to Payson to take Mark to meet his dad. Rick was very excited as well. I thought we were done but I guess a person can always change their mind! I know this is what is right for our family and we are so blessed and thrilled with the news!

Mark's Marine Graduation

At the end of June we went to San Diego for the weekend to see Jon's brother, Mark, graduate from Marine Bootcamp. I was sick the entire time we were there, but at least the kids were feeling better. Derrick had thrown up the night before we left, so I think I had what he had. (Although I did take 2 pregnancy test while we were there. They both came out negative.) But despite feeling sick to my stomach the whole time, it was a pretty fun weekend. I have never been to a military graduation and it was really neat to see. The 1st day was family day. We got to go on base to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and see the graduates perform a run and some drills and wander through the museum. Then there was a family bbq put on by the LDS branch on base. They served cake to the graduates in order from oldest to youngest. Mark was first at the ripe old age of 23. Mark looked so skinny! He said it was hard work, and he even suffered through with pneumonia! But he made it through and did well. Some of his stories were pretty funny to hear. It was neat to witness and ehar stories of the deep traditions that run in the Marines. The kids were so excited to see Uncle Mark and they actually behaved pretty well for it being such a long day. The 2nd day was the actual graduation. Emma really liked the band. I caught her dancing to the music every once in a while. :) After graduation Mark was free for 10 days before he had to go back for more training. He picked Mexican food for lunch so we went to Old Town Cafe. (My mom's favorite San Diego restaurant.) We had eaten there the night before but didn't mind because it was so good. After lunch we left to take the kids to Build-A-Bear to get Angry Birds animals. They were so excited! They love that game! After the mall we went to see Cars 2. I wasn't that impressed and actually fell asleep a few times. But the kids had fun. That night Jon took the kids swimming at the hotel. They really came a long way with their swimming this summer. Swim lessons were a mess as usual, and Emma cried and threw a fit everyday, but by the end of summer they can now swim around a whole pool and I'm not worried about them. They even went off the diving board at the public pool! So they had a good time swimming. I'm glad we decided to go on this trip. It was fun despite being sick!

The Museum on Base

The Marine Corp mascot dog

The 1st time we saw Mark. Going for a run.

The Marine Corps Marching Band

Mark (with his BCG's, birth control glasses on) and Jon

Emma and Derrick with Uncle Mark

The cutting of the cake (with a sword)

Mark received the first piece and declared it was edible

Derrick and Emma waiting for graduation to start

Freedom!

The kids ran to greet Uncle Mark

Swimming at the hotel

Shopping at the outlets on the way home

Les Miserables

At the beginning of June Jon and I went with Ron and Sarah to see Les Miserables at Gammage. This is Jon's favorite Broadway musical and I really enjoy it as well. The music is so good! This was our 3rd time seeing it I think. It was a fun night out.



At the beginning of June Jon and I went with Ron and Sarah to see Les Miserables at Gammage. This is Jon's favorite Broadway musical and I really enjoy it as well. The music is so good! This was our 3rd time seeing it I think. It was a fun night out.