Hogle Zoo

Drake loves animals! So, we decided we should take him to Hogle Zoo. He probably won't remember it much, but it was so worth it to see the look on his face when he saw the monkeys!

While we were down there, we were able to meet up with a girl that Josh taught on his mission. Her name is Nicola. She is one of the nicest people I have ever met. I am so happy I got the opportunity to meet her, and hear what she had to say about Josh as "Elder Wood". He made a difference in her life, and it made me so proud of him! I can't wait for the day when we can go to England and see her again!

Nicola and Josh

Nicola and Me.... I love her!

Daddy and Drake Time

Earlier this summer Josh took Drake to feed the ducks. Drake loved it, but we haven't gone back since, and it has been a couple months. The other day we were driving and we passed first dam and Drake said "feed ducks". I guess we better do that again soon before it gets to cold

Another thing that Daddy and Drake have done together is go to the Aggie Scrimmage. Drake thinks hanging out with his daddy is pretty cool. Josh has him saying "Go Aggies!"

Josh is a proud dad to this kid. Drake idolizes him, and can't wait for daddy to get home every day from work to play with him. Josh is very busy right now, but always makes time for Drake!

Summer Fun 2011

We have been enjoying our summer. We have done some really fun things, and have enjoyed the nice weather. Josh has been doing a lot of school, which means he has been gone every night, but he has a break until the 30th of August (Hallelujah)!! It will be nice to have him home at nights, and enjoy the rest of our summer. Here are some of the fun things we have been doing.

Josh got the bike trailer hooked up to our bikes and took Drake for a bike ride on Saturday while I was at a sewing class. Drake loved the bike ride, but when he got home, he had dirt between every single one of his toes. I have no idea how it got there, because he didn't have dirt anywhere else??

Earlier in the summer we went to the Summer Fest. You should have seen me pushing this double stroller around. It was a sight!

We have had lots of Ice Cream!

Picnics at the park

Boating

Lauren turned 16 on Monday. The siblings all went to lunch, then all of the girls went and got pedicures, then we all went to dinner and went to my parents house for Lauren's favorite dessert. She also got her license and is now on the roads,. WATCH OUT!

On Sunday we went up the canyon for a cook out with Josh's family and the Neils. It was so much fun, and great for the kids to play and just get filthy dirty. We had really good food, and even better treats (s'mores) I love those things!

Gracie and Drake

Cooper. This kid is so dang cute, and has the cutest personality. He truly is one of a kind!

Drake was so dirty after only being there one minute.

Joshy and Me

Logan and Emmy

Me and Grace

The kids loved climbing up the side of the mountain and then sliding down the mountain on their bums. It looked pretty fun I have to admit. I kind of wanted to do it myself!

Uncle Brad with baby Capri! She is so sweet, and I am so happy she is my niece, I love her!

The 4th of July 2011

I love the 4th of July. It is by far my most favorite holiday! I love the food, hanging out with family and friends, the time of year, and most importantly celebrating our countries independence. I love patriotic songs. It makes me so happy I live where I do and have the freedoms I enjoy. I had to speak in Church a couple of weeks ago on "The Inspired Documents of our Country". I about pooped my pants when I was told that was the topic I had to speak on. But I am so grateful it was, because I learned so much, and it made me appreciate the 4th of July holiday this year even more.

We went to the stadium to watch the Fireworks. It was really fun. James had a mission companion here from the Dominican Republic and we thought it would be fun to take him, so our whole family went.

Drake putting his hand over his heart for the National Anthem.

James and Drake

James and Anulfo

Lauren, Lexi and Me

Isn't Lexi cute! We sure hope she will be a part of our family one day! :)

Me and Elli

Lexi and Elli

Cutest couple ever! Love them both so much!

Family Photo

Drake loving himself some Milk Dud's

James and Elli dancing to some Diamond Rio

Watching the Fireworks

That weekend we also went to the pool, and went to the canyon for a cookout with my family. It was really fun, and exactly what I love to do this time of year. On Monday the 4th, we did some stuff at home and then later that night went to our neighbors for a BBQ, games and fireworks. It was so much fun to get to know our neighbors better!

Grace with her sparkler

The Neils

Drake and Grace. He loves Grace. We are in the Neil's ward and Drake loves being in nursery with Grace. She takes care of him... it is really sweet!

Watching Daddy light fireworks!