Project Deck Extension!

 My über-talented and ambitious husband decided we need to extend our deck around the new hot tub.  He originally thought it would take him 2-3 weeks to get it finished.  That was 2 months ago!  Hahaha!  The boys have been working by his side and learning a lot about building.  I am always impressed with Dave's creative side and how he envisions these projects.  Can't wait to post our finished deck!

June Gems!

Projects, Projects, Summer Projects!

 I wanted to change the cherry-stained wardrobe we purchased when we were pregnant with Taylor.  Since it is made out of laminate, I did a lot of research on how I could paint it.  

The work started.  Dave was amazing and helped me too!  The end project turned out beautifully!  Check off Project 6 with me!

Primary Chorister!

 ....still the BEST calling in the church!  Four years and forward!

Scout Camp, YW Camp, Idaho, Clear Creek, Parades, and a Real Soccer Game!

 Oh, what a week!  The boys left for their camps at 7:00am as I dashed to a German meeting at 7:00am as well.  Alyssa went with her dad and then to Grandma Barbie's house to spend some time with her!  On Tuesday, Alyssa and I dropped Taylor off for YW Camp and drove up to Logan to drop her off with my parents.  I had 2 1/2 days CHILDLESS!  
Of course, I had a husband and PROJECTS awaiting me at home!  Dave and I worked until into the night painting our upstairs, caulking windowsills, painting trim, painting the bottom portion of our bedroom, fixing cracks in walls, staining the new desk, putting together the office chair, and the list went on and on.  We worked all day Tuesday and Wednesday.  My knees were bruised from being on them for 25 hours!  But our house looked beautiful!

On Thursday, I wrapped up in a blanket for almost the entire day and watched TV!  On Friday morning, the kids started to come home.  I met Dad in Ogden to pick up Alyssa, got Taylor and then Austin.  On Saturday, all of the kids were in the Strawberry Days parade so I grabbed Jaxson (after 6 days at scout camp) and met the family at the parade.  That evening, we went to the Real Soccer Game in SLC where Alyssa's soccer team got to lead out the guest players on to the field.  Whew!  What a great week!

Activity Days with Alyssa: Music and the Spoken Word

 Alyssa's Activity Days Leaders are amazing!  They plan the coolest activities for the girls.  Since our church begins at 1:00pm, they invited the girls to attend Music and the Spoken Word's taping in SLC.  It was incredible!  I'm going to take the kids several times this summer before school starts in August.  The music was amazing and we learned a lot about who attends the sessions.

Launching Into Summer!!!!!

 Summer!  SUMMER!  SUMMER IS HERE!!!!!
We launched into summer with fun activities and endless projects around the house and yard!  Here are some pictures from the Cedar Hills parade, hikes, and family fun: