4th of July in Bear Lake

My Mother in Law is in the Primary Presidency, and the Bern Ward was having a float in the Paris, Idaho 4th of July Parade.   SOOOO....we were in it to.  The kids felt like rock stars.  By the end of the parade, Ami had the princess wave down to an art.

Heading to the Parade

Family Picture!

Riding in the Parade

Aren't we cute!

Cutest Kids Ever

We took some pictures of the kids while in Bear Lake.  Ami is 5 and Robbie is 2.  They are growing up so fast and we are loving how fun they are.  Ami is smart, sensitive and gaining a great sense of humor.  Robbie is hilarious.  Grandpa gave him the nick name of "Puck."  His vocabulary has sky-rocketed and loves to tease.

Bear Lake Adventures

It seems like we go to quiet Bear Lake and party the entire time we are there.  We went to the lake, played in Logan, played in Salt Lake and of course Montpelier.  Hogle Zoo was super fun and even though it was crazy hot the kids had a scream.

Waiting at the Bear Cave

Are the Fries ready yet?

Ropin' lessons from Grandpa

Mwwwhhh!

Ummm, do ya think he knows that the binky takes away from the "cool factor?"

Hi!

We were celebrating Rissa's birthday and we went to the Mayan.  The kids thought it was great and I hadn't been in YEARS so it brought a lot of memories.

At the Mayan Restaurant.

If you have never been to the Discovery Center at the Gateway, YOU MUST GO.  It is super fun.  There are gigantic play places, a life size playhouse, a waterfall, a pretend farm, a life size helicopter for the kids to play on and many many more activities.  The kids could've played for HOURS.

Are you in there??

Always dramatic.  Period.

We also played on horses.  It was so cute to hear Robbie in this little squeeky voice saying, "I cowboy.  Ye haw ye haw!"

Ye haw!  Ye haw!

Bear lake is always fun.  It is like a little bubble where we can play and have no worries.  The kids love hanging out with Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Derek and Aunt Rissa.  It is a great place.

Best Frenamies

My sister, Becki, and her family spent the summer in Idaho Falls.  My kids were in HEAVEN.  It was a play date every single day.  They were either fighting of hugging.  Go figure.  We are all just happy that the house and Grandpa survived.

The Crew

Robbie and Tristan, a.k.a. Phineas and Ferb, plotting

Ahhhh, bethst fwiends.

Ami's Birthday and Party

Ami turned 5 this year! She loves to play outside on her bike, sketch in notebooks, read and she LOVES animals of all kinds. This year she wanted a "kitty" birthday. So, we had a Hello Kitty birthday cake. She had a super fun day, but kept asking where her Virginia friends were!

Ami's 5th birthday called for a party! We decided to have a kitty themed party. We had a kitty pinata, a "pin the bow" on the kitty, a treasure hunt that ended with mouse treats filled with kitty snacks, and kitty cupcakes. She and the friends at the party had an amazing time.

Ami's First Daddy Daughter Date!

Ami went on her first Daddy Daughter Date. They went to a ballet recital and loved it. Go Dad!

Robbie's Birthday!

Robbie turned 2! He is growing so fast and is talking up a storm. He loves super heroes, big trucks, and is 100% boy. His favorite movie is Despicable Me. We decided a minion cake was appropriate. We love him and his sweet hugs and kisses.