Fourth of July Weekend

This past fourth of July we went up to Logan were my dad was in a car show showing his 1968 Pontiac Fire bird. The boys loved all the cars and John was like a kid in a candy store with all the cars, bikes and lowered trucks. After we went to a parade of all the cars and followed by a nice drive home where the boys fell asleep. We are looking forward to doing it again next year.
My Dad's 1968 Pontiac Fire Bird.

I liked this one a lot. An old Harley-Davidson service truck.
The boys got matching tattoos.
Nice!!!
Love the paint job!!!
The boys checking out some cool go karts.

On the Fourth we sat with our neighbors and lit and watched fireworks. I just love our little neighborhood and the good times we have.

Under that blanket is Joseph crying because he can not stand the sound of fireworks. Poor kid.
Jacob and Jarren walking to more fireworks to lite.
Jacob with John waiting for the firework to go off that just lit.
Jarren with Branden doing sparklers.
Jarren
Good Times with friends.
Sweet!!
It did have really cool colors!!!

Twilight Saga Eclipse

As you all know I love the Twilight Saga and have been a member of TwilightMOMS where I have met some really awesome women who have become very good friends of mine and John.

So the movie was released on June 30th which I went to the midnight show of course. But even before that I won tickets to see it two days before it's release!! That was so cool. I loved the movie and am so glad that they get better with each one. Our event was nice to just get away and not worry about anything else for a moment.

As for how I would rate and review the Movie Click HERE to read the Eclispe movie review by Endlesstwilight she could not have said any better.

So before the whole movie release my friend Steph and I went to New Moon in the park where there were games, activities, a star meet and greet, and then a viewing of New Moon. This was were we won our tickets for the special screening of Eclipse.
Steph and I posing with our choice of Twilight guy.
Steph and I with Alice
Meeting the actors...Charlie who plays Demetiri in Elcipse
Can not remember her real name but she plays Leah one of the wolves in Eclipse.

So the day of the event I met up with other friends and my sister for a nice dinner at Iggy's. We sure had a great time!!!
My sister Heather and Ashley
Amy and I
Lizz and I
left to right of our group of very cheesy smiles!! Me,Jori,Michelle,Amy, and Steph.
My dad is so awesome!!! He has this 1955 Chevy that he lets us use as Bella's truck from the books. Thanks Dad!!!
John, Myself, and my Dad just before taking the truck home.

Family Photo Shoot

We have been over due for new family photos and my friend Heather Gardner offered to do photos for us as gift. Doing family photos was hard for John and I knowing that our daughter Jocelyn is not here to be in the photos with us. If felt like we were missing someone. I wore my Mommy and Me bracelet in the photos to represent her place in out family. Forever in our hearts. Thank You Heather for doing this it is one of the best gifts we could have gotten.

I put the photos in a slide since there were so many I loved. There are lots more I love but did not post at this time.

Jarren Is Now A Cub Scout

Jarren started Cub Scouts and was able to go to day camp and participate in the Space Derby. I am not sure who has more fun John or Jarren. It has been fun to watch the two of them together.

At the end of June we had our Space Derby where the boys have to shape a rocket out of a light piece of wood and paint it. Then they are connected to a straight wire hanging from one end of a room to the other where they will be let go to see who can get the highest points by how far the rocket travels.
Jarren winding his rocket up.
John taking a turn at winding the rocket for launch.
John and Jarren
Ready Set.....
Go!!!

Then this past weekend Jarren got to go to day camp for cub scouts where they get to go up the canyon and spend the day learning all kinds of things and passing stuff off in their cub scout books.
The theme of camp was Super Hero's
The back of Jarren's head there helping the other boys pull Bridger up is tied to the post.
Jarren,Aj, and Carter working on fun projects.

Random Moments Of Joseph

When the Jarren and Jacob off doing school and sports Joseph is left to entertain himself. He loves to pose for the camera and when he is done and ready to sleep he will fall asleep any where. He is my sweet pea and in less then a second he can be my little pill.
I am one silly boy.

I promise I am sweet all the time!!
Taken with my cell...But this was taken while I was making him lunch one day. He said he was not tired.
Cozy and Comfy at Grandma and Grandpa's. Looks like he is just like his daddy.

Summer Time Fun With Great Friends

At the end of June my child hood friend Amber came to visit us from Nevada with her two kids Kyra and Cameron. It has been a lllooonnnggg time since we have spent time together. We filled our week with lots of things to do and had a blast doing it.

Thanks Amber for coming out here to visit. It was so good to see you and the kids.

We first went out to my sister's place to ride her bikes and four wheelers. At first the kids were unsure but after an hour they started to warm up to idea. After riding we went to dinner at this little Mexican place. It is always yummy!!! Thanks Heather and Layne for letting us ride.
Heather and Kyra on the front quad and Joseph and I on the back quad. Layne standing in the back giving instruction.
Jacob on the little bike. He had so much fun!!!
Layne giving Jarren instruction on how use the brake and gas on the bike.
Jarren takes spin on the bike.
Heather with Jacob and Joseph on the quad.
Joseph and I on the quad.
Layne and Cameron taking a spin on the quad.
Amber and Cameron out in the dirt on the quad.

Later in the week we took the kids to the Zoo. That was lots of fun!!! Well at least until my kids had meltdowns.

Here is slide of pictures from our day at the Zoo.

Baseball Came To A Close

This past May and June Jarren and Jacob played another season of baseball. This was Jarren's first year with kid pitch which proved to be interesting. This was Jacob's first year with machine pitch which Jacob did very well with. Baseball season is one of our most busiest times of the year since it feels like we live at the baseball fields ever night. Needless to say we had a great time and the boys loved it of course.

Jarren getting to bat.
Jarren up to bat. He is getting better with kid pitch or the kids are getting better at pitching. On the last game Jarren made the running score that made their team win the game.
Jarren at his end of the season party with yummy cupcakes.
Jacob getting ready to bat.
Jacob up to bat. He is so focused!
Jacob out in the field.