Brooklyn is 6!

Brooklyn turned 6 this year! I can't believe how fast time is flying. This year she wanted a Barbie Birthday. So thanks to my mad skills of ordering cakes, (and a little help from Walmart) she got the perfect cake! Love you Brooklyn!

Shad and Brooklyn

She really wanted a scooter this year, so we had her close her eyes to surprise her, Chandler is holding it for her.

Brooklyn, Me (super preggo) and Chandler

Her pretty cake

My family came to celebrate

We had it pretty low key with just my family and Shad's sister over for cake and ice cream. We had a good time.

4th of July & a Two-Wheeler

We had a great July 4th Weekend this year. We went up the canyon with my family and spent the day, played games, and had s'mores. We also had a barbecue with some neighborhood friends and did fireworks. We had a great time!

Chandler with his glow-stick

My sister and her little boy Boston, and my brother roasting mallows

Brooklyn & Chandler sitting by the fire

My brother Bryce, Chandler, Shad, Brooklyn, my nephew Boston, and my brother-in-law Brady. We hiked on the board walk around the lake.

Me and Shad by the river

Our whole family

Chandler

Brooklyn

Yummy!

Brooklyn's chocolate face

Chandler LOVES fireworks and keeps reminding me that we do fireworks in July, he is already counting the days til next year

The kids waiting for fireworks

Chandler and Shad at the neighborhood barbecue

And that same weekend Brooklyn learned to ride a Two-Wheeler. Through tons of tears, scraped knees, and some frustration she finally did it! Way to go Brooklyn!

Our new bird & swimming

While we were camping over Memorial Weekend our cute little parakeet Begheera died. Poor Chandler was the one that found her, although he really didn't seem to mind that she died. Brooklyn took it the hardest. Poor girl. Anyway, so we told the kids we could get a new bird. Chandler insisted on picking a green one, so off to PetSmart we went. We found this beautiful parakeet with gorgeous coloring and a really sweet disposition. If you look closely you can even see he has a turquoise tail. Chandler named him "Mater" from the Cars movie. So introducing....Mater Gifford....the parakeet!

It has been quite hot lately so the kids did a little swimming in Chandler's shark pool in our backyard. They love it! We have been outside so much that the kids are pretty tan, and Brooklyn's hair is totally bleached, and her eyebrows are white! It looks cute next to her tan skin. Chandler has a nice swimsuit tan too. I have to say they really are the cutest kids!

We have had a great summer so far and there are lots more pictures to come! And at the end of summer we will have a third little one arriving! So keep checking back for more updates.

Rodeo

Eagle Mountain had their first annual PRCA rodeo this year, and we were lucky enough to go. Shad was the only one who had been to a rodeo before, so me and the kids were really excited. We loved the bull riding and the mutton busting. It was great! I cannot believe those little kids could hold on so tight to sheep, crazy! The kids loved wearing their cowboys hats too!

Chandler

Brooklyn

Buckin' Bronco

Brooklyn and the arena

Chandler and the arena

We had a good time. I can't wait til next year.

Memorial Day

Over Memorial Day we went camping with some friends. We had so much fun! The kids had a blast playing in the dirt, roasting mallows, and sleeping in our tent. It did get pretty chilly that weekend, but thanks to our tent heater, we stayed warm.

Chandler roasting marshmallows with a VERY dirty face!

Me and the kids getting warm

Shad and James Stock cooking dutch oven style! We ate REALLY good on this trip.

Chandler getting ready for bed. He was definitely warm.

Brooklyn taking a Big bite

Lissie & Scott Anderson and Chandler just chilling.

We have great friends and have made some awesome memories!

Kindergarten Graduation

Brooklyn graduated from Kindergarten in May. The graduation was so dang cute! They played the graduation song while they all marched in wearing cap and gowns. They sang some adorable songs and she even got a diploma.

Dad, Brooklyn, & Mom (6 months preggo)

Brooklyn & her teacher Miss Nybo

Brooklyn & her Diploma

I can't believe she is going to be in 1st grade! She is growing up way too fast. She can even read now! Crazy! Congrats Brooklyn, we love you!

Father & Sons

Shad took Chandler to his first Father & Sons camping trip in May. Shad's rule is that he will take the boys when they are potty trained. I guess he doesn't want diaper duty while he is with "the guys". Chandler had a blast. It was a little cold, but I think they had a good time.

Chandler by their tent

Chandler asked to go to bed at 8PM. He didn't even want to roast marshmallows! Can you believe that? Maybe it was from burning his finger in the fire? I think he was just really excited to sleep in the tent.