Jenny lake and Camping.

This is our RV that we jacked up with tree stumps to get it to sit evenly. Can you see how high the wheels are off the ground?
Peyton by the Waterfall

The HOt springs being drained at night to allow it to fill up with fresh water for the next day.
The kids in the hot springs





On the way home from Yellowstone we stopped at Jenny Lake. We took a ferry across the lake and then hiked to the top of the mountain. There was a beautiful view, lots of wildlife and perfect cool weather. It was a gorgeous place.
After we went on to a campground outside of Jackson Hole. It was a gorgeous campground tucked back in the woods with a natural hot spring for swimming. We drove the Huge RV along the long dirt road to get there. It was a super bumpy ride. We swam in the hot springs. hiked to gorgeous waterfall and cooked dutch oven style. Everyone agreed that it was the best part of our trip! We will definitely be returning to this spot sometime in the future.

Yellowstone family vacation

We went to Yellowstone this summer with Charlie's parents and a niece and nephew, Londyn and Crew. We had such a great time. We saw such amazing things and had such a nice time being together. We stayed in a HUGE motorhome courtesy of Charlie's brother Rick. It made our stay comfortable and easy. We had such a great itme seeing all of the wildlife and all of the amazing sites. This is stuff you definately don't see everyday!

Mammoth Hot Springs This is my favorite spot. The colors and textures blow your mind .
A huge rock in front of mammoth hot springs
More mammoth
This tree was just laying there with it's roots pulled out of the ground. We thought it was a great photo oportunity since the roots were so huge.
Peyton is always posing.
In front of Old Faithful before the uruption
Old Faithful
Hot Spring pools are so cool with all their amazing colors and clear water
The group

This is the family in front of a geyser that was really steamy on a cold day. We were covered in tiny water droplets.

Teague doing a duck walk in front of some baby buffalo.

Camping with cousins

We went for a little overnight camping trip in Payson with Hillary Brandon and their clan. We got to stay in the pop up trailer and had a great time cramming all those kiddos into one bed. We all got filthy and had a great time together. We can't wait to do it again!

Baptism and Bobcat

We actually have had a very eventful summer although it may not look like it from the lack of blog posts. First Brode was baptised in the beginning of June. He is getting so big. It is hard to beleive he is 8 already. He is super independent. Loves to do things by himself,(except when it comes to chores around the house) and he is also a great friend. This is a picture of him with his friend that was baptized on the same day. They are a funny pair! Brode also started cub scouts. He quickly did the work to earn his bobcat. this first picture is of him at the pack meeting where he earned his first badge.

Brode Turns 8!

My oldest son is 8. I can't believe how fast the time goes. He is so smart and grown up and independent. He is a great kid all around and we love him to pieces. He is getting baptized on Saturday and we are excited for him. He had a fun party with his cousins and neighborhood friends and after cake and pizza he went to the BYU Astrofest. They got to build and launch rockets, watch a planetarium show and learn about science. They all had a great time!

Thanksgiving Point FHE

We went to Thanksgiving point with the Stephens Family for Family Night. The kids had a blast feeding and petting the animals.
And getting a sloppy kiss from a baby calf.


Riding the ponies and horses
Playing in the mini old west
Getting locked up where they belong


riding the ponies and horses some more
and watching a goat get milked in the little area where they can learn about pasteurization and see baby chicks hatch!

It was a great time. Thanks to the Stephens family for joining us!

No Cavities!

I am mostly posting this just to have an opportunity to put this picture on my blog. This is a picture of the prize that Brode picked out at the dentist last week. Yes it is a fake MUSTACHE! Are you jealous Uncle Adam? Both Brode and Peyton went to the dentist and did great getting their teeth cleaned. Brode was a brave boy as his sealants were applied. No Cavities for Brode which makes me so happy to know that all the effort I make getting those teeth brushed is paying off. Peyton was also a brave girl and all was well except one tiny cavity which they filled.She was a total trooper. No tears and no complaints from anyone! This is the first cavity for either of my kiddos. Hopefully it will be the last for a while.

Whatever MOM!

Whatever Mom! I can go outside in my underwear! I don't need a shirt or pants!
Don't worry about me. I don't need your help and I certainly don't need shoes on my feet as I run through the weeds.
Don't try to tell me what to do. I am just gonna hang out here for a while.