Memories!

1. As a comment on our blog, leave one memory that you and I(or any of my family members) had together. It doesn't matter if you knew us a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

Hiking to Sherman Peak

Wow was that ever tough for a bunch of out of shape people! It was a great thing that the view the entire way up just kept getting better and better. When we all made it we were out of breath with a couple grumpy kids, but we all agree it was worth the work.

The Goodworth Family, Greg, Carson, Alison, and Sherilynn. These guys are awsome and so much fun to hang out with. We are so glad they decided to move in right at the same time we did. It was instant bonding and has been a blast since. Thanks for helping us stay young Greg and Sherilynn!

Happy Birthday!

Porter was lucky this year, he was made 3 birthday cakes! He also was able to hang out with his cousin who is exactly 1 week younger.


Caden was given an air soft gun from his Grandpa Collins. I am hoping no one gets shot!!! Looking at that face, I know I need to worry;0)!

FUN IN THE SUN

Every summer we just HAVE to play at the beach! We love living to one of the most beautiful lakes EVER! I am so grateful that it pleases the kids so much to go there since it is such cheap entertainment. It also doesn't hurt that we are surrounded by fun people to hang out with. Thanks EVERYONE for another fun summer at the beach!

Jeff's Sister and family came to visit us this week. They are so much fun to be with.

Top: Josh, Spence, Nathan, and Calub

Bottom: Micah, Libby, Jannie, Bonnie, and Aimee

The Leavitt's did a Trek this summer and wanted to have some pictures to go with the memories. It was fun to have them dress up and pose for me!

I Loved taking pictures of all their kids, but Micah and Aimee were especially fun since they loved it. And as you can see they are all BEAUTIFUL!

Let's Go Camping!

Nothing like hanging out around a camp fire, eating, and playing games! We had a blast this last weekend staying up until 1-2 in the morning. And boy oh boy did we ever get dirty and stinky! Left to right, Mandy(sister), Jared(brother), Cherice(Jared's wife), Steve(Mandy's hubby), Brin, Jeff, Me, Chris(Carrie's hubby), and Carrie(sister)

My Mom was hiding behind Emmie because she didn't want to be in a picture. Notty girl, doesn't she know that EVERYONE looks grungy when camping! I love this sexy picture of Jeff! Isn't he cute?! Also my sister Amber, she loves to ham up pictures!
Dirty Cute Kids!!!! These cousins had a blast playing with each other!
Best Buddies, Caden and Jake.

My brother, Jared, and his little family came to visit this week from Washington. I haven't seen him in 3 years! He is in the Navy so he is home for about 9 months and then back on ship or in Afghanistan or Iraq for 6 months at a time. It has been hard for me to not see my big brother. We were called the twins growing up because we are only 13 months apart and we were inseparable. We did everything together including dating each others friends.

Introducing Jami Hill!

Jami Hill and her family (Randy, Hayden, and Rand). Jami has been working with us at Oregon Trail Eye Care. She has been a great help and has been so good about all the stress we have been having there. Thanks Jami, and I hope you like your pictures. You can see the rest on my other blog, just follow the link. :0)

Grandma Hyer

Yesterday, July 10th, my Grandma Hyer passed away. She was a lady of conviction, if she wanted something done she knew how to go about it. She was well known in her home town of Wahiawa, HI. When I googled her I was amazed at how many times she showed up for doing things for her community. Because my Grandma was from Hawaii I wasn't able to be with her nearly as much as I would have liked to. She only met Jeff once and never got to meet any of my kids in person. I feel bad that they will only know her in pictures and stories. Grandma wasn't one for showing much affection, but she always was kind and loving to me. I will miss her and I hope she can find Joy in the next life.

Having fun in the Soda Springs 4th parade. Peace around the World! Jeff, Holly, Brinley, Porter, Caden, Talon, Haylen, Jamie, and Emilie. Jamie is working with us at OTEC. We are so happy to have her with us!

Jeff and Mom Collins made me a WONDERFUL dinner and cake! YUMMY! Thanks you guys!

Just having a little bubble bath then rinsing off in the shower!

Every year on the 4th Soda Springs fire department sprays out foam for all the "kids" to play in. It is a blast watching people slide through them. It feels so good in the heat. However, not so good if you leave it sitting on your skin. So after getting sprayed off with the fire hose the kids decided they wanted one more shower so we headed over to the Soda Springs Geyser. It goes off once an hour. Luckily the water cools down before it hits the kids. They loved it even though it smelled a little bit like one of Brinley's diapers!