July 2014

Independence Day began with the annual parade. For the first time in a long time we didn't have anybody in it but I guess we are crazy cause we still went. Gotta keep up with traditions!

Another tradition is to go to Layton Park and hang out while Zildy facepaints. Kids were a little tired!

At the Stadium of Fire with Carrie Underwood!!!

Dance party in the parking lot afterwards while the traffic dies down.

S and I went to the University of Utah for two days for an orientation. This will be S's home for the next four years.

My Birthday!!! Kind of a sad day this year. I bought my own little cake. No presents. No family. The only exception was K did come and celebrate with me on Friday. KC was at scout camp so he had not time to get anything ready. Z and my parents were out of town. I know pitty me! Not really that bad of a dayI just get myself down for silly reasons sometimes. I know I'm loved and I'm happy for my life. I have more blessings than I deserve and yet sometimes I still get sad. I have learned how to get out of it faster now, I guess that's a good thing about getting older!

I did go celebrate my birthday with Pres. Uchtdorf at the Dee Events Center with thounsands of people. I just pretended that they were all there for me :)

Completely full! For my party!

My birthday presents from KC:

We went to see Mary Poppins for KC and my birthday combined. It was fun and a great show!

I love my family!!!

Before...

After!!! A beautiful picture of the Salt Lake Temple!

We did celebrate the following sunday with the entire clan. And I didn't have to cook or clean!

July buddies. And let me just say that S made my awesome chocolate cake!

Lagoon day with the younger kids.

Back to Cheyenne for Frontier Days!

So we were walking around the park and I entered a drawing with one of the radio stations. I don't even remember which one but I won tickets to Brad Paisley! Fun! We were surrounded by drunk people in the party zone but it was fun nontheless since I was safe with KC.

The pancake breakfast.

Crazy kids in the middle of the parade route!

The cousins have so much fun together!

The awesome grandparents!!!

Ice cream at McDonalds.

I don't even know what to say about this picture. Christian is just crazy!

At Seven Peaks Waterpark.

The Potter Run! K's first 5K. We just came to support her. But she did awesome!!!

June 2014

June was a busy month. We just kept going and going. Here are some of the major events.

At the school I work at I get the opportunity to read the names of the graduating class. This was my second year doing this and although it is scary cause I don't want to mess up on anyones name it's great to see the joy of the students as they walk across the stage.

Afterward, it is tradition to go to McCools to celebrate the end of the year. This is a picture with some of the lady faculty. I love working at DASA it is so rewarding to me and hopefully the students and teachers find me helpful to them.

This is my co-counselor for the 2013-2014 school year. She decided to take a different job where she can coach cheer on a higher level and counsel so we must part ways. Although we were both new to counseling, we got along great and I think we did some awesome things at the school!

After the students are gone and while we are all still working we tend to have fun to conclude our year. They have a competition to see who can eat the most waffles at Kneaders, I didn't compete but it's fun to watch and eat anyways.

Riding the train with cousins at Pioneer Park.

Pink Diva look by G and CR photo bombing!

CR and S had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of the Savior of the World cast. Our stake performs this with the youth every four years as they Youth Conference. CR had the part of "Disciple" and S was "Older Mary". They were both so awesome! They are great singers and actors! I have to say that I was a proud mom. To see my children share their testimony of the life of Christ is priceless.

Alex is in Utah now going to school at UVU and on this Sunday G and Alex were twinners!!!

Father's Day! Oh. I love "mi papi". He has been my inspiration and guide throughout my life! I hope he knows that I look up to him so much. He is such a hard worker and has sacrificed so much for his family. He is so caring and loving to everyone. I hope I can grow up to be like him someday!

The other most awesome person in my life. I'm so blessed to share my life with him for eternity. He's such a fun and kind person. Always willing to sacrifice everything for me and our family! He is also an amazing father and uncle which is evident from this picture.

Zuri loves her Auntie! Well I may love her more!

Recital 2014 G's dance was called "We go together". She got to perform in both casts because a girl from the other cast couldn't make it. So whe danced all week and loved it!

This is the link to the video K made of G's dance:

http://vimeo.com/104779197

S's last ballet recital. She was amazing of course and we are so proud of her for sticking with it and working so hard all of these years. Her hard work has paid off! All of these girls are beautiful, talented and righteous including their teacher. Amazing ballet program! 

  

Who could forget swimming lessons! G has been taking private lessons from Megan Derrick. She has learned to love swimming. Best choice ever!

The Princess Festival.

Tron and Lara's Wedding in Wyoming.

Wedding video: http://vimeo.com/99854389

Cary and Becky's Family

Kent and Perianne Flower's Family

Tucker and Julie's Family

Jefre and Mayra's Family

Our Family

The entire Family

The newly created Tron and Lara's Family

All of the siblings and spouses.

Some of the cousins.

A few days before going to Wyoming I was talking to Ruth and we found out that we would both be in the area the same weekend. So we decided to take a few hours and meet. What a special time to get to spend with them. And for their cousins to continue the tradition of seeing each other every summer!

After meeting with cousins we went to the pool to swim with other cousins!

The cousins, as usual, made a movie and this was the premiere.

Here's the link to the movie:  The Lands Within

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLABY33g-E8

And the traditional Candy Poker played at the end of all cousin reunions.